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Kasim Allah – "Starvin' Marvin"

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Videos
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Since the release of his latest album, ‘Living Mathematics’, New Rochelle veteran Kasim Allah has been in the lab continuously orchestrating new music with new production on a new label for 2015. The first joint is a personal one for Kas, in which he takes his listeners, and in this case viewers, on a journey through his life from Knowledge to now. Set in his old junior high school, the Brand Nubian affiliate’s visual to “Starvin’ Marvin” is the premier offering from his forthcoming project “Return Of The God Emcee”. Directed my Kasim himself, the production comes courtesy of Scratch God and available via Sandy’s House Entertainment in conjunction with R & E Entertainment.

Kendrick Lamar Wrote The Song Performed On 'The Stephen Colbert Report' The Day Before

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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Kendrick Lamar blew everyone away when he debuted a new track on the season finale of the The Stephen Colbert Report back in December. That was the song’s first and last performance and it upped the anticipation for his follow-up to his Grammy-nominated debut good kid, m.A.A.d city. 

Producer Terrace Martin stopped by the NPR Microphone Check show and dished some details about the talked about performance. He revealed that the song was written the night before the performance because they “didn’t want to do nothing that’s already been done.”

“We came with that the day before at rehearsal,” said the LA native. “He didn’t want to do “i.” Let’s just, you know, fly out, New York. Let’s rehearse in New York and get that energy and do something a little different.”

The freshness of the untitled track caused Martin and fellow beatsmith Thundercat to forget the arrangement during the performance and have to freestyle their way through it.

Listen to his interview below.

 

Bobbi Kristina's Aunt Says She Is Improving And 'Doing Well' (VIDEO)

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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According to published reports, Bobbi Kristina Brown was supposed to be taken off of life support yesterday (Feb. 11) so that she could pass on the third anniversary of her mother Whitney Houston’s death. It has been reported that Bobbi Kristina’s brain activity is minimal and that doctors have been telling the family that her condition will not improve and that there isn’t much that they can do. Bobby Brown’s sister Leolah Brown sat down for a interview to inform the public about how she is doing and refuted what has been said in the media.

Brown told FOX Atlanta that she has no clue where the claim of Bobbi Kristina being taken off life support came from and said that she is “doing well,” even opening her eyes at times. Her aunt also spoke about Nick Gordon, who she says she has never met. She says that she once lived with her brother and Houston and never knew Gordon, who is said to have grew up with Bobbi Kristina after living with her family since he was 12-years-old.

Watch the two-part interview below.

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ILOVEMAKONNEN Says Rihanna And Drake Will Be On His Debut Album (VIDEO)

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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ILOVEMAKONNEN is still on floating on cloud nine from the success of his breakout hit “Tuesday.” Not only did it catch Drake’s eye and led to him doing a remix but it also snagged a Grammy nomination.

On the red carpet for the Grammys last Sunday (Feb. 8) the Atlanta rep said he was working on his debut album and revealed that he was looking to get in the studio with some heavy hitters.

“Diplo, Skrillex, Snoop Dogg, Drake of course, Rihanna,” he told MTV.

After going on tour in April, he says his album will drop in “June-July-ish.”

Peep his interview below.

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Azealia Banks Will Pose For Playboy

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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Azealia Banks always has other things going on besides her music. Whether it be a twitter battle or writing her new book, the “Ice Princess” knows how to keep us talking. Now she is baring it all for Playboy in their music issue, which is set to hit newsstands in late March.

In a spread shot by photographer Ellen Von Unwerth, her naked flicks have been described as a “frisky pictorial that’s sure to break the Internet.”

The “Heavy Metal & Reflective” rapper was uber-excited about her risque endeavor when she took to her Twitter to inform her fans.

Banks has more to celebrate about. After she was dropped from Interscope Records, she released her debut album on her own on iTunes.  On Mar. 3rd Broke With Expensive Taste will be hitting store nationwide.

Benzino Arrested For Marijuana Possession And Driving With A Suspended License

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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Benzino is not starting 2015 off on the right foot. He’s been arrested for the second time this year and it’s only February.

After being stopped by the police for riding around with no seat belt on, the former Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star was caught riding dirty. Cops searched his car during the stop and found marijuana. It was also discovered that ‘Zino was driving with a suspended license. He was then hauled off to jail and charged with belt violation, suspended license and possession of marijuana. His bail is set at $2,269.

Benzino was also thrown in the slammer in January when he was caught trying to smuggle a gun through the security checkpoint at an Atlanta airport.

Sal Capone Ft. Sho-Biz (of Da YoungFellaz) – "Reminiscing"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Videos
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As he gears up to release his forthcoming project titled ‘The Capone Era’, Bronx, NY native Sal Capone keeps things strictly NYC as he links up with Sho-Biz of Da YoungFellaz on ‘Reminiscing’. The track, which is produced by Bravestarr, finds the pair reflecting on the lives of fallen comrades. With a soulful backdrop and heartfelt lyrics, the song can strike up memories for anyone who has lost a loved one.

Rapper Big Pooh – "Stop" (P###. by Apollo Brown)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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Previously known for his work in rap trio Little Brother, Rapper Big Pooh returns with the announcement of his most powerful work yet, “Words Paint Pictures”, the North Carolina MC’s forthcoming project completely produced by Apollo Brown. Consistent with the project’s theme of race relations and the black experience in America, the first single, “Stop” featuring Steve Roxx, vividly tells the story of a classic case of racial profiling in a harrowing tale of a racist police stop, and in the process eulogizes Oscar Grant, Mike Brown, and those killed by brutal law enforcement. With the current climate of matters concerning police brutality, this song resonates especially deeply.

Set for a March 24th release, “Words Paint Pictures” will be Pooh’s debut project via powerhouse indie label, Mello Music Group.

Eric Biddines – Purple Gold Fishes (Music Video)

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: Music
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Florida’s own Eric Biddines is back with a new music video for a single from his project Planet Coffee Bean 2. The single, titled “Purple Gold Fishes” is already a deep song within itself, but the video gives it life on a whole new level. Biddines’ new set of visuals features a tale of a veteran struggling through the problems of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and life after war. Check out the video below.

Tiger Woods Leaves Golf – For Now

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Category: Trending
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In an unprecedented move, Tiger Woods has quit the game of golf.
Woods has decided to take a sabbatical from the sport that made him rich in famous due to his recent lackluster performances.

On his website, he said:

“Right now, I need a lot of work on my game, and to still spend time with the people that are important to me. My play, and scores, are not acceptable for tournament golf. I’d like to play The Honda Classic — it’s a tournament in my hometown and it’s important to me — but I won’t be there unless my game is tournament-ready. That’s not fair to anyone. I do, however, expect to be playing again very soon.”

Tiger Woods will likely return from his break soon, many experts have suggested.

“Like I’ve said, I enter a tournament to compete at the highest level, and when I think I’m ready, I’ll be back. I am committed to getting back to the pinnacle of my game,” Wood continued.

 

DJ EFN Ft. David Banner, N.O.R.E., Jon Connor & Sizzla – "Warrior"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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DJ EFN has been leaking tracks in succession every week leading up to the release of his upcoming Another Time project; and this week DJ EFN releases his latest single, “Warrior,” featuring David Banner, Jon Connor, N.O.R.E. & Sizzla.

LL Cool J Co-Star Maia Campbell Arrested In Georgia

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Category: Music News
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Maia Campbell was one of the brightest stars from the 90’s, as she starred with LL Cool J in “The the House,” but the actress has innumerable trials since.

Maia Campbell TMZ MugshotShe has been arrested in Riverdale, Georgia and charged with disorderly conduct, according to a report by TMZ.

Maia was at a Waffle House and, when they arrived, the actor allegedly caused a commotion with her unpredictable, possibly drunk behavior. She was allegedly given the opportunity to leave the popular eatery, but refused.

Last month, Maia had another encounter with the police where she called an officer a “f**king fa**ot.”

Her personal woes have been well documented online and in television.

Plies – "Find You" feat. Lil Wayne & K Camp

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music
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If you haven’t peeped Plies Instagram you are missing out as 9 times out of 10 he’s addressing the females he’s talking about in this song. He’s been trying to find the right lady, and this song details his exploits as he tries to lock in the lady of his dreams. Add Weezy and a K Camp hook and this might be a summer hit! Production handled by Big Fruit (of K Camp’s “Money Baby” fame)!

Bradd Marquis – "Free"

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavis Updated Category: Alternatives
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Bradd Marquis shares his strength as he is tied up and held captive by an unknown assailant hell bent on making him suffer in the visual for his latest release, “Free.” Written by Melvin ‘M.Island’ Eiland, Angelo Ray and Marquis, “Free” is the third official single from Bradd’s latest project titled Thank You. Enjoy the video below! This comes as a new cinematic and incredibly thought provoking music visual from the minds of Marquis, Kadeem Hylton and The Dream Dept’s Director Azzie Scott.

Vado ft Chinx – "Told Ya"

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music
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With his Valentine’s Day EP dropping this Saturday, Vado drops off the Chinx-assisted “Told Ya”. Produced by the Dolla Bill Kidz. Vado came in the game working with Cam’ron who is rumored to have quietly retired, but this time around Vado unleashes this track resurfacing as a member for We the Best/YMCMB crew….