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DJ Khaled Thanks President Obama For His Shout Out

Posted 5/3/13 4:04 pm EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News

President Obama has always been transparent about his affinity for hip-hop, but there was no more brazen display of his passion for the culture than when he entered Saturday night's White House Correspondents' Dinner to DJ Khaled's 2010 anthem "All I Do Is Win." For Khaled, that moment was certainly a milestone. Hear Khaled's reaction in the video above or read the full story at MTV News.

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Listen: Bas 'Mook II' Featuring Hemdi

Posted 5/3/13 11:45 am EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News

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If you noticed, there was only one feature on J. Cole's new EP Truly Yours 2 and that was Dreamville rapper Bas, who's latest mixtape Quarter Water Raised Me Vol. II is set to drop by the end of May. Listen to his most recent single "Mook II" featuring Hemdi below. Cole previously produced "The Season" for Bas.

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Kanye West Reveals Album Release Date?

Posted 5/2/13 11:05 am EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News

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Or something? Because what would be the point of giving any specific details? Kanye West recently took some time to wipe his Twitter account clean, so maybe he's ready for a fresh start on social media and that begins with news that he will be dropping something on June 18. Read More...

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T-Pain Really Lent His Bugatti To Ace Hood & Is Down For Future Collab

Posted 5/1/13 6:17 pm EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News

T-Pain hasn’t been feeling the comparisons drawn between himself and Future (who has been dubbed as “the new T-Pain” because of his auto-tune use) so a couple months back when he sent out an Instagram message poking fun at Future’s hook on Ace Hood’s “Bugatti,” fans figured he was just taking an open shot. But it turns out that he literally lent them his old Bugatti for the video shoot, and he actually wouldn’t mind working with the Atlanta rapper and producer. Read More...

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J. Cole Delivers Truly Yours 2 EP

Posted 5/1/13 6:11 am EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News

As promised, J. Cole followed up his latest single "Cole Summer" with a new 6-track EP Truly Yours 2 on Tuesday evening (April 30)...just because you all deserve it. The new project, a teaser for his sophomore album Born Sinner, even got the attention of actress Tia Mowry (of "Sister, Sister" fame). Read More...

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Download Chance The Rapper's Acid Rap Mixtape

Posted 4/30/13 5:23 pm EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News

Chicago's got plenty more than Chief Keef to offer in terms of fresh hip-hop talent these days. For example: Chance the Rapper, who dropped his latest mixtape Acid Rap today. Download at ChanceRaps.com and peep the tracklist after the jump. Read More...

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J. Cole Promises A 'Cole Summer' And Truly Yours 2 EP

Posted 4/30/13 10:22 am EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News

Just in case you were confused about what's in store when the temperatures rise, J. Cole reminds us that a "Cole Summer" is on the way, with a brand new track and the promise of a new EP later tonight. Read More...

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Wyclef Jean Drops 33-Track April Showers Mixtape

Posted 4/29/13 5:24 pm EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News

Wyclef Jean really outdid himself with this one. In anticipation of his upcoming studio album Refugee Republic, Clef dropped a new appetizer for fans today via DatPiff featuring 33 new tracks including the singles “Hip Hop” and “Mid Life Crisis." Features include Waka Flocka, T.I., Flame, Mobb Deep, Trae Tha Truth. Stream the tape and check out the full tracklist after the jump. Read More...

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Kanye West Is Already Previewing His 6th Album

Posted 4/29/13 5:15 pm EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News

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Kanye West is scheduled to close the current season of "Saturday Night Live" with a performance on May 18, so we're expecting a new single any minute now, and word is that his entire album is complete. Read More...

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