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Dom Kennedy - "My Type Of Party" [LISTEN/DOWNLOAD]

Argenys Collado — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:07:18 +0000

Dom Kennedy looks to go in a different direction from his previous efforts with the first single from his upcoming project titled The Yellow Album with "My Type Of Party", the first single produced by Dahi Beats. Expect 'The Yellow Album' sometime in June.

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DJ Khaled Reveals The Cover For Kiss The Ring [VIDEO]

Kazeem Famuyide (@RealLifeKaz) — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:31:38 +0000

DJ Khaled is inspired by the "f**k boys" as he reveals the cover for his album, Kiss The Ring. Yes, he is serious. Look at the video down below.

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King Louie - "Drilluminati" [LISTEN/DOWNLOAD]

Kazeem Famuyide (@RealLifeKaz) — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:01:30 +0000

Not sure if this will appear on King Louie's newest effort, Dope & Shrimp, but the Chi-town native is putting the finishing touches on it was we speak. Propers to Fake Shore Drive.

Get a listen to "Drilluminati," after the jump.

King Louie - "Drilluminati" [LISTEN/DOWNLOAD]

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B.o.B ft. Nelly - "MJ" [LISTEN]

45 — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:46:16 +0000

B.o.b drops "MJ" just in time for the NBA playoffs. Seems like Strange Clouds is shaping up to be a great project. The Nelly cameo on the song doesn't hurt either. Check out the song after the jump.

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Juelz Santana “Cashin Out' (Freestyle)” [LISTEN]

45 — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:37:40 +0000

Juelz Santana is the latest to hop on Ca$h Out's break out single. I wonder if these rare Juelz Santana sightings mean he's preparing to release a project. Check out the freestyle after the jump.

Juelz Santana “Cashin Out' (Freestyle)” [DOWNLOAD]

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Pharrell Williams' Places And Spaces I've Been Book Cover [PHOTO]

45 — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 02:09:11 +0000

Pharrell Williams releases the cover to his memoir, Places And Spaces I've Been, today. Places And Spaces I've Been documents the Neptunes producer/rapper/designer's inspirations while travling the world. The book drops October 16th.

Check out the cover after the jump.

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Bow Wow - "Drank In My Cup (Freestyle)" [VIDEO]

Kazeem Famuyide (@RealLifeKaz) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:50:31 +0000

Bow Wow took his freestyle of Kirko Bangz's breakout single "Drank In My Cup" to the next level by filming a video for it. In this clip he takes home a yamtastic female from the "gentlemen's club," and uh...you know what. Just hit the jump and check it out for yourself.

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Cam'Ron Ft. Vado & Rod Raspy - "Higher Baby" [LISTEN]

45 — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:10:39 +0000

With Cam'Ron dropping a song a day for 30 days its only right he drops a record like this just in time for 4/20. These records are very refreshing and he hasn't dropped the ball on any of the records yet. Check it out after the jump.

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Asher Roth feat. Meek Mill - “Party Girl” [LISTEN]

45 — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:31:00 +0000

Everyone loves party girls and Asher Roth's spouse can't resist the night life. With Meek Mill putting his stamp on the track as well, two of Pennsylvania's finest rapping over a Eddie Murphy sample? What do y'all think? Check it out after the jump.

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The Weeknd Announces Tour Dates

Kazeem Famuyide (@RealLifeKaz) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:45:25 +0000

The usually reclusive singer, The Weeknd, is set to embark on a twelve city tour starting shortly after the Coachella festival. Immediately after the show in California, he will head towards the east coast, performing in Brooklyn, DC, Boston, Manhattan, Philadelphia and more. For the full list of tour dates hit the jump.

04-15 Indio, CA – Coachella
04-22 Indio, CA – Coachella
04-25 Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
04-26 Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
04-27 Boston, MA – Royale
04-28 New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
04-29 Philadelphia, PA – TLA
05-03 Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall
05-06 Los Angeles, CA – Fonda Theatre
05-08 San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
05-12 Vancouver, British Columbia – Commodore Ballrom
06-02 Barcelona, Spain – Primavera Sound Festival
06-09 Porto, Portugal – Optimus Primavera Sound
08-03 Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza
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