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J. Cole Criticizes Other Rappers For “Halfway Homo” Music In “Grew Up Fast”
Wed Feb 22 2012 by Robbie Daw
Self-described "bad motherfucker" J. Cole doesn't like the dancey direction music — and, in particular, rap — has taken in recent years. After crossing 2 million Twitter followers last night, the upcoming NBA All Star Game performer tweeted a link to new song "Grew Up Fast", wherein he chastises his peers: "Ya’ll got way too electro, damn near techno, halfway homo, way too metro." Hear his diatribe below.
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B.o.B Is Feeling “So Good” On New Single: Listen
Tue Feb 21 2012 by Robbie Daw
B.o.B follows up his recent singles "Strange Clouds" and "Play The Guitar" with "So Good", the Ryan Tedder-produced third offering off upcoming LP Strange Clouds (out May 1). Does the tune live up to its hopeful title? Head below to give it a spin and decide for yourself.
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Hear Rihanna Sing On Chris Brown’s “Turn Up The Music” Remix
Mon Feb 20 2012 by Erika Brooks Adickman
Think you can you handle a second helping of Chris Brown-Rihanna collaboration today? Breezy followed up a leak of the B-day girl's raunchy "Birthday Cake" remix (finally confirming our suspicions), by retweeting Rihanna's link to his video simply titled "YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!". The track is the remix to the Grammy winner's "Turn Up The Music". To say these two have had a reconciliation would be the understatement of the year. More »
Chris Brown Is Definitely On Rihanna’s “Birthday Cake”: Listen To The Proof
Mon Feb 20 2012 by Becky Bain
Get ready for the collaboration that will indeed "shock the world". After weeks of rumors surrounding Chris Brown's alleged involvement on Rihanna's "Birthday Cake" remix, we can confirm that Breezy is indeed on the track — because we just heard it. (And just in time for Rihanna's 24th birthday, too.) Both RiRi and Brown tweeted out links to their new song, and though they were almost immediately taken down, we've got the audio below.
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Listen To A Whitney Houston Mash-Up
Mon Feb 20 2012 by Becky Bain
To honor the music and the memory of Whitney Houston, mash-up artist Norwegian Recycling created a mash-up of Houston's singles "How Will I Know", "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)", and "So Emotional". The trio of Whitney's hits are also accompanied by Florence + The Machine's "You Got The Love", Adele's "Set Fire To The Rain" and Bruno Mars' "Grenade". The result is more of a sweeping epic than a dancefloor-ready celebration (listen to this awesome Whitney/Robyn mash-up for a beat to groove to), but you'll get so emotional listening to it anyway. More »
Santigold Unveils New Single “Disparate Youth”
Mon Feb 20 2012 by Becky Bain
Last we heard from Santigold, the electro artist was channeling M.I.A. and throwing shade at Lady Gaga and Katy Perry in her crudely-animated "Big Mouth" video. Today comes the much more harmonious (both musically and thematically) "Disparate Youth", the lead single from her sophomore album Master of My Make-Believe. The single will hit iTunes on Tuesday, and you'll be able to hear it performed live when Santigold — along with Sleigh Bells and Little Dragon — open for the Red Hot Chilli Peppers on tour beginning March 29. More »
Kid Cudi Drops Four-Year-Old Track “Dose Of Dopeness”
Mon Feb 20 2012 by Becky Bain
As we await Kid Cudi and Dot Da Genius' WZRD album (out February 28), check out a just-released collaboration between the two from all the way back in 2008. The melodic "Dose Of Dopeness", produced by Dot Da Genius, was recorded four years ago, and though the rapper had performed it during his live shows, we finally get the full studio track. Jump below to listen and see if it was worth the wait. More »
Lana Del Rey Covers “Big Spender” For Smiler Mixtape Mashup
Mon Feb 20 2012 by Robbie Daw
Lovecat cover girl Lana Del Rey doesn't pop her cork for every man she sees, but she did lend her vocals to "Spender", a track that appears on the All I Know mixtape by UK rapper Smiler. The Born To Die songstress was apparently recording in the studio next to the MC two years ago, and opted to sing a few lines of Sweet Charity showtune "Big Spender" on the track's chorus. Hear this pair make beautiful music together below.
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Preview Kid Cudi’s ‘WZRD’ Album
Mon Feb 20 2012 by Becky Bain
Kid Cudi's collaboration with Dot Da Genius, WZRD, drops February 28, and from the sound of this album preview, we've got the same moody, melancholy, and morbid Cudder on our hands. Looks like dropping drugs and R-rated language didn't really change the Cudi we know and love. Listen to 30-second previews of each song below. More »
Madonna Shooting “Girls Gone Wild” Video This Week
Mon Feb 20 2012 by Robbie Daw
Madonna fans aching for a new visual from the chart-conquering Material Girl can breathe easily knowing another video is on the way. On Saturday, Guy Oseary, Madge's manager, tweeted that she'll be "shooting 'Girls Gone Wild' video this coming week." Last night he added: "The directors for 'Girls Gone Wild' video are Mert and Marcus... They also photographed MDNA album." A clip of "Girls Gone Wild" was first previewed in a MDNA megamix that hit the Internet two weeks ago. Guess Madonna's not too worried about Joe Francis getting sue-happy again once the single and video are released?
