Dawn Richard - Love Won't Lose

Dawn Richard has blown me away since her days on Making the Band.  Her voice is impeccable, and her story is even more amazing.  From Hurricane Katrina survivor to Dirty Money co-star, Dawn has always shined.  Now she's working on her debut solo album Golden Hearts, and has decided to release the new single "Love Won't Lose" to hold us over until her first single drops later this Fall.

Listen to the Rob Holladay produed track below, and here's a LATE PASS download to her latest mixtape, A Tell Tale Heart.

Dawn Richard: Love Won't Lose


Props to Rap-Up

New Music: Tiron & Ayomari: All My Love f/ Yummy Bingham

TiRon & Ayomari's A Sucker For Pumps drops tomorrow on iTunes.  Ayomari "got inspired" and decided to leak the track "All My Love" f/ Yummy Bingham via Tumblr. It's probably been since high school since I've heard about Yummy Bingham.  Glad to see that she's back.

To stream "All My Love," click here. Make sure to buy A Sucker For Pumps on iTunes when it drops tomorrow!

Previously: Gangstas Use Emoticons Vol. 9, Dope Edition

Life & Times Presents... J. Cole: Bring It On

Back in August, Life + Times sat down with J. Cole after the Heineken Red Star Access show in New York City.  Watch below as J. Cole discusses his anticipation for the album, his growth as an individual, and his future plans.

Props to Life + Times

Previously: J. Cole Performs "Can't Get Enough" in Montreal

Young Jeezy Releases Tracklisting to TM103: Hustlerz Ambition

Last night, Young Jeezy took to Twitter and released the tracklisting to his recently delayed upcoming album, Thug Motivation 103: Hustlerz Ambition.  If you have trouble reading the photo, read below for the tracklisting.

1. Talk 2 Me
2. Real Is How Ya Feel
3. Supa Freak
4. Trump
5. L.M.M.
6. Nothin
7. Never Be The Same
8. 38
9. Higher Learning
10. Change Yo Life
11. I Do
12. Trapped
13. Lil Homies
14. Errythang
15. This One's For You
16. Till The Day I Die

What I really want to know is who Young Jeezy has featured on the album besides Birdman.  I assume that's coming later. TM103 is now scheduled to drop September 20th soon.

Previously: New Music Video: Young Jeezy - Rough f/ Freddie Gibbs

New Music Video: Monica - Anything To Find You f/ Rick Ross & Missy Elliot

When you get Monica and Missy together in the studio, the result is guaranteed to be an R&B banger.  "So Gone" and "Knock Knock" still get consistent rotation on my iTunes.  Watch below in the video for "Anything to Find You" as Rick Ross joins in.  Also watch a cameo from Lil Wayne's leggings!

NEW Music: Chip Tha Ripper - Realer

Brand new music from Cleveland spitta, Chip Tha Ripper.  Chip dropped the RJ Da Fool produced "Realer" via Tumblr on Saturday.  Check it out below and let me know if you're feeling it.


Chip Tha Ripper: Realer [Prod. by RJ Da Fool]


Props to 2dopeboyz

[Video] The Foreign Exchange Performing Live In Charlotte

This weekend, I had the pleasure of seeing The Foreign Exchange live during their stop at Charlotte's Neighborhood Theatre.  It was MINDBLOWING.  Everything was incredible--the band, the background singers, and of course Phonte & Nicolay.  I only paid $20 for the ticket, but it was like I experienced what I would if I went dancing, went to a comedy show, and went to a concert simultaneously.

If you love good music and you just want to have a great time, I encourage you to check out The Foreign Exchange tour schedule and catch them at a city near you.

Watch below as they perform my favorite Foreign Exchange track, "Daykeeper." from their 2008 album Leave It All Behind.



Hit the jump to see them performing "House of Cards"!

Next Up: Childish Gambino (Donald Glover)

I was first introduced to Childish Gambino when one of my Twitter followers said that my blog's name reminded her of him.  What I didn't know, until then, was that Childish Gambino and actor Donald Glover, star of the hit NBC show, Community, were the same person.

Before you automatically associate him with Nick Cannon, Drake and other actors turned rappers, let his music influence you first.  His lyricism is top notch, and the man's got BARS.  Watch below as he performs a brand new track that will be on his upcoming album Camp.  




Late Pass: Download The Childish Gambino EP, his latest studio album which he dropped for free back in March.

Previously: New Music: J. Cole - Who Dat (Pt. 2) f/ Childish Gambino & SD

Props to my homie Chizom of RNR who put me on!

Thank You YouTube For...Dormtainment

YouTube is full of comedy sketches that always leave me thinking, "Stay in school," or "Keep your day job."  Dormtainment, however, is a diamond in the rough, and always keeps me laughing.  The collective of these six college educated men recently posted "Basketball Husbands," their parody to the many reality shows devoted to women who seem to have nothing else to do but start fights and spend money.

Watch the hilarious sketch above, and be sure to check out Dormtainment's entire catalogue on www.dormtainment.com. Also follow the group on Twitter!

J. Cole Performs "Can't Get Enough" in Montreal

Sad that there's no Any Given Sunday tonight? As a constellation, hit the jump to watch J. Cole perform "Can't Get Enough," "Lights Please," "In The Morning," "Who Dat," and "Blow Up".

J. Cole suffered an ankle injury on Friday, so make sure to wish him well. Cole World: The Sideline Story drops 9.27.11.