A rising star: Iggy Azalea unveils video for ‘Slo’

It’s only so often you get to hear a female singing hip hop, but we’ve definitely not heart the last of Iggy Azalea. The Australian artist is expected to release her debut album The New Classic later this year and is quickly becoming the most popular female rap artist on the scene. With crafty lyrics, smoothy silk flow and a lots of groove, this is hands down one of the best hip hop pieces I’ve…

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Eddie van Halen enjoys working with LL Cool J

When I first wrote about van Halen working with LL Cool J, I had to check the date for April Fools first. Even though combining rock and hip-hop is hardly revolutionary these days, this certain collaboration seems at leaast a little odd. The duo joined forces on LL’s upcoming new release “Authentic,” set for a release on April 30 via S-Bro Music Group. Despite the rapper being confident that the collaboration is the winning ticket…

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Tyler, The Creator’s “Wolf” Available for Streaming

Tyler, The Creator, leader of hip hop collective Odd Future, has released his third studio album for streaming. The album, entitled Wolf, leaked online earlier this week, prompting Tyler to release the record on his own. You can hear it on Odd Future’s Tumblr. The album will be released officially on April 2nd.

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Vam Halen and Tom Morello team up for rap album

Eddie Van Halen and Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello will appear on a new album together – but take a wild guess on what the still of the album is going to be… I dare you! Rapper LL Cool J is recruiting the guitar heroes to appear on his new album “Authentic”, where the legendary guitarists will appear on different tracks alongside other notable musicians. Van Halen is currently preparing to get back…

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TRACK REVIEW: Earl Sweatshirt – WHOA

Earl SweatshirtOFWGKTA. Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All. A name that has been all over the internet for a few years now, with their numerous members, different albums, crazy live shows and now a clothing brand? Safe to say that Odd Future are definitely at the top of their game at the moment. Tyler, The Creator, the groups front man has had a successful career already. With two albums and a third set to…

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Little Dragon’s collaboration with Big Boi – Electro Pop meets Old-School Hip Hop

Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumours cover photo by pitchfork.com                           The integration of genres in music has become a new style in itself. The electro-experimental band, Little Dragon, has over the years experimented with music; appealing to the masses and the minority with their nouvelle-styles. But recently, they have gone down the route of Old-School Hip Hop with their…

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My 50 Favorite Rap Songs of 2012

50) El-P – The Full Retard I didn’t hear this song until a couple weeks ago, but the beat alone merits it a spot on this list. El-P had a monster year. El-P – The Full Retard – YouTube. 49) Kanye West – White Dress This is Kanye West rapping over a soulful sample based beat. What else is there to say? Kanye West – White Dress – YouTube. 48) DeLaZoo – Mine Today This…

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Earl Sweatshirt – Chum

Having pulled out of all of his hip-hop squad OFWGKTA’s summer dates in order to work on his own material, and with his only releases this year being small guest appearances on his co-workers albums (Frank Ocean’s ‘Channel ORANGE’, Mellowhype’s ‘Numbers’, Domo Genesis’ ‘No Idols’), fans have been eagerly awaiting new material from lyrical youngster Earl Sweatshirt ever since he was released from his Samoan disciplinary school in February 2012. ‘Chum’, the suprise new single which landed…

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New Mixtape: Action Bronson & Alchemist- Rare Chandeliers

1. Big Body Bes Intro 2. Rare Chandeliers 3. The Symbol 4. Sylvester Lundgren Ft. Meyhem Lauren & Ag Da Coroner 5. Randy the Musical 6. Demolition Men Ft. Schoolboy Q 7. Eggs on the Third Floor 8. Modern Day Revelations Ft. Roc Marciano 9. Dennis Haskins 10. Bitch I Deserve You Ft. Evidence 11. Gateway to Wizardy Ft.. Styles P 12. Bathtub 8 Ft. Deep 13. Blood of the Goat Ft. Big Twin & Sean Price 14. Mike Vick…

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Kendrick Lamar teams up with Lady Gaga: Bitch don’t kill my vibe

Lady Gaga finally released her collaboration with rapper and buddy Kendrick Lamar: “Bitch don’t kill my vibe”. Lamar wanted the track to be on his debut good kid, m.A.A.d. city, which is doing really good, but it didn’t work out. Gaga wanted to work with him, but the managers and the team were really working some funny business, so it couldn’t go down, she explained. “When I collaborate with an artist I work solely with…

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