Kirko Bangz - Touch The Sky [Music Video] + Progression 2 [New Mixtape]

If you want to learn if Kirko Bangz actually has some skills behind the auto-tune, check out his brand new mixtape, Progression 2: A Young Texas Playa.  The Houston rapper sheds all of the gimmicks on his new song "Touch the Sky," where he addresses those who have something negative to say about him.  Check out the music video below, and hit the jump to stream or download his new tape!

XV - XtotheVlog Ep. 2: Rock Chalk [VIDEO]

For the second episode of his behind the scenes webseries, XV gives us an inside look at his Midwest State Of Mind tour where he gained new fans every show.  Watch below as he describes the rise of his Squarian movement and explains the value of small town shows. This dude better be a 2012 XXL Freshman!!



Props to XZ

Previously: XV - Squarian Anthem ft. Sez Batters

Ryshon Jones - Fighting With My Conscious

Ryshon Jones is more than consistent with the music so it's hard to picture him having a case of writer's block.  Fortunately, his inner struggle to come up with the right subject matter for Rollin Mills' beat transformed into the inspiration to his new track "Fighting With My Conscious":

“this song was inspired by a talk i had with the producer of the song,I heard the beat and I was contemplating on what to say on it and i ended up bein to self conscious of what i should say,and the end i ended up making a song about whishing I lost the ability to not think at all video coming soon" -Ryshon

Ryshon Jones - Fighting With My Conscious

Download: Ryshon Jones - Fighting With My Conscious

Props to Ryshon's Tumblr

Previously: Ryshon Jones - Nightmare In Philly

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]

Ryshon Jones - Nightmare In Philly

Right after ScHoolboy Q dropped the video to "Nightmare On Figg St.," Ryshon Jones couldn't help but rhyme over the dark A$AP Ty Beats production.  Listen below as Ryshon brings the nightmare to Philly, and make sure you check out Brightest Nights Darkest Days if you haven't already!

Ryshon Jones - Nightmare In Philly

Download: Ryshon Jones - Nightmare In Philly

Props to Ryshon's Tumblr

Previously: Ryshon Jones - Forgot About You

Nubbz - Get Em High (Common Blend)

Dutch producer Nubbz is dropping his first project, In A Minute, in February, which will consist of six blends incorporating his soulful beats with classic hip hop verses.  Check out the first leak, "Get Em High," which highlights Common's verse on Kanye's College Dropout below, and hit the comments with your thoughts about the blend!

Nubbz - Get Em High (Common Blend)

Download: Nubbz - Get Em High (Common Blend)

Christina Aguilera Sings "At Last" At Etta James' Funeral [VIDEO]

Yesterday, Christina Aguilera paid the highest honor to the late Etta James by belting out the legendary singer's most famous hit, "At Last." After an emotional and heartfelt intro, Christina sang a breathtaking rendition to Etta and everyone who attended the funeral.

“I have to first of all say what an amazing honor it is for me to have been welcomed here today, invited here, to pay tribute to the great Ms. Etta James,” said an emotional Christina. “I went around the world throughout all my career saying that Ms. Etta James was my favorite singer in the whole wide world."

R.I.P. Etta James. Through your music you'll live forever.

Props to Rap-Up

Previously: Maroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera & Mac Miller - Moves Like Jagger (Remix)

Busta Rhymes - Why Stop Now ft. Chris Brown [Behind The Scenes]

Busta Rhymes's Hype Williams-directed video for "Why Stop Now" featuring Chris Brown drops tomorrow at noon and Google Music did an extensive behind the scenes feature to let you know what it took to create the visuals.  Watch below to view Busta's reaction to fan made covers of the track and to see Chris Brown busting out the acrobatics for the shoot!



Props to Rap Radar

Previously:

• Busta Rhymes, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell, Wiz Khalifa & Mac Miller In The Studio [Pics]
• Chris Brown - Touch Me (Like You Touch Urself) ft. Se7en

Kalenna (Of Dirty Money) - Matte Black Truck [Music Video]

Thankfully I was doing some twitter prowling and stumbled across this dope new video from R&B visionary Kalenna.  I've been cranking "Go To Work" for a minute now, and I can't wait until her new mixtape Chamber of Diaries drops in February.  For now enjoy "Matte Black Truck," the second viral video from the project, which shows the Philly bred singer animating her every lyric!



Previously: Kalenna - Go To Work [Music Video]

Pill - Yeen Gon Believe

Pill continues his independent hustle with "Yeen Gon Believe," the second leak from his upcoming mixtape The Epidemic. Check out the dark, southern track below and let me know what you think about this new one from the ATLien by hitting up the comments!

Pill - Yeen Gon Believe

Download: Pill - Yeen Gon Believe

Props to Dajaz

Previously: Pill - New Clothes, New Shoes [Music Video]