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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Robin Thicke Performs ‘Blurred Lines’ on ‘America’s Got Talent’

Robin Thicke

Robin Thicke has had a busy week and it’s only Wednesday. Following his appearances on “Today” and “106 & Park,” the blue-eyed crooner hit the stage on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.”


As sweat dripped down his face, he performed his summer of the song, which is No. 1 on the Hot 100 for the eighth week. He even had the show’s judges including Heidi Klum and Howard Stern dancing along.


His album Blurred Lines is expected to debut at No. 1 next week with 130-140,000 copies. It could become his biggest sales week yet following 2008′s Something Else (137,000).








via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/31/video-robin-thicke-performs-blurred-lines-on-agt-americas-got-talent/

JoJo Sues Blackground Records for Release

JoJo

JoJo wants out. After being stuck in limbo for seven years, the singer is suing Blackground Records for her release.



According to the New York Daily News , JoJo has filed a lawsuit against Da Family Records and Blackground Records claiming that under New York State law, minors cannot sign contracts that last more than seven years.


JoJo and her parents signed a contract in 2004 when she was 12. She argues that her contract was up in March 2011.


The 22-year-old has had a highly-publicized battle with her label and has not released a commercial album since 2006′s The High Road.


She recorded her third album and even shot the packaging, but the label would never give her a release date. “Blackground Records lost their distribution deal through Interscope, and if you can get the answer from them on why that happened, that would be a miracle,” JoJo told BuzzFeed in May.


In the meantime, she released two free mixtapes including 2010′s Can’t Take That Away From Me and 2012′s AgápÄ“ .


Her fans have written to Blackground and organized “Free JoJo” movements on Twitter to bring awareness to her label situation.






via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/31/jojo-sues-blackground-records-for-release/

Album Cover: Ariana Grande – ‘Yours Truly’

Yours Truly

Ariana Grande is pretty in pink on the cover of her debut album Yours Truly. The 20-year-old singer looks innocent as she sits in a bed of roses wearing a short lace dress and stockings.


The album drops September 3 featuring the Mac Miller-assisted single “The Way” and follow-up “Baby I,” for which she recently shot a video.


On August 13, she will launch her “Listening Sessions” tour in Silver Spring, Maryland.


What do you think of Ariana’s cover art? Share your thoughts below.






via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/31/album-cover-ariana-grande-yours-truly/

Video: OMG Girlz – ‘Baddie’

OMG Girlz

The OMG Girlz turn up and rep for their fellow fly chicks in the video for “Baddie.” The teen sensations, comprised of Beauty, Star, and Baby Doll, rock colorful hair and outfits as they drop it low and show off their moves.


The group bestowed BeyoncĂ© with her original Instagram name Baddie Bey. “It goes so far beyond the music ’cause she’s such a good person too,” they said of the superstar. “She’s just really sweet and she really cares about her fans. … But when it’s time for business, she handles hers.”


Signed to T.I.’s Pretty Hustle label, the trio plans to release an EP around Labor Day featuring a collaboration with their tourmates Mindless Behavior.








via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/31/video-omg-girlz-baddie/

Drake Surprises at Lil Wayne’s New York Show

Drake and Birdman

Drake is still down with Young Money. October’s Very Own shut down the rumors of a rift with YMCMB when he appeared as a surprise guest during Lil Wayne’s “America’s Most Wanted Music Festival” show at the Darien Lake Performing Arts Center in Buffalo, New York last night.


He hit the stage with Weezy, Birdman, and Mack Maine to perform his remix to “Versace.” Backstage, he repped for the team, wearing a Rich Gang hat and chilling with Young Money’s new boy band W3 the Future.


Drizzy will head back to Toronto for the 4th Annual OVO Fest on August 5. He has also been added to the lineup for the iHeartRadio Music Festival, taking place on September 20 and 21 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.


His third album Nothing Was the Same is due September 17.



Drake, Birdman, and Mack Maine

Drake and W3 the Future


Photos via Instagram






via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/31/drake-surprises-at-lil-waynes-new-york-show/

Video: Goodie Mob – ‘I’m Set’

Goodie Mob

Goodie Mob launches their comeback with the explosive video for “I’m Set.” CeeLo Green, Big Gipp, Khujo, and T-Mo invade L.A. in white astronaut suits with red fur hoods as they set out on their mission. The leader of the pack, CeeLo, sits in a gold throne holding a gold gun and surrounded by his gold Grammys.


Earlier this month, the Atlanta group shot a video for “Special Education” with Janelle Monáe. Their album Against the Machine is due August 27.


Goodie Mob will also embark on a U.S. tour beginning August 24 in Washington, D.C.




[Noisey]






via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/31/video-goodie-mob-im-set/

Tamar Braxton Felt ‘Unattached’ to Baby Boy

Tamar Braxton

Tamar Braxton gave birth to her first child in June, but it wasn’t love at first sight. The “Love and War” singer is sharing a shocking confession about becoming a mother.



In an interview with “Good Morning America,” the “Braxton Family Values” star revealed that she didn’t immediately fall in love with her eight-week-old son Logan.


“I loved him,” said the always candid Tamar. “But I wasn’t like, ‘Oh, gosh, yes my baby, ooh.’ It wasn’t that. It was more like what do I do now, you know?”


She wasn’t able to make an immediate connection with her baby. “I guess in a sense I did feel unattached because you know, I really, really wanted to connect with him because I wanted to breast-feed. And when he didn’t latch on and when I couldn’t produce milk I just felt like, ‘Is this the wrong child?’ You know what I mean? ‘Am I the wrong mother?’”


Instead of feeling a bond, she was experiencing other emotions. “You’re in shock,” she said. “It took me a few days to really come to terms with the fact that I am a mom and this is my baby.”


She didn’t change diapers for the first week-and-a-half after Logan’s birth, so her husband, Vincent Herbert, took over the duties.


When her son started to breast feed, she finally felt the connection. “When he finally latched on I felt like he got me and I got him and this was all meant to be,” said Tamar.


But the new mom and baby are now inseparable. “I am very happy. I feel complete. … He is the best thing that ever happened to me.”


The first photos of Tamar and Logan can be seen in the new issue of Us Weekly.


Tamar, Logan, and Vince






via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/31/tamar-braxton-felt-unattached-to-baby-boy/

Album Cover: DJ Khaled – ‘Suffering From Success’

Suffering From Success

DJ Khaled has everyone watching his next move. Following his publicity stunt proposal to Nicki Minaj, the We the Best chief unveils the cover for his seventh album Suffering From Success.


Wearing a chinchilla coat and dripping in diamonds and gold, he holds his head down in the pensive photo, shot by Clay Patrick McBride.


The title was inspired by his trip to the doctor, who told him that he was suffering from success. “I looked at him and I was like, ‘That might have been the realest thing you could tell me and it opened my mind up to say, ‘Success comes with stress and happiness,’” he told MTV News.


Due September 24, the album features the singles “No New Friends” and “I Wanna Be With You” featuring Nicki Minaj, Future, and Rick Ross.


Check out the deluxe cover and go behind the scenes of the album packaging shoot below.



Suffering From Success


[Xclusives Zone]






via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/31/album-cover-dj-khaled-suffering-from-success/

New Music: Angel Haze – ‘New Slaves (Remix)’

Angel Haze

Angel Haze had some fun with her freestyle to Migos’ “Versace,” but she gets serious on her remix to Kanye West’s “New Slaves.” The Detroit rapper, who is gearing up for her debut Dirty Gold, tackles drugs, rape, and corrupt cops on the Yeezus cut.


“I’m not blind to this shit/ I see the festering of hate/ I know these times ain’t changed/ That’s just deception and a date,” she raps.


Dive deep with Angel.








via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/31/new-music-angel-haze-new-slaves-remix/

Video: Sean Paul – ‘Other Side of Love’

Sean Paul

Sean Paul remains loyal to his lady in the video for “Other Side of Love,” one of the first two singles off his upcoming sixth album, due later this year on Atlantic/VP Records.


The reggae star’s girlfriend is led to believe that he’s been cheating on her when she looks at a text message on his phone, but there’s more to the story.


The song was co-produced by Benny Blanco and The Cataracs, while the video was directed by Jon J.


Sean Paul has also teamed up with 2 Chainz and Juicy J for his club banger “Entertainment.”








via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/31/video-sean-paul-other-side-of-love/

Jay Z Falls to No. 2, Rich Gang Earns Top 10 Debut

Jay-Z

Jay Z has been knocked from his throne. Magna Carta… Holy Grail falls to No. 2 on the Billboard 200 this week.



The hip-hop titan’s album sold 77,000 copies in its third week (down 40%), according to Nielsen SoundScan. It was bumped from the top spot by Selena Gomez, who earns her first No. 1 with Stars Dance (97,000).


Birdman and company’s Rich Gang compilation debuts at No. 9, selling 24,000 copies. It marks the highest-charting hip-hop compilation since G.O.O.D. Music’s Cruel Summer in 2012.


The year’s best-selling album, Justin Timberlake’s The 20/20 Experience, slides 9-10 with 21,000.


Look for Robin Thicke to debut at the top of the charts next week with Blurred Lines featuring his No. 1 smash with T.I. and Pharrell.






via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/31/jay-z-falls-to-no-2-rich-gang-earns-top-10-debut/

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Video: Fabolous f/ Broadway – ‘Guess Who’s Bizzack’

Fabolous

It may be summer, but Fabolous is enduring a cold winter in the video for “Guess Who’s Bizzack,” a cut off last year’s Soul Tape 2 . He heads to Germany for a gig, but when he comes back, his girl starts acting brand new. But she insists that he’s the changed man. He commiserates with his homie Broadway while parked in his Range Rover in the snow.


“You said you’d never change, but don’t change what you said,” he says.


Watch Loso’s relationship drama unfold in the black-and-white clip.








via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/30/video-fabolous-f-broadway-guess-whos-bizzack/

New Music: The Weeknd – ‘Love in the Sky’

Love In the Sky

Before he takes us to Kiss Land on September 10, The Weeknd offers another taste of what to expect with “Love in the Sky.” The Canadian crooner soars to new heights over a lush instrumental.


“But I’m always gettin’ high ’cause my confidence low/ And I’m always in a rush/ Ain’t no time to fuck slow,” he coos.


The album represents his fear. “When I think about Kiss Land, I think about a terrifying place,” he told Complex. “It’s a place I’ve never been to before that I’m very unfamiliar with.”


He will embark on a North American tour beginning September 6 in Vancouver.








via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/30/new-music-the-weeknd-love-in-the-sky/

On Set of The-Dream and Gary Clark Jr.’s ‘Too Early’ Video

The-Dream

The-Dream sailed out while shooting the video for “Too Early,” the Gary Clark Jr.-assisted cut off his album IV Play. The Grammy-winning hitmaker kicked back in a fedora with a beer in hand while cozying up to a sexy lady on a yacht. He also shot scenes poolside with his bikini-clad co-star. The video is set to debut next month.


Following the Trayvon Martin trial, The-Dream penned a song inspired by the verdict. “Just finished a Record ‘Too Many Gods’ tribute to Trayvon Martin Verdict,” he tweeted.


Check out some behind-the-scenes pics below.



The-Dream The-Dream The-Dream The-Dream Too Early Too Early

[Def Jam]






via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/30/on-set-of-the-dream-and-gary-clark-jr-s-too-early-video/

Solange Performs in Brooklyn Laundromat

Solange

Solange is used to playing big stages, but she headlined a laundromat for the first time as part of vitaminwater and The FADER’s #uncapped series. The Atlantis Super Wash Center in Brooklyn was transformed into a neon-lit nightclub as the 27-year-old singer performed her True tunes for an intimate crowd.


“This laundromat really has me wanting to be a drama queen tonight, so excuse my theatrics,” said Solange as she dived into “Losing You.”


She recently canceled a string of summer festival dates because she is moving to a new city and starting her son in a new school. Plus, she is in the studio recording a new album.


“I really had to make the best decision for my mental/physical health and provide some stability for my family,” she wrote on her website. “I am so so sooooo sorry if I’ve disappointed…and really hope to make it out to those special cities soon enough.”


See Solo storm the laundromat with her performance of “Bad Girls,” “Losing You,” and an appropriate cover of Nivea’s “Laundromat.”










via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/30/solange-performs-in-brooklyn-laundromat/

Kat Dahlia Arrested for DUI

Kat Dahlia

Kat Dahlia had a little too much fun celebrating her birthday and ended up behind bars. The “Gangsta” singer, born Katriana Huguet, was arrested for DUI on Tuesday morning in Miami.



According to TMZ, Dahlia was pulled over for speeding around 3 a.m. with her headlights off. When the police officer approached her 2013 Nissan, a strong odor of alcohol emanated from the vehicle.


The officer noticed that she had blood shot eyes and her speech was slurred, reports AP. When placed under arrest, she allegedly resisted and cussed out the officer. She was also asked to complete a field sobriety test and refused.


She was transported to a nearby police station and booked for misdemeanor DUI and resisting arrest. She’s being held on $2,000 bail.


Just hours earlier, she celebrated her 23rd birthday on a boat, posting a photo on Instagram.


Dahlia’s debut album My Garden was originally due in September, but has been pushed to February.






via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/30/kat-dahlia-arrested-for-dui/

New Music: Brianna Perry – ‘FuckWitBriUKnowIGotIt’

FuckWitBriUKnowIGotIt

Brianna Perry continues to flex her skills on the mic. Following her freestyles “Jungle” and “H2O,” the 21-year-old Miami rapper remixes Jay-Z’s Magna Carta… Holy Grail cut “F*ckwithmeyouknowigotit.”


“Start checkin’ ni**as like RiRi/ Get on my bus like Steeebie,” raps Brianna before bringing in the original Rick Ross hook.


Hear Bri on her bossy flow below.








via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/30/new-music-brianna-perry-fuckwitbriuknowigotit/

New Music: A$AP Ferg – ‘Hood Pope’

Hood Pope

A$AP Ferg gets religious with his flow on “Hood Pope.” The self-proclaimed “Young Trap Lord” keeps his chain hanging low and his cup filled with Jesus juice on the chopped-and-screwed cut, which features a sing-song chorus.


His debut Trap Lord is due August 20 featuring A$AP Rocky, Bone-Thugs-n-Harmony, Waka Flocka Flame, French Montana, B-Real, Onyx, and more.


See the tracklisting below.




Trap Lord Tracklisting


1. “Let It Go”

2. “Shabba” feat. A$AP Rocky

3. “Lord” featuring Bone-Thugs-n-Harmony

4. “Hood Pope”

5. “Fergivicious”

6. “4:02″

7. “Dump Dump”

8. “Work REMIX” feat. A$AP Rocky, French Montana, ScHoolboy Q, & Trinidad Jame$

9. “Didn’t Wanna Do That”

10. “Murda Something” feat. Waka Flocka Flame

11. “Make a Scene”

12. “F**k Out My Face” feat. B-Real, Onyx, and Aston Matthews

13. “Cocaine Castle”






via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/30/new-music-asap-ferg-hood-pope/

Frank Ocean Cancels OVO Fest Performance Due to Vocal Injury

Frank Ocean

Frank Ocean has been forced to pull out of his appearance at the 4th Annual OVO Fest due to a vocal cord injury.



The channel ORANGE singer was set to perform on the first day of Drake’s two-day festival at the Molson Canadian Amphitheatre in Toronto on August 4.


Due to his injury, the entire day has been canceled, Live Nation announced on Tuesday (via Billboard). Tickets for opening night will be refunded.


James Blake, who was to perform at Sunday’s show, will now join the lineup for the August 5 concert alongside Drake and Wale.


Ocean previously canceled the remaining dates on his sold-out Australian tour. During the first night in Melbourne, he informed the crowd that he was not feeling well.


After a trip to the doctor, Live Nation released a statement. “It has subsequently been confirmed that Frank has suffered a small tear to one of his vocal cords and has received medical advice that he must rest his voice.”






via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/30/frank-ocean-cancels-ovo-fest-performance-due-to-vocal-injury/

Robin Thicke Performs on ‘Today’ Concert Series

Robin Thicke

New York awoke to the sounds of Robin Thicke, who took over Rockefeller Plaza as part of the “Today” show’s Summer Concert Series. The R&B crooner, who still has the No. 1 single in the country, celebrated the release of his sixth album Blurred Lines by performing two songs.


With a gold mic in hand and shades covering his eyes, he delivered his record-breaking hit with his sexy backup dancers as the crowd sang along.


He also addressed the controversy surrounding the lyrics. “When we made the song we had nothing but the most respect for women,” he told Matt Lauer. “Sometimes the lyrics can get misconstrued when you’re just trying to put people on the dance floor and have a good time. But we had no idea it would stir this much controversy…. We only had the best intentions.”


He kept it going with Timbaland-produced “Take It Easy on Me,” which he dedicated to his critics.


Watch him rock the plaza with his lively set.



















via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/30/robin-thicke-performs-on-today-concert-series/

Video: Justin Timberlake – ‘Take Back the Night’

Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake is back for another round. With his album The 20/20 Experience still in the top 10, the man with the biggest-selling album of 2013 keeps the momentum going with the video for “Take Back the Night,” the first single off The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2.


The pop superstar takes a bite out of the Big Apple in the feel-good clip. He cruises through the streets of NYC in his classic car and hits the sidewalks of Chinatown en route to an underground club, where he dances the night away. There are also performance scenes from his “Legends of the Summer” concert at Yankee Stadium with Jay-Z.


The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2 is due September 30 featuring 11 new tracks including the Michael Jackson-inspired record, produced by Timbaland, Timberlake, and J-Roc.


Watch JT keep the party going all night long.








via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/30/video-justin-timberlake-take-back-the-night/

Nicki Minaj Addresses Drake’s Relationship with Young Money

Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Lil Wayne

Is Drake still down with Young Money? As rumors continue to swirl regarding the Canadian rapper’s relationship with YMCMB, his labelmate Nicki Minaj is speaking out.



During her interview with Hot 97’s Funkmaster Flex, Young Money’s First Lady was asked for her insight into the situation.


“I just feel like people’s perception of their reality is their perception of their reality,” said Nicki. “Sometimes people make moves based on their perception of what reality is and I know that sounds like a riddle, but maybe one day you’ll be able to unravel that one.”


Drake was absent from the Rich Gang album, prompting some to believe that he had a falling out with the crew.


But she doesn’t know what he’s going through. “All I can say is he’s so talented. Sometimes when you’re really intelligent and you’re really talented, you also think a lot and sometimes your mind is racing with thoughts. It is what it is. People go through their own emotions and you gotta respect it and keep it moving. We all love the team.”


As for Nicki, she’s Young Money all day. “All I can say is this, Lil Wayne is everything to me. I can’t speak for anyone else,” she said. “What Young Money and Cash Money did for Nicki Minaj I could never repay them for so I am forever indebted to them.”


But regardless of what the future holds, they share a love for their boss. “We all love Wayne and that’s what’s gonna hold us together,” she said. “Drake is my baby ’cause that’s how we were when we came in so whenever I think of him I’ll be like, ‘Oh, that’s my baby.’ Whatever is going on now, obviously we’re all very busy, and you know, shit happens. It gets a little hard to have a real connection when people are on different sides of the world and working on different things. You never know who people got in their ear or what they feeling. Maybe they felt wronged in some way. I don’t know, but I just know that Drake is my baby and Wayne is my everything.”


While Drake has taken some subliminal shots on his records, she’s never felt slighted by him. “I’ve never taken that personal,” said Nicki. “When you are in a place where Drake is, which is everybody is asking him for a hook or a feature, it is what it is. He’s speaking the truth. Whether he’s taking that as a compliment or not, I don’t know. He’s speaking the truth and I think he’s speaking about every damn body. I’m not exempt from that and neither is anyone else. If you’ve been asking him for a verse or a song or done a verse or a song with him, then maybe you are included. I don’t know, but he’s not lying.”


Listen to the full interview below.







via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/30/nicki-minaj-addresses-drakes-relationship-with-young-money/

Tamar Braxton Presents ‘Love and War’ at L.A. Showcase

Tamar Braxton

In between her new talk show gig and raising her two-month-old son Logan, new mom Tamar Braxton found time to present her upcoming album Love and War at a showcase in L.A. on Monday night. With her husband Vincent Herbert by her side, she performed a four-song set for an intimate crowd at the Emerson Theatre.


Her Tamartian fans, Epic Records family, Kevin McCall, Eva Marcille, and “The Real” co-hosts Adrienne Bailon and Tamera Mowry-Housley were among the guests who packed the venue to see the “Braxton Family Values” star.


Dressed in a sparkly black top and thigh-high boots, the youngest Braxton emerged through smoke to her Biggie-sampled single “The One” flanked by four male dancers. She sat down while belting her hit “Love and War” and debuted a new ballad. With cameras rolling and the wind machine on blast, she closed with her club banger “Hot Sugar.”


“Thanks to all my #tamartian friends for coming! Love you xo,” tweeted Tamar.


The performances were taped for an upcoming episode of WE tv’s “Tamar & Vince.”


Tamar’s album Love and War is due September 3 on Streamline/Epic Records. She will release a new single and video next month and hit the road with John Legend on his “Made to Love” tour starting October 20.


Check out some live clips from Tamar’s L.A. showcase below.



Tamar Braxton

“The One”



“Love and War”



“Hot Sugar”







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Monday, July 29, 2013

Nicki Minaj Laughs Off DJ Khaled Proposal: ‘He Was Kidding’

DJ Khaled and Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj and DJ Khaled are not walking down the aisle…ever. The Young Money diva is finally speaking out following DJ Khaled’s grand proposal.



She called into Funkmaster Flex’s radio show on Hot 97 on Monday to address the viral video that showed Khaled professing his love and presenting a 10-carat engagement ring. But she never once took his advances seriously.


“I was shocked just like the rest of the world and I was cracking up laughing with the rest of the world ’cause Khaled is a master at what he does,” said Nicki.


It was more or less a publicity stunt to promote Khaled’s upcoming album Suffering From Success and his new single “I Wanna Be With You” featuring Nicki, Future, and Rick Ross. “It was just another way for him to kinda give the world a glimpse on the feeling of this record,” explained Nicki.


Those close to her didn’t think of it as anything more than a joke. “Nobody in my real life took it seriously,” she said. “Everybody just hit me like, ‘LOL. Yo, Khaled is crazy.’”


She set the record straight once and for all, shutting down any prospect of wedding bells. “Khaled is my brother and Khaled was not serious with that damn proposal, ya’ll. Please let it go. He was kidding,” said Nicki. “He’s not attracted to me, he doesn’t like me. We’re brother and sister.”


Despite the dismissal, Khaled seemed serious about his proposal when he called into DJ Felli Fel on Power 106 over the weekend. “She might say yeah tonight or tomorrow, she might say yeah next year. What am I gonna do, give up? Never. I ain’t never give up on nothing I do,” he said.


But it seemed like it was all part of his master plan. Following Nicki’s interview, he tweeted, “Salute @NICKIMINAJ!!! … Bringing the excitement back to the game!”


Listen to Nicki’s full interview with Flex below.







via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/29/nicki-minaj-laughs-off-dj-khaled-proposal-he-was-kidding/

J. Cole and Wale Team Up for ‘What Dreams May Come’ Tour

What Dreams May Come Tour

J. Cole and Wale are coming to a city near you this fall. The “Power Trip” rapper has announced dates for his “What Dreams May Come” tour featuring the MMG MC.



The North American trek will make stops at theaters beginning September 10 in Miami, FL, traveling to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, and Las Vegas before wrapping October 30 in Seattle, WA.


In addition to their joint dates, J. Cole will perform at several college homecomings and the Rock the Bells Festival.


“It’s going to be a wild ride,” said Cole, whose sophomore album Born Sinner recently went gold. “Do not miss this show.”


Tickets go on sale in select markets starting August 2 at 10 a.m. local time.


See an itinerary below.


“What Dreams May Come” Tour Dates


Sept. 10 – Miami, FL – James L. Knight Center

Sept. 12 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live

Sept. 13 – Tampa, FL – David A. Straz Performing Arts Center

Sept. 14 – Jacksonville, FL – Moran Theater

Sept. 15 – Augusta, GA – William B. Bell Auditorium

Sept. 17 – Charlotte, NC – Halton Arena @ UNC Charlotte

Sept. 19 – St. Louis, MO – Fabulous Fox Theatre

Sept. 21 – Chicago, IL – Arie Crown Theatre

Sept. 24 – Boston, MA – Agganis Arena @ Boston University

Sept. 25 – Philadelphia, PA – The MANN

Sept. 27 – Cleveland, OH – State Theatre

Sept. 29 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE

Oct. 2 – Norfolk, VA – Chrysler Hall

Oct. 4 – Atlanta, GA – The Fox Theatre Atlanta

Oct. 8 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall

Oct. 10 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple Theatre

Oct. 12 – Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom

Oct. 13 – St. Paul, MN – Myth

Oct. 15 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland by AMC

Oct. 17 – New Orleans, LA – Kiefer UNO Lakefront Arena

Oct. 18 – Houston, TX – Reliant Arena

Oct. 19 – Austin, TX – Austin Music Hall

Oct. 20 – Grand Prairie, TX – Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie

Oct. 22 – Broomfield, CO – 1st Bank Center

Oct. 25 – Las Vegas, NV – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace

Oct. 27 – San Francisco, CA – Warfield Theatre

Oct. 30 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre






via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/29/j-cole-and-wale-team-up-for-what-dreams-may-come-tour/

T.I. Talks ‘Blurred Lines’ Video, Touring with Lil Wayne on ‘The View’

Joy Behar and T.I.

Hot on the heels of his No. 1 hit with Robin Thicke, T.I. visited with the ladies of “The View” on Monday. Looking dapper in a designer suit, he spoke about the steamy video for “Blurred Lines.”


“The song is a celebration of women and their beauty, so I believe that the imagery had to coincide with the lyrics,” said a smirking Tip.


The hosts also brought up his real name (Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr.) and his VH1 reality show “T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle.”


He is currently on tour with Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz on the “America’s Most Wanted Music Festival,” but he doesn’t feel competition with his peers.


“Before there’s anything, I think there’s an extreme camaraderie and a mutual respect of one another’s talents and abilities.”


Watch the full interview below.








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New Music: Rick Ross – ‘I Wonder Why’

I Wonder Why

Rick Ross grapples with fame and fortune on his dark new track “I Wonder Why.” The Maybach Music boss cries out over the ominous beat and references the Trayvon Martin trial.


“Now I’m being followed by some creepy ass cracker/ Stand your ground, stand your ground/ Stand your ground, you gotta stand your ground,” he raps.


The MMG Self Made 3 compilation arrives September 17, while his sixth album Mastermind is due later this year. “It’s most definitely going to be a soulful record, it’s most definitely going to be a vintage feel,” he told Rikki Martinez on Power 106.


Rozay was recently in the studio with Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine and will perform a special concert from L.A.’s Club Nokia on August 14 with the 1500 or Nothin band.








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Video: Tinie Tempah f/ 2 Chainz – ‘Trampoline’

Tinie Tempah and 2 Chainz

Tinie Tempah shakes things up in the slick video for “Trampoline,” the first single off his sophomore album Demonstration, due in September. The British MC gets decked out in some stylish gear and jumps around in a room full of scantily-clad women, while 2 Chainz brings his own brand of swag.


“I was always able to get people jumping, so I kind of tied that in with a little joke that people made about me jumping really high in all my performances,” Tinie told BBC Newsbeat of the energetic track. “That’s why it’s called ‘Trampoline.’”


Watch him work out to the bouncy banger.








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New Music: Big Sean – ‘Fire’

Hall of Fame

With less than a month until Hall of Fame drops, Big Sean adds some fuel to his “Fire” with a new song off his sophomore album. The Detroit rapper gets his hustle on, shouts out his mom and dad, and reps for his hometown on the inspirational anthem.


“Do what you wanna do, fuck everything else,” advises Sean over the chanting chorus.


Start your Monday with some motivation from the G.O.O.D. Music MC.




[Can't Stop Hip Hop]






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Nicki Minaj Unveils New Fragrance ‘Minajesty’

Minajesty

Nicki Minaj is giving her fans a new fragrance this fall. Following “Pink Friday” last year, the platinum rapper has announced her second scent “Minajesty.”



The bottle is shaped in her bust with a curly pink wig and red bustier bra. The scent is described as having juicy notes of peach, red currant, and lemon, with magnolia, pink frangipani, and tiger orchid in the heart. The base consists of tonka, vanilla, and musk notes.


“Minajesty smells like a passionate love affair,” said Nicki. “Mysterious and sexy. An unforgettable and hypnotizing scent.”


She filmed a commercial for the perfume earlier this month with famed photographer David LaChapelle, who shot her M.A.C VIVA GLAM campaign.


Her first fragrance, “Pink Friday,” was released at Macy’s and Nordstrom last September, and was nominated for Fragrance of the Year at the FiFi Awards.


“I never dreamed I’d have a fragrance as a lil black girl in Queens, New York that was born in Trinidad,” she told her Barbz. “My fans made me #1 in Macy’s with the 1st fragrance and the rest is history. Love u guys.”


Nicki Minaj Fragrances





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New Music: R. Kelly f/ 2 Chainz – ‘My Story’

My Story

From “being broke to sleepin’ in Versace shirts,” R. Kelly tells “My Story” on his brand new single featuring 2 Chainz. After debuting the song live at the BET Awards last month, the Chi-town legend shares his rags-to-riches tale, with plenty of quotables (“I beat the pussy, Django” and “Say she a church girl, but man she blowin’ holy smoke”).


The song comes complete with a catchy chorus and a verse from 2 Chainz. “This is my story and I’m stickin’ to it,” sings Kellz.


Last year, he announced that he was working on a new album called Black Panties. “I decided to go back and do an old-school R. Kelly album like 12 Play,” he said of his iconic 1993 album.


Listen to his story below.








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Video: Flo Rida f/ Pitbull – ‘Can’t Believe It’

Flo Rida and Pitbull

Flo Rida likes big butts and he cannot lie. Following in the tradition of Big Sean’s “Dance (A$$)” and Major Lazer’s “Bubble Butt,” the Carol City, FL rapper teams with fellow 305 hitmaker Pitbull for their own ode to the ass, “Can’t Believe It.” They celebrate all things big and round in the tropical computer-animated visuals featuring alligators, mermaids, and plenty of booty.


“I want to see that bubble yum bum/ Badumbumbadum,” raps Flo over the bouncy beat, while Pit spits a bilingual verse.


Watch the booty-full video and get the song on iTunes.








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Video: Jay Sean f/ Rick Ross – ‘Mars’

Jay Sean

On the eve of his album release, Jay Sean teleports to the Red Planet in the video for “Mars” featuring Rick Ross. The Cash Money crooner finds the girl of his dreams and makes love to her in the red hills, showing off his toned body in the process. But after three-and-a-half minutes of exploration, his fantasy comes to an end and he finds himself back on earth.


In addition to Rozay, Jay’s fourth album Neon features the single “Where You Are,” plus appearances from Busta Rhymes and Ace Hood (stream it here).


Travel to a planet far, far away with Jay Sean.








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Single Cover: Lady Gaga – ‘Applause’

Applause

The ARTPOP era has officially begun. Lady Gaga unveils the cover art for “Applause,” the first single off her upcoming album. The pop icon transforms into a sad clown with a painted white face and smeared makeup, with her hair covered in a head wrap and draped in a white coat. The Pierrot-inspired photo was taken by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, who also directed the music video.


The cover represents her love for performing. “It’s the end of the night after the show,” she tells Women’s Wear Daily . “When I look at it I see that there is a longing for the applause. I see that there is a void that is leaking onstage, that the performer is leaking, that the art is sort of becoming something else in front of your eyes. Something more human, something more honest.”


The song, which she co-wrote with DJ White Shadow, arrives August 19. “I’ll tell you that it is very fun,” she adds. “And that it’s full of happiness, because what I’m saying in the song essentially is that I live for the applause. I live for the way you cheer and scream for me.”


Gaga will perform “Applause” at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards on August 25, while ARTPOP arrives November 11.


What do you think of Gaga’s single cover? Weigh in below.






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Sunday, July 28, 2013

Iggy Azalea Joins BeyoncĂ©’s Australian Tour

Iggy Azalea

Iggy Azalea is hitting the road with BeyoncĂ© this fall. The Aussie rap sensation will open the Australian leg of “The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour.”



The “Work” MC made the announcement on Twitter. “I’m going on tour… With beyonce!” she tweeted. “That was my special news for Australia! Can’t wait to join this tour! thankyou so much to everyone for supporting me! and thanks beyonce!”


The 17-date trek kicks off on October 17 in Auckland, New Zealand, before traveling to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Adelaide, wrapping November 9 in Perth.


Fan club members and Mastercard holders will have access to the pre-sale at 10 a.m. on July 30 followed by the Live Nation pre-sale on July 31 at 3 p.m. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on August 2 at 10 a.m.


Iggy’s debut album The New Classic is due this fall featuring the singles “Work,” “Bounce,” and “Change Your Life” featuring T.I.


See an itinerary below.


“The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour” Australian Dates


Oct. 17 – Vector Arena – Auckland

Oct. 18 – Vector Arena – Auckland

Oct. 19 – Vector Arena – Auckland

Oct. 22 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

Oct. 23 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

Oct. 25 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

Oct. 26 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

Oct. 28 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane

Oct. 29 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane

Oct. 31 – Allphones Arena, Sydney

Nov. 1 – Allphones Arena, Sydney

Nov. 2 – Allphones Arena, Sydney

Nov. 3 – Allphones Arena, Sydney

Nov. 5 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide

Nov. 6 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide

Nov. 8 – Perth Arena, Perth

Nov. 9 – Perth Arena, Perth


Watch Iggy celebrate the announcement:







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Nelly Brings Out Kidnap Victim Amanda Berry at Cleveland Concert

Nelly and Amanda Berry

Nelly headlined RoverFest 2013 in Cleveland on Saturday, but it was a special guest that made the headlines. Kidnap victim Amanda Berry, one of three women held captive in a Cleveland home for a decade, made her first public appearance during the concert on Saturday.


Following an introduction from radio host Shane French, Nelly brought Berry and her family onstage while he performed “Just a Dream.”


“That’s how you tell the pulse of a city by the people that live there,” said the St. Louis rapper. “Since they up here right now, I want to make sure that we get a chance to thank you because I know it’s a long time and I can’t even imagine the type of strength and the type of courage that it took to keep it going.”


Wearing sunglasses, jeans, and a black T-shirt, Berry smiled and sang along during Nelly’s set.


Her appearance comes a day after her abductor pleaded guilty to kidnap and rape charges.


Watch the surprise serenade below.








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Fabolous Brings Family to ‘Smurfs 2’ Premiere

Emily Bustamante, Fabolous, and Joso

Fabolous put family first at the premiere of The Smurfs 2 on Sunday. The devoted dad stepped out to the New York screening with his five-year-old son Johan and baby mama Emily B of “Love & Hip Hop 2″ fame. They walked the blue carpet and posed for silly pics in the Smurfs photo booth.


“Only got 3 hrs sleep but made sure i took #PrinceJoso to the #Smurfs2 private premiere 2day,” said Fab. “This a small sacrifice to see my boy smile.. This is what we must do as parents. Its our first priority. Its our toughest job. Its our biggest goal. To raise the next generation of Kings & Queens.”


When he’s not focused on fatherhood, Loso has been putting the final touches on his upcoming album Loso’s Way 2: Rise to Power featuring Future, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Ne-Yo, 2 Chainz, and Trey Songz.



Fabolous and Joso

Fabolous





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