New Music: 50 Cent - 50's My Favorite

50's Street King Energy rampage continues with "50's My Favorite (Track #11)"  The beat is nice, and the hook's catchy (in typical 50 fashion), so I'll be bumping this on my ride home.

50 Cent - 50's My Favorite


Props to IFWT

Previously: New Music: 50 Cent ft. Eminem - Shady Murder

Big Sean Performs New Track & Kanye West Joins Big Sean Onstage In NYC!

During the NYC stop of the I Am Finally Famous World Tour, Big Sean brought out Kanye West as they performed "Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay," the current #1 song in the country.  Watch that below, hit the jump to watch him perform a new track, "All I Know."

Who Dat? Who Dat?: Big Rec

Thursday night, I had the pleasure of hearing Oklahoma representer Big Rec perform for the first time at the A3C Hip Hop Festival.  Two things that stood out with him amongst the other rappers in the set was his stage presence and, of course, his skills.  I don't even really have to give too much of an appeal for Big Rec. This video speaks for itself.

Sarah West Presents: Enter The Cypher, Round 2

The 2011 A3C Hip Hop Festival started off with a bang on Thursday, October 6th due to its interesting panels, shows, and especially its freestyle competition.  Sarah West Presents: Enter The Cypher consisted of 12 up and coming rappers who were all competing to win free audio equipment, studio time, social media management, and more!

After an extremely competitive first round, only Sean G, Al P, Zaid,  J Young, Prophetic & Crucial remained.  Watch below as they compete for a spot in the finals and comment on who you think rocked it best!

New Music: The Weeknd - Initiation

The fun and excitement of the A3C Hip Hop Festival has officially come to an end for me, which means it's back to making sure I provide you gangstas with the newest in Hip Hop and R&B music.

Tonight, Abel Tesfaye, A.K.A. The Weeknd, released the brand new track, "Initiation" via Twitter.  "Initiation" has more of a hip hop influence than some of his other music but it stays true to his style, so I'm definitely going to be bumping this.  Check it out below and let me know if you're feeling it!

The Weeknd - Initiation


Props to PrefixMag

Previously: Next Up: The Weeknd + New Mixtape: Thursday

Young DJ Kills It At A3C Festival!

I've been looking for a DJ to mentor me, and I think I may have found him.  Watch below as the A3C Hip Hop Festival's youngest DJ took the stage and killed it!

Props to A3C

Jean Grae Performs Brand New Track At A3C Hip Hop Festival

Courtesy of Natasha Williams Photography

Jean Grae is an absolute beast.  She's everything I could ever ask for in a rapper -- a dope lyricist, funny as shit, and original.  Last night during the DJ Booth showcase, she premiered "Change My Life" , a brand new track from her upcoming album Cake or Death.  Check out the performance below!




Special thanks to IndieMuzikSpotlight for the extremely high quality footage!

Big K.R.I.T. Performs At The A3C Hip Hop Festival!

Big K.R.I.T. had the best performance of the A3C Hip Hop Festival in my opinion.  Maybe it's because I was in the first row and hype as all get out, but it seems like everyone else shares my sentiments!  Check out highlights from K.R.I.T.'s set last night at the A3C Festival!



Thanks to ATLNightSpots.com for the footage!

Previously: New Music: Big K.R.I.T. - Money On The Floor ft. 2 Chainz, 8Ball & MJG

Sarah West Presents: Enter The Cypher, Round 1

The 2011 A3C Hip Hop Festival kicked off with one hell of a cypher! Last night, 12 up and coming rappers vied for the crown as they freestyled and competed to win free audio equipment, studio time, social media management, and more!  

Watch below as the first group of rappers competed in the first round of Sarah West Presents: Enter The Cypher!

The second group of 1st round rappers brought the heat as well! Check them out and make sure you let me know who you thought rocked the mic best!

Keep checking in to find out who the winner was!!

New Music Video: Beyoncé - Countdown

Last night, Beyoncé premiered her music video for "Countdown" on MTV, and I was so busy with A3C that I missed her! Watch below as Beyoncé once again proves that she can look good doing anything!

Previously:  Beyoncé 's "I Am Here" Honors 9/11 on ABC News