Check out the new single “Madness” from R&B singer/songwriter Aaron Camper. The song is produced buy by Chally Mikes and Adam Blackstone (BASSicBlackEnt) and will be on his upcoming EP, slated to be released this fall. In the meantime, Aaron has been on his grind performing background for Chris Brown and Jill Scott!! For more info on Mr. Camper, make sure to visit AARONCAMPERMUSIC.COM.
By Spin Magazine
In March, omnipresent DJ-slash-producer Diplo revealed he had been working on a reggae album with none other than Snoop Dogg. Over the weekend, Snoop announced that the record — which he’ll be putting out under the rasta-ready name Snoop Lion — will be titled Reincarnated and is on the way via Vice. Snoop also posted his first song as a Lion, “La La La,” which features an executive producer credit from Diplo’s Major Lazer project. There’s also a simple but effective video of the song being played on vinyl.
“sendin the positive vibes all around!!! jahh!!! rastafari!!!” said Snoop on Twitter. Snoop Lion’sSoundCloud page even lists the artist’s location as Kingston, Jamaica. “La La La” is squarely in keeping with that conceit, with Snoop singing — yes, singing — amid loping guitars, tropical keyboards, and an atmosphere thick with smoke. The humid production helps keep Snoop’s adopted patois from veering off quite into Snow territory (as catchy as the Canadian reggae singer’s 1992 one-hit-wonder actually “Informer” was!), and all told it’s perhaps the most intriguing effort from the former Doggy Dogg since 2007′s “Sexual Eruption” — though let’s not forget his guest verse on Katy Perry’s deservedly inescapable-circa-2010 “California Gurls,” either.
According to Pitchfork, Diplo and Foreign Born member Ariel Rechsthaid produced “La La La,” and Reincarnated will be out later this year. There’s always the risk of a project like this coming off as a curio or novelty, and rap-reggae crossovers aren’t always wildly successful — take Nas’ solid but occasionally meandering collaboration with Damian Marley a couple of years ago. But so far Snoop Lion’s roar sounds promising.
By Vibe Magazine
Kanye West’s first official G.O.O.D. Music album has finally been given a release date. Cruel Summer will be released on Sept. Def Jam issued a press release earlier this morning.
Def Jam Press Release:
As “Mercy” – G.O.O.D. Music’s smash platinum single and lead track from the upcoming CRUEL SUMMER album – reigns at #1 at Urban radio for the fourth consecutive week, Kanye West’s collective drops its next banger: “New God Flow,” featuring Kanye and Pusha T, and produced by West.”New God Flow” is currently available at all digital music retailers and services, including kanyewest.com. CRUEL SUMMER is set for an September 4th release on G.O.O.D. Music / Def Jam Recordings.
“Mercy” – the future-trap anthem featuring Big Sean, Pusha T, Kanye West and 2 Chainz – sits for the fourth week at #1 at Urban and rockets to #5 as this week’s Greatest Gainer at Rhythm on the strength of over 61 million in total audience nationwide. This marks Kanye’s ninth #1 single at the Urban format, including – most recently – “Otis” and “Paris” from West’s landmark collaboration with Jay-Z, WATCH THE THRONE. The G.O.O.D. Music crew performed “Mercy” at the BET Awards in Los Angeles. The track has sold over 1.2 Million copies.
CRUEL SUMMER, the musical companion and inspiration for West’s acclaimed 7-Screen cinematic experience, is one of the most hotly anticipated albums of the summer. The CRUEL SUMMER film saw its debut in Cannes in May, and drew reactions like “groundbreaking,” “gorgeous,” “ambitious,” immersive,” and “unique” from the press in attendance. Further details on the G.O.O.D. Music album will be revealed in the coming weeks.
Ne-Yo
Releases Explicit Video for
Lazy Love’
Grammy award winning singer/composer and VP of A&R for Motown Records Ne-yo released the visuals for his new single ‘Lazy Love’ on BET’s 106 & Park, but the version released today shows that the singer is far from lazy with his love. The singer and his co-star yoncee, seduce you throughout the whole video from the bed to the counter, to the pool. He also show’s he has not been lazy in the gym, showcasing his new toned physique.
Poe Boy Music Group/Geffen Records proudly announces the release of breakout artist J Rand’s new video for his lead single, “Up Against The Wall.”
Asaad is a hip hop artist born and raised in North Philadelphia. The young underground artist is making moves in the industry and recently came out with Jumanji Flow.
Kendrick Lamar is a lyrical genius he is something like a rookie in the game, making the XXL Veteran Fresh 2011 list.
Nneka is a Nigerian-German beauty with a voice protesting for social consciousness. She is making a name for herself in the US as well, and stands out among the crowd with her popping fro.
Santigold is on the move, in a era were everyone wants to be a hipster she stands out as a trendsetter in the movement. She recently came out with a couple hip new singles.
In the spirit of the Roots Annual Picnic coming up, check out their latest album Undun.
Nas does it again with his new single “Daughters.”
Moosh and Twist and two Philadelphia natives making moves in the hip hop industry they will share the stage with legends at the annual Roots Picnic.
will.i.am makes his solo debut as a director with his latest video for his new single “This Is Love.” The single is co-produced by will.i.am, as well as Swedish House Mafia’s Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso, featuring Dutch born singer-songwriter Eva Simons the single will be available next month.
Fred doesnt let us down with this one. Directed by Taya Simmons of Get Shot by a girl Productions
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