Check Out The Tracklist For Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y’s “Live In Concert”

Apr 19th, '13  •  Music  •  by nmb  •  No Comments

Just in time for the holiday, Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y will be releasing their long awaited Live in Concert project tomorrow. The six-track EP will be available for purchase on iTunes tomorrow, so you've got the rest of today to get ...

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Ludacris ft. Young Jeezy, “Raised in the South”

Apr 19th, '13  •  Bangers  •  by Dan Buyanovsky  •  No Comments

Luda's back! Seems like just a few days ago the editorial team at XXL was talking about Luda's greatest hits, and just like that he's back from the Fast & Furious set to drop bombs. This street hit features fellow ATLien Young Jeezy and ...

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Boom Boom Pow: will.i.am’s Most Ridiculous Outfits

Apr 19th, '13  •  News  •  by Dan Buyanovsky  •  No Comments

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Watch Miguel and Kendrick Lamar’s Video for “How Many Drinks?”

Apr 19th, '13  •  Bangers  •  by Eric Diep  •  No Comments

After his memorable appearance on Saturday Night Live, Miguel comes forth with the video for his slick single “How Many Drinks?” featuring Kendrick Lamar. Directed by Clark Jackson, the colorful visual finds the R&B star rocking a stage live with ...

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Public Enemy’s Photographer Ernie Paniccioli in “The New York Times”

Apr 19th, '13  •  News  •  by Jaeki Cho  •  No Comments

Public Enemy's go-to photographer Ernie Paniccioli played a crucial role in documenting the group's ascendancy. The Brooklyn-raised photographer, who started his affiliation with hip-hop, capturing graffiti and street movement that were taking place in the late '70s, found direct ...

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J.Cole Breaks Down the Production on “Power Trip”

Apr 19th, '13  •  News  •  by Eric Diep  •  No Comments

J. Cole is very much a producer as he is a rapper. In his new behind-the-scenes video, the North Carolina MC walks us through how he pieced the beat together. Throughout different stages, Cole knows when he’s ready to add ...

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Check Out Travi$ Scott’s Raucous SXSW Performance Video

Apr 19th, '13  •  News  •  by Sean Ryon  •  No Comments

It looks like XXL Freshman Class of 2013 member Travi$ Scott had himself a blast at SXSW this year. Scott recently released a mash-up video of a number of his performances from this year's SXSW. Even though the world of live music has ...

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XXL Freshman of the Day Action Bronson

Apr 19th, '13  •  News  •  by Fletch  •  2 Comments

Big man Action Bronson out of Flushing, Queens is the XXL Freshman of the Day. Hit up his >>  Freshman bio page << for his freestyle which might make you hungry and jonesing - smoke effects were provided by Mr. Bronson. You can ...

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Watch Logic’s Crib Session Freestyle on Tim Westwood

Apr 19th, '13  •  News  •  by Eric Diep  •  3 Comments

Logic made his way overseas and stopped by Tim Westwood to do his thing on wax. Young Sinatra jumps on Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre’s “The Recipe,” and then drops the beat to go a cappella. Just like his previous ...

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