Kanye West Announces 'Yeezus' Tour With Kendrick Lamar

Kanye's album Yeezus has had quite the polarizing response, but there's a common consensus on one thing: the man puts on a hell of a show.

To make things even more exciting, Ye is hitting the road with the self-proclaimed "King of New York" and my personal favorite emcee, Kendrick Lamar  Check out the dates below, and be sure to stay tuned to GUE or KanyeWest.com to find out when tickets go on sale. Who's coming with me to the ATL show?!

# = Kendrick Lamar 

^ = special guest to be announced

Previously:

• [Music Video] Kanye West - "Black Skinhead"
• Big Sean ft. Kendrick Lamar & Jay Electronica - "Control"

Just Blaze x Baauer - "Higher"

While my sister and I were doing some extreme mattress testing, this new collab from producers Just Blaze and Baauer was perfect theme music. Maybe because "Higher" seems to be perfect theme music for just about anything...

With Jay-Z serving as the main supplier of vocals, Blaze and Baauer take you through a nearly six minute journey through the blended genres of trap, dubstep and hip hop.

Listen to "Higher" below, which serves as a precursor to their upcoming Big League Tour, and hit the jump to see if they're coming through your city!

Tito Lopez - The Blues [Music Video]

Tito Lopez reveals the lead single to his forthcoming debut album with the visuals to "The Blues." If there's any new rapper in the game I'd want to hear over a track by Organized Noize, it's Tito.

Hit the jump to find out when he and his Mississippi brother Big K.R.I.T. will be rolling through your city!

Meek Mill Announces US Dates of Dreamchasers Tour

So dramatic.

Although he cancelled his European tour, Meek Mill took to YouTube to announce his upcoming Dreamchasers Tour set to kick off on August 2nd in Denver, and end the day before the release of his debut Dreams & Nightmares in New York City. Watch the tour promo video below, and hit the jump for a full list of dates!



THU 8/2 – Denver – The Fillmore Auditorium
SAT 8/4 – San Francisco – The Fillmore
MON 8/6 – San Diego – House of Blues
WED 8/8 – Los Angeles -House of Blues
FRI 8/10 – Houston – House of Blues
SAT 8/11 – Dallas – House of Blues
MON 8/13 – Miami Beach – Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater
TUE 8/14 – Atlanta – Tabernacle
THU 8/16 – St. Louis – The Pageant
FRI 8/17 – Chicago – House of Blues
SAT 8/18 – Detroit – St. Andrews
MON 8/20 – Cleveland – House of Blues
WED 8/22 – Boston – House of Blues
FRI 8/24 – Washington DC – The Fillmore Silver Spring
SAT 8/25 – Philadelphia – TBA
MON 8/27 – New York City – Irving Plaza

[HHNM]

Previously: Meek Mill - Flexin On Em [Music Video]

Frank Ocean - Pyramids

Well, we weren't left in the dark for too long!

Hours after releasing the mysterious video teaser and Channel Orange (confirmed by Def Jam as his debut album title), Frank Ocean finally drops the first release from his debut album. Check out the TEN minute long "Pyramids" below, and hit the jump to see if Frank's channel orange tour is stopping through your city!


Frank Ocean - Pyramids Lyrics

The Weeknd Announces Additional Tour Dates

If you were bummed out that the The Weeknd wasn't stopping through your city during his first major tour, I may be able to turn that :-( upside down.

Check out the latest additions to his ongoing tour after the jump, which covers key cities across the U.S. and throughout Europe.

Big K.R.I.T. Announces Live From The Underground Tour Dates

It seems like Big K.R.I.T. never stops touring, and that is absolutely fine with me. If you haven't seen him live, you're missing out.

Thankfully, here's another chance to see the Mississippi emcee as he plans to embark on his Live From The Underground Tour starting July 11th (My birthday! You care.). Hit the jump to see if Krizzle and his currently unknown special guests are coming through your city!

Future Announces Pluto Tour With Pusha T

Future recently announced his Pluto tour which will feature Pusha T. In what world does Pusha open for Future. You know what? Never mind. Peep the dates after the jump and see if the odd couple will be hitting your city!

Wiz Khalifa & Mac Miller Announce "Under The Influence" Tour

Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller came up together in Pittsburgh, but Mac wanted to make sure his rap identity and success was developed before he linked up with Wiz musically. With the success Mac's had in the past year, it's safe to say that that time has come. The two rappers recently announced a joint tour, aptly titled "Under The Influence," which will feature special guests Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy  Q, and Chevy Woods.  Check out the current set of dates below, and don't fret if you don't see your city. More dates will be announced soon!

July 26 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
July 27 – Chicago, IL – First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
July 28 – Indianapolis, IN – Klipsch Music Center
July 29 – Toronto, ON – Molson Canadian Amphitheatre**
August 1 – Boston, MA – Comcast Center
August 2 – New York, NY – Nikon at Jones Beach Theater*
August 3 – Philadelphia, PA – Susquehanna Bank Center
August 4 – Pittsburgh, PA – First Niagara Pavilion
August 5 – Detroit, MI – DTE Energy Music Theatre

*Mac Miller is not confirmed for New York.
**ScHoolboy Q is not confirmed for Toronto.

Tickets go on sale on 4/20 at 4:20 PM ET (go figure). Pre-sale tickets are now available through Citi's Private Pass Program.

Props to Rap-Up

Previously:

• French Montana ft. Mac Miller - Smoke & Drank
• Maroon 5 ft. Wiz Khalifa - Payphone

The Weeknd Announces Tour Dates

Finally, Abel Tesfaye will step out of Toronto and take his show on the road, beginning with Coachella. The crooner known by most as The Weeknd, will then travel to various major cities over the course of the next months including New York City, L.A., Barcelona, and more. Hit the jump for the full list of dates!

Santigold Announces 2 Month North American Tour

Santigold is wasting no time in celebrating her sophomore album Master Of My Make-Believe, which hits stores on May 8, as the Philly singer has announced a 26-date tour set to kick off on April 30th in New York City. Hit the jump to see if she and her incredible dancers are coming your way!

Drake Announces More Club Paradise Tour Dates With J. Cole, Meek Mill, 2 Chainz & Waka Flocka

Although Kendrick Lamar and A$AP Rocky won't be joining him anymore, Drake's touring rampage continues as he announces another month long leg of the tour. Joining him this go around are J. Cole, Meek Mill, 2 Chainz and Waka Flocka. I'd definitely love to see this. Hit the jump to see if the Club Paradise Tour is coming through your city!

May 7 – Concord, CA – Sleep Train Pavilion at Concord **
May 8 – Irvine, CA – Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
May 10 – Phoenix, AZ – Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion
May 11 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
May 13 – Denver, CO – Comfort Dental Amphitheatre
May 14 – Albuquerque, NM – Hard Rock Casino Albuquerque Presents The Pavilion
May 16 – Dallas, TX – Gexa Energy Pavilion
May 17 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
May 19 – Charlotte, NC – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte
May 20 – Atlanta, GA – Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood
May 22 – Raleigh, NC – Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek
May 23 – Virginia Beach, VA – Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach
May 25 – Washington, DC – Verizon Center
May 26 – Pittsburgh, PA – First Niagara Pavilionv May 28 – Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center
May 30 – Detroit, MI – DTE Energy Music Theatre
June 1 – Indianapolis, IN – Klipsch Music Center
June 2 – Chicago, IL – First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
June 5 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum
June 6 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
June 8 – Darien Lake, NY – Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
June 9 – Philadelphia, PA – Susquehanna Bank Center
June 11 – Hartford, CT – Comcast Theatre
June 12 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
June 14 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
June 16 – New York, NY – Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
June 17 – Boston, MA – Comcast Center

** Minus J. Cole on the first date.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow (3/23). Purchase HERE.

Props to Nah Right

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

Beyonce Announces Memorial Day Weekend Tour Dates

Reuters

Stans rejoice! Beyoncé will perform live for the first time since giving birth to Blue Ivy Carter this Memorial Day Weekend. The star will take the Ovation Hall stage for three nights-- Friday May 25 at 9 pm and Saturday and Sunday at 8 pm--at Atlantic City's beachfront resort, Revel.

Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday April 6, 2012 at 10 AM ET. The venue, designed by Cirque du Soleil's Scèno Plus, is very intimate despite its 5,050 person capacity, due to its sound system and ability to give each seat an unobstructed view of the stage.

Will you be present at Beyoncé's memorial day concerts? Hit up the comments and let me know!

Props to Rap-Up

Previously: Beyoncé - Love On Top (Tedsmooth Remix) [Music Video]

Yo Gotti Announces "Road To Riches" Tour Dates

Yo Gotti officially announced his Road To Riches Tour yesterday via Twitter, which includes over a month of dates across the country. The Memphis rapper kicks off in Atlanta and will travel everywhere from New York and D.C to Wichita and Albuquerque. View the full schedule after the jump, right after reading Yo Gotti's goal for the tour:

"For Road To Riches, we wanted to do venues in more intimate settings, more up close and personal with the fans. We'll be bringing out guests throughout, so people can expect lots of surprises. I don't measure my success by the internet or by charts, I measure it by how I see people reacting in real life."

Curren$y Announces Jet Life Tour With Styles P, Smoke DZA & More

It seems like Curren$y never stops touring. He's jetsetting once again with the rest of Jet Life on his Jet Life Tour: Direct Flight which includes shows from Spitta, Styles P, Smoke DZA, Fiend, Trademark Da Skydiver, Young Roddy and Corner Boy P. Check the dates below and see if #The1st28 will be performed in your town!

Props to Complex

Previously: Curren$y Announces Producers On "The Stoned Immaculate" Album [VIDEO]

The-Dream Reveals Kill The Lights Tour Dates

Before he releases his fourth album, The Love IV, later this year, The-Dream is embarking on an intimate, month long tour named after his newest single "Kill The Lights." Hit the jump to see if the Radio Killa is coming to your town and let me know if you plan on hitting up a show!

J. Cole & Big K.R.I.T. Set To Headline Campus Consciousness Tour [Dates]

Whoever put this tour together is an angel on earth.  J. Cole and Big K.R.I.T. will be hitting up a college campus near you in April as part of the Sideline Story Tour. and you definitely won't want to miss this! Hit the jump for the full list of dates!

2012 Paid Dues Festival Line Up Revealed

April 7th marks Murs's 7th annual Paid Dues Festival, which has now joined Rock The Bells, Coachella, and SXSW as one of the country's most anticipated music festivals. Last night, the full lineup was revealed showing that some of G.U.E.'s favorites will be performing.  For more information on the festival, click HERE.

Who would you most like to see? Hit up the comments and let me know!

Props to 2dopeboyz

Asher Roth - Dope Shit [Music Video] + #Final4Tour Dates

Asher Roth continues to share the greatness that is Pabst & Jazz with the world as he cruises through L.A. and performs with a live band on the streets of Hollywood.  Def Jam is getting it right with these signings lately!



Asher Roth recently announced his upcoming Final Four Tour. Hit the jump for dates!

Slaughterhouse Announces Album Release Date + 2 Month North American Tour [Dates]

It looks like Slaughterhouse is finally geared up and ready to drop their Shady debut album.  I've been waiting on this ever since I played their first album to death in my car.  Their sophomore project welcome to: OUR HOUSE has been announced for a May 15th release via Interscope. To top it all off, they will be embarking on a world tour beginning in March that spans about two months.  Hit the jump to see if the slaughter is coming to your area!