Premiered by BET moments after the curtains closed tonight, 2 Chainz and Pharrell got cleaned up in case the "Feds Watching" in the visuals to the B.O.A.T.S. II lead single. Look for Tity Boi's sophomore solo album to hit stores September 10th.
A Pharrell/Neptunes beat gets an automatic listen from me any time of the day, and when I'm in Turn down FOR WHAT?! mode a 2 Chainz line is like a nice selection from Chicken Soup For The Soul.
Thanks to "Feds Watching," I think I've found middle ground for 2 Chainz on my iTunes. The reggae tinged beat is perfect for the summer and "Feds Watching" is a great street single to test the waters for his forthcoming sophomore album.
As a bonus hit the jump to catch 2 Chainz's full set from Summer Jam XX, which features a surprise performance from last year's Summer Jam nemesis Nicki Minaj.
If you're in need for some new SERTAfied tunes to add to the collection, The-Dream's fourth studio album IV Play is just about all you'll need this year. If you want to try before you buy, stream the entire project below, which features collaborations with Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, 2 Chainz, Fabolous, Big Sean, and Pusha T.
B.o.B may have taken lyric videos to a whole 'nother level today. To premiere his new DJ Mustard produced single "Headband" featuring fellow ATLien 2 Chainz in full, Bobby Ray provides a challenge of sorts. Focus on the lyrics or focus on the jiggle. Which one will you choose?
B.o.B.'s currently untitled third LP is slated to drop later this year.
Young Jeezy and 2 Chainz shockingly head to the club to shoot the visuals to "R.I.P." which feature cameos from Snoop dogg, Ludacris, Nelly, Trey Songz, Big Sean, T.I., E-40, YG, Warren G, Ne-Yo, Nipsey Hussle and more.
If you haven't shouted out this hook on a Friday night, whether at the club or not, it's time to start living life.
Directed by Taj
Hit the jump for a behind the scenes look at the "R.I.P. video shoot."
Lil Wayne's recent seizure scare has been overshadowing his music lately, but that will all change Tuesday when he releases I Am Not A Human Being II. Among the many features on the album is 2 Chainz who joins him in the visuals for their lates collaboration, "Rich As F*ck."
Hit the jump to see Lil Wayne's first video message since being released from the hospital.
Eric Benet & 2 Chainz? I guess Dos Cadenas loves to get his grown and sexy on every now and then. You did see how he was jamming behind Stevie Wonder at the Soul Train Awards last year.
Listen below as he provides a fresh verse to Eric Benet's smooth standout "News For You" from his latest album The One.
Short after celebrating his birthday with a star studded bash in the A, hit producer Bangladesh expands his resume as he spits a few verses on his new mixtape Ponzi Scheme.
With hilarious skits revealing the mentality of the mythical basic b*tch, and appearances from 2 Chainz, Pusha T, Future, Jadakiss, Trinidad Jame$, CyHi The Prynce, Kevin Cossom, and more, this is a tape that's entertaining from start to finish.
With 2 Chainz featured on almost everything, it's easy to forget that he's still promoting his solo debut Based On A T.R.U. Story. The latest visual from the "I spell South with a F" rapper is the Guaponese laced "Crack," directed by Aristotle.
T.I., Young Jeezy, and 2 Chainz all snapped on Trinidad Jame$'s "All Gold Everything" remix, and they take their support of the ATL overnight sensation to another level by stomping with the King Midas of bicycles in the official music video.
Kevin McCall has been the producer and writer behind a lot of Chris Brown's most popular tracks, but K-Mac tends to keep his best music for himself as heard on Eargazm and Uninvited Guest.
Kicking off lovers' season 2013, stream and download his latest project Definition, which features Problem, 2 Chainz, Tank and Travis Porter.
The best mashups are the ones that come from left field. Who would've thought that 2 Chainz and Fleetwood Mac together could create something this dope? Scott Melker, that's who.
Fleetwood Mac is one of the greatest bands ever. Producers rarely remix Fleetwood Mac. Why you ask? Most remixers and mashup artists focus solely on what is “hot” now – you know, pop songs and EDM “hits.” The Melker Project wanted to buck the trend and introduce mashup fans to some of the timeless classics that often go untouched in remix culture. You know, GOOD songs.
“Skeetwood Mac” is the first in a series of EPs being released by The Melker Project, each focusing on a different classic artist. As the name implies, this EP is comprised of five Fleetwood Mac songs, each mashed up with Hip Hop and R&B standards.
This track features the Fleetwood Mac classic "The Chain" mixed with a 2 Chainz instrumental and 3 2 Chainz verses. "The (2) Chain (z)." Clever, right?
Just because it's amazing, hit the jump to listen to The Melker Project 2, a 52 minute mix in which Melker uses over 200 tracks for our attention deficient enjoyment.
CyHi The Prynce's having a pretty G.O.O.D. week seeing that his mixtape Ivy League: Kick Back has already been downloaded over 25,000 times in one day. In case you haven't peeped his project which features the previously posted "Whoa," "A-Town," "Round Da Corner" and "Far Removed," stream Kick Back below.
I took a little sabbatical from blogging late last year to shift my focus a little more from reporting what kind of music was out there to creating. While I plan to continue sharing great music with all my loyal G's out there, look forward to more mixes which I intend to make better with each and every edition.
During my brief break, I put together The Re-Up, which a lot of people seemed to enjoy and pass around. Since it's the weekend it's the perfect time to give this a spin and take a nice, healthy shot of Turnup juice. Check out the rest of the repertoire on Mixcloud and be sure to let your support be known!
For bookings in Atlanta, St. Louis, Charlotte and the surrounding areas, email DJHourglass@gangstasuseemoticons.com. It's hourglass time!
Yeah, yeah. I know. The Falcons didn't pull out the W yesterday.
Regardless, one thing I've learned since moving down here is that everyone from the A are all graduates of the Lil Jon School of Rep Yo City University. At the top of his class is CyHi The Prynce who has been busy prepping his follow up to last summer's mixtape The Ivy League Club.
Check out his remix to the project's standout track "A-Town" (produced by my homie Anthem), which will live on his January 29th release, Ivy League: Kick Back. This remix includes a brand new verse from CyHi and a new feature from his G.O.O.D. brother 2 Chainz. Stream the track below via Def Jam, which also features guest spots from B.o.B and Travis Porter.
Chances are you've heard of Trinidad Jame$, his hit single "All Gold Everything," or at least the line "popped a molly I'm sweatin' (Woo!)"
Personally I love the record and whenever I'm out, I transform into a big bag of turn up until the song's over. Now with a rumored 17 verse remix on the way, Trinidad gives us the official ATL remix featuring T.I., Young Jeezy, 2 Chainz. WOO!
Download Trinidad Jame$'s breakout mixtape Don't Be S.A.F.E. after the jump.
Mike WiLL Made It has been responsible for many a calorie burned in 2012 thanks to his hits like "Bandz A Make Her Dance" and Rihanna's "Pour It Up." Now he's letting a few more exclusives free on his Gangsta Grillz tape Est in 1989 2.5, which includes new ones from Kelly Rowland, 2 Chainz, Trinidad Jame$, and more.
Has Wale ever disappointed with his mixtapes? An album, maybe, but a new free project from Mr. Folarin is quite the virtual stocking stuffer. Stream and download Folarin below, which features a few of my favorites on the mic and behind the boards-- Jhene Aiko, Digi+Phonics, Tiara Thomas, Nottz, 2 Chainz, Chrisette Michele and even Ric Flair and Jerome's lovechild Trinidad James.
2 Chainz may not have been too original with the song's concept, but this "Birthday Song" video definitely takes the cake...literally. Watch below as Tity Boi and Kanye West celebrate the plethora of backsides, and make sure you cop Based On A T.R.U. Story while you're at it.
Classic. Nardwuar strikes again as he interviewed 2 Chainz when Tity Boi traveled to Vancouver. Check out the hilarious video below, and be sure to pick up Based On A T.R.U. Story which hit stores today!
