illroots: In hip-hop nowadays, it seems as though no age group is off limits. As more and more of our favorite rappers get older and older, the spotlight still remains on whoever manages to make the hottest songs. Naledge reached out to us a few months ago with the interest in having illRoots present his [...]

The 2010 MTV VMAs will air on September 12th @ 9PM EST, and will be hosted by Chelsea Handler…
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Erin’s first studio release, music video on it’s way shot by Quddus. The first release from the EP entitled “Say” is an emotional filled song composed by Erin Christine on piano co-produced by Malay (John Legend “Green Lights”) and written by Tiffany Starr (MTV Making the Band/ Universal Publishing). The EP is titled “Something Better” [...]

Erin’s first studio release, music video on it’s way shot by Quddus. The first release from the EP entitled “Say” is an emotional filled song composed by Erin Christine on piano co-produced by Malay (John Legend “Green Lights”) and written by Tiffany Starr (MTV Making the Band/ Universal Publishing). The EP is titled “Something Better” [...]

As a part of a new “YouTube-mentary” series with AMP Energy Drink, Shawn Chrys provides fans with an insight into the behind-the-scenes details that go into the making of his upcoming album, You, and Only You, which drops October 19th. In this episode, Shawn explains what got him into making his own beats at such [...]

Loved this when it came out. The official video for Big Boi’s “Ain’t No DJ” featuring Yelawolf from his album, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son Of Chico Dusty out now!
Directed by Parris.

Soak up the last days of summer while you can NYC !

After a successful tour with Donnis & Chiddy Bang (12 of 15 shows sold out!), the release of XV’s highly anticipated “Vizzy Zone” is near. Here is another leak from the DJ Ill Will & DJ Rockstar hosted mixtape. Nice job Seven.
Download: XV – We Zonin’ (prod. Seven)

Lifted this from Meka. The homie Potential caught Grown Simba and the vastly different-looking Marsha’s performances at the J&R Music Fest last week. Let’s see a collaboration between the two of them; that could potentially be a heatrock. Anyways, more footage down bottom.

Sampling “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing Ta F**k Wit…” ..not so bad.
Download: Justin Bieber – Runaway Love f. Raekwon & Kanye West (prod. Kanye West)

KL is one of my favorite rappers coming up, I don’t mind hearing him trying to go over this MoNsTa record, long as many don’t follow =oX! “Bi*** I think i’m Eazy E, i’m Big L, and ODB, and OMG i might OD; Yeah that be my new tape.” OD drops September 15th!
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Shouts to the remix of Amadou & Mariam’s record, “Sabali“ that was for Nas & Damian’s album, playing at the end.
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The lonely stoner last night in Hollywood for the Sunset Strip Music Festival performed two new songs off his upcoming album. The first song above is called Ghost. Hit the break for the other track which title is unknown. Here’s what he had to say about “Ghost”: This song was one of the last couple [...]

I don’t mind if this song gets a new feature, a new beat, a new title, i’m liking it. These young money kiddies had twitterville thinking they got hitched! But they’re just ‘married to the game’.
Download: Drake – I’m Ready For You [Original/NoTags]

props THI

Ryan could produce a record for Lil B, i’d still take a listen to it; on another note i like this. From Loso’s TiNC2: The Grieving Music EP; which drops September 6th.
Download: Fabolous – You Be Killin’ Em (prod. Ryan Leslie) [NoTags]

Diggy is so fortunate and admorable i don’t think he’d have any problem with hate being thrown at him, go Diggy! No one said following in the footsteps of greatness is easy. And if you’re the son and nephew of hip hop legends, you’ve got enormous shoes to fill. In this spot, Diggy Simmons lets [...]

G.O.O.D. Friday begins?
Download: Mr Hudson – Angel Eyes
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The summer is leaaaaaaavin! Dreamville’s Omen decides to come back after being MIA lately.
Download: Omen – In Dedication (Freestyle)

Loooving you no moore.. Here’s the final/mastered version of Diddy-Dirty Money’s collabo with Drake. This leaked a few months ago and was titled “Hurt.” Last Train To Paris is set to drop in October.
Download: Diddy-Dirty Money ft. Drake – Loving You No More (Mastered)

R&B superstar Miguel stopped by Goom Radio to chat about his smash hit “All I Want Is You.” Miguel sang part of the song, freestyled, and let us know about a joint he had for Usher. We also learned that he hunts Lygers.
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Kendrick shot these videos last year, but they were never released as he underwent a name change. So without further ado, here are two clips for “F**k A Hook and “Today”. OD coming September 15th.
-RR

Download: J. Cole – The One [Tags]

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OoOoooo.. How easy it was to quickly become a permanent fan of Bruno Mars last night. Nina Sky opened up for Bruno and the closer it came time for Bruno the Bowery packed out. With all his label mates on the top floor looking down and all of his long time fans on the flow [...]