NEW MUSIC: The Roots - When the People Cheer

For the past few years The Roots have been busy working as the band on Jimmy Fallon's night shows. Their participation on the show gained exposure to a new audience, but we appreciate that they haven't lost their trademark sound.

"When the People Cheer" is the first single off their upcoming album And Then You Shoot Your Cousin. Take a listen...
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This will be The Roots' eleventh studio album, we're curious to see how they're gonna handle promotion while they juggle The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

What do you think of the track?

Uh Oh!! Porsha Williams Put on Blast by Producer for Stealing Syleena Johnson’s Song

Porsha Williams has been all over the blogs lately, but now the reality star is being blasted with accusations she stole a song for her upcoming EP.

It’s the song “Perfectly Worthless,” that we watched Porsha record on this past week’s episode of Real Housewives of Atlanta.

Pierre Medor wrote and produced the song, but he was so upset with Porsha’s demo of the song he decided not to sell it to her.
Now, he’s alleging she stole the song for the show without his permission.

Pierre’s rep told TheYBF.com:

In the business more than one artist will record the same song hoping for the right outcome, as was the case with Perfectly Worthless. Porsha Stewart wanted a song, Pierre Medor wrote and produced this song in its entirety. Not having any previous point of reference for Porsha, we initially recorded the song for the purpose of determining her vocal abilities and how they would fit with this particular song; it was quickly determined that this song wasn’t the best match for her, so we chose not to sell her the song and notified her management of our decision.

The producer was completely shocked to hear his song on television and has began to seek legal action regarding the incident. The rep then goes on to throw all kinds of shade on Porsha:

“Perfectly Worthless” is a great song and she loves it…we get that. But just like every body doesn’t look good in spandex, every voice doesn’t fit every song. It’s just unfortunate that Porsha has chosen to create another delusional marriage with this song by airing it and claiming to have taken part in its creation.

Since Porsha didn’t get the song, it was later sold to R&B Divas star Syleena Johnson and will appear on her forthcoming album

“Perfectly Worthless” is a great song and she loves it…we get that. But just like every body doesn’t look good in spandex, every voice doesn’t fit every song. It’s just unfortunate that Porsha has chosen to create another delusional marriage with this song by airing it and claiming to have taken part in its creation,” said the rep.

 

 

 

NEW MUSIC: Drake - Draft Day

So yeah, Drake has a new single. I'm still not completely clear on who told him to make it (was it a contracted song between Drake and a professional league?), but whatever. The song samples Lauryn Hill's classic hit "That Thing".

Take a listen...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ7ENXz_mv4


I don't love it. I know a lot of Drake Stans will drink the Kool-Aid just because it's him, but I'm not too impressed with the lyrics or the use of the Lauryn Hill sample. That's just me. I could be hating.

What do you guys think? Potential Hit?

Jazmine Sullivan Is Back!

After a 3 year hiatus, our favorite songstress who isn’t scared to bust the windows out your car is back!


Jazmine Sullivan took to the stage at the KOKO Theater in London this weekend, where she performed tracks from her first two albums, 2008’s Fearless and 2010’s Love Me Back, and her own rendition of “Get Lucky” by Daft Puck and Pharrell Williams. Along with showing off those powerhouse vocals that we’ve so desperately missed, the 26-year-old soul star announced that her third studio project will drop later this year.

“I’m glad to be back guys,” she said as the crowd cheered. “It’s been awhile.”


Jazmine announced her departure from music industry back in January 2011. “I’m making an official announcement that I am taking a break from music. I’m trying to figure out who i am… w/out a mike, paper or pen,” she tweeted. “I promised myself that when it wasn’t fun anymore I wouldn’t do it. And here I am. I’m not saying I won’t ever sing again in my life becuz I don’t believe that. But in this moment… rt now… I got some things to figure out.”

In during the concert, Jazmin revealed that insecurities and an abusive relationship were also part of the reason she took a break from the spotlight. However, she ensured fans that’s she fully confident and ready to finish what she started.




If you ask us, she sounds better than ever! Check out footage from her show below.

NEW ALBUM: Michael Jackson - Xscape

The King of Pop has been dead for 5 years but he continues to lead in album sales! LA Reid, the genius behind Epic Records and other successful projects, has coordinated with producers to make a new MJ album that will be sure to top the charts again.

The album, using decades-old music from the vault, was created by mixing Michael's old vocals with newer tracks that the producers made, thus making a more contemporary sound. 

Take a listen to the official album teaser...

"Xscape", will feature producers like Timbaland, Rodney Jerkins, and John McClain. It will be available on May 13th so mark your calendars now!!! We can't wait!

Will you be first in line to hear the new MJ album?

NEW MUSIC: Kelis - Rumble

Kelis has been laying relatively low on the music scene since her divorce from rapper Nas, but it seems like she's ready to make a full blown comeback!

This is the latest single from her upcoming album "FOOD". The video has a woodsy, outdoorsy look but is still very simple.

Take a look/listen...



What do you think of the track? Definitely a different sound from her traditional hip-hop sound.

NEW MUSIC: Uh Oh!! Jay Z Disses Drizzy Drake

While you were catching up on some much-needed sleep Jay Z was getting on Drake for talking  about him...remember when Drake got his panties all in a bunch because Rolling Stone (not only replaced his cover with Philip Seymour Hoffman, who had suddenly passed away from a drug overdose) published “off the cuff” comments Drizzy made about Kanye West and Jay Z?

“It’s like Hov can’t drop bars these days without at least four art references. I would love to collect [art] at some point, but I think the whole Rap/art world thing is getting kind of corny,” Drake said without the intentions of it being published (so he says but he has to know better than that now). Well, the comments ran in Drizzy’s interview and Jay caught wind of it.  Jay clearly felt a way about his words because he responded to them on Jay Electronica’s track “We Made It.”

“Sorry Mr. Drizzy for so much art talk/Silly me, rappin’ ’bout sh-t that I really bought/While these rappers rap about guns that they ain’t shot/ And a bunch of other silly sh-t that they ain’t got,” Jigga rapped before shouting out “12 Years A Slave” star Lupita Nyong’o.

“I’m on my Lupita Nyong’o/ Stuntin’ on stage after 12 Years A Slave/This Ace of Spades look like an Oscar
Black tux, look like a mobster.”

Do you think Drake should respond?

NEW MUSIC: Lupe Fiasco feat. Ab-Soul - Thorns and Horns

Here's the most recent track from Hip-Hop head Lupe Fiasco. The song is featuring up-and-coming rapper Ab-Soul. The song has a different sound for Lupe with a sound that's usually typical for Southern rap.

Take a listen:


This single that will be featured on Lupe's upcoming album titled Tetsuo and Youth. His last album, Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1, was released in 2012.

What do you think of the track? Are you feeling Lupe's sound? 

NEW MUSIC: Janelle Monae - Simply Irresistable

Singer Janelle Monae has just released her most recent single called "Simply Irresistible". The song is a remake from the 1988 song originally sung by Robert Palmer.

This single was featured on E!'s Live from the Red Carpet soundtrack, but is not featured on any other albums.

Take a listen...



We love Janelle Monae and her funky style! What do you think of the track? Is it better than the original? 

NEW MUSIC: Teedra Moses - All I Ever Wanted

Check out the newest track from R&B singer Teedra Moses. "All I Ever Wanted" will be featured on her upcoming EP "Congnac N Conversations"

Take a listen...



We love Teedra's voice and smooth sounds. What do you think? Will you keep this single in heavy rotation?

50 Cent Leaves Interscope, Takes G-Unit Records Independent

The announcement comes a day after XXL Magazine recreated the famous cover of Dr. Dre, Eminem, and 50 Cent, but swapping out 50 for Interscope’s man in charge, Jimmy Iovine. Although 50 Cent had been alluding to his departure for some time, nobody really saw it coming. 50′s friend and former boss, Eminem, released a statement regarding the matter:

“Both myself and Shady Records are grateful to have had the chance to play a part in 50′s career. Shady simply would not be what it is without 50 Cent. I’ve developed a great friendship with 50 over the years, and that’s not going to change. We know 50 will have success in his new situation, and we remain supporters of both him and G-Unit.”

The deal that 50 Cent signed with Capitol Records puts him in a new place in his career. for the first time since he signed with Interscope 13 years ago, 50 will be an independent artist. The first project to come out under the Capitol label will be the G-Unit leader’s upcoming album “Animal Ambition.” The record is set to drop on June 3rd, but you can pre-order the album starting March 18th.
The relationship between 50 Cent and Capitol Records should be interesting considering 50 Cent was almost signed to the label quite a few times in the early 2000s. But Eminem and Interscope scooped him up first. Cheers to 50 Cent regaining his top spot in the music game.

Good Luck 50!

Future Suing Drake After Tour Removal

According to PageSix, the Nothing Was the Same rapper has effectively removed Future from his Would You Like a Tour trek, in light of a recent denunciation the Epic Records signee voiced about the Canadian’s latest studio project.
Billboard magazine Associate Editor Erika Ramirez quoted Future stating:
"Drake made an album that is full of hits but it doesn’t grab you. They’re not possessive; they don’t make you feel the way I do".

Once he read the interview, Drake was angry and demanded that Future be removed from the tour.  

"Future was fired, but then negotiations started to bring him back late last week. But over the weekend, Future pulled out for good after Drake’s camp demanded he make financial concessions. Future, who was set to earn about $40,000 per gig, is set to file a lawsuit this week against Drake for lost wages, or about $1.5 million".

Jhene Aiko is reported to replace Future on the tour. Would You Like A Tour is scheduled to launch Friday, Oct. 18 at the CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA
 

DJ Khaled Is “Suffering From Success” [TRACKLIST]

When DJ Khaled isn’t proposing to Nicki Minaj he is out setting records on how many people he can get on one track.   For his album, “Suffering From Success” he enlists Plies, Ace Hood, Swizz Beatz, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz and everyone else in your iPod. Check out tracklisting to “Suffering From Success” below.
DJ Khaled’s “Suffering From Success” is due in stores on October 22nd.

1. Obama (Winning More Interlude)
2. Suffering From Success (Feat. Future & Ace Hood)
3. I Feel Like Pac / I Feel Like Biggie (Feat. Diddy, Meek Mill, Rick Ross, T.I. & Swizz Beatz)
4. You Don’t Want These Problems (Feat. 2 Chainz, Ace Hood, Meek Mill, French Montana, Rick Ross, Big Sean & Timbaland)
5. Blackball (Feat. Future, Ace Hood & Plies)
6. No Motive (Feat. Lil Wayne)
7. I’m Still (Feat. Chris Brown, Ace Hood, Wiz Khalifa & Wale)
8. I Wanna Be With You (Feat. Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross & Future)
9. No New Friends (Feat. Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne)
10. Give It All To Me (Feat. Mavado & Nicki Minaj)
11. Hells Kitchen (Feat. J. Cole & Bas)
12. Never Surrender (Feat. Akon, Anthony Hamilton, Jadakiss, John Legend, Meek Mill & Scarface)
13. Murcielago (Doors Go Up) (Feat. Birdman & Meek Mill)
14. Black Ghost (Feat. Vado)
Deluxe Edition:
15. Helen Keller (Feat. Kat Dahlia) (prod. by Arthur McArthur)
16. At The Top (Feat. Mavado)

NEW MUSIC: Meek Mill - Levels

Check out this new track from Meek Mill.



Alot of people seem to think that he's really spitting hot fire on this track...maybe I'm not paying attention, cuz it sounds like every other track he's released. But I guess if it ain't broke don't fix it.

NEW VIDEO: De La Soul - Get Away

Rap group De La Soul has released the single "Get Away" off their upcoming album You're Welcome. This is their first single since 2004's Grind Date.



The song has a simple, old school feel to it that forces the listener to pay attention to the lyrics. With lines like "I don't do it for the party, I do it for the body" it's easy to remember why De La has always been  a well-respected hip-hop favorite.

A release date for the album has not been set.

Are you feeling this track?

NEW MIXTAPE: Ludacris - #IDGAF

Ludacris hasn't had any major albums in 3 years, since Battle of the Sexes! Check out his newest mixtape "#IDGAF" which he's using to promote his upcoming album Ludaversal.

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Here is the playlist:

This mixtape is hot! Clearly, Luda is out to remind everybody who's runnin thangs. He has created plenty of classics so we know this album won't disappoint.

A release date has not been set for Ludaverse. Keep an eye out for more info!

NEW MUSIC: Candice Glover - I Am Beautiful

American Idol winner Candice Glover is making the most of her new found fame. Within a week of winning the show she has released her first single titled "I Am Beautiful". Take a listen:



This is also the song that she sang at the end of the American Idol finale.

What do you think of this single? Is it a hit?

NEW VIDEO: T.I. feat. Cee-Lo - Hello

Check out the new track "Hello" by T.I. featuring Cee-Lo. It has more of a low-key vibe to it, a nice change from his usual hard Southern sound.

Also, it looks like Tip's son Major is in the video! Cute!

NEW VIDEO: Goapele - Undertow

Ever-evolving soul artist Goapele has released a video for her single "Undertow". This single is off her album Break of Dawn.



Goapele's trademark locks are noticeably absent!

What do you think of the video?

NEW MUSIC: Ciara feat. Nicki Minaj - I'm Out

"I'm Out" is Ciara's second official single off her self-titled album releasing on July 9th.

This song is definitely a switch-up from "Body Party" but it's a great collabo with Nicki. This album might have the potential to revive Ciara's career! You think she's ready to be back on top?



What do you think of the single?