Timbaland ft. Drake & James Fauntleroy - "Know Bout Me"

Timbaland's had a busy year assisting on Jay Z's Magna Carta Holy Grail and both of Justin Timberlake's platinum The 20/20 Experience releases. Now, the legendary producer has taken the time to share what he's got planned for his next solo project, Textbook Timbo, as he premiered new track "Know Bout Me" featuring Drake and Fauntleroy. Don't get too excited about "Ft. Jay Z..."His contribution to the record includes a few leftover ad-libs, not a hot 16.


Previously:

• Jay-Z - "Open Letter" (Produced by Timbaland & Swizz Beatz)
• [Music Video] Drake - "Worst Behavior"
• Terrace Martin ft. James Fauntleroy & Robert Glasper - "No Wrong, No Right" 

Drake - 'Nothing Was The Same'

After a season of ups and downs--beginning with more than impressive opening sales for J. Cole (297k), Kanye (327k), Jay-Z (Platinum), and Wale (152k) and ending with very lackluster openings for 2 Chainz (55-65k projected), Big Sean (72k), and Juicy J (64k)-- summer is officially coming to an end.
While things have been looking surprisingly dreary lately, the new season brings a new hope that Hip Hop will hit another high. With Drake's Nothing Was The Same is set for release on September 24th, odds are pretty great that hip hop will dominate Billboard yet again.

Boasting hit singles "Hold On We're Going Home" and "Started From The Bottom," along with highly  controversial "Wu Tang Forever,"  Nothing Was The Same seems to have the makings of another polarizing yet Grammy award winning project.

Update: Now that the album's in stores, hit the comments with your thoughts on NWTS!

Sales figures & Projections via HNHH

Previously: Drake Drops 4 New Tracks & Reveals 'Nothing Was The Same' Release Date

[Music Video] Jay-Z ft. Justin Timberlake - "Holy Grail"

Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake have collaborated quite a bit this year--from "Suit & Tie," the Legends Of The Summer tour, a soon to be released track on Justin's The 20/20 Experience: Part 2 Of 2, to Jay-Z's MCHG opener "Holy Grail."

While the song itself is big, the visuals by Anthony Mandler take record to another level. Magna Carta... Holy Grail is in stores now!



Previously:

• [Video] Jay Z Talks Commercialization, Competion & More With Elliott Wilson
• [Music Video] Justin Timberlake - "Mirrors"

[Video] Jay Z Talks Commercialization, Competion & More With Elliott Wilson

While this summer has seen it's fair share of Hip Hop releases from the likes of J. Cole, Kanye, Wale, and Mac Miller, Jay-Z's Magna Carta Holy Grail has proven to be the biggest. With first week sales of 528,000 --not including the 1 million copies sold to Samsung weeks before it release-- and the first rap album to hit #1 on Billboard two weeks in a row, Jay has a lot to be proud of.

After giving The Breakfast Club and Angie Martinez a moment of his time with a pair of very telling interviews, Jay Z sat down with Rap Radar's Elliot Wilson to discuss #FactsOnly. Watch Part 1 below as Jay discusses his love for art, performing at Yankee stadium, and more.


Part 2 after the jump!

[Album Stream] The-Dream - IV Play

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.

Hourglass Picks: "High Art," "IV Play," "Turnt," "Michael," "Loving You/Crazy"



IV Play hits stores next Tuesday, May 28th. Hit the jump to peep the visuals to the album's title track.

[Album Stream] 'The Great Gatsby Soundtrack' (ft. Jay-Z's "$100 Bill")

Executive produced by Jay-Z, The Great Gatsby original soundtrack is one of the most anticipated projects of the year. NPR yet again scores the first listen, which you can stream HERE.

Featured on the soundtrack are Jay-Z (who open the project with "$100 Bill"), Andre 3000 & Beyoncé, Lana Del Rey, Will.i.am and more.


The Great Gatsby original soundtrack is set to hit stores on May 7. The film premieres in theaters on May 10.

Previously: Beyoncé & Andre 3000 - "Back To Black" (Amy Winehouse Cover)

Kendrick Lamar ft. Jay-Z - "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe" (Remix)

First previewed at SXSW by Young Guru (video after the jump), Kendrick Lamar is joined by his former Def Jam boss on the remix to good kid, m.A.A.d city favorite "Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe." Listen below as Jay-Z goes back to his rapid fire flow of his early days while Kendrick demolishes his two verses.


Kendrick Lamar ft. Jay-Z - "Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe" (Remix) Lyrics

Hit the jump to watch Young Guru break the record at SXSW.

[Video] Justin Timberlake Fires Back At Kanye West On SNL

Justin Timberlake might as well be an honorary SNL cast member as he took to the legendary sketch comedy show for the fifth time to host and perform in promotion of his new album The 20/20 Experience.

During a live performance of his hit "Suit & Tie" it appears Justin broke his silence and chose a pretty slick way to address Kanye West's public on stage rant in London where Ye shouted "Remind me again who was the original super fly and I got love for HOV but I ain’t fuckin' with that “Suit & Tie."

Moments before Jay-Z joined Justin on stage, the crooner switch up the lyrics on his second verse to add the line "my hits so sick, got rappers acting dramatic. That's alright. It's all mine." Tell 'em how you feel, Justin!



Hit the jump to hear Charlemagne's theory on Kanye's "You Mad?!" attitude.

[Video] Jay-Z & Young Jeezy Perform At So So Def's 20th Year Reunion Concert

I'm still slapping myself for not going to the So So Def 20th reunion concert because it's all the city's been talking about since Saturday.

Along with the impressive roster of So So Def artists who took the stage, JD had some trump cards in his hand as he brought out Jay-Z, Young Jeezy, Lil Jon and more. Watch below as Hov and Jermaine perform "Money Ain't A Thang" before Jay passes the mic to Young Jeezy.



Hit the jump to watch Jay-Z close out with "PSA," "Niggas In Paris," and "Clique."

[Music Video] Justin Timberlake ft. Jay-Z - "Suit & Tie"

Justin Timberlake is sticking with the grown and classy route leading up to the March 19th release of his album The 20/20 Experience as he reveals the visuals to "Suit & Tie." Get your two step dance move game up as you watch Justin, Jay-Z and his band collaborate for a classic show.



Previously:

• Justin Timberlake - "Mirrors" (Prod. by Timbaland)
• [Video] Justin Timberlake Two Steps To "Suit &Tie" At The Grammys With Jay-Z

[Video] Justin Timberlake Two Steps To "Suit &Tie" At The Grammys With Jay-Z

Kevin Mazur/WireImage

Justin Timberlake wasn't eligible for any awards at last night's 55th Annual Grammy Awards, but he was one of the ceremony's biggest winners. After performing his new hit "Suit & Tie" with Jay-Z and debuting his follow up "Pusher Love Girl," it was clear how refreshing his return to the music world truly is.

Watch below as he puts on a well rounded show, and hit the comments with your thoughts on his performance!



MORE GRAMMYS 2013 PERFORMANCES

[Yardie]

Previously:

• [Lyric Video] Justin Timberlake - "Suit & Tie"
• Kanye West ft. Jay-Z & Big Sean - "Clique" (TNGHT Edit)

G's Use Emoticons Radio: The Re-Up (Mixed By @DJHourglass)

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!

Kanye West ft. Jay-Z & Big Sean - "Clique" (TNGHT Edit)

Collectively known as TNGHT, producers Hudson Mohawke and Lunice put out one of the best projects of 2012 with their EP. Many stars have taken notice, as Hudson recently signed a production deal with Kanye's G.O.O.D. Music and Lunice received major props from Rick Ross for his work with Rockie Fresh.

During Lunice's mix on BBC's 1XTRA radio show, he debuted TNGHT's latest work, a remix of G.O.O.D.'s smash "Clique." Enjoy the radio rip below, and hit the jump to check out the entire mix.

Justin Timberlake ft. Jay-Z - "Suit & Tie" (Prod. by Timbaland)

It's been waaaay to long, but it looks like Justin Timberlake is ready to reclaim his position. With a new album The 20/20 Experience in the works, he premieres the project's lead single "Suit & Tie" produced by none other than Timbaland The Y's.

The two tiered track has all the makings of a hit single, and there's a nice verse from Jay-Z at the end to put the cherry on top of it all. Stream "Suit & Tie" below, and cop the single on iTunes if you're all for JT's comeback.

G.O.O.D. Music (Big Sean x Kanye West x Jay-Z) - Clique

"Mercy" and the "I Don't Like" remix have been out for a while, so this new G.O.O.D. Music was long overdue and highly anticipated. Funk Flex comes through with the premiere of the Hit-Boy produced Cruel Summer single, which features Big Sean, Jay-Z and Kanye West. Worth the wait?

G.O.O.D. Music (Big Sean x Kanye West x Jay-Z) - Clique (Tags)
 
Previously:

• Big Sean - Detroit [New Mixtape]
• Jay-Z - Made In America Festival (Full Set) [VIDEO]
• 2 Chainz ft. Kanye West - Birthday Song [Music Video]

Jay-Z - Made In America Festival (Full Set) [VIDEO]

This weekend was all about Jay-Z and Budweiser's 1st annual Made In America Festival, and who else closed out the 2 day festival than Hov himself? Courtesy of Yardie, check out Jay-Z's full set below, which included a message from President Obama, a surprise performance from State Property, Memphis Bleek and more! Bet you'll be in Philly next year. I'm definitely gonna try.



Previously: Rick Ross ft. Dr. Dre & Jay-Z - 3 Kings [Music Video]

Rick Ross ft. Dr. Dre & Jay-Z - 3 Kings [Music Video]

DRE Films and Jon J have outdone themselves with this one. Just as the description says, the video to Rick Ross's "3 Kings" is a visual piece. Watch below as the, God Forgives, I Don't favorite is complemented by a cleverly compiled assortment of clips of Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, the Bawse, and even a young Beyoncé.



The album's in stores now! Go get it!

[Rap Radar]

Previously:

• Rick Ross - Hold Me Back [Music Video]
• Rick Ross ft. Dr. Dre & Jay-Z - 3 Kings (Prod. by Jake One)

Rick Ross ft. Dr. Dre & Jay-Z - 3 Kings (Prod. by Jake One)

Finally, the big single we've been waiting for! Rick Ross gave Flex the okay to drop bombs over "3 Kings" featuring Jay-Z and Dr. Dre, and I couldn't be happier about it. Be sure to hit the comments with your thoughts on the record.

Rick Ross ft. Dr. Dre & Jay-Z - 3 Kings (CDQ, No Tags) [Prod. by Jake One]

Download: Rick Ross ft. Dr. Dre & Jay-Z - 3 Kings
Rick Ross ft. Dr. Dre & Jay-Z - 3 Kings Lyrics

Previously:

• Gunplay ft. Rick Ross - Real Niggas
• Kendrick Lamar ft. Dr Dre - The Recipe (Behind The Scenes Pics)
• Jay-Z vs. Lana Del Rey - National Empire (Carlos Serrano Mix)

Jay-Z vs. Lana Del Rey - National Empire (Carlos Serrano Mix)

Carlos Serrano comes through once again with a d(^_^)b worthy mashup as he pairs Jay-Z's "Empire State Of Mind" with Lana Del Rey's "National Anthem."



[Hypetrak]

Previously:

• Kanye West Vs. Lana Del Rey - Coming To Die (Carlos Serrano Mix)
• Rihanna Brings Out Jay-Z Live At Hackney Weekend [VIDEO]
• Lana Del Rey - National Anthem (Co-Starring A$AP Rocky) [Music Video]

Rihanna Brings Out Jay-Z Live At Hackney Weekend [VIDEO]

Saturday night, Jay-Z brought out Rihanna as a special guest for his Hackney Weekend set, and last night he returned the favor when he helped kick of Rihanna's set. Watch below as they perform "Talk That Talk" together for the first time, along with "Run This Town" and "Umbrella."



[Miss Info]

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Previously: Jay-Z Performs With Rihanna & Kanye West At Hackney Weekend [VIDEO]