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. 

Roc Nation singer, the beautiful Bridgete Kelly has recently celebrated her 27th Birthday in NYC this past weekend at the 40/40 club in lower Manhattan. Among the celebration were a bunch of BK’s closest industry friends including Melanie Fiona, Jay-Z, Neyo, Adrienne Bailon, Jas Fly, Rita Ora, Trey Songz and many more. The birthday was filled with a decadent statue cake, tons of Gold Ace of Spades Bottles, sips of D’Usse and some very fulfilling positive vibes. Check out the birthday celebration video after the jump!

CNN’s newly announced best rapper of all time Nasir “Nas” Jones took live to his home city last night for a smashing performance. The Hip Hop MC teamed up with the exclusive congnac brand “Hennessy” at RBar in light of promoting their new “Wild Rabbit” campaign; a campaing that asks the question “What Gets You Going? What’s Your Wild Rabbit”. Very premiscous…(yes, ours is Hennessy). Nas performs his hit song “Daughters”, “Bye Baby” & “The Don”, all cuts off his newest album “Life Is Good”. Check it out after the jump!

KarenCivil.Com got the opportunity to sit down and interview Harlem based rapper Vinny Cha$e who seems to be making quite a lot of noise nationally and all over the internet. The listening session and video preview party for Vinny’s latest mixtape “Golden Army” was held at Quad Studios in Manhattan, a studio that has produced billions of dollars worth of records…and to our knowledge, the exact studio where 2Pac Shukur was shot in the lobby…Historical! Sponsored by the star filled public relations firm The Chamber Group and Riazul Tequila, this was surely an unforgettable experience. Read the entire interview of the Golden army listening session and download Cha$e’s mixtape “The Golden Army” after the jump…

No plans for New Year’s Eve just yet? Have no fear; Jigga Man and the boys from London want you to ring in 2013 with them at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on December 31st as Coldplay closes out a highly successful US tour with the help of BK’s pride and joy, Jay-Z.

Harlem’s very own, Tim Vocals, pays homage to his incredible city in a remix to Omarion and Wale‘s ‘M.I.A.’ track – titled NYC. Today he brings the visuals to match  the track, featuring him driving around the city to some of his favorite spots and hanging out with his brothers and friends. Another track that proves Vocals’ much needed talent in the music industry, this can be found on his mixtape Live From Harlem. Check out the exclusive track after the jump.

In celebration of Self Made Vol. 2, the guys of Maybach Music will appear at NYC’s Alife to meet with their fans on Tuesday (June 26th).

If you’re in NYC, come out to see Rick Ross, Stalley, Meek Mill, Omarion, and Wale as they toast to their second collaborative album dropping!

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Jordans and Louboutin’s. The hipsters Tumblr dream. Everyones favorite media whore couple, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian were spotted out today in New York City taking a stroll on an ice cream run while the sun is still out. On a business trip to preview her new Kardashian Kollection, its only perfect that she would spend time with her new love… yeah. She tweeted to her fans earlier in the day:

Hi dolls! I’m so happy to be in NYC with the whole fam! Fun week! Have a good weekend guys!