Hot Dog! DJ Mustard Preps The Release Of ‘Ketchup’

May 23rd, '13  •  Music  •  by nmb  •  No Comments

On June 3, DJ Mustard will release his first mixtape, the appropriately titled Ketchup. Since breaking out in 2011 as the producer and co-writer of Tyga’s “Rack City”, the 23-year old Los Angeles native has dictated the sound of the ...

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L.E.P Bogus Boys Drops The Video For “Commas” Featuring Lil Wayne and Ma$e

May 23rd, '13  •  Bangers  •  by Emmanuel C.M.  •  No Comments

After a surprise refund check, the L.E.P. Bogus Boys take the streets of Miami by storm in the visuals for "Commas" featuring Lil Wayne and Ma$e.  It starts off as the duo, Count and Moonie, snatching their ladies' checks out ...

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Here’s The Artwork For Mike WiLL Made It’s “23″ Featuring Wiz Khalifa, Miley Cyrus & Juicy J

May 23rd, '13  •  News  •  by Eric Diep  •  No Comments

Mike Will announced his new project, Est. in 1989 Pt. 3 (The Album), on Twitter back in February. Today, the Atlanta producer released the artwork for an upcoming single “23” that features Wiz Khalifa, Miley Cyrus and Juicy J. Lately, ...

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Rick Ross & Birdman Release Collaborative Mixtape ‘The H: The Lost Album, Vol. 1′

May 23rd, '13  •  News  •  by Sean Ryon  •  No Comments

As promised last week, Birdman and Rick Ross come through with their collaborative mixtape. Earlier today, the YMCMB and Maybach Music Group bosses released their collaborative project The H: The Lost Album, Vol. 1. The project—which is hosted by YMCMB's DJ ...

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Soulja Boy’s Bentley Impounded During Police Investigation

May 23rd, '13  •  News  •  by nmb  •  No Comments

TMZ is reporting that a red Bentley belonging to Soulja Boy has been impounded by the LAPD as part of an ongoing investigation surrounding a January 9 hit and run. According to the report, the victim's friend returned to ...

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Fashawn, Class Of ’10 – Catching Up With The XXL Freshmen

May 23rd, '13  •  News  •  by Sean Ryon  •  No Comments

2013 XXL Freshman Class is in full effect and time will tell if this will be the best class ever. In the meantime, we're taking a look back at each XXL Freshman from past classes to see what they've been up ...

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Travi$ Scott – ‘Owl Pharaoh’ Mixtape Review

May 23rd, '13  •  Music  •  by nmb  •  4 Comments

On first listen, Travi$ Scott's long-awaited advent project plays out like a high-octane scene from the 1982 cult film, Blade Runner. There are raging, futuristic synths, bombastic bass lines, and they’re all layered under this mysterious, trippy ambience. Upon further listens—and ...

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Stalley, Riff Raff & Smoke DZA Hold Court At Coco 66

May 23rd, '13  •  News  •  by Sean Ryon  •  No Comments

Photos By Jessica Lehrman Last night at Brooklyn’s recently re-opened Coco 66, Smoke DZA, Riff Raff and Stalley joined Scion A/V for their monthly Open Mic event. Entry was granted strictly to contest winners, who have been hacking away at ...

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The New New: 15 Seattle Rappers You Should Know

May 23rd, '13  •  News  •  by Dan Buyanovsky  •  114 Comments

After being one of the lesser-known faces of XXL's 2012 Freshmen Class, Seattle native Macklemore and his partner Ryan Lewis have had the best year ever. The duo has smashed charts with catchy and provocative singles like "Thrift Shop," "Same ...

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