Game featuring Asher Roth, Tyga & Mars – White Soft Porn

Hot off the release from Game’s Purp and Patron-mixtape comes the announcement that a sequel backed by ten previously unreleased songs is on its way. A rather unusual collaboration arrives to affirm this project which is appropriately titled The Hangover. Game teams up with Asher Roth, Young Money’s Tyga and Mars.

Wiz Khalifa Announces Album Title And Release Date

It was a long time coming, but it appears that Pittsburgh’s very own Wiz Khalifa is ready to unleash his long awaited Atlantic Records-debut to the masses. Thus, the “Black & Yellow”-rapper informed the world via Ustream that his album will be titled Rolling Papers with a release date set for March 29th. He also gave a proper explanation on the title’s significance.

“It’s an appropriate title. It’s called Rolling Papers, like the papers that you roll, the papers that I roll, the papers that we smoke. But it’s deeper than that too. I thought of this before I even started recording the album and before it was a full idea. It’s not just about the weed thing. It’s bigger than that. My career really took off when I started smoking papers.

The second reason I called it Rolling Papers is when I left Warner Bros. [Records], I sort of got my ‘rolling papers.’ I got my contract, fu**ing rolled up and smoked. And I was able to walk and I was able to leave and I was able to do my thing and I was able to capitalize off that. So that’s another pair of papers that I really needed in my life.

The third reason why I named it Rolling Papers, I quit writing a long time ago. I stopped physically writing it down or putting it in my BlackBerry or iPhone. I write notes down, but I don’t write whole verses, so it was like saying goodbye to the paper. The paper’s rolling out too. So everything is real natural. The first thing that came to my head is how I really, really feel. I feel like this is my most natural sound. I paid the most attention to this shit when I did it. I was real focused. I was real keyed in on this shit when I was working on it and I didn’t use any paper, except for [the rolling papers].”

As featured guests on the record Wiz named Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Too $hort, and frequent collaborator Curren$y. The official tracklist and cover art will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Jay-Z & Will Smith Form Film Partnership

It appears Jay-Z is at again, this following a development that his 40/40 clubs would hit several major airports across the nation. Now the hip-hop mogul teams up with Will Smith for a new business venture that will develop and and produce films. One of the projects currently being discussed is the re-imagination of the classic Broadway musical “Annie”, which Willow Smith would star in. No word on the name yet, you can read the full details.

"Overbrook Entertainment partners James Lassiter, Ken Stovitz, Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith have formed a joint venture with Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter to develop and produce major motion pictures. One of the projects being discussed is the re-imagination of the classic Broadway musical ANNIE as a vehicle for Willow Smith to star. The film will be developed with Sony Pictures Entertainment and produced by Overbrook Entertainment and Mr. Carter.

The Overbrook Entertainment family and I have a unified vision. We’ve already produced a Tony Award winning play and we’re developing a true superstar in Willow. This venture into film development and production is a perfect next step with teams that are accomplished, creative, and innovative.”


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Cash Money Presents: Raw Law (Book)

A counterpoint to the Law and Order justice the public sees and believes in. This is the real criminal justice system, as told from someone inside, someone who fights it every day. This is not a manual for how to get off or how to be a better criminal. It is proof that the system will eat you up and spit you out if you dare to become involved or think you can beat it. Raw Law authoritatively addresses the legal issues faced by the hip hop generation, and offers a simple guide on how to avoid certain situations and how to learn and respond to others. Here readers will learn the truths and untruths of the justice system and how they can protect themselves from the worst of it. But most of all, they will learn how to follow the first rule of the criminal justice system: AVOID IT AT ALL COSTS.

Pre-Order Raw Law

Mike Posner – Please Don’t Go (Hype Jones & Pierce Fulton Damn She’s Bad 2011 Radio Mix)

Brooklyn based producer Hype Jones has provided some stellar remixes in the past and today proves no different. Here he is back at it again with yet another remix piece, this time chopping up Mike Posner’s hit single “Please Don’t Go” and turning it into a more dance-friendly melody.



Game – Purp & Patron (2 Disc Mixtape)

Cali's Game comes with his 1st mixtape release of the year. Look out for guest appearances from Lil Wayne, Snoop, Fabolous, Wiz Khalifa and more on this double-disc release.

Game - Purp and Patron

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Diggy Simmons featuring D.O.E. – Everybody Late

Game featuring Wiz Khalifa – Taylor Made

Offered is the final prelude to Game’s upcoming Purp and Patron mixtape set to drop today at 4:20 pm eastern standard time. The west coast veteran teams up with one of the hottest acts hip-hop right now, Wiz Khalifa who properly laid down his “Black and Yellow” during yesterday’s Steelers win over the Jets. Check out the record below and keep it locked for the official mixtape drop.

Game feat Wiz Khalifa - Taylor Made

Kanye West Announces New Album

Two months after the release of his critically acclaimed opus My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Kanye West has announced via Twitter that he is readying a new album for this summer. In addition, the famed artist has revealed that his collaborative project with Jay-Z – Watch The Throne – will arrive this March whereas the official video for his star-studded single “All Of The Lights” will hit the digital sphere in one week. Stay tuned for more details to emerge and be prepared for a hot season this year.

Wiz Khalifa Talks Performing at Steelers Vs. Jets AFC Championship

“This is the closest to being a Steeler that I’m gonna get.” the Pittsburgh native said of the opportunity…"



This Sunday (January 23) Pittsburgh native Wiz Khalifa will entertain die-hard Steelers fans against the New York Jets with his hit anthem, “Black & Yellow” at Heinz Filed.

“It’s gonna be crazy man,” the 2010 XXL Freshman said in a statement on the event. “It’s gonna be really monumental to see everyone out there. Knowing where I grew up and everyone rockin’ in the same place. This is the closest to being a Steeler that I’m gonna get.”

The Steelers are urging excited fans to arrive to the AFC Championship Game against the New York Jets early in order to catch a live performance by several other Pittsburgh musicians including the Taylor Gang leader.

In addition to performing, the rapper has been given the honor of leading the fans in the Terrible Towel Twirl before kickoff. Currently, No. 5 on The Billboard Hot 100 chart, Wiz’s “Black & Yellow” single has been purchased close to 1.5 million times, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

“I’ve always had that Pittsburgh pride,” he said of the song. “I just wanted to let people know where I’m from and represent any way I can and what better way than through our colors. I took that hometown pride and put it in a song.” —Nicole LoPresti


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Wiz Khalifa – Big Screen

Here’s a complete version to a previous snippet we heard from Wiz Khalifa’s latest single, “Big Screen.” This following a monstrous 2010 year where he was one of hip-hop’s young breakthrough talents. 2011 can only look better for the young Pittsburgh emcee, and with his Steelers in the conference finals, his “Black and Yellow” moniker is something to be proud about.

Big Sean – Memories

Snoop Dogg featuring Trey Songz – Dirty Dancer

Here’s a brand new Snoop Dogg record, this time the west coast rap legend teams up with Trey Songz for this party record titled “Dirty Dancer.” No official word, but this will presumably be off Snoop Dogg’s upcoming eleventh studio album, Doggumentary which is scheduled to release on March 29th.

Travis Barker featuring Game, Lil’ Wayne, Rick Ross & Swizz Beatz – Can A Drummer Get Some

Blink 182′s Travis Barker puts the respect and his popularity within the music world to good use and brings forth another star-studded track of his upcoming Give The Drummer Some-LP due March 15th. This time he enlists the help of Game, Lil’ Wayne, Rick Ross and Swizz Beatz for the project’s official first single “Can The Drummer Get Some”.



U.S.D.A. featuring Young Jeezy – Nothing (Produced by Djay Cas)

Brand new one from Jeezy and his compadre U.S.D.A. this evening, and the song is titled “Nothing.” It’s produced by Djay, and will presumably be off an upcoming mixtape from U.S.D.A. sometime in 2011. As for Jeezy, he had a quiet 2010, hopefully we get to hear more from him as the year unfolds.

Cam’ron & Vado – And You Don’t Stop

It appears Cam’ron has a new master plan, as yesterday he formally announced he will be leaking new songs not once but two times weekly. The drops will talk place on Monday and Thursdays until he and Vado’s coming Gunz n Butta album releases. In the meantime, here is their latest tune being offered entitled “And You Don’t Stop,” and since Dipset’s reunion it appears just that.

50 Cent – Happy New Year (Freestyle)

Although the 2K11 is almost three weeks old, 50 Cent is the latest artist in line to wish his following a “Happy New Year”. In true Fiddy-fashion, the mogul invites the listener to a flamboyant gathering with female beauties for every taste, champagne and some drugs. Let the festivities begin then.

Lloyd featuring B.o.B & Rock City – Lay It Down (Remix)

Lloyd’s smash hit “Lay It Down”, off his current LP King of Hearts, has seen its fair share of remix work – each time backed up by prominent music figures. Now Bobby Ray jumps on the song and adds some – slightly belated – Grammy-nominated vibe to it.

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Clinton Sparks featuring Jim Jones, Bun B & Game – Favorite DJ (Green Lantern Remix)

The infamous DJ Green Lantern provides his own remix today for one of Clinton’s latest singles “Favorite DJ.” Only difference is this time around, Green Lantern brings on board the Trill OG, Game and Jim Jones for the remix. The key song elements are still present, but with an added grit courtesy of the impressive verses provided.



Josh Xantus featuring Nipsey Hu$$le – I Don’t Care (West Coast Remix)

Neighborhood Nip shares a new verse on Josh Xantus’ latest single today, this following a tweet from Nipsey looking for the beat Ghostface and Josh originally laced up. Not long after that announcement, Nipsey is now the man behind the I Don’t Care West Coast remix.

Lupe Fiasco – Lasers (Cover Art)

Approaching the eventual release of his much anticipated new album Lasers, Lupe Fiasco unveils the official album cover. The minimalistic artwork depicts a fluorescent sign spelling “LOSERS” with an “A” painted over the “O”. The album will arrive March 8th but you will be able to pre-order it really soon.



Lil’ Wayne – Rolling Stone Cover

After his incarceration Lil’ Wayne is looking to reconquer the music world in the 2K11. Thus it comes as no surprise that the Young Money-founder will receive adequate media coverage. In his cover story for Rolling Stone, Weezy opens up for the first time about his time in prison and gives us a little recount on that dark period of his life. See some excerpts of the piece below.

- When Wayne sat court-side at a recent Miami Heat/New Orleans Hornets game he was upset that Lebron James and Dwayne Wade never came over to talk to him. “Them niggas never speak to a nigga,” he says. “They don’t chuck me the deuce or nothing. Nigga spent all that money on them fucking tickets … Come holla at me. We sit right by them little bitch-ass niggas. At least come ask me why I’m not rooting for you.”

- In prison he read biographies of Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Marvin Gaye, Joan Jett, Vince Lombardi and Anthony Kiedis. “[Kiedis'] Scar Tissue was really good,” he says. “I also read the Bible for the first time. It was deep! I liked the parts where some character was once this, but he ended up being that. Like he’d be dissing Jesus, and then he ends up being a saint. That was cool.”


- He spent his final month in jail in solitary after he was caught with an iPod charger in his cell. It could have been worse: He also had a watch with an MP3 player on it, but another inmate took the rap. “He was a solid nigga,” says Wayne. “Shout-out to Charles…Solitary was the worst. No TV. No radio. No commissary. Basically you’re in there 23 hours a day.” The only upside was he had a window where he could watch cars go by. “I used to sit at that motherfucker all day,” he says.

The cover story can be read it in its entirety in the February issue of Rolling Stone — on stands and online in the digital archives on January 21st.



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Dr. Dre’s Rep Denies “Detox”-Release Date

The drama continues. The rather surprising hint that Dr. Dre is preparing something special for the world on April 20, had the music world assuming that this would be the final release date of Detox – the probably most delayed album in Hip Hop-history. A rep for the legendary Los Angeles-veteran has now told MTV News that the viral video was not referring to the release date of the project. Any further explanation was not given While Detox still has no solid street date, it looks like Interscope will drop the Alex Da Kid-produced “I Need a Doctor” featuring Eminem as the follow-up to “Kush.”

Consequence – J.E.T.S. (Put Your Arms Out)

In anticipation of the AFC championship this Sunday between the Pittsburgh Steelers and NY Jets, Consequence makes no secret for which team he will be rooting. Curren$y and the Planes would be proud!

Chamillionaire Ft. Nipsey Hussle - When Ya On

Chamillionaire ft Nipsey Hussle - When Ya On

Diddy featuring Ludacris – Tomorrow Tonite

After Diddy-Dirty Money’s Last Train To Paris positioned itself a month ago, the Ludacris-assisted “Tomorrow Night” surfaces onto the blogosphere. Produced by The Runners, the club-orientated track complies to the album’s overall theme but did not make the final cut.



B.o.B – Packers vs. Falcons

Saigon featuring Faith Evans – Clap

The release date of Saigon’s much anticipated The Greatest Story Never Told is approaching, so the emergence of new songs should not be surprising. This is the case with Sai’s Just Blaze-produced collaboration with R&B-singer Faith Evans “Clap”. Consider this just another indicator of the album’s high quality. February 15th is the date.

3 Mill featuring Wale & Apollo The Great – I Don’t Know

Offered today is brand new single featuring Wale and Apollo The Great entitled “I Don’t Know.” The song is taken from 3 Mill Production’s upcoming self titled album which is set to drop sometime in April of this year. Meanwhile, the track was produced by Roc On Command and is display of rock infused with hip-hop.

Ke$ha featuring Andre 3000 – Sleazy (Remix)

One of Hip Hop’s most respected lyricists, Andre 3000, teams up with Ke$ha, one of Pop music’s recent chart wonders for the remix of her “Sleazy”-song. The ATL-native starts off his rhymes with the perspective from a child and takes a journey through time while the blond singer celebrates her independence. The original version appears on the Ke$sha’s Cannibal-EP.

Mike Angelo - For Me



Mike Angelo - For Me

DJ Khaled featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, T-Pain & Plies – Welcome To My Hood

DJ Khaled drops off a record this evening, and accompanied wit him are Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, T-Pain and Plies. Not a bad line up by any measure in usual fashion, Khaled manages to bring acts together for solid street anthems. This song is presumably off his forthcoming “We The Best Forever” album on Cash Money/ We The Best Records.





Lloyd featuring R. Kelly & Young Jeezy – Lay It Down (G-Mix)

LLoyd is taking the G-route for the latest remix of his “Lay It Down”-single as he recruits the vocal talents of R. Kelly and Young Jeezy. Don’t expect any sweet talk on this version since things get more raunchy this time around. Be on the lookout for the crooner’s upcoming release King Of Hearts to arrive on March 15th.



Snoop Dogg featuring Marty James – El Lay

Snoop Dogg decided to take the Kanye West route in 2011 as he launches his Puff Puff Tuesdays series. As the first treat for his followers, the Doggfather lets loose an ode to the City Of Angels titled “El Lay” featuring Marty James. The Scoop DeVille produced cut will also appear on his upcoming Doggumentary Lp slated for a tentative March-release.

Slaughterhouse & Yelawolf Sign To Shady Records

"IT’S SHADY 2.0: EMINEM ANNOUNCES THE SIGNINGS OF YELAWOLF AND SLAUGHTERHOUSE TO SHADY RECORDS ROSTER

SLAUGHTERHOUSE JOINS SHADY RECORDS & INTERSCOPE RECORDS, YELAWOLF ADDS SHADY RECORDS TO THE TEAM


Complete Story Told Exclusively In The March 2011 XXL Magazine On Stands Nationally February 8th


SANTA MONICA, CA – January 12, 2011 – Rap supergroup Slaughterhouse and budding superstar Yelawolf have been signed to Eminem’s Shady Records it was announced today.

“Yelawolf and Slaughterhouse, it’s kinda phase two of Shady,” says Eminem. “It’s the new generation of Shady Records and as we’re trying to rebuild our label, it’s exciting for hip-hop and with all of these forces coming together and with what everybody’s capable of on the mic, it’s gonna be fun.”

Bringing together the East Coast, West Coast and Detroit in the middle, Slaughterhouse consists of Crooked I, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and Royce da 5’9”. Most recently, Slaughterhouse was featured on “Session One,” a bonus track on Eminem’s 2010 blockbuster Recovery album. Eminem is expected to be personally involved in Slaughterhouse’s sophomore album scheduled for release in 2011.

Said Royce Da 5′9″: “It’s very exciting for me to reunite with Eminem years after our Bad Meets Evil project together. Slaughterhouse on Shady Records will be a force to reckon with.”

Late last year, Yelawolf released Trunk Muzik 0-60, a compilation of select tracks from his critically acclaimed 2010 mixtape Trunk Muzik, along with six previously unavailable songs. The Alabama native is currently in the studio recording his full length major label debut.

Said Yelawolf: “Considering where I’m from and the shit I’ve been through, it’s hard to put into words what partnering with Shady means to me, my team at Ghet-O-Vision, and my state of Alabama. I can tell you that when you’re willing to give your life up to see a dream through, the reward is great. And now that I’ve become an apprentice to one of the greatest artists in the world, my potential reaches beyond anything I ever imagined. Let’s kill this shit.”

Shady Records was founded in 1999 by Eminem and his manager Paul Rosenberg. D12, the label’s first signing, were also Shady’s first breakout stars, selling more than four million albums in the U.S. In 2002, the label released the quadruple platinum 8 Mile soundtrack, with its hit single “Lose Yourself”–the first hip-hop song to win an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Shady Records then partnered with Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment to ink 50 Cent, who subsequently has sold more than 23 million albums worldwide. Of Shady’s 11 albums to date, four have earned U.S. multiplatinum certification, three others platinum (including the compilation Eminem Presents: The Re-Up) and two gold. The label has sold over 40 million albums worldwide."

Kid Sister – Kiss Kiss Kiss (Mixtape)

Fool’s Gold Records’ first lady Kid Sister finally unleashes her much anticipated mixtape Kiss, Kiss, Kiss. This following her titled track release of “Kiss Kiss Kiss” back in December when she joined forces with producer sensation Afrojack. The project meanwhile, was fully mixed by Nick Catchdubs and highlights 13 cuts stemming from, Gucci Mane, Carte Blanche, DJ Gant-Man, Caspa and Douster to name a few.

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Mike Jaggerr – The Eleventh Hour (Mixtape)

Fueling the increasing hype surround his music, the Brooklyn-raised MC Mike Jagger lets loose his new mixtape The Eleventh Hour presented by DJ Wonder. As we could hear before, this emerging artist has plenty of potential – especially since he as written and produced all of the 17 tracks below.


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Video: Drake - Freestyle Live In London

Pitbull Ft. Akon - Mr. Right Now

Pitbull ft Akon - Mr. Right Now



Pitbull Ft. Chris Brown - International Love

Pitbull ft Chris Brown - International Love



Game - I'm The King

Game - I'm the King

Wiz Khalifa - Stoned

Wiz Khalifa - Stoned

Jeremih featuring Drake – I Get Lonely Too

What was supposed to the be the first single of Drake’s upcoming R&B-mixtape, has been handed over to Def Jam-signee Jeremih. There is no official word on the current status of Drizzy’s soulful project but you can listen to the new rendition of “I Get Lonley Too” below.

Jeremih featuring Drake – I Get Lonely Too by Hypetrak



Wiz Khalifa featuring Snoop Doog, Juicy J & T-Pain – Black & Yellow (G-Mix)

Yelawolf featuring Trae Tha Truth – Shit I’ve Seen

The Alabama native looks to start 2011 off on the right foot with this new banger featuring Trae Tha Truth titled “Shit I’ve Seen.” And while the music video is still underway, his debut album Truck Muzik 0-60 is out now. This single unfortunately is not on the album, but will presumably be off a project in 2011 of some sort.

Yelawolf featuring Trae Tha Truth – Shit I’ve Seen by Hypetrak

Juicy J featuring Wale, Diamond & Billy Wes – Hit It From Da Back (Remix)

Continuing to embrace the South Wale jumps on the remix of Juicy J’s “Hit It From Da Back” which is obviously dedicated to the opposite gender. The original track appeared on the Juicy J x Lex Luger collaborative mixtape entitled Rubba Band Business.

Juicy J featuring Wale, Diamond & Billy Wes - Hit It From Da Back (Remix) by Hypetrak

Investigation Into Death of Notorious B.I.G. Intensifies

CNN reports that there seems to be new developments surround the unsolved murder of The Notorious B.I.G. in March 1997. A new task force made up local and federal law enforcement agencies intending to actively pursue leads in the case that shocked the global music industry and beyond.


"According to one law enforcement source, the investigation into the 13-year-old unsolved case was “reinvigorated” months ago as a result of new information, but the source would not elaborate further because of the ongoing investigation that includes the Los Angeles Police Department, L.A. County District Attorney’s Office and the FBI."

Kanye West & Jay-Z – H.A.M.

Kanye West tweeted the official artwork for the lead single “H.A.M.” of his and Jay-Z’s upcoming collaborative project Watch The Throne. As you can see above, the design is completely in tune with the title as it contains royal elements like crowns and jewels. The creative direction was supervised by Italian fashion designer Riccardo Tiscii. “H.A.M.” is allegedly produced by Chicago beatsmith Lex Luger and is set to drop on January 11th, but there is still no word what the three letters could stand for.

Chris Webby - Best In The Burbs (Mixtape)

Chris Webby returns with his highly anticipated fifth mixtape simply entitled “Best in the Burbs”. With the release of this project the Connecticut MC shows his progression and evolution as an artist, while staying true to his witty metaphors, clever rhyme schemes, and heavy-hitting punchlines that have helped him earn a massive underground following.

 

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Big K.R.I.T. – Good Foot

Here is some self-produced heat by Big K.R.I.T. Titled “Good Foot”, the Mississippi-rapper makes his view on the world and its dealing within loud and clear.

Big K.R.I.T. - Good Foot (Prod. by Big K.R.I.T.) by Hypetrak

Snoop Dogg featuring Wiz Khalifa – That Good

With plans on dropping their collaborative movie this upcoming April 20th, the dynamic duo share their first single off the soundtrack entitled, “That Good.” Based on sound quality, it appears their similar interests off the mic have certainly transcended into a great musical synergy.

Snoop Dogg featuring Wiz Khalifa - That Good by Hypetrak

Rick Ross featuring Wale & Meek Mill – Pandemonium

With his eyes set on acquiring Wale & Meek Milll to his Maybach Music imprint, the self-proclaimed Teflon Don unveils their new collaborative record together this evening titled, “Pandemonium.” This following an impressive single with Drake just days ago, it appears Ross is picking up where he left off in 2010 and not missing a step.

Rick Ross featuring Wale & Meek Mill – Pandemonium by Hypetrak

Young Jeezy featuring USDA – Off Safety

While there is still no word on the arrival of the much delayed Thug Motivation 103, Jeezy reunites with the USDA-crew and drops the track “Off Safety”.

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The Game featuring Fabolous – Never Stop Hustlin

Here’s the finalized version of Game and Fab’s latest collaborative effort, “Never Stop Hustlin.” An unreleased version made its rounds along the blogosphere in 2010, but this is the certainly the final verdict. No word if this makes it on Game’s delayed album, but hopefully 2011 marks the year fans get to hear The R.E.D. Album.

The Game featuring Fabolous - Never Stop Hustlin by Hypetrak



Mike Jaggerr – Away

Slowly but surely coming up on the scene is Mike Jaggerr – some fresh talent that has the potential to be named one of the best newcomers in the rap game in 2011. While gearing up for the January 11-release of his The Eleventh Hour-project, the young MC unleashes the self-produced track “Away”.

Mike Jaggerr - Away by Hypetrak