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Complex: Nas – “Return of the Don” Cover Story
The June/July issue of Complex Magazine features Nas on the cover with accompanying profile/interview. Dubbed "Return of the Don," the Queesbridge emcee is readying his latest studio album Life is Good which has people whispering that it's his best work since Illmatic. Touching...
Kanye West Announces “Cruel Summer” @ Cannes Film Festival
Just as the Grammy Award-winning producer/artist completes one repertoire-expanding project, he gives word to yet another. Earlier this morning via a press release, Kanye West offered details regarding two of his highly anticipated and much speculated initiatives - the G.O.O.D....
Lupe Fiasco – Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free) Single Cover Art
Hip-hop's "Enemy of the State," or Lupe Fiasco, recently gave word that his fourth studio album and sequel to his debut release titled, Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album, will be a double disc consisting of a two-part story. "It's a masterpiece man, it's real...
LRG presents Off The Record: Young Chop – Part 2
Following up part 1 of LRG's interview with up-and-coming hip-hop producer Young Chop, the Southern California brand presents the second part from the brand's Off The Record series. Now that Kanye West, Pusha T, Jadakiss and Big Sean have dropped their G.O.O.D. Music remix of...
A Man Without A Plan: Behind the Music with Scott Vener
Despite leaving out the conventional experience in his resume, Scott Vener received the opportunity to oversee the musical facet of the highly successful TV show Entourage. His responsibility encompassed choosing unknown music to reflect the show's youthful energy and tone....
HYPETRAK TV: Major Lazer’s London Incursion
During Major Lazer's recent trip to London, HYPETRAK documented the events at Shepard's Bush Empire. The performance was of course heavy on showcasing frontman Diplo, but also featured newcomers Jillionaire and supporting act Toddla T. Based on the visuals it's clear that the...
Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys Passes Away at 47
Adam Yauch, known by his emcee moniker MCA and member of storied hip-hop trio the Beastie Boys, has passed away tragically at the age of 47, after a three-year battle with cancer. Known not only for his incredible work as a musician, Yauch directed many of the Beastie Boys'...
Odd Future’s The Internet Presents: The Feng Shui Experiment (Promo Video)
After recently releasing a documentary showcasing the process behind their debut album, Purple Naked Ladies, The Internet (Odd Future members Syd Tha Kyd and Matt Martians) reveal a promotional video for their new full-length documentary titled The Feng Shui Experiment. The...
LRG presents Off The Record: Young Chop – Part 1
In part 1 of LRG's Off The Record series, the Orange County-based clothing company hits the studio with hip-hop producer Young Chop. Known as the person behind the sound of similarly bubbling Chicago artist Chief Keef - whose track "I Don't Like" finds Kanye West, Pusha T, Big...
M.I.A. – Come Walk With Me Preview Video
M.I.A.'s forthcoming album, Matangi isn't expected to drop until sometime this summer, however there was no hesitation from the artist on hinting at her own anticipation for it, before releasing this short video featuring several people dancing to the first single, "Come Walk...
25 Years In the Making, ‘Big Fun In The Big Town’ Hip-Hop Documentary to Be Released
In 1986, Run-DMC was just making it big. LL Cool J was still living with his grandmother. And the Latin Quarter was at the epicenter of a rapidly rising artistic movement. Big Fun In The Big Town, a 1986 documentary following the rise of hip-hop culture and its sound in New York...
G.O.O.D. Music “I Don’t Like” Chief Keef Remix Cover Art
Rising 16-year-old Chicago emcee Chief Keef is certainly getting a collaborative push any young artist would dream of when trying to take the next big jump in their career. "I Don't Like" finds Kanye West, Pusha T, Jadakiss and Big Sean hopping aboard Keef's viral track for a...
PITCHFORK TV: FRAMES – GZA Video
Known as one of the web's more popular independent music resources with expansive daily coverage on everything from hip-hop to experimental music, PITCHFORK TV adds another animated interview to its hilarious FRAMES series, this time featuring one of the original Clansman, GZA....
AV Concepts Talks about Tupac Shakur Hologram @ 2012 Coachella
In an unprecedented performance, a lifelike hologram of the late Tupac Shakur hit Coachella's main stage last night during Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg's headlining set, performing classics "Hail Mary" and "2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted." Envisioned by Dr. Dre and executed by AV Concepts...
The Weeknd 2012 Coachella Performance
Amidst the deluge of live performance streams coming from the Coachella 2012 festivities, The Weeknd's full live show has been unleashed. Abel Tesfaye, better known by his musical stage name, took center spotlight to perform a range of tracks from his mixtapes. The sounds...
