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As the timer counts down until the release of French Montana’s “Excuse My French” album, the anticipation and buzz is only getting stronger. In preparation for the debut album drop on the 21st of this month, French Montana took to his hometown New York, where he hosted a complete listening party for a venue full of industry insiders, listeners and executives. The listening session, held at HILO night lounge in Meat Packing district just a few days ago included celebrity guests such as Wale, Stalley, Eve, Kaylin Garcia, Rene Graziano and more. Hit the jump to read more on the listening session and check out pics from the night as well.  (more…)

In extreme anticipation for the “Excuse My French” album drop this May, rapper French Montana is getting all of his visual masterpieces in line. Fresh off the screen from the “Freaks” video that featured a lusty-yet-tasteful Nicki Minaj, French Montana hits the set in Miami of his new video “Gifted” that features a guest collaboration from our favorite “Triology” crooner- The Weeknd; assisted by two little tiger cubs that get up close and personal on set. Check out the photos after the jump, with French’s debut Bad Boy album “Excuse My French” dropping May 21st.  (more…)

The very eccentric rapper Danny Brown hits today with a new cut titled “Express Yourself”. The sexually infused song features some very raunchy classic Danny Brown lyrics that urge females to “point their toes to floor and put that ass up in the air”. The basic meaning behind the record? Don’t be scared to say what you want to say, express yourself. Clearly Danny Brown isn’t scared to! Check out the new track after the jump! @KerrySmallsIS (more…)

The lovely and talented singer Tiffany Evans makes her return to music today with her new EP entitled “143″. You might be familiar with Tiffany Evans for her previous track “Promise Ring” Ft. Ciara, her vocal effort on Chris Brown’s “She Ain’t You” or her acting and singing roles in multiple Tyler Perry Live Madea plays. After having a child of her own, 143 simply marks Tiffany’s growth as an artist and features her vocal maturity across a mix of dope records. Check it out after the jump! (more…)

Iconic rapper/actor LL Cool J, one of the groundbreaking of modern-styled hip hop is in the midst of releasing yet another album this year titled “Authentic”. This will mark the rappers 14th solo project, amongst an array of diamond and platinum albums as well as albums featured on movie & television soundtrack such as “In the House” and more. Check out the rename of the album title and more news after the jump! (more…)

Woah, this track is insane. Harlem rapper, fresh off the #1 release of Long Live A$AP, A$AP Rocky teams up with Trey Songz for this really serious track “Same Bitch”. The way Rocky laces the beat and Trey croons over “If we fu** tonight, then I promise you’ll be famous” is pure magic. This is radio ready now, check it out after the jump & enjoy! (more…)

Singer Justin Timberlake is going to take this “Suit & Tie” track and run laps with it, and we can already tell it isn’t going to die down anytime soon. Earlier this week we released what we thought was the only visual to the “Suit & Tie” cut that featured a wordy visual and disappointingly, just Justin Timberlake alone. Guess we were wrong. Rap Up got their hands on some exclusive behind the scenes photos of Jay-Z on set with Justin dressed in Suits and bow-ties, filming what looks like is going to be a very “Grown & Sexy” video. Check out the photos after the jump! (more…)

Singer Ryan Leslie has been releasing a ton of visuals that serve as a promotional tool for his approaching shows, mixtape releases or whatever he’s been up to now and days. This video is no different. Leslie drops the visual to his track “Lovers & Mountains” that features some trippy visuals and live performance footage. In light of his approaching show at The Irving Plaza on Valentines day in New York, Leslie jumps on the scene with Lovers & Mountains; as we can see how the two intertwine…Check out the video after the jump! (more…)