Maybach Music’s very own Wale dropped a freestyle over the instrumental to D’Banj’s “Oliver Twist” on DJ Semtex BBC Radio 1Xtra show.
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The australian songwriter and rapper Iggy Azalea started rapping at 14 in Australia. She is perhaps better known for her promotional songs “Pu$$y” and “My World” whose music videos went viral on YouTube. Iggy Azalea chops it down with the Good folks at Complex about her signed a record deal with Interscope Records in 2012, Her turnoffs, the difference between sexy and beautiful, and being mistaken for an adult film star. Her debut studio album “The New Classic” will be released in June 2012, and we are very excited about the future. After checking out the Gallery Peep the Scenes of Iggy’s photo shoot, Read more on COMPLEX Magazine.
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After a successful show at Art Basel in Miami, Reebok Classics teamed up again with photographer / director Jonathan Mannion to take his “CLASSIC” exhibition to Los Angeles during Grammy week. Another 17 images were carefully selected to add some west coast flavor, a female dimension and an R&B presence to the show. The expansion yielded a total of 52 prints on display. Continuing his collaborative series with artists, Mannion showcased the visual contributions from Nipsey Hustle, Pharrell, DJ Quik and Big Daddy Kane on their respective images.
Don Cornelius, the smooth-voiced television host who brought black music and culture into America’s living rooms when he created the dance show “Soul Train” helped break down racial barriers and broaden the reach of black culture with funky music, groovy dance steps and cutting edge style. He was a true legend of music who brought soul to an International stage Soul music, R&B and even Hip-hop they put out for the world to see Legend artists such as James Brown, Stevie Wonder and more. We were sad when we learn the music legend died early Wednesday of an apparent suicide. Check out below some the warmest moments ever seen on television, Skip to the 9-minute mark to witness the magic that happened during those years. We lost a true individual passionate by music He was 75 years old.
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New Music : A$AP Rocky – Celebration
Until the Harlem Elite A$AP leader come down to London town, we have the dope mixtape and this new material entitled “Celebration”, I’ve never heard this song until a couple of hours ago and I like it a lot, it gives you this good feeling, that winning swag as the beat goes on. If you are a fan of the homie A$ap Rocky, he will be performing with Drake and Kendrick Lamar during Drake’s UK Tour. It will kick-Off the 24 March 2012 at The O2 Dublin, The O2 Arena the 26 & 27 March 2012 in London, The 29 March 2012 at the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield. The 30th March 2012 at the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena and as a big Manchester United Fans Drake, Kendrick Lamar and A$ap rocky had to visit the Manchester Arena In Manchester the 1st April 2012 to come back later at the LG Arena in Birmingham the 19th an 20th April 2012, The 22nd April 2012 at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, The 23 April 2012 at the Metro Radio Arena In Newcastle and Finally at the Capital FM Arena in Nottingham the 25 April 2012. Press Play Below
Check out the re edited Mr Wrong Video which now features drake at the beginning and remains exactly the same throughout.
The full video for Common’s Raw (How You Like It) taken from the critically acclaimed The Dreamer/The Believer album is here. Check out whether Common’s pursuit for love in the club is really love or lust after the jump.
Jonathan Mannion is the Lens Behind Hip-Hop. He recently opened up a four-day gallery at this year’s Art Basel in Miami featuring all his greatest portraits that from his point of view helped define the last 18-years of hip-hop. Photos that are both iconic and the never seen before moments from your favorites artists over the two last decades of music, Jonathan Mannion has created a body of work that has left an indelible mark on the culture. At the event we noticed celebrities such as the beautiful Gabrielle Union, MMG Frontman Rick Ross, Fabolous, and more, You can also watch a special performance by the Harlem homie A$AP Rocky with a doper than cream Trapstar Hat on, Press Play Below
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A$AP Mob performed at Grand Central, Miami on Thursday night (29th December 2011). A$AP Rocky performed cuts off his LIVE.LOVE.A$AP mixtape as well as new unreleased material. Check out the footage below.
The official video for the second single to be lifted from Mary J Blige… has been released, however those who are expecting a cinematic masterpiece will be disappointed, even more of a shock is the fact that Drake does not feature in this video, neither does his verse play any significant role in the final cut of the music video. Although the video is does not feature a solid narrative structure, the video instead consists of a variety of different beauty shots, great styling which stays true to and compliments Mary J Blige’s unique style of swagger and choreography. Check out the new video below.