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We have actually beent talking about this EP since original Wu-Tang rapper Raekwon had been dropping sneak preview tid bits from it every week. The EP “Lost Jewlery” has dropped on the interweb today and should do great in numbers. The project full of fresh raps and real rap features the likes of Freddie Gibbs, Maino, Faith Evans and more. Without further adue, download and stream “Lost Jewlry” after the jump! (more…)

Harlem native rapper A$AP Rocky is still out here proving why he has what it takes to remain the most relevant rapper making way for a different stlye of rap, currently. A$Ap takes to a local radio station show in Miami and decides to drop this nice little freestyle over the track “Clique” by rappers Big Sean, Jay-Z and Kanye West. Regardless of A$AP’s album “Live Long A$AP” leaking a month in advance but in stores now, atleast we know the kids got skills. Will these skills lead to you purchasing the album? Check it out after the jump! (more…)

Just days away from the first episode airing of American Idol, in which Miss Minaj will be starring as a celebrity judge, the Young Money queen takes to The Ellen Degeneres show to perform “Freedom”, a classic cut off her recent release of “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded The Re Up”. Nicki is very nervous at this point in her career, as she feels appering on Idol will bring TOO much fame to her life, that she might not be ready for. However, the rapper-singer-business woman-mogul still hit the stage and rocked out a packed audience like we knew she would. Check it out after the jump. (more…)

Last night Hollywood came to the city of Washington, D.C to share in the greatness that is the BET Honors Award Show. In attendance at the star-filled night included some of Hollywood’s best like Halle Berry, Alicia Keys, Kelly Rowland, Ledisi, Chaka Khan, Brandy and more. The BET Honors awards is dedicated to enlightenment and the acknowledgement of positive success within the entertainment industry. Check out some photos from the great night, and look out for the premiere of the show in February for Black History Month! (more…)

R&B singing sensation Chris Brown is making major waves in the music industry, and not just dominating the pop charts. The singer has recently signed on his first artist to his CBE (Chris Brown Entertainment)/Atlantic Record label, and she goes by the name of Sevyn Streeter. Not only is Sevyn extremely beautiful, but she is an extremely talented singer who focuses on real music and pulls inspiration from the older 90′s genre of R&B. During Sevyns quick sit down in Los Angeles with Paigion & Bow Wow of 106 & Park, she got a little surprise from her boss.. A surprise visit that is. Check it out after the jump! (more…)

Getting ready to complete his media run in NYC, rapper T.I. takes to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon for an insanely hype performance of his new radio single “Ball”. Accompanied by the on-set live band “The Roots” T.I. rips this performance with an amazing energy that even made Jimmy Fallon want to pass out when he was done. “Ball” can be found on T.I.’s new album Trouble Man: Heavy Is The Head in stores now and on iTunes. Check out the live performance after the jump! (more…)

Rap Legend Nas, Mr. Illmatic himself shut down New Years Eve night in the only way imaginable… with an unforgettable performance at the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Performing cut after cut of his new project “Life Is Good”, the MC hit the stage rocking an all dapper white and black tux & bow tie, and shut the building down. He even took it back to records like “If I Ruled The World”, and its safe to say that this might have been one of the low key coolest spots to bring in the New Year. Check out the performances after the jump! (more…)

The beautiful and multi-talented Toronto singer Melanie Fiona took live at the Gramercy Theater in New York City this past week and killed the stage. Sounding better live than on some records even, Melanie engaged her audience and gave them a show not to be forgotten. Performing songs like “Change The Record” ” Johnny” and “Rock Paper Scissors” all of her new album “The MF Life”, Melanie Fiona is a true artist. Check out her performance after the jump!