Pop Culture - Madeon

Two things you need to know about this video:
1. 39 tracks in 3:30
2. Madeon is 17

Work Out - J.Cole

J. Cole - Work Out by Hypetrak

J.Cole's newest single does not disappoint. The brilliant use of Kanye's “New Workout Plan" has got me even more excited for his debut album that's slated for release summer.

Mama’s Boyfriend - Kanye West

   Kanye West Mama's Boyfriend by skelton

More than a year later after Kanye's acapella performance at Facebook HQ, a produced version Mama's Boyfriend has hit the internet. It was rumored that this track was supposed to be a part of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, but now that I hear the actual song, I understand why it was omitted. It is a revert back to original Kanye sounds, if you don't know what I mean, pop in Late Registration after listening to this.

*update* no wonder this record didn't sound like it fit into My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

Universal Records
“The version of the Kanye West recording “Mama’s Boy” that arrived on blog sites earlier this week is entirely bogus and unsanctioned, and violates the artist’s creative intentions. As is often the unfortunate case, an unknown party or parties got a hold of Kanye West’s vocal track and added their own soundbed to it, effectively and falsely releasing it as a Kanye West track from the My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy sessions. The result in no way resembles the final song Kanye West intended his fans to hear, and he is deeply disappointed that one of the most personal, meaningful and special songs he has ever written would reach people in this way. Needless to say, measures are being taken to identify and prosecute the persons responsible for leaking this material.”

Hometown - Big Sean

Big Sean pays homage to his hometown, with his tour of Detroit with the help of Adele's "Hometown Glory" sample. Sean's debut album, "Finally Famous" will hit shelves May 3rd, just in time to fulfill your summer jam fix.

Tron: Legacy R3CONFIGUR3D - Daft Punk

How can you make the Tron: Legacy soundtrack better? You can't, it's already brilliant, but you can definitely add to it. Next month, Walt Disney Records will release a reworked album, with remixs of the original Daft Punk score by artists Boys Noize, M83, Moby, Paul Oakenfold, and others. Tron: Legacy R3CONFIGUR3D, will officially hit shelves Tuesday, April 5.

H.A.M. - Kanye West & Jay-Z

Kanye West Feat. Jay-Z - H.A.M. by DJRADIO718

As promised last week on Kanye's twitter feed, here is the first record titled “H.A.M.” off of Kanye West & Jay-Z's collaborative album, Watch The Throne. No official word on the release date yet, but you can peep the single below. Enjoy!

Castle Walls - T.I. Ft. Christina Aguilera

Picked up T.I.'s new album No Mercy today and I have to say I am pretty impressed. The sound is definitely toned down and more reflective compared to his previous albums. I guess some time behind bars changes a man...or does it? The album features tons of collabs from artists like Drake, Pharrell, Kanye, Ricky Rosae' Ross, Eminem but none as impressive as Castle Walls with Christina Aguilera. The lyrics are so on point and Christina's voice is perfect for it, I'm predicting that it hits number one on the charts for 2011. Listen to it for yourself and tell me different.

Castle Walls by davyheart

Jawbone Jambox Bluetooth Speaker

Just in time for the holiday season is Jawbone's bluetooth Jambox speaker. This little brick will pair up with your iPhone, iPad, iPad, computer or basically any other bluetooth device that you own. Don't let its size fool you either, it is extremely powerful, and definitely an improvement over your weak MacBook speakers. This is the perfect device for someone's office, as it additionally doubles as a fully functioning speaker phone. What if your favorite device doesn't have bluetooth functionality? No worries, Jawbone has your back as they have included a 3.5mm stereo cable to connect your Jambox to your device. Concerned that the Jambox will become outdated with the invention of new devices? Again, Jawbone has you covered with the included USB output that allows you to update your Jambox with the latest firmware. Pick out your favorite color of blue, black, red or silver at retailers like the Apple Store and Best Buy today for $200.

Jay-Z Interview with Howard Stern

Today Jay-Z stopped by the Howard Stern studio to do an exclusive hour long interview. If you are a fan of him, a fan of music, a fan of anything, you NEED to find an hour to listen to this interview. Stern asked questions all over the map from his relationship with Oprah, to his feelings about his father leaving him at a young age, to his days as a teenage crack dealer, to his thoughts on to how his art relates to everyone, and much more. Not only does Jay answer every single one of his questions, but all of his answers are completely sincere and honest. I always find radio interviews to be the most interesting for the reason that they are unedited and truthful. Enjoy.

Jay-Z Interview with Howard Stern by Hypetrak

Just a Friend - Biz Markie Ft. Jeff Goldblum

The other night while on Jimmy Fallon, Jeff Goldblum decided to a do a little collaboration with Biz Markie on one of my favourite classic hip hop songs of all time, Just a Friend. Enjoy

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy - Kanye West

Not much to say here either than the day has finally come, get Kanye's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy early here. This is the hard to find dirty version, but it is missing the 5 iTunes bonus tracks, gonna have to wait a little bit of longer for that. Not to spoil it for anyone, but "Blame Game" is instantly one of my favourite songs of ALLL TIMEEE (Kanye Voice).

11-kanye west-blame game (feat. john legend) by Spa_Water

Also added the video of Kanye's interview with Matt Lauer on the Today Show from a couple days back. Completely agree with Kanye that they played those old clips to try and get a particular reaction out of him. Lauer's comments that they do this to everyone guest they interview are true, but again remember that there are motives behind doing that for show producers. Kanye was just brave enough to point out this "production effect" during his interview.

Keenan Cahill featuring 50 Cent - Down on Me

If you guys have never seen Keenan's hilarious lip-syncing rap videos, then you have to watch this one. This 15 year old, John C. Riley look-alike has been tearin up YouTube for a while now with his performances, and 50 Cent thought it would be a good idea to do a collab. YouTube does it again and creates another star, even if it is only for 15 minutes, it's still pretty amazing that he got an international artist to come chill with him in his room.

Pusha T & Kanye West Freestyle on Hot97

Pusha T blows my mind every time he freestyles, the guy is a genius.

Decoded - Jay-Z

The next couple months are busy ones for Jay-Z as he works on his follow up to The Blueprint 3, a special project with Kanye West entitled Watch the Throne and none less important than his autobiography that interprets lyrics to 36 of his songs but also covers important events that got him to where he is today. Jay-Z's Decoded hits shelves November 16th.

Here is an excerpt that the New York Post recently published:

Almost Famous

Even though he was still dealing drugs, whenever Jay-Z came back to New York he met with his friend Jaz, another rhymer, and the two would lock themselves in a room “with a pen, a pad, and some Apple Jacks and Haagen Dazs.” Jaz got a record deal with EMI in 1989, and Jay-Z took note when the record company dropped his friend after his single flopped. “I thought to myself, ‘This business sucks.’ No honor, no integrity; it was disgusting. In some ways it was worse than the streets.” Jay-Z learned from that experience and started his own label, Roc-a-fella, in 1994, with Damon Dash and Kareem “Biggs” Burke.

Here is the song list that will be covered

PSA
American Dreamin’
Early This Morning
Coming of Age
Coming of Age (Da Sequel)
D’evils
99 Problems
Ignorant Shit
Most Kings
Success
Renegade
Can I Live?
Fallin’
Big Pimpin’
Streets Is Watching
Operation Corporate Takeover
Moment of Clarity
Breathe Easy (Lyrical Exercise)
My 1st Song
Young Gifted & Black
Hell Yeah (Pimp the System)
Beware
Blue Magic
This Life Forever
Meet the Parents
Where I’m From
Minority Report
Dynasty (Intro)
My President is Black
Regrets
This Can’t Be Life
Soon You’ll Understand
Beach Chair
Lucifer
December 4th
History

30 Seconds To Mars featuring Kanye West – Hurricane (Live @ 2010 EMA)

During this year's MTV European Music Awards, 30 Seconds to Mars teamed up with Kanye West to preform their collaboration “Hurricane”. Interesting performance, but with that said, I do wish they incorporated their acts together a little more. Does Kanye ever stop working?

Man On The Moon 2: The Legend of Mr. Rager - KiD CuDi

If you are like me and could not wait until the November 9th release of new KiD CuDi's latest album you can get today here. This CD does not disappoint. Check out the video for "Erase Me" below if you have yet to; it busts me up every time, though I do wish Kanye but on some ridiculous outfit too haha.

Runaway - Kanye West

Kanye West's "Runaway" is a story about an arrival of a Phoenix, played by Victoria Secret's model Selita Ebanks, who crash lands on Earth and is then rescued by Kanye’s character Griffin, and tries to adapt to human society. Watch the interviews after to hear Kanye respond to several #askKanye Twitter questions about the film and the last year of his life. His description of the Michael Jackson scene (14:10 part 1) is 100% true about the world today.




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Don’t Stop! - Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco & Pharrell Williams (Child Rebel Soldier)

Kanye West x Lupe Fiasco x Pharrell – Don’t Stop (Child Rebel Soldier) by FALSE Sounds

This week Pharrell and Lupe have teamed up with Kanye to create this brilliant track entitled "Don't Stop". The three teamed up not to long ago for the single "Us Placers" in anticipation of producing a full length album, but unfortunately that got put on stall. Maybe this is a sign of progress to come...

Child Rebel Soldier - Us Placers by KhanF

Justin Timberlake on Jimmy Fallon - 9/29/2010

Jimmy Fallon, Justin Timberlake and the Roots give you a brief lesson in music history.

Barbra Streisand - Duck Sauce

Duck Sauce – the disco house collaborative project between DJs Armand Van Helden and A-Trak have completed their video for "Barbra Streisand" with cameos from Pharrell, Questlove, Vampire Weekend and Kanye to name a few. Get the full album October 10th!