Pharoahe Monch - Still Standing ft. Jill Scott [Music Video]

Pharoahe Monch and Jill Scott are "Still Standing" in this new music video, despite all of the physical and situational obstacles that have been put in their way.  Check out the heart string tugging visuals below, which features cameos from Jean Grae and Mela Machinko!



W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) available on iTunes now!

Pharoahe Monch - Still Standing Lyrics

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DJ Drama - Ain't No Way Around It (Remix) ft. Future, Big Boi & Young Jeezy [Music Video]

DJ Drama's still cranking out hits from his Third Power album, and the remix to "Ain't No Way Around It" has become a street anthem in the south.  Watch below as Drama, Future, Big Boi, and Young Jeezy accept the things they cannot change!



Lots of cameos in this one. Who'd you see?

Props to HHDX

Previously:

• DJ Drama ft. Maino - Hand Of God
• Future ft. T.I. - Magic (Remix) [Music Video]
• Trae Tha Truth ft. Big Boi, MDMA, Lupe Fiasco, Wale & Wiz Khalifa - I'm On [Music Video]
• Young Jeezy ft. Fabolous & Jadakiss - OJ [Music Video]

Black Spade - Spand [Prod. by Knxwledge]

When I lived in STL, I was fortunate enough to see Black Spade live at the Arch one summer, and I've been vibing to his music ever since.  He's been a local staple for years, but now he's finally getting the national attention he deserves without compromising his message.

Listen closely to "Spand," Black Spade's collaboration with producer Knxwledge and hit up the comments with your thought on the politically and socially charged track.

Black Spade - Spand

Download: Black Spade - Spand

Black Spade – Spand Lyrics

Props to Urb

Sheek Louch - Lean Wit It (Freestyle)

D-Block cellmate Sheek Louch borrowed Meek's "Lean Wit It" to make the statement that he's sick of sitting back and watching perpetrators claim to be harder than they really are.  Check out his freestyle below, and hit up the comments with your thoughts on Sheek's declaration!

Sheek Louch - Lean Wit It (Freestyle)

Download: Sheek Louch - Lean Wit It (Freestyle)

Props to Stupid Dope

Previously: Sheek Louch - Back To Work

OK Go - Needing/Getting [Music Video]

This is pretty gangsta.

OK Go, who is known for their clever music videos like the calorie burning "Here It Goes Again," teamed up with Chevrolet and implemented product integration in the coolest possible way:

“OK Go set up over 1000 instruments over two miles of desert outside Los Angeles. A Chevy Sonic was outfitted with retractable pneumatic arms designed to play the instruments, and the band recorded this version of Needing/Getting, singing as they played the instrument array with the car. The video took 4 months of preparation and 4 days of shooting and recording. There are no ringers or stand-ins; Damian took stunt driving lessons. Each piano had the lowest octaves tuned to the same note so that they’d play the right note no matter where they were struck.”

Props to High Snobiety

Madonna, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A., Cee-Lo & LMFAO Shut Down The Super Bowl [VIDEO]

Ever since the infamous Janet Jackson nip slip, Super Bowl halftime shows have become exponentially more boring every year. When I heard Madonna was this year's performer, I wasn't expecting to be as entertained as I was last night.  With B-boys, LMFAO, a tightrope walker, Cee-Lo, Nicki Minaj, muscle men leading the way AND M.I.A. apparently flipping the bird, Madonna's performance proved to be one of the best I've seen in a very long time.

If you missed it or want to relive the performance, watch below! Hit the comments with your thoughts on the halftime show and the game. Congrats to the Giants!



Props to HHNM

Previously:

• Madonna ft. Nicki Minaj & Madonna - Give Me All Your Luvin' [Music Video]
• Nicki Minaj - Marilyn Monroe
• M.I.A. - Bad Girls [Music Video]
• Cee-Lo & Melanie Fiona Perform "Fool For You" At The Soul Train Awards [VIDEO]
• LMFAO Brings In The New Year [VIDEO]

M$ney ft. Omarion - Restraint [Music Video]

I was reluctant to post music from another artist with a dollar sign as part of their name, but once I realized M$ney is the same singer that was featured on Timbaland's Shock Value track "Fantasy," I had to give this a look.  That was my cut senior year of high school.

Watch below as M$ney and her Starworld boss Omarion try to get over their feelings for each other and practice "Restraint" to save their friendship. Let's see if that works!



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Gucci Mane - Trap Back [New Mixtape]

Gucci Mane. New Mixtape. BRR!

Looks like there might be some dope production on here, and the features from Rocko, 2 Chainz, Jadakiss, and Yo Gotti don't hurt either. BRR!

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John Legend Performs "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" In The Cayman Islands [VIDEO]

John Legend took his show to the Cayman Islands this week and turned up the sex appeal to level 10 when he performed his latest single "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)." Watch below as he performs the Think Like A Man soundtrack standout below, and hit the jump to watch him cover Adele's "Rolling In The Deep."

J. Cole Performs "Dollar And A Dream III" & "Cole World" Live At The NFLPA Super Bowl Party [VIDEO]

After a nice introduction from 106 & Park's Rocsi, J. Cole took the stage during the NFLPA Players Super Bowl Weekend Party in Indianapolis and opened with the powerful "Dollar And A Dream III."  Watch below as he livens the place up with a performance of "Cole World" as well.  Sideline Story is in stores now!



Props to HHDX

Previously: Trae Tha Truth ft. J. Cole + More - I'm On 2.0