NEW MUSIC: Fonzworth Bentley & Andre 3000

July 13th, 2009

Kanye West, Fonzworth Bentley & Andre 3000

Here’s the first official single from Bentley’s upcoming debut, CoolOutrageousLoversofUniquelyRawStyle. No release date has been set yet, but we do know that the album will be executive produced by Kanye West. Meanwhile, Andre 3000 popped up on the latest mixtape from DJ Envy & Tapemasters, Inc., Purple Codeine Vol. 25. Read more»

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VIDEO: Maxwell Performs on CBS Early Show

July 8th, 2009

Maxwell live

If you think Milk is O.D.’ing on Maxwell this week, tough. It’s been 8 long years for the fans, so we are gladly soaking up as much of him as we can in honor of the new album, Black Summers Night.

I woke up bright and early this morning to see him tape a segment for CBS’ “Early Show” here in Manhattan that airs on Friday, July 10. The video is a bit shaky — kinda hard to get a clear shot when you’re 5′2″ and a 6′5″ dude is standing in front of you. SMH. — yet the performance was amazing as always.

Watch “Bad Habits” and “Sumthin’ Sumthin’” now.

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NEW MUSIC: Wale “Pretty Girls”

July 7th, 2009

Wale

When it comes to pairing witty, cogent lyrics with interesting beats and concepts, Wale has a lot of these rookies beat hands down. Listen to the latest release from his official debut, Attention: Deficit, dropping this September. Read more»

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VIDEO: Maxwell’s “5 Days of Black” Plus Full Album Preview

July 6th, 2009

Maxwell album cover

Maxwell’s new CD Black Summers’ Night finally hits stores tomorrow. (Yay! Hallelujah, praise Jesus, praise Jesus…)

Watch clips from the accompanying DVD 5 Days of Black where he discusses the inspiration behind the songs and listen to a preview of the full album now. Read more»

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Soundscan Report

May 21st, 2009

Cam'Ron Crime Pays album coverCam’Ron debuts in the #3 spot this week with his comeback disc Crime Pays. After surprising everyone with her #1 debut last week, Chrisette Michele’s Epiphany slips to #8 with 113,000 units sold to date.  Rick Ross follows with over 270,000 sold of Deeper Than Rap, and Ciara’s Fantasy Ride rounds out the Top 10 with 107,000.

Unfortunately, all the positive press hasn’t helped Asher Roth at the cash registers. After over a month in stores, his Asleep in the Bread Aisle has only moved 112,000 copies. Here’s a random sampling of how everyone else is doing: Read more»

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Stephanie Mills Wanted to Marry Michael Jackson

May 15th, 2009

Stephanie Mills & Michael Jackson

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VIDEO: Kanye West “Two Words” Feat. Mos Def & Freeway

May 12th, 2009

Here’s the previously unreleased clip for one of Ye’s most slept-on songs off The College Dropout.

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