Chief Keef is back with new loose single “Psych Ward”. Produced by Ace Bankz.
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Landon Battles – “Black Gold” (Mixtape)
After creating a huge buzz with songs such as “Get Yo GoofAss Out My Face” and “Early Retirement” via his signature branding hash tag #FocusedFridays series in which fans got a weekly taste of tracks from “Black Gold”, Battles is ready to present the finished product to the industry.
His debut project “Black Gold” which will be distributed by Sony/Orchard/IndieFresh in June harnesses the meaning of black culture and what it means to America, Chicago and specifically the family structure. Songs such as “Fathers Day,” “Gang Related,” and “Holy Hallelujah,” with features from Ras Kass & The Boy Illinois.
Jensen Kirk – “Murder Schemes”
South Central, LA-native rapper Jensen Kirk just released the new official video for “Murder Schemes”, which comes forth from self-titled LP. Watch the new video below.
Young Thug – “Oh Lord”
Brand new from Rich Gang artist Young Thug titled “Oh Lord” with production from Ricky Racks & 808 Mafia. Stream below.
Meek Mill – “Energy (Freestyle)”
Meek Mill freestyles over Drake’s “Energy”. New album ‘Dreams Worth More Than Money’ coming soon.
The-Dream – “Black Magic”
After dropping his ‘Crown’ EP last month, The-Dream returns with new single “Black Magic” from his upcoming ‘Jewel’ EP set to release July 10th. Pre-order now on iTunes and receive “Black Magic” for free.
ATL Live On The Park May Edition With Calvin Richardson, Angie Stone & More
Photo by Prince Williams ATL Pics
For the May edition of ATL Live on the Park, event founders Shanti Das and Marlon Nichols partnered with the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs to partake in the Atlanta Jazz Festival’s ’31 Days of Jazz’. The special edition presented performances by Jordan House/Primary Wave recording artist Calvin Richardson with surprise guest, R&B star Angie Stone. Vintage Nation from Twelve Music/Artist Connect & Zone 4 Inc also rocked the stage and was named ‘the future of music’ by industry veteran Shanti Das. Singer/songwriter Angel Grant opened up the night with a heartfelt performance. Sponsored by Gentleman Jack and MAJIC 107.5, guests also enjoyed sounds by DJ Mars and a performance by the event house band Quinn and the Jukebox.
Sultry singer Angel Grant kicked off the night with a few of her originals after she thanked Shanti and Marlon for creating a platform for emerging artists like herself. Vintage Nation, performed timeless covers including ‘Uptown Funk,’ ‘Free Fallin’ and ‘Don’t Stop Believing’ by Journey. The electrifying group ended their performance by introducing one of their original songs to the pumped crowd. Immediately following, Calvin Richardson performed several covers including the crowd favorite ‘That’s the Way I Feel About You’ by Bobby Womack. He concluded his amazing performance with surprise guest Angie Stone. They performed their hit single ‘More than a Woman.’
Special guests in attendance included Polow Da Don, Keri Hilson, Jazze Pha, Greg Smith of SESAC , Angel McCoughtry of the WNBA- Atlanta Dream, and former NFL linebacker Stevie Baggs. Season 6 of ATL Live on the Park returns June 9, 2015 with live performances by Lyfe Jennings, Demetria McKinney and more. For more information about ATL Live on the Park, please visit: www.atlliveonthepark.com.
Check out more photos from the event below. Photos by Prince Williams ATL Pics
Cocky – “When The Last Time”
Kentucky rapper Cocky is back with new single “When The Last Time” produced by Cassius Jay, from his upcoming mixtape My Granny House 2.
Al Nuke Presents “Salute The Real” (Trailer)
Al Nuke is gearing up to release the Salute The Real mini series May 14, this epic tailor goes into the dark history of Al Nuke past as he transforms the Future. Pt. 1 of the series features new music from Al Nuke that will be available at www.SaluteTheReal.com If you REAL its time to SALUTE …..
T.I. And Son Domani Roast Each Other On Instagram
You have to respect Tip. Not only is he still one of the top rappers out these days, but he’s also successfully maintaining his family. Obviously, when the cameras are rolling, we see some of it through TV, but this exchange between Domani and Tip was hilarous. Who do you think won?
“when chris bosh let u borrow his neck”
“When u borrowed YA big sister sweater to take a pic but gotta give it right back!!!!”
“When yo girls did Ya nails good, and u wanna show them off”
“When u & YA BIG bro clearly have different barbers….”
“When u sittin on the toilet taken a mean one������!!”
“What @domaniharris1 bought himself for his birthday”
“When u can’t afford a chain so u buy an actual chain”
Young Dro Reveals His Tentative Titles For His Upcoming New Album
Atlanta rapper and Hustle Gang member, Young Dro, sits down with DJ Smallz and discusses wanting his spot back, how his new single “We In Da City” originated, and reveals his tentative titles for his upcoming new album.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3Z2KTTOvHk&feature=youtu.be
Azealia Banks Does Like Waka Flocka At Concert
First Waka and now Azealia Banks. Is rappers stopping fights the new trending activity? Usually rappers stand and watch their own fans fight, but not Banks. A fight broke out at her show in NYC the other day and, yep you guessed it – she broke it up. She said, per Rhymes With Snitch, “Woah woah woah woah! We’re not gonna be fighting in the crowd. Ya’ll better figure it the f**k out or ya’ll are getting kicked out…I don’t care who started it, but ya’ll better stop touching each other right now! I’m gonna count to ten and then keep this show going.”
RELATED: Waka Flocka Breaks Up Fight At Arizona Concert
On the low, Azealia may have played peacemaker before Waka. Kudos.
TOPE Ft. Dizz – “Miss Me When Im Gone”
One week after dropping off the single, TOPE is back with the Official Music Video for MISS ME WHEN IM GONE featuring Dizz and produced by Zach Striar. Right before his move to Oakland, TOPE hooked up with director Ryan DeReamer and Hailey Thelen of Totem Ent, as well as co-star Chloe Victoria Cerva to provide the backdrop to his latest anthem. As always, TOPE delivers some fresh and unique visuals to go with his new music. Be sure to download TOPE’s BROKEBOYSYNDROME featuring Blu if you haven’t yet
Rapper Robbed On Camera
This may fall into the category of “Signs The World Is Coming To An End,” but a Chicago area rap dude named Lil Mister was recently robbed. The whole ordeal was caught on camera. That’s right, the robbers recorded the act and then did police a massive favor by uploading it all on the internet for the world to see. And if you are saying, “Who is Lil Mister?” Apparently, he is down with Lil Durk. Some of these dudes need to put “big” in the front of their name. Maybe it will keep people off their back.
DJG Ft. Paris Beuller – “Hustla”
Rarebreed Records President DJG teams with BandKamp’s Paris Beuller for “Hustla”. The first single from DJG’s “Stuck In My Ways” is equals parts agression and inspiration with Paris on chorus duties and DJG on the verses. Be on the lookout for DJG’s project “Stuck In My Ways” to arrive late this summer.
B-Reign – “Drink Away The Pain”
As B-Reign prepares to drop “My Way” on September 30, 2015 he comes with new music as he builds up hype with “Drink Away The Pain”. Hailing from Jersey City, New Jersey now by way of Connecticut, B-Reign is here to show and prove what he brings as a new artist. “Drink Away The Pain” is a message where life can hand you a bad deck of cards, but eventually you gain the strength to get over it. B-Reign story has plenty of battles and this is just the beginning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7HqPcgXNRw
Mumia-Supporting Teacher Fired For Third Grade Letters
An Orange, NJ Board of Education has terminated a suspended teacher that had her third-grade students send political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal get well letters.
Marylin Zuniga, a first year teacher, apologized in front of an Orange, NJ school board in April, but also stated that she didn’t feel her action warranted termination. That is exactly what the board recommended after an extended Board of Education hearing tonight. After mentioning Abu Jamal was sick, Zuniga said that her students requested to write him.
“I made a mistake but I have learned from that,” she told the board previously. She said that she should have told the parents of her students before sending letters to Abu Jamal, who has been a polarizing figure. Zuniga has had a ground-swell of support from the local community, the activist community and even other teachers. Last night’s “hearing” was tense, according to sources with AllHipHop, and there was a lot of legal wrangling from Zuniga’s lawyer. He said the Board didn’t offer a reason for a just termination.
Mum Abu Jamal has seen some improvement as he has been admitted to a hospital, but his supporters still maintain that state of Pennsylvania penal system is still trying execute him from medical neglect. Click here for an indiegogo devoted to helping Mumia with his medical needs.
El Da Sensei Ft. DJ Devastate & J57 – “Show Stoppa (J57 Remix)”
In lieu of the one year anniversary of Coalmine Records’ decennary compilation album, Unearthed, mixed by DJ Revolution, the Brooklyn-based indie is pleased to present the J57 Remix of the El Da Sensei featured favorite, “Show Stoppa,” which boasts Sweden’s DJ Devastate and Young Pacino on the hook duties, over J’s head nodding remix. To further celebrate the milestone, Coalmine’s pleased to release a limited edition run of Unearthed on cassette. Dubbed the ‘Green Slimes’ for being pressed on green shells, the hour long mix serves as a who’s who of today’s independent Hip-Hop scene, packed with features from both veteran and burgeoning emcees such as Pharoahe Monch, Kool G Rap, Large Professor, The Artifacts, Blu, Sean Price, Billy Danze (of M.O.P.), Big Noyd, One Dae, Skillz, Guilty Simpson, Rah Digga, Maffew Ragazino, El Da Sensei, and Fashawn, among others. Producers tapped include Diamond D, Nottz, Ayatollah, Marco Polo, Khrysis, along with the Grammy Award Winning, M-Phazes, among others.
Jay Z And Beyonce Planning New Baby?
I ain’t heard this sort of rumor for a minute! But here we are and there are some dots connecting. Jay and B were moving to Los Angeles. If memory serves me correctly, they got a home and enrolled little Blue Ivy in a school. Suddenly, they have reportedly jetted to live in New Orleans, of all places. Why? Sources say they are looking to have another kid. “They are looking for a place to raise baby Blue and extend the family. LA was not for them and New York is too difficult. Jay once spoke with Brad Pitt who told him New Orleans was the best city for families (although Brad and Angie just sold their New Orleans home) Plus, they already have family in the area,” somebody told Naughty Gossip.
Now, what they didn’t mention is that Solange also lives there in New Orleans with her hubby and lil man. It appears to be a family affair, eh?
FRESH HEAT: KYLE Ft. Iamsu! – “It’s Lit”
Ventura, California-based KYLE might be the most charismatic, uplifting, and authentically fun rapper out there. Since he burst onto the scene two years ago with his debut project, Beautiful Loser, which sold almost 2k copies its first week totally independently, KYLE’s made it his mission to spread his infectious love for life and “just be yourself” gospel. Following a string of national tours opening up for G-Eazy and Watksy, and songs with Kehlani and Chance The Rapper, KYLE is gearing up for his next release due out this summer. In the meantime, he teamed up with fellow feel-good rapper Iamsu! to release the loosie, “It’s Lit.” The track premiered via Complex, who said “between the catchy hook, the infectious production courtesy of M-Phazes, and the memorable verses, it seems that KYLE has another potential hit on his hands.”
“This song captures the essence of the party, the essence of being in the moment I feel like,” KYLE explained to Complex. “It’s every good feeling you’ve had on a night out with your friends. I haven’t really made a record like this before so it was cool trying something new. This is also the first time I had met M-Phazes, and the energy when we started working on this was amazing.”