Tag Archives: Takes
Behind The Scenes: Common Takes To Haiti To Film “Sweet” (Video)
Common documents his recent trip to Haiti in this behind-the-scenes clip released early this morning. The visit was to film the Phillipe Scaglietti-directed video for Common’s second single, “Sweet” off his new album, The Dreamer, The Believer. Before that happens fans can expect the Parris-directed video for the album’s lead single, “Blue Sky” which was filmed in Los Angeles last week.
Catch some photos after the jump…..
Previously: Common – “Blue Sky”
Nas Takes Us Through Queensbridge In “Nasty” (New Video)
Nas bring sit back to his roots. Specifically Queens, New York in the offical video for “Nasty,” the lead single off his upcoming tenth studio album Life Is Good. Watch Nasty Nas’ homecoming in the Jason Goldwatch-directed video above. Purchase the single on iTunes.
via Nasir Jones
Previously:
Angie Martinez’ End-of-Summer BBQ feat. Special Guests Nas, Mary J. Blige, Usher and More
Nas Star-Studded 38th Birthday With Jay-Z, Common, DJ Premier, Ne-Yo, And More…
Nas To Release ‘It Ain’t Hard To Tell’ Memoir
Nas – “Nasty” (Behind The Scenes) (Video)
Nas – “Nasty” (Behind The Scenes) (Photos)
Things We Love: Toddler Takes on Nicki Minaj (Video)
Most people don’t reach this level of swag in their lifetime…let alone in kindergarden. Meet Sophia Grace Brownlee, who somehow not only knows every single word to “Super Bass” but even spits in a British accent. The best part, though has to be when the chorus hits…who saw that coming? Check it out around 43 seconds…
As for Nicki, she reacted on Twitter:
I’m weak. Jesus take the wheel. Lmao
Spotted on Perezitos
Previously:
Willow Smith’s “Fireball” feat. Nicki Minaj Debuts on Hot97
Big Sean Gets Nicki Minaj On His “Dance (A$$) (Remix)” (New Music)
Nicki Minaj Will NOT Be Ignored, Anna Wintour! (Scenes from New York Fashion Week)
Pusha Takes It Down South on “Body Work” (Feat. Juicy J, Meek Mill, and French Montana)
New Music: Pusha T “Body Work” (Feat. Juicy J, Meek Mill, and French Montana)
Even though there’s really only one true Southern artist on this joint, the beat and everyone’s flows definitely sound like they were inspired by rap music of the Dirty Dirty. Well, I guess some consider VA the South but that’s a different story. Anyway, Rico Beats laced Pusha and the guys with some trap music.
(Props to FunkFlex)
Related: Pusha T “Don’t F**k With Me” Freestyle: Who’s He Talking About Here? (Exclusive)
Tyler The Creator Joins Pusha T Onstage at ‘Fear Of God II’ Party (Exclusive)
Pusha T Speaks On Jay-Z vs. Lil’ Wayne With Funkmaster Flex
John West Feat. Pusha T – “Lovely” (Video)
Pusha T Inks Solo Deal With Def Jam Records
Mac Miller Takes Us To ‘Blue Slide Park’ On November 8
Mac Miller’s currently touring overseas right now. That didn’t stop the Pittsburgh-rapper from unveiling the artwork and release date to his debut album, Blue Side Park. Fans can expect the studio release via Rostrum Records to arrive on November 8. Before that though, Mac will be teaming up with DJ Jazzy Jeff for a mixtape titled, ‘92 Til Infinity. Yesterday DJ Premier liberated the first release off the project produced by him, “Face The Facts” which you can download here.
After the jump watch the official announcement and catch Mac performing his first single, “Frick Park Market” in Amsterdam….
Previously: Mac Miller – “Frick Park Market” (Video)
J. Coles Takes On The Classic Debate: Eminem vs. Jay-Z On “Renegade”
After talking to Cole about his recently released Jay-Z-collaboration, “Mr. Nice Watch,” we got into some convo about the 10th anniversary of The Blueprint (9/11). Here, Cole calls the album a classic and debates the album’s best and worst tracks (via VIBE).
“That album was a classic, there’s only one song that I ever skipped on that album religiously and that was (starts singing) ‘Jigga, jigga, that nigga jigga.’ I always skipped that,” Cole tells VIBE. “But everything else was my shit on that album, especially “Renegade.” I played the hell out of “Heart Of The City.”
Continued after the jump…
“I’ll probably say “Renegade” but everything else is pretty much tied. Like “Song Cry” is such a classic,” Cole’s says of his personal favorites from The Blueprint.
“Oh, it’s tough man, I mean Eminem of course got it but Jay had an incredible verse. People fail to realize, Jay had some of his best verses. That’s how good Eminem was that Jay had some of his best, ‘I had to hustle/ I had my back to the wall/ ashy knuckles/ pockets filled with a lot lint/ not a sin gotta vent…,” he was killing the whole thing.”
Previously: J. Cole Drops His Long-Awaited Jay-Z Collabo “Mr. Nice Watch”
J. Cole And Trey Songz Set Sail In “Can’t Get Enough” (New Video)
Drake’s Latest Release Takes Us To “Club Paradise” (New Music)
As he promised, here’s the first of three songs fans will be getting tonight from Drake. If you haven’t noticed lately we’ve stepped away from posting music here due to higher powers, so click the link to download.
Dropping this for our boy Avery…this was his favorite shit during the recording process. 2 more songs coming tonight as well. ovoxo
New Music: Drake – “Club Paradise” (prod. by Noah “40″ Shebib) DOWNLOAD HERE via Octobers Very Own
Previously:
Drake – “Headlines” (Behind The Scenes) (Video)
Drake’s ‘Fashion’s Night Out’ Recap: Sweater Obsessions, ASAP Rocky, And More Gems
Drake’s Latest Release Takes Us To “Club Paradise” (New Music)
As he promised, here’s the first of three songs fans will be getting tonight from Drake. If you haven’t noticed lately we’ve stepped away from posting music here due to higher powers, so click the link to download.
Dropping this for our boy Avery…this was his favorite shit during the recording process. 2 more songs coming tonight as well. ovoxo
New Music: Drake – “Club Paradise” (prod. by Noah “40″ Shebib) DOWNLOAD HERE via Octobers Very Own
Previously:
Drake – “Headlines” (Behind The Scenes) (Video)
Drake’s ‘Fashion’s Night Out’ Recap: Sweater Obsessions, ASAP Rocky, And More Gems
Kreayshawn Takes Over West Hollywood (Video)
Last night, Kreayshawn performed at West Hollywood’s The Roxy for an intimate crowd. Rap-Up were on hand and caught some footage of the Bay Area-rapper giving a live set of “Rich Whores”. Fans of Kreayshawn can catch her at tonight’s MTV VMA’s on the pre-show and main event as she’s up for Best New Artist.
Props to Rap-Up
Previously: Kreayshawn’s “Gucci Gucci” Takeover In New York City (Video)
Trey Songz Takes On Kreayshawn’s “Gucci Gucci” (New Music)
Trey Songz delivers another of his remixes…this time, adding his x-rated lyrics to Kreayshawn’s “Gucci Gucci” beat.
New Freestyle: Trey Songz “Gucci Gucci (Part Deux)”
Speaking of Kreayshawn (seen above Atlantic City last week. Are those Nike uggs?)….
Seems the debate about Kreayshawn and her personal ser gregor clegane V-Nasty is still playing out as they continue to move around the planet, promoting their “white girl mob.” (and just think….it’s not even album promo time yet.) The discussion of their linguistics and the discussion of Kreay’s freestyle skills are both rap lightening rods, lol.
Recently, Bay Area poet Ise Lyfe took to youtube with a response to Bay Area rapper Mistah Fab’s vehement defense of V-Nasty…..
And here’s the original V-Nasty response to uproar about her rampant use of the n-word. She threatens that instead of worrying about her use of historically racial epithets, we should be more worried about her upcoming album. Does she mean the album will be worse than racism?
*looks away*
Related:
Trey Songz Makes His Own Version of Drake’s “Headlines”: “Trey Know, Trey Know…”
Kreayshawn’s “Cosmic Kev” Freestyle On ‘The Come Up Show’ (Video)
Game Goes at Jay-Z and Kreayshawn on “Uncle Otis”…(aka “Pleeease Listen To My Diss Song”)
Drake cosigns Kreayshawn
Kreayshawn Signs Million Dollar Deal Off Of One Hit, “Gucci Gucci” (…aka we told you so, lol)