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Scarface Remembers ‘The Diary’ 20 Years Later
Scarface needs no introduction among hip-hop heads. The Houston OG has spent the entirety of his career representing some of the realest hip-hop the genre has ever produced, both as a solo artist and with the Geto Boys over the past 25-plus years...
The Break Presents: G.L.A.M.
Oakland's own G.L.A.M. (formerly Glam.I.Rock) has been steadily on the rise since her Team BackPack days and it's about time you pay attention. The 23-year-old MC released The Feel at the beginning of the year - a chill tape that captures her Oakland roots down to the trippy artwork...
Sahtyre “Base”
Los Angeles rapper Sahtyre is inching towards his LSD (Prelude) follow-up by previewing more music. Today, he drops "Base" that displays his cool and collected flow over some hard-hitting production. With his other track "Prince Thunder" making some waves, you can count on his next project to catch more attention on him...
Listen To Ace Cosgrove’s New Project ‘UsvsRobots’
Ace Cosgrove is back. The Break alum is following up his Simple Criticism mixtape with the highly ambitious UsvsRobots. The 23-year-old D.C. spitter has built up the release over a few weeks, with "High 5" and "SheSells." On the 10-track e...
Diamond D Featuring Talib Kweli, Elzhi And Skyzoo “Where’s The Love”
After several delays, Diamond D releases his latest solo offering, The Diam Piece. Originally set for the summer, Diamond D gathered a plethora of hip-hop heavyweights like Pete Rock, Talib Kweli, Skyzoo, Rapsody, Hi-Tek, A.G., Fat Joe, Alchemist, Pharaohe Monch, Kurupt and many more...
Five Beats Flying Lotus Wishes He Produced
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Troy Ave “Tuesday (Remix)”
Troy Ave is currently on his Money, Powder, Respect Tour, but he's still feeding the streets with new music. Today, the 2014 XXL Freshman throw his version of iLoveMakonnen's "Tuesday" after Drake, Chris Brown and Trey Songz did their thing...
Fashawn Featuring Dom Kennedy “Golden State Of Mind”
While Fashawn's The Ecology has been pushed back indefinitely, he drops off the first single from the project featuring Dom Kennedy. "Golden State Of Mind" is filled with sun-soaked vibes that makes you get lost in the West. The former XXL Freshman shouts out Mac Dre, fine Cali women, good trees and more...
Listen To Rich Gang’s ‘Tha Tour: Part 1′ Mixtape
Rich Gang is ready to start off the Fall with a bang. Although Rich Homie Quan and Young Thug’s affiliation with the label are still unannounced, the pair seem right at home as Birdman’s two newest proteges. Their single “Lifestyle” is currently No. 30 on Billboard’s Hot ...
Eight Things To Know About Saigon’s New Album
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YG “Don’t Panic (Remix)”
YG hops on French Montana's current single "Don't Panic." Not bad.
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Jay Z Surprises Fans By Performing With Beyoncé At Global Citizen Festival
Photos By: Krystal Perkins
The Global Citizen Festival took place this weekend (Sept. 27) on the Great Lawn in New York’s Central Park. Currently in its third year, the charity concert - broadcasted live on MSNBC - featured headlining performances by Jay Z, No Doubt (who was joined by Sting), Carrie Underwood, fun., The...