After announcing his new campaign with Mountain Dew, Mr. Carter celebrated in the right way and held a concert at SXSW last night in Austin, TX. Above, is a clip of Weezy making his grand entrance courtesy of Mikey Fresh.
Mr. Porter Announces Debut Album
After lending beats for the likes of Eminem, Snoop, Busta, G-Unit and more, the D-12 associate Kon Artist will tackle the solo role with his debut album, tHe mEmO under his government name Denaun. Brace yourself. hhnm
New Music: Jim Jones “60 Rackz”
Jim Jones is apparently still balling out of control. This evening, he reaches into his pocket and pulls out his new track. 60 stacks to be exact. ifwt
New Video: Warren G “This Is Dedicated To You”
One year after the passing of his late friend Nate Dogg, Warren G takes a stroll through L.A. and reminices on the good ‘ol days in the video for his tribute track. R.I.P. Nathaniel Hale.
Kareem “Biggs” Burke Pleads Guilty To Drug Charges
Roc-A-Fella records co-founder Kareem “Biggs” Burke appeared in court today and admitted to his federal drug charges including conspiracy and intent to distribute over 100 kilograms of Marijuana. As part of the plea deal, “Biggs” forfeited $660k, $15k seized cash, his 2010 BMW and home. As part of an 18-month investigation, Biggs’ New Bergen, NJ …
Machine Gun Kelly “Wild Boy” At SXSW
Not only did 2 Chainz and Slaughterhouse perform at S.O.B.s 30th Anniversary showcase, but Bad Boy’s very own, MGK was on the bill as well. Here’s footage of MGK wildin’ out with his latest single.
Breaks: Another Chapter
20 years in this game, lookin’ 17. Ty Kidd Previously: Positive Energy
Nas: "The Don"
A new single from Nas surfaced today on the blog for Hot 97 DJ Funkmaster Flex (via Nah Right). The track features production by late hip-hop icon Heavy D, who Nas says “gave this beat to [co-producer Salaam Remi] for me to rap to.” Production duo Da Internz (Ludacris, Big Sean, Rihanna) also worked on …
Advance Base: "Summer Music"
When analog synth-pop artist Owen Ashworth announced he’d be stepping away from his Casiotone for the Painfully Alone moniker in 2010, he assured fans he had no plans to quit music for good. He’s since adapted the name Advance Base, under which he produced beats for the 2011 album by Chicago rapper Serengeti. And now, on …
Quakers: "Smoke" [ft. Jonwayne]
The self-titled debut from hip-hop collective Quakers, produced in part by Geoff Barrow of Portishead, will be out March 27 via Stones Throw. We’ve already heard “Fitta Happier”, and now here’s another cut, “Smoke”, featuring underground L.A. rapper/producer Jonwayne. Quakers: "Smoke" [ft. Jonwayne] (via SoundCloud) Stream