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Photos: Jay-Z & Beyoncé Introduce Blue Ivy

herfection — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:31:37 +0000

Taking the respectful route and not selling out to a cover, new mom and dad Beyoncé and Jay release a series of photos online introducing their month old daughter, Blue Ivy. View more of the newborn below. <3

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Video: Asher Roth – Dope Sh*t

Wil — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:28:07 +0000

Asher Roth walks around Hollywood on the visuals for one of my favourite tracks off his latest, Pabst & Jazz. His sophomore effort, and Def Jam debut, Is This Too Orange? is scheduled for March. Meanwhile, continue reading for Roth’s scheduled Final Four tour dates where he will be going around college campuses beginning on February 18th to March 31st.

SAT, FEBRUARY 18TH: CHAPEL HILL, NC CLUB PULSE (UNC CHAPEL HILL VS CLEMSON)
SUN, FEBRUARY 19TH: IOWA CITY, IA BLUE MOOSE (UNIVERSITY OF IOWA VS INDIANA)
WEDS, FEBRUARY 22ND: SYRACUSE, NY WESTCOTT THEATER (SYRACUSE VS USF)
FRI, FEBRUARY 24TH: COLUMBUS, OH SKULLYS (OHIO STATE VS WISCONSIN)
WEDS, FEBRUARY 29TH: LAFAYETTE, IN LA PARRANDA NIGHT CLUB (PURDUE VS PENN STATE)
FRI, MARCH 2ND: LOUISVILLE, KY EXPO FIVE (GEORGIA VS KENTUCKY)
SAT, MARCH 3RD: MILWAUKEE, WI THE RAVE (MARQUETTE VS GEORGETOWN)
THURS, MARCH 8TH: LAWRENCE, KS GRANADA THEATER (BIG EAST TOURNAMENT)
SAT, MARCH 10TH: MISSOULA, MT RAIL JAM
SUN, MARCH 11TH: SAN ANTONIO, TX ALZAFAR SHRINE AUDITORIUM (SNEAKERPALOOZA)
SAT, MARCH 17TH: TEMPE, AZ THE CLUBHOUSE
FRI, MARCH 23RD: FT. LAUDERDALE, FL REVOLUTION LIVE
SAT, MARCH 24TH: NASHVILLE, TN ARIEL (ELITE
SAT, MARCH 31ST: NEW ORLEANS, LA HOWLIN WOLF (FINAL FOUR)

Young Jeezy – I Do (feat. Jay-Z, Drake & Andre 3000)

Wil — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:03:49 +0000

BoBO unearths the original version of Young Jeezy’s TM:103 track, “I Do,” now featuring a verse from Drake. I also attached a behind-the-scenes look at the video for Waka Flocka and Drake’s “Round of Applause” after the jump.

Download: Young Jeezy – I Do (feat. Jay-Z, Drake & Andre 3000)

DOM KENNEDY Talks “Yellow Album” w/ XXL

herfection — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:22:31 +0000

One of my favorite rappers chats with XXL about his upcoming LP, Yellow Album.. We’ve heard about Rozay and DK in the studio via twitter.. head over to XXL to find out if there’s anything more to it! I think MMG would be a nice pairing for DK..

Kennedy is currently working on the Yellow Album, which he says “doesn’t sound like anything of the past, it sounds like tomorrow.” The album is expected to feature Ross and some other artists of “bigger names, but more importantly it’s people that I admire and that fit the type of music that I’m making,” he adds.

Although details about the album’s features are scant right now, Kennedy did say one legendary artist will appear on the set. “I want to leave that one for the album but it’s definitely a West Coast legend,” he shares.

The Yellow album will feature production mainly from THC, who worked on Kendrick Lamar’s critically-acclaimed Section.80 project. It will also feature production from Kennedy’s DJ Drew Byrd and Dahi, the latter who has worked with Pac Div.

Video: Nas Performs At Super Bowl After Party At 1 Oak, NYC

herfection — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:54:29 +0000

My bf Nasir tripped to 1Oak this past Tuesday to celebrate the G Men’s Superbowl victory! He performed a few classics before letting French Montana take over.
via hhnm

Video: Pharrell x Wiz Khalifa x Juicy J in Studio

herfection — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:47:49 +0000

Wiz and his taylor gang invade Pharrells studio with their potent pleasure.. Watch the guys horse around while still getting some recording done for Wiz’ upcoming sophomore release, O.N.I.F.C. (Only Ni**a in First Class) inspired by Prodigy’s H.N.I.C.

Bei Major- Lights Down Low Feat. Waka Flocka Flame

Niko — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:10:22 +0000

Here’s Bei Major’s new single off his upcoming Upscale EP. The beat goes pretty hard, and he’s starting to grow on me. I can do without Wacka Flacka though. The video shows the title of the song. Click more to download.

Download: Lights Down Low

Video: Kelly Rowland on Chelsea Lately

Niko — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:59:45 +0000

Kelly Rowland is celebrating her Grammy nomination for her song, Motivation Feat. Lil Wayne. They talk about a slew of things, ranging from relationships to her being on the British X-Factor. The Grammy’s is airing February 12th at 8pm, and Kelly’s album, Motivation, is in stores now.

Shawn Chrystopher – One of My Homies

herfection — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:43:05 +0000

Shawn Chrystopher took to YouTube to release the very first leak off of his upcoming album “My Name is Shawn” in stores July 15th. The record “One of My Homies” is produced by the Inglewood, CA production duo Zaire Koalo and JQ Lamaj. Shawn’s latest project “Silent Films for the Blind” is now available for FREE at www.ShawnChrys.com

Wale – Purple Swag Freestyle

Wil — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:11:54 +0000

Wale drops off this new freestyle over A$AP Rocky’s hit, “Purple Swag.” Everything is purple…
Download: Wale – Purple Swag Freestyle