New Music Video: Blu - Doin' Nothing ft. U-God

After seemingly disappearing into an alternate dimension, Blu, an LA emcee who many thought would take the crown when he built a huge following in '07, has finally returned to the spotlight.  In August, he released the highly anticipated project No York (#LatePass download after the jump!), and now Blu's let go of the visuals for his opening track "Doin' Nothing" featuring Wu-Tang's U-God.

New Music Video: Troy Ave x Chase N. Ca$he - Basic Blues

Brooklyn emcee Troy Ave and Surf Club rapper/producer Chase N. Ca$he are a pair that just work well together.  Check out the visuals for their track "Basic Blues" below, and get ready for their joint EP that's coming soon!



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Previously: Chase N. Ca$he - I Wish I Was In Vegas

New Music: Ryshon Jones - Keep Ya Stockings On [Prod. by Danny Dee]

Ryshon Jones is holding us over with new music until his next full project drops as an early Christmas present on 12.23.  Check out the smooth, sexy track "Keep Ya Stockings On" below, and take a listen to the Philly emcee over a Danny Dee production.  Listen carefully! He's always got an interesting story to tell...

Ryshon Jones - Keep Ya Stockings On

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New Music: Rihanna - Talk That Talk ft. Jay-Z

Rihanna and Jay-Z haven't collaborated since Hov's Blueprint 3 smash "Run This Town," so this was probably the most anticipated track from Rihanna's upcoming Nov. 21st release. Does the title track "Talk That Talk" live up to to its expectations? Listen below, and let me know!

Rihanna - Talk That Talk ft. Jay-Z


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New Music Video: XV - Awesome

XV brings the South Park characters to life on his music video to "Awesome." Check out the Kansas spitter below (starring as Token?) and be on the lookout for his upcoming album! Word is the Jigga man is a fan!



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Previously: Celeb Forever ft. XV - May 31st

J. Cole on MTV's "When I Was 17" [Full Episode]

This morning, MTV aired a brand new episode of When I Was 17 featuring Swedish pop star Robyn, actor Chad Michael Murray, and, of course, J. Cole.  Check out their stories below, which include car fires, embarrassing basketball moments, and world tours!

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Previously: Omen - Afraid of Heights [New Mixtape]

New Music: Rihanna - Watch n' Learn [Prod. by Hit Boy]

We're just 9 days away from the release of Rihanna's sixth album Talk That Talk, and another dope track has surfaced.  "Watch n' Learn" has some pretty racy lyrics, but the reggae influenced Hit Boy production smooths it out just right. Listen to the track below, and let me know if you plan on coppin' TTT!

Rihanna - Watch n' Learn [Prod. by Hit Boy]


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Joe Budden Talks Slaughterhouse LP, Says It's "About 90% Done"

Joe Budden performed at NYC's Highline Ballroom last week, and MTV caught up with him to discuss his upcoming solo EP, Feature Presentation, as well as the upcoming Slaughterhouse album.  Watch below as the R&B singer talks about the group's first single, which he believes "will end up being the #1 record in the country."

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Previously: Yelawolf ft. Slaughterhouse & T.I - Hard White (Remix)

Beyoncé Performs "Countdown" On Jimmy Fallon [VIDEO]

Last night, a performance of Beyoncé was aired showing her without a baby bump, which caused many people to feed into the conspiracy theory that she's not really pregnant.  The truth? When Beyoncé and The Roots performed on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon back in July, they saved her performance of "Countdown" to be used at a later date.  Check it out below, and let Bey be!


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Previously: Beyoncé - Party ft. Styles P (DJ Ted Smooth Remix)

Jody Duff - What The Duff [New Mixtape]

My homie Chizom always makes sure I keep Gangstas Use Emoticons fresh by putting me on some of the dopest newcomers in the game.  Thankfully, he introduced me Chi-Town emcee Jody Duff's new mixtape What The Duff, a very well crafted project featuring dope production from Wiffleball Wilson, St. Ghoul, and more.  It even features veteran emcee Mic Terror!

For a sample of What The Duff, check out St. Ghoul produced tracks "Duff" and "Sunrise" below. Download after the jump!

Jody Duff - Duff 


Jody Duff - Sunrise