J. Cole ‘Born Sinner’ Takes No.1 Spot Over Kanye West ‘Yeezus’

While J. Cole’s Born Sinner was initially blocked from No. 1 on the Billboard 200, he celebrates his second No. 1 this week. In its third week on the chart, Born Sinner rises 2-1 with 58,000 sold (down 32%, according to Nielsen SoundScan). The set spent its first two weeks at No. 2—first stuck behind an also-debutingYeezus from Kanye West, … Continue reading →

Jay-Z x Rihanna In Budweiser’s ‘Made For Music’ [Video]

Budweiser have tapped Roc Nation’s finest for their new MADE For Music ad campaign. Jay-Z and Rihanna each star in their own black-and-white commercial, directed by Mark Romanek; Hov’s soundtracked by “Public Service Announcement” and RiRi’s featuring her new single, “Right Now.” MADE For Music is part of Budweiser’s efforts to restore their reputation as … Continue reading →

Stalley x Scarface “Swangin” [Official Video]

Stalley pays tribute to classic cars and rides clean in “Swangin,” the video in support of his forthcoming debut album. From his hometown of Massillon, Ohio to Houston, Texas, the MMG rapper takes viewers on a trip replacing first-class flights with old school slabs and custom whips. Scarface holds down H-Town’s 3rd Ward as Rick … Continue reading →

Pusha T Delays ‘My Name Is My Name’ Debut Album, Confirms No ‘Cruel Winter’

Looks like we’ll have to wait a little longer for My Name Is My Name. During a recent radio interview, Pusha T announced that his debut solo album — which was originally scheduled to arrive July 16 — has been pushed back to August. The Clipse MC cited the recent influx of new records, like Yeezus, Born Sinner, The Gifted and Magna Carta … Continue reading →

[DJ] Don Cannon Seats As Vice President of A&R At Def Jam

There’s been a few changes in the rotation at Def Jam this year already: former President Joie Manda left for Interscope back in March, Sha Money XL joined Epic Records in May, and Shawn “Pecas” Costner was promoted to Executive Vice President of Def Jam later that same month. Now, the famed label has named … Continue reading →

#NewMusic: 2 Chainz x Pharrell “Feds Watching”

2 Chainz lives every day like his last on “Feds Watching,” the first single off his upcoming sophomore album. First debuted live at Hot 97 Summer Jam on Sunday, the leader of T.R.U. University boasts about his lavish life and attire not caring who watches or follows. Arriving September 10 on Def Jam Records, 2 … Continue reading →

New Music: Jhené Aiko “Comfort Inn Ending” [Prod. By No I.D.]

The talented Def Jam artist Jhene Aiko just liberated this new record titled ‘Comfort Inn Ending’. No I.D. handles the production on this one. Her debut album ‘Souled Out’ is coming soon. Listen and download the track below. Continue reading →

Chief Keef Affiliate Lil Durk Signs To French Montana’s Coke Boys Label

Chief Keef affiliate Lil Durk has just inked a deal with French Montana to officially become one of the Coke Boys. Def Jam Records’ newly-announced Executive Vice President, Shawn “Pecas” Costner, tweeted the news on Monday (May 20), revealing the partnership, as well as a photo of the trio. Durk is already affiliated with Glory … Continue reading →

Elijah Blake x Common “X.O.X.” [Official Video]

Crooner Elijah Blake made quite an introduction last year: he guested on tracks with Rick Ross, The Game and Keyshia Cole, signed to both Def Jam and Roc Nation, and released his Bijoux 22 EP, hosted by No I.D. and Don Cannon. Today the singer-songwriter blesses us with a dramatic video for his powerful heartbreak record, “X.O.X.,” … Continue reading →

New Music: Big K.R.I.T. “Thank You Kindly”

Def Jam own Big K.R.I.T. is back with this latest track called Thank You Kindly were hes taking the time out and thanking everyone who supported his movement. This debut album Live From the Underground enters at No. 1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and No. 5 on the Billboard 200 this week with 41,000 … Continue reading →