Yearly Archives: 2012

Def Jam Recording veteran Fabolous is gearing up to release some fulfilling new Hip Hop this Thanksgiving, November 22nd. Read more about the release of “The Soul Tape” after the jump…

The hardcore fans of Kendrick Lamar came out to Best Buy in Compton to support their new hometown hero and while they were there Kendrick Lamar showed up to sign the copies as well as performing a few tracks off the album. Good Kid, m.A.A.d City in stores and online now

Two days ago, Kim Kardashian turned 32-years-young and you could only imagine what gifts she received from friends and family. While we try and imagine that, here’s what we do know - her boyfriend Kanye West made time to take her on a surprise trip to Venice, Italy. While recent reports hinted that Kanye was planning to throw her a birthday party well over $1MIL, it seems like Yeezy stayed within a safe place and it worked. The two journeyed around the town as tourist snapping pictures of sights. I wonder if some inspiration will build for Cruel Winter?

Lianne La Havas is a treat to listen to. After the success of her Top 10 hit Is Your Love Big Enough the beautiful South Londoner shares a soulful rendition of  Gone at Café St. Jean in Paris.

In the interim of releasing his first successful freshman album “Lace Up” Machine Gun Kelly still has time to play around with freestyle rap. Check out the rappers remixed version to Wiz Khalifa‘s “Work Hard, Play Hard”  now titled “Smoke Hard” according to MGK…

Not even 24 hours after being released from jail on bond, Gunplay Don Logan is back at it and releases a trailer for his upcoming video to compliment the Guillotine Swordz Freestyle which appeared on his “601 & Snort” mixtape. Trailer after the jump

Breaking all barriers with the October 22 release of “good kid, m.A.A.d city” Kendrick Lamar heads to the hilarious “Conan” late night talk show to perform “Swimming Pools, Drank” the radio hit single off of the long awaited LP. Check the performance after the jump..

Life+Times, Jay-Z‘s new blog, took the time to follow Kendrick Lamar as he prepped for the release of his debut album good kid, m.A.A.d city. Kendrick discusses the process and excitement leading up to the release, and stops to chop it up with NBA phenom Lebron James. To watch the video, click the jump. Don’t forget to cop good kid, m.A.A.d city in stores and on iTunes now.