Posted 3/27/12 5:16 pm EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News
By Rob Markman
Trayvon Martin's murder has had the nation up in arms for weeks now and Game is the latest member of the hip-hop community to weigh in on the controversial case. "I think that from the beginning of mankind, we as a people have always been targeted," Game told MTV News last week. Read More...
Posted 3/27/12 2:51 pm EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News
By Marvin Van Buren
Wiz Khalifa and his new signee Juicy J recently rocked out together on stage in Austin, Texas where they were joined by Chevy Woods and Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller. And it seems that Wiz isn’t done 'rocking out'. Maroon 5 has enlisted the Pittsburgh rapper to drop a verse on a track for their 4th album Overexposed. Wiz is featured on the song "Payphone,” with production by Benny Blanco.
Posted 3/27/12 12:40 pm EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News
By Rob Markman
Miller dropped his new mixtape Macadelic last Friday, treating fans to features from Kendrick Lamar, Sir Michael Rocks, Casey Veggies, Juicy J and Cam'ron and even Lil Wayne. Weezy appears on the introspective single "The Question," and the Pittsburgh MC tells MTV News that, "This is one of my favorite records that I've ever done." Read More...
Posted 3/27/12 11:35 am EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News
T.I. has confirmed that Iggy Azalea is now an official part of the Grand Hustle team and although the Australia rapper is still in the early stages of crafting her debut album The New Classic, she dropped the lead single “Murda Bizness” on Monday (March 26). The track includes a feature from none other than T.I. and production by Bei Maejor. Read More...
Posted 3/27/12 10:54 am EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News
By Nadeska Alexis with additional reporting by FLX
2 Chainz is making a run for it right now. The Atlanta rapper has spent plenty of time on the road recently, performing hits from his T.R.U. REALigion mixtape, including “Spend It,” and “Riot,” the video for which he recently wrapped shooting in his hometown. MTV News caught up with 2 Chainz on the set for a first look at the inevitable mayhem that would ensue. Read More...
Posted 3/27/12 10:15 am EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News
By Sowmya Krishnamurthy
DJ Khaled calls on his gaggle of famous friends for his new single "Take It To The Head." From Khaled's upcoming album, Kiss The Ring, the song released yesterday (March 26) features a veritable who's who of hip-hop with guest vocals from Rick Ross, Chris Brown and fellow Cash Money family members Nicki Minaj and Lil' Wayne. Produced by The Runners (the duo behind Rick Ross' "Hustlin," Jeezy's "Go Getta," and Khaled's "Out Here Grindin" among a slew of other well-known tracks), the mid-tempo song is steeped in getting drunk or taking alcohol "to the head." Read More...
Posted 3/27/12 7:00 am EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News, RapFix Live
By Rob Markman
Nas will make his first appearance on "RapFix Live" this Wednesday, when he drops in to chat with Sway about his upcoming 10th album Life is Good and his debut Illmatic, which will hit the 18th anniversary mark in April. The Queensbridge MC proved that he is just as vicious as ever when he dropped his latest single, "The Don," earlier this month. Backed by a reggae-tinged beat (co-produced by the late Heavy D), "The Don" finds Nas delivering lyrics with the tenacity of hungry teen who is looking for his first break. It's a vibe that Esco successful captured on his 2011 single "Nasty" as well. Read More...
