Mario gör duett med Nicki Minaj

Mario släpper nya singeln, “Somebody Else” med Nicki Minaj. Spåret bekräftas som den första officiella singeln tagen från hans kommande femte studioalbum, “Restoration”. “Somebody Else” är producerad av Polow da Don, som också producerat “Lil Freak” med Usher och “Woohoo” av Christina Aguilera, både spår också i samarbete med Minaj. Singeln kommer att släppas på iTunes den 21 maj. Hans senaste studioalbum “DNA” släpptes 2009.

J. Cole’s official album artwork for Born Sinner

Check out the official album cover for the deluxe edition of J. Cole’s upcoming sophomore album Born Sinner, which was revealed by the New Zealand iTunes store and listing a June 14th release date.

K.Michelle Debuts ‘V.S.O.P.’ Single

Check out the premiere of K. Michelle new song “V.S.O.P.”, The track will serve as the first official single off her upcoming debut Rebellious Soul. The “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” star compares her love to a fine liquor (Very Special Old Pale Cognac). Rebellious Soul is to be released this year on Atlantic Records.

Video: 2 Chainz & Wiz Khalifa – ‘We Own It’

2 Chainz and Wiz Khalifa don’t appear in the music video for ‘We Own It’, taken from the upcoming soundtrack of Fast & Furious 6. The soundtrack, which hits stores on May 21st is available for pre-order here. http://thefastandthefurious.com

Lion D: ‘Work’ Video Premiere!

After the flattering success received by the first two singles ‘Nuh Ramp’ and ‘Try Afta You’ both in Europe and abroad, the journey continues to present the new Lion D album ‘Bring Back The Vibes’, which is acclaimed both from DJs and press from all over the world. The 7 inches was at #1 on Irie Ites’ selling chart and is now in currently at #5 on Soundquake’ selling chart.

The webzine Reggae Trends has included it among the best 2013 albums so far, ranking the third place, just behind Etana and Jah 9. This result was accomplished by overcoming difficulties and focusing on music every day: this is the topic on the new single “Work”, a high energy tune that captivates from the very first listen.

The video presents a part of Lion D’s work, namely his live shows, often preceded by long trips on van and many sacrifices. Shot in Modena – Italy by Luca Traina, all members of the Livity band – who back Lion D on all his live shows – make their appearance on the video.

Candice Glover the newest “American Idol.”

Candice Glover joined Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia, and Jordin Sparks by becoming the newest “American Idol.” Only hours after the confetti fell from the “Idol” stage, the South Carolina singer had already announced her debut album.

The 23-year-old excursions coordinator from St. Helena Island beat out country singer Kree Harrison in Thursday’s finale and performed a duet with her idol Jennifer Hudson. Glover, who cites Jazmine Sullivan and Christina Aguilera as inspirations, auditioned three times before winning. She was still soaking in the surreal moment.

“I don’t remember [Ryan Seacrest] saying my name,” Glover told The AP. “I do remember confetti getting in my mouth.”

The vocal powerhouse has signed a record deal with 19 Recordings/Interscope Records and will release her full-length debut Music Speaks on July 16. The album is available for pre-order on iTunes featuring her coronation song “I Am Beautiful.”
Glover will hit the road with her fellow “Idol” contestants on the “American Idol” summer tour, kicking off June 29 in St. Louis. She is also set to visit “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” and “Live! With Kelly & Michael” during her press tour.

Wu-Tang Clan aktuella med ny singel

Nä, det är inget skämt. Lyssna på en helt ny låt från Wu-Tang Clan kollektivet producerad av Frank Dukes som är förmodligen den första singeln från deras kommande album A Better Tomorrow. Du kan lyssna på låten nedan eller också köpa Limited Edition 7 “Vinyl singel för ett pris på $ 0,50 här på Soul Temple Bandcamp. Njut! Missa inte Wu-Tang Clan på grönan.

Young N Reckless – ‘Imagine That’ (Dirty)

“Shame on Em” which was written by the brilliant duo Cack and Jirz, is off the group’s debut body of work titled “Imagine That.” The track, featuring a heavy, pulsating drum beat along with serious lyrics the group is known for..

“Imagine That marks the duo’s first studio album since the release of its first project, “Ya Welcome hosted by Dame Grease,” in 2010..

“Imagine That” is the concept of turning whatever you envision into reality,” said Jirz of Young N Reckless. “With our ideas and passion for music we were able to creatively put together a great body of work that represents the effect our music is going to have on popular culture.”.

The group Young N Reckless met in late 2002, when the duo decided they were ready to take their talents to a whole new level and join the Hip Hop industry. With a passion for music and a natural way with words, the duo began to focus on ways to perfect their craft and develop into the artists they wanted to become..

“Every song was drawn from inspiration and real life,” said Cack of Young N Reckless. “We didn’t want to have one hit record or a couple good songs. With songs like “Shame On Em,” “Small World BIG EGO,” “Love or Lust,” and “Peace Of Mind,” we were able to best describe our experiences which allowed us to be as creative as our minds let us.”.

The-Dream: ‘IV Play’ Video Premiere!

Check out the premiere of The-Dream‘ latest video for “IV Play“! The album hits stores on May 28th, featuring Jay-Z, Beyoncé, 2 Chainz, Kelly Rowland, Big Sean, Pusha T, and more. Pre-order it here. Music video directed by X.

Wale Releases Artwork For New Album

Wale drops the cover art for his upcoming The Gifted album. In Stores June 25th
The self-proclaimed “Ambassador of Rap for the Capital,” Wale (pronounced “wah-lay”) was able to transcend his local sensation status and become a national rap contender using go-go-inspired hip-hop as the vehicle for his clever wordplay and music. Olubowale Victor Akintimehin was born in Washington, D.C. in 1984 to Nigerian immigrants who first arrived in America five years prior. Although the family moved to Maryland when the future rapper was ten years of age, Wale was mostly raised in suburban D.C. He attended both Robert Morris College and Virginia State University on football scholarships, eventually transferring a third time to Bowie State. The music bug had already bit him hard, though, and soon he quit college altogether to turn toward a recording career.

Wale got his first airplay circa 2003-2004 with “Rhyme of the Century,” thanks to the help of a local radio DJ who believed in his potential. This landed him in the Unsigned Hype column in Source magazine the following year. In 2006, Wale signed with the local start-up imprint Studio 43, owned by a former VP of Roc-A-Fella Records, and enjoyed a string of hits in the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia area that year. Many of those records sampled from ’80s go-go — a more raw, percussion-driven offshoot of disco originating in D.C. — like the popular “Dig Dug,” a tribute to Ronald “Dig Dug” Dixon of go-go band the Northeast Groovers. Smart use of the Internet and MySpace was also a big factor in his success, as it helped British über-producer and DJ Mark Ronson (known for his work with Amy Winehouse, Christina Aguilera, and Rhymefest) catch wind of the go-go MC in 2007.

Wale struck a production deal with Ronson’s own imprint, Allido, and released the 100 Miles and Running mixtape that summer. Despite not being signed to a major label, he was met with a good deal of positive press, ranging from XXL magazine to The New York Times. After a bidding war that included offers from Epic, Atlantic, and Def Jam, Interscope finally grabbed Wale for its roster in early 2008. The full-length Attention Deficit followed the next year. In 2011 the Ambition album landed along with its single, “Chain Music.”