Maejor Ali ft. Justin Bieber & Juicy J - "Lolly"

The artist formerly known as Bei Maejor teams up with an unlikely squad-- Juicy J and Justin Bieber-- to pay it forward Willy Wonka style on his new single "Lolly." Stream the Twitter trending single below and hit the jump to catch Maejor Ali's latest interview with Power 105's The Breakfast Club.

Pusha T - Pies + LebronJames.com x Meel - Champions [New Mixtape]

LebronJames.com and Meel the DJ have joined forces to put together an Olympics inspired mixtape properly titled Champions. Among the exclusive records on the tape is Pusha T's "Pies," which has spread around like wildfire today. Stream the track below, and hit the jump to download Champions in full!

Bei Maejor - Party At The Crib (Co-Produced by Diplo)

Bei Maejor drops off another anthem with a little help from Diplo as he takes the festivities home on "Party At The Crib." Another one for the weekend!


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Previously: Bei Maejor - Pillz [Music Video]

Bei Maejor - Pillz [Music Video]

Bei Maejor takes us on one hell of a trip in the music video to Upscale standout "Pillz." Really nice visuals from directors BRTHR.



Previously: Bei Maejor ft. Waka Flocka Flame - Lights Down Low [Music Video]

The Official Shaggfest 2012 Recap With Timbaland, Missy Elliott, Kirko Bangz & More [VIDEO]

Z104's annual ShaggFest took place over the weekend in Virginia Beach, and the good folks over at HipHopVA was there for all of the action. Catch the official recap of the festival below, which includes appearances from Timbaland, Missy, Kirko Bangz, Bei Maejor, Nickelus F, and more!

Bei Maejor ft. Waka Flocka Flame - Lights Down Low [Music Video]

Bei Maejor takes it to the court to in his music video to "Lights Down Low" featuring Waka Flocka. I do believe he has a hit on his hands. Don't believe me? Just check out his latest project, Upscale.



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Previously:

• Kelly Rowland – Need A Reason ft. Future & Bei Maejor
• Waka Flocka Flame, J. Cole, 2 Chainz & French Montana Play A Friendly Game Of Basketball [VIDEO]

Kelly Rowland – Need A Reason ft. Future & Bei Maejor

Much like John Legend and Ludacris's "Tonight," Kelly Rowland, Future and Bei Maejor bring some sexiness to the Think Like A Man original soundtrack. Listen to "Need A Reason" below, and be sure to check out the film when it hits theatres on April 20th!

Kelly Rowland – Need A Reason ft. Future & Bei Maejor

Download: Kelly Rowland – Need A Reason ft. Future & Bei Maejor

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Previously:

• Kelly Rowland - Keep It Between Us [Music Video]
• Future - Spaz On Y'all [Music Video]
• Bei Maejor - Upscale [FreEP]

Bei Maejor - Upscale [FreEP]

Creatively, Bei Maejor seems to be in the best space he's ever been and he's sharing his recent work on his new EP Upscale. He started his Upscale movement months ago with the complicated track "The Truth", but he's showed off his ability to make club records on "Lights Down Low."

Download: Bei Maejor - Upscale EP

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Previously: Bei Maejor - Lights Down Low ft. Waka Flocka Flame

Bei Maejor - Lights Down Low ft. Waka Flocka Flame

Bei Maejor's #Upscale movement continues as he drops his newest single, "Lights Down Low" featuring Waka Flocka. I'm loving this one. Are you? Hit up the comments and let me know!

Bei Maejor - Lights Down Low ft. Waka Flocka Flame

Download: Bei Maejor - Lights Down Low ft. Waka Flocka Flame

Props to The Source

Previously:

• Bei Maejor - The Truth [Music Video]
• Waka Flocka & A$AP Rocky Perform Together In NYC [VIDEO]

Bei Maejor - The Truth [Music Video]

Sometimes the truth is painful to live with, and Bei Maejor expresses this fact perfectly in his new music video.  Watch below as the Upside Down singer finds himself in a love triangle that is really up for interpretation.  Best video I've seen in a while.


Directed by Kurt Zhuang

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Previously: Bei Maejor - Angel On The Sky

Bei Maejor - Angel On Earth (From The Sky)

Here's a new track from Detroit singer-songwriter Bei Maejor! I'm not sure if this song is part of his Upscale movement, but it's a nice pop ballad if you're into that kind of thing.  Check out "Angel On Earth" below, and let me know what you think about the song by hitting me up in the comments below!

Bei Maejor - Angel On Earth (From The Sky)

Download: Bei Maejor - Angel On Earth (From The Sky)

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Previously: Bei Maejor - Trouble (Remix) ft. Wale, Trey Songz, T-Pain & J. Cole

Planet VI (Formerly Rock City) - American Dream [New Mixtape]

Brothers Timothy and Teron Thomas who are the minds behind hits like Rihanna's "Man Down," Mario's "Music For Love," and The Pussycat Dolls' "When I Grow Up," are renewing their position as artists under the new moniker Planet VI.  Formerly known as Rock City, the duo finally cut ties with Akon's Konvict Records/Interscope after years of frustrations with the label.

To give Planet VI a proper introduction, the Virgin Islands representers just dropped the brand new mixtape The American Dream that includes production from Boi-1da and Tha Bizness, and features artists including Bei Maejor, 2 Chainz, Dom Kennedy, Chase N. Ca$he, and more.  Stream/download the mixtape below, and get used to hearing Planet VI more often because they're not going anywhere!

Download: Planet VI - American Dream [Mixtape]

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Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 15: It's A New Year Baby!

It's been a while but Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio is back right in time for the new year! To celebrate 2012 AND the 6 Month Anniversary of the site, I decided to put straight party tracks on this mix.  If you're looking for more indie tracks, check out the other editions!

Thank you all for all of your support since I launched the site.  This has been a huge learning experience and I'm still not close to bringing Gangstas Use Emoticons to its peak.  I appreciate all you gangstas for riding with me through all the music, mixes, videos (and typos), and I'd love to hear any feedback that you have!

Enjoy! Tracks from Nas, Ludacris, Wale, 50 Cent, Jay-Z & Kanye West, Young Jeezy, B.o.B, Andre 3000, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, and more!!


Previously: Gangstas Use Emoticons, Radio. Vol. 14 

Bei Maejor - Trouble (Remix) feat. Wale, Trey Songz, T-Pain & J. Cole

Bei Maejor keeps his upscale movement going be recruiting some heavyweights to his underrated, J. Cole featured single "Trouble." Check out the remix featuring Wale, Trey Songz, T-Pain & J. Cole below, which is sure to get the party rocking tonight as soon as everyone recovers from this post-Christmas dinner itis!

Bei Maejor - Trouble (Remix) ft. Wale, Trey Songz, T-Pain & J. Cole (Mobile Friendly)

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Previously: Bei Maejor - The Truth

Bei Maejor - The Truth

Bei Maejor is one of that artist that almost everyone should be familiar with given all the hit songs he's penned. The Upside Down king is bringing his underground solo movement to the forefront with his new single "The Truth." Just open your ears and listen to this one.  I'm vibin to this "Upscale" production.

Bei Maejor - Truth (Mobile Friendly!)

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Previously: Bei Maejor feat. J. Cole - Trouble [Music Video]

Mike Posner - The Layover [New Mixtape]

To hold us over until his sophomore LP Sky High drops in 2012, Mike Posner dropped off tons of new material on his DJ Benzi x Don Cannon hosted mixtape The Layover.  With features from Big K.R.I.T., Bun B, Slim Thug, Twista, Casey Veggies, Elzhi, CyHi The Prynce and more, I don't know how you can't check this out!

Hit the jump to stream/download The Layover from Mike Posner!

New Music Video: Bei Maejor f/ J. Cole - Trouble

Bei Maejor is finally gearing up for the release of his debut album after a lot of mixtapes and years of writing/producing for other artists.  I'm not in love with the song, but it's a catchy pop track and features a funny verse from J. Cole. Check out the video above and let me know if you're feeling it.

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