Rick Ross Talks Wale & New Mixtape

Rick Ross is gearing up for the release of his new mixtape Ashes To Ashes. The Miami-rapper talked to esteemed XXL Magazine about the project and gave further hints on the potential Wale-signing. Read below.

“One thing you can know is that music is all new and it may be surprising to a lot of motherfuckers the kind of records we got on there,” he told XXL.

Without giving away too many details, he teased some of the collaborators, saying, “Just to keep it short, Meek Mill on the mixtape; Wale’s on the mixtape; T.I.’s on the mixtape; [and] Barry White’s on the mixtape.”

Meek, Wale and Chester French will appear together on one track on Ashes to Ashes, that Ross says will surprise listeners. “It’s a different type of record,” he shared. “It’s a big motherfucker. We really put together cohesive and something I think the game gonna really appreciate.”



J. Cole featuring Omarion – In The Morning

Omarion takes on J. Cole’s originally Drake-assisted Friday Night Lights standout cut “In The Morning” and adds a soulful twist to the jam. We certainly appreciate the fact that the singer decided to retain some of the orginal version’s rap elements.

J. Cole featuring Omarion - In The Morning by Hypetrak

Kanye West feat. Teyana Taylor, CyHi Da Prynce, Cam’Ron, Vado, Jim Jones, Pusha T, Big Sean & Musiq Soulchild – Christmas In Harlem

Kanye feat.TeyanaTaylor,CyHDaPrynce,Cam,Vado,JimJones,Pusha,Big Sean&MusiqSoulchild–Xmas In Harlem by Hypetrak

T.I. Brings “No Mercy” To The Charts

With all the legal problems he had to endure recently, good news arrived for T.I. today as his seventh album No Mercy debuted at number 4 on Billboard with 160,000 copies sold. The incarcerated rapper took some time to thank his followers for their support on his blog.

"What up world? First off I’d like to thank everybody again for going out and supporting the “Hustle” yet again with “No Mercy” last week. I can’t say enough on how much I appreciate the support and all the positive feedback. I read so many tweets, letters, reviews and comments that spoke volumes to how much love was still out there and how much respect still exists for my art and my passion. I put so much of myself into what I do. I even read over the negative comments cuz’ that’s the kind of energy I feed off of to adjust, evolve and improve my craft until it manifests into the closest thing to perfection on the next go-round. I love hearing your opinions on what songs you like most for the next singles. We are taking all of them into consideration as we decide right now on which direction to head in. I know this seems like an unfortunate set of circumstances to endure for a career with so much potential but remember adversity builds character and character takes you places money can’t. I know what’s in store for me in the future so I ain’t trippin’ and neither should you. For now all my love and best wishes to you and yours for the holidays. Y’all hold it down out there and I’ll do the same in here. And continue to spread the word about “No Mercy” & Team T.I..

Take it light and Be Eazy,
Love – King."


In related news, the top spot of the Billboard 200 charts is still being held by Susan Boyle and her sophomore release The Gift. Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday is keeping its momentum strong in its third week on the chart, climbing two spots to No. 6 with another 82,000 units thus earning Gold plaque with more than 500,000 units moved. Kanye West moved an additional 66,500 units of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, equaling his total to 672,000 copies overall. Rihanna’s latest offering, Loud makes the move up to No. 9 with an additional 71,000.



Kanye West featuring CyHi Da Prynce & Teyana Taylor – Christmas In Harlem

Unfortunately, there have been no G.O.O.D. Friday-songs lately, but Kanye West proves that he has not forgotten about his followers and provides the world with some new music. Thus, he keeps his promise to give us free music until Christmas Check out below his newest track Hit-Boy-produced “Christmas In Harlem” featuring CyHi Da Prynce and Teyana Taylor – probably the last G.O.O.D. Friday-tune for quite some time.

Kanye just announced via twitter that this is an unfinished version. The complete version will contain rhymes by Cam, Vado, Jimmy, Pusha, Big Sean, Cyhi, Teyana Taylor & Musiq.

Kanye West featuring CyHi Da Prynce - Christmas In Harlem by Hypetrak

Yo Gotti Turns Himself In

Rapper Yo Gotti has turned himself in to authorities after a warrant was issued for his arrest following a shooting at a nightclub last month. Both Gotti (born Mario Mims) and O.G. Boo Dirty (Lance N. Taylor) are charged with aggravated riot, a felony that could carries a penalty of one to six years behind bars.

Police have also charged nine other men with aggravated riot; and investigators are charging Taylor with inciting to riot as well as aggravated riot.

Monday night (December 13th) Yo Gotti tweeted that he was turning himself in. "JUST MADE IT TO MEMPHIS," the rapper shared. "TURNING MYSELF IN NOW!"

Nicki Minaj on Chelsea Lately Show

Nicki Minaj pays visit to the Chelsea Lately Show and shares some intriguing insight with the late night sensation. Chelsea, who’s been known to get right into the thick of things, even asked Nicki Minaj some intimate questions which many all wondered.

Talib Kweli – Back It Up

Brooklyn’s own Talib Kweli creates his own rendition over Banks’ hit smash “Start It Up.” This serves as one of the first songs dropped from his forthcoming mixtape, Southern Smoke: Northern Lights.

Talib Kweli - Back It Up by Hypetrak



Lil’ Wayne featuring Cory Gunz – 6’7″

Offered is the first single from Lil Wayne’s upcoming album titled The Carter IV. The single features another Young Money talent by the name of Cory Gunz who has certainly proven himself with countless hits as of late. As for the record, it’s produced by Bangladesh and is currently a tagged version.

Lil’ Wayne featuring Cory Gunz – 6’7″ by Hypetrak

Rick Ross Hints At Wale Signing

Wale might have made a contractual move from Roc Nation to Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group. While the world is still waiting for the official announcement, the Bawse hinted at the latest addition to his label’s roster in an interview with The Source. Read what Mr. Rozay had to say:

“I look for next year to be an even bigger year. We just brought Jah Cure to the team. That’s one of the biggest reggae superstars in the game. We just did a deal with that. Look for that first quarter. I’m talking to artist out of Philly that I think is the future of Philly. Meek Millz, I’m talking to him right now about Maybach Music. As well as I’m talking to Wale.

Wale is a hustler. I feel he’s one record away from being the next nigga. He’s just a naturally fly nigga. Slick talking nigga. That’s right up my alley. I just think that comradery, riding with Rozay, it’ll mean that much more. I feel he’s one record away. As well as Meek Millz.”