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

With J. Cole and Yeezus going head to head with amazing results; Jay-Z's revolutionary announcement of his album Magna Carta Holy Grail; Wale's The Gifted on deck; and Drake's Nothing Was The Same officially slated for a September 17th release, there's no doubt that this summer will be the best one Hip Hop music's seen in a while.

In a move similar to the concurrent release of "Girls Love Beyoncé" and "No New Friends," Drake released four new tracks: the J. Cole featured "Jodeci Freestyle," Party Next Door's "Over Here," Migos' "Versace," and the Sampha featured "The Motion."  Stream + download them all below.

[Music Video] Drake - "5AM In Toronto"

Drake's latest vent "5AM In Toronto" was so nice lyrically, even his biggest and most hilarious naysayer Big Ghost couldn't find much to hate on. Now the OVO general releases a visual to accompany the unofficial single, which shows him out with his team at what looks like... 5AM in Toronto.



Previously: Drake - "5AM In Toronto"

Drake - "5AM In Toronto"

Drake can probably coast off of his hit "Started From The Bottom" until his album Nothing Was The Same drops, but it looks like he's got something to prove as he rips into Boi-1da & Vinylz's production "5AM In Toronto."

Stream/download the venting session below as Drake takes a few subliminals addressing the MTV Hottest MCs list, Rihanna, The Weeknd and a few others.

Download: Drake - 5AM In Toronto

Previously: [Music Video] Kendrick Lamar ft. Drake - "Poetic Justice"

[Music Video] Drake - "Started From The Bottom"

This video dropped before Drake took home the Grammy for Rap Album of the Year, but the honor makes "Started From The Bottom" even more fitting. "HYFR" was a pretty hilarious video, but this may take the cake as Drake gets upgraded from a stockboy to night manager to superstar while bringing his friends up with him.


Directed by X & Drake

Previously: Drake - "Started From The Bottom" (Prod. by Mike Zombie)

Rochelle Jordan - Too Long

Rochelle Jordan delivers another sample of her forthcoming EP P R E S S U R E with the dark, drum heavy "Too Long." Listen to the KLSH produced track below, which the Toronto bred singer wrote in its entirety.



Previously: Rochelle Jordan - Losing

Rochelle Jordan - Losing

Toronto singer Rochelle Jordan introduces us to her forthcoming EP P R E S S U R E with "Losing," a minimalistic yet powerful track that shows off a level of growth from her last effort R O J O. Stream the track below, and hit the jump to view the official trailer for Rochelle's EP!

The Weeknd - Our Love (Prod. T-Minus)

I read about The Weeknd's past music being very bubblegum R&B when his former partner and producer Jeremy Rose spoke with VICE about being screwed by the singer. Check out this previously unreleased track from 2009 when Abel was part of Toronto group The Noise to find out how much The Weeknd's sound has really changed.

The Weeknd - Our Love (Prod. T-Minus)

Download: The Weeknd - Our Love (Prod. T-Minus)

The Weeknd - Our Love Lyrics

Props to XZ

Previously: The Weeknd Announces Additional Tour Dates

ELMNT - Catch Me Last

Toronto emcee ELMNT introduces us to his forthcoming album We Don't Belong Here with "Catch Me Last." Glad this DJ Bombay produced track made its way to my inbox, and I can't wait to hear what else ELMNT has to offer. Hit the comments with your thoughts on "Catch Me Last!"


Download: ELMNT - Catch Me Last

Drake - A Little Favour (GQ Freestyle) [VIDEO]

Drake, GQ Magazine's April 2012 selection to grace the cover of its Style Bible issue, gave the magazine a few free bars for their online feature. Check out the video to his "A Little Favour" freestyle below, and hit the jump for the download!



Download: Drake - A Little Favour (Freestyle)

Melanie Fiona - Gone (La Dada Di) ft. Snoop Dogg

Another offering from Melanie Fiona's The MF Life surfaces as the Canadian beauty sings a dark tale of losing her boyfriend on "Gone," which features the OG Snoop Dogg. This iTunes bonus cut will appear on the March 20th release of her sophomore LP, and I think it's definitely a good choice it's not a final cut for the album.

Melanie Fiona - Gone (La Dada Di) ft. Snoop Dogg


Props to GWHH

Previously:

• Melanie Fiona ft. J. Cole - This Time
• Verse Simmonds - Bad Mutha ft. Snoop Dogg

Melanie Fiona Ft. J. Cole - This Time

Melanie Fiona looks like she has a nice single on her hands with The MF Life track "This Time." She keeps it in the Roc Nation family and recruits my favorite Dreamvillain to drop off a clever 16. Hit up the comments with your thoughts on the song, and make sure you pick up the Toronto beauty's album when it hits stores March 20th!

Melanie Fiona Ft. J. Cole - This Time

Download: Melanie Fiona Ft. J. Cole - This Time

Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously:

• Melanie Fiona Performs "4 AM" On Jimmy Kimmel Live [VIDEO]
• J. Cole - Grew Up Fast

Melanie Fiona Performs "4 AM" On Jimmy Kimmel Live [VIDEO]

The gorgeous Melanie Fiona visited Jimmy Kimmel Live last night to perform her dark hit "4 AM."  The MF Life hits stores on March 20th!



Props to OS

Previously: Melanie Fiona ft. B.o.B - Change The Record

Colin Munroe - The Fight Of My Life ft. Pusha T

Toronto singer Colin Munroe linked up with G.O.O.D. Music's Pusha T on his new single "The Fight Of My Life" and the end result could very well be a pop hit single. Stream/download their collab below, and hit the jump to view some behind the scenes footage of their studio session!

Colin Munroe - The Fight Of My Life ft. Pusha T

Download: Colin Munroe - The Fight Of My Life ft. Pusha T

Melanie Fiona - The MF Life [Official Artwork & Tracklisting]

From the looks of the tracklist for Melanie Fiona's new album The MF Life, the LP is going to be verrrrry nice.  With features from J. Cole, Nas, John Legend, B.o.B, and T-Pain, I'm definitely going to be buying it when it comes out

01. This Time ft. J. Cole
02. 4 AM
03. Break Down These Walls
04. I Been That Girl
05. Wrong Side of a Love Song
06. Running ft. Nas
07. Change The Record ft. B.o.B
08. Gone and Never Coming Back
09.Bones
10. Watch me Work
11. Can't Say
12. L.O.V.E. ft. John Legend
Bonus: 6 AM ft. T-Pain

Out of all of the album's noteworthy features, it's hard for me to decide which track I want to hear the most.  The bonus track "6 AM" featuring T-Pain seems the most interesting just because it's some type of mashup between Melanie's hit "4 AM" and T-Pain's "5 O'Clock." Which tracks are you excited about? Hit up the comments and let me know!

Props to UHTN

Previously: Cris Cab ft. Melanie Fiona & Shaggy - Turn You On

Teyana Taylor - Bad Boy ft. Honey Cocaine

Teyana Taylor's back with another track that may appear on her debut album, and this one is produced by the "Rack City" beatmaker DJ Mustard. To add to the Tyga connection to the song, his artist Honey Cocaine spits alongside Teyana on "Bad Boy." Take that, take that.

Teyana Taylor - Bad Boy ft. Honey Cocaine

Download: Teyana Taylor - Bad Boy ft. Honey Cocaine

Props to illRoots

Previously: Teyana Taylor - Make Your Move [Behind The Scenes Video]

4th Pyramid - Let The Drummer Play

Toronto rapper-producer 4th Pyramid's upcoming album The Pyramid Scheme drops 3.13. Check out the soulful "Let The Drummer Play" below, and hit the jump to read 4th Pyramid's motivation behind The Pyramid Scheme single!

Watch Drake Perform "Headlines" Live At The NHL All-Star Game [VIDEO]

I guess this is why "Drake Is Canadian" was trending on Twitter...

Tonight, the Toronto representer traveled to Ottawa to perform his Take Care hit "Headlines" for the NHL All Star Game.  Watch below as the players are just as excited as the fans to see Drake perform!

Props to Nah Right

Previously: Mary J. Blige ft. Drake - Mr. Wrong [Music Video]

Melanie Fiona - Wrong Side Of A Love Song

Melanie Fiona is proving why she's one of R&B's most progressive artists with "Wrong Side Of A Love Song," her new single from her upcoming sophomore album The MF Life. On the track she takes a different route and sings out her anguish and pain that resulted from something she did wrong, not the other way. Listen below, and let me know if the song moves you as much as it did me!


Melanie Fiona - Wrong Side Of A Love Song [Mobile Friendly Stream]

Download: Melanie Fiona - Wrong Side Of A Love Song

Props to GWHH

Previously: The Kid Daytona feat. Melanie Fiona - Love Is Love

Rick Ross - Stay Schemin' feat. Drake & French Montana [Music Video]

Soooo Rick Ross dropped a mixtape trailer, mixtape, and music video in one day and I'm still not tired of him.  Check out the music video for Rich Forever outro track "Stay Schemin" below, which features his Y.O.L.O. partner Drake and Coke Boy/Bad Boy French Montana.



Props to World Star

Previously:

• Rick Ross - Rich Forever [New Mixtape]
• Drake Performing "Look What You've Done" Live In Vegas [VIDEO]
• French Montana - Toca Tuesday's Best Freestyles of 2011

Promise - Against The Odds feat. Jhené Aiko [Music Video]

Toronto rapper Promise made a lot of waves back in 2009 with the Drake featured track "In My City." Now he's looking to really change the game with his new deal with Duck Down, his latest album Awakening, and his new song "Against The Odds" featuring the lovely Jhene Aiko.  Check out the music video below, and make sure you let me know what you think of it by hitting me up on Facebook or Twitter!



Props to Da South

Previously: Jhene Aiko Signs Contract With No I.D. & Def Jam!