August Alsina

XXL Freshman 2014 candidate, August Alsina releases the new track, "Benediction," featuring Rick Ross. Alsina's forthcoming debut is set to feature other major guests such as Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Yo Gotti, Fabolous and more. Testimony is set for Apr...

After giving fans another sneak peek at the album over the weekend, releasing "Benediction" featuring Rick Ross, August Alsina is back, now releasing his album's entire track-listing. With features from Pusha T, Jeezy, Fabolous, Yo Gotti and Rick Ross; the album will be available for pre-order March 18th...

In an interview with Rap-Up, were August Alsina is promoting his album debut, the New Orleans crooner touches on a current beef he has with Trey Songz. The R&B fellas, who collaborated on the remix to August’s smash hit “I Luv This Sh*t,” had a recent falling out. “I don’t really f...

From ScHoolboy Q releasing his debut LP Oxymoron to XXL kicking the #XXLFreshmen2014 into high gear, this week on twitter was something to watch. Check out that and much more in XXL's "Best Hip-Hop Tweets Of The Week." Congrats to my boi @ScHoolBoyQ 4 droppin that gift 2 the world 2day ...

The selection for the XXL Freshmen 2014 is kicking into high gear, and yes, you should be as excited as we are here in the XXL office. In preparation for this year's class, we let some possible candidates tell us why they think they deserve to be part of XXL Freshmen 2014...

Off the strengths of “Red Nose” and “Gas Pedal,” Sage The Gemini is prepping his debut album Remember Me. It comes out on Mar. 25 and is set to feature the HBK Gang, August Alsina and more friends. The first offering is “Down On Your Luck,” which is a slow, smooth jam aimed for the ladies. Listen above. Tracklist: 1. ...

August Alsina has unveiled the artwork for his upcoming debut album Testimony. The cover's aesthetics fittingly feature a church inspired setting, a theme to coincide an album that the crooner has described as self-revealing in the past...

August Alsina drops off the visual for "Make It Home" featuring Jeezy. Recalling what looks like a life changing situation in the clip, August retracts his steps throughout the video ultimately unveiling that music saved him from going down the wrong path...

Last night 2 Chainz' "2 Good to Be T.R.U." tour took over NYC with Pusha T, August Alsina, and Cap 1 at Roseland Ballroom, and the show was loaded with special guests. With Cam'ron, French Montana, and the A$AP Mob all gracing the stage, Chainz brought New York to a halt with both the newbies and the vets...

The first month of 2014 is behind us. As such, it was jam-packed with promising news for the year ahead. In the beginning weeks, DJ Drama was appointed A&R of Atlantic and shared with us during our interview three MCs he’s feeling right now. We also ...

August Alsina announced the title of his Def Jam debut, Testimony, due out on April 15. The first single, “Make It Home,” features Jeezy and is produced by The Featherstones. As Alsina points out, “I struggle with how much of myself to give to the people. How much I want ...