David Banner ft. Chris Brown & A$AP Rocky - Yao Ming (Remix)

David Banner is giving "Yao Ming" another go with the remix, which features verses from Chris Brown and A$AP Rocky.  I thought the original would take off, but I haven't heard it anywhere, but I'm guessing this version will do more damage. Banner's Sex, Drugs, & Video Games mixtape is coming soon!

David Banner ft. Chris Brown & A$AP Rocky - Yao Ming (Remix)

Download: David Banner ft. Chris Brown & A$AP Rocky - Yao Ming (Remix)

Props to DLTDJ

Previously:

• David Banner ft. 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne - Yao Ming
• Busta Rhymes ft. Chris Brown - Why Stop Now [Music Video]
• A$AP Rocky & Waka Flocka Perform "Pretty Flacko" Remix [VIDEO]

Nicki Minaj - Marilyn Monroe

I'm not sure if this new track from Nicki Minaj is going to land on Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, but at least I won't suffer inner ear damage after listening to this one. Check out the female Weezy's ballad, "Marilyn Monroe" below, and hit up the comments with your thoughts!

Nicki Minaj - Marilyn Monroe

Download: Nicki Minaj - Marilyn Monroe

Props to XZ

Previously: Madonna ft. Nicki Minaj & M.I.A. - Give Me All Your Luvin' [Music Video]

Ryshon Jones - Letter To Jhene Aiko

Ooooh. HOPE's not gonna like this....

Jhené Aiko's music seems to inspire everyone who hears it. For me, it's because she writes about things anyone can relate to and she crafts her vocal arrangement to perfectly convey her message. Ryshon seems to have a especially deeper connection with her music because she "reminds [him] of a girl [he] lost. Check out his "Letter To Jhene Aiko" below, and hit up the comments with your thoughts on the track!

Ryshon Jones - Letter To Jhene Aiko

Download: Ryshon Jones - Letter To Jhene Aiko

Props to Ryshon's Tumblr

Previously: Ryshon Jones - Heroin For Breakfast [Music Video]

2 Chainz Talks Raekwon, Atlanta Hip Hop & NYC Debut With The Breakfast Club [VIDEO]

2 Chainz's sold out show at SOBs was a big deal for Southern Hip Hop, but like most big events, there was a little drama.  Apparently a lot of commotion started about their being bad blood between 2 Chainz and Raekwon, after the Chef took the stage at the end of the show and said "pay homage to me son."  Watch below to hear what really happened at his NYC debut and to find out what to expect from his upcoming Def Jam solo album!



Props to HHDX

Previously: 2 Chainz - I Got One [Music Video]

A$AP Rocky & Waka Flocka Perform "Pretty Flacko" Remix Live In NYC [VIDEO]

When I first heard "Pretty Flacko," my brain associated it with Waka Flocka.  Looks like A$AP Rocky did too, and they linked up to record the remix to the banger.  Recently at an A$AP Mob show at NYC's Irvine Plaza, the "pretty mothaf**ka" brought out Fozzie Bear to perform the track to an amped up crowd. Watch below!



Props to GWHH

Previously:

• A$AP Rocky Meets Rakim For The First Time [VIDEO]
• N.O.R.E. ft. Waka Flocka, Game & Busta Rhymes - Lehhhgooo

The Roots - Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around [Music Video]

Soundtrack For A Revolution is an Academy Award-recognized film that includes performances by Mary Mary, John Legend, Angie Stone, Anthony Hamilton and more.  Check out The Roots's contribution to the film below, which combines footage of The Roots crew performing with Civil Rights protest video.


Preorder the soundtrack now on iTunes!
Props to XZ

Previously: Nas & The Roots Perform "Nasty" Live On Late Night With Jimmy Fallon [VIDEO]

M.I.A. - Bad Girls [Music Video]

It's been quite a week for M.I.A., who came back in a major way with a brand new single, a feature and appearance on Madonna's new video, and now her own set of visuals. Tomorrow, she's even set to appear at the Super Bowl halftime show.

When I say this video is gangsta to the highest power, I mean it. The car stunts, the colors, the desert, the dancing. "Bad Girls" is officially my s**t now.



M.I.A. – Bad Girls Lyrics

Props to HHMN

Previously: Madonna ft. M.I.A. & Nicki Minaj - Give Me All Your Luvin' [Music Video]

Brandon Hines - Yes You Are ft. Jermaine Dupri

So So Def's Brandon Hines has a track perfect for all the lovers on Valentine's Day. Check out the singer's new track "Yes You Are" below, which features the boss JD, and reminds me of the R&B from the 90's (in a good way). Hit up the comments with your thoughts on the single!


"Yes You Are" will be available on iTunes this V-Day.

Props to Rap-Up

Scolla - Take What's Mine ft. Rapper Big Pooh & Big Sant [Prod. by Coop]

Apparently I have some catching up to do because Detroit emcee Scolla has been dropping heat like this every week as part of his #ScollasWebTour weekly series.  While I get the other three tracks ready, listen to "Take What's Mine" featuring Rapper Big Pooh (NC Stand Up!) and Mississippi's Big Sant and hit up the comments with your thoughts!

Scolla - Take What's Mine ft. Rapper Big Pooh & Big Sant [Prod. by Coop]

Download: Scolla - Take What's Mine ft. Rapper Big Pooh & Big Sant [Prod. by Coop]

Props to UHTN

Torch - Slowdown ft. Meek Mill, Wale, Stalley, Gunplay & Young Breed (CDQ, No Tags)

It's a Maybach Music Group affair on this new track from Bronx emcee Torch. He brings that old school cypher sound back on the new banger "Slowdown," which features his brothers Meek Mill, Wale, Stalley, Gunplay & Young Breed.  Definitely adding this one into my next mix!

Updated: 2/4, 12:23 PM - The CDQ Version is finally here!

Torch - Slowdown ft. Meek Mill, Wale, Stalley, Gunplay & Young Breed (CDQ, No Tags)

Download: Torch - Slowdown ft. Meek Mill, Wale, Stalley, Gunplay & Young Breed

Props to UHTN

Previously:

• Masspike Miles ft. Torch - Shattered Picture
• Meek Mill - Stay Schemin' Freestyle + Interview On Hot 97 [VIDEO]
• Wale ft. Rick Ross & Fabolous - Albert Pujols
• Stalley - Cash & My Cutty