The Weeknd - BalloonsOfHaus (Prod. by Chi Duly) [New Mixtape]

The Weeknd's House of Balloons and Echoes of Silence are still two of my favorite albums to listen to, but whenever I want to play one of his tracks when I'm at a gig, I usually pull it from my set list or wait until the end of the party because the songs have such a melancholy vibe to them.  Thankfully Brooklyn producer Chi Duly has given House of Balloons and Echoes Of Silence new life by reworking the mixtapes on his new project BalloonsOfHaus. My hero!

Check out Chi Duly's remix of "The Party" below, and hit the jump to download BalloonsOfHaus in full!

The Weeknnd - The Party (Chi Duly Remix)

Download: The Weeknnd - The Party (Chi Duly Remix)

Highlights From Drake's Club Paradise Tour Opener With A$AP Rocky [VIDEO]

Last night, Drake officially kicked off his Club Paradise Tour with Kendrick Lamar and A$AP Rocky in Miami. Watch highlights of the show below, starting with Drake's performance of "HYFR", and hit the jump to watch A$AP perform "Purple Swag." Hopefully some Kendrick footage surfaces soon!

Sir Michael Rocks - Miss Jane ft. Jeremih [Music Video]

Sir Michael Rocks smooths it out for the ladies on the visuals to Premier Politics standout "Miss Jane." Watch below as he and fellow Chi Town native Jeremih step into artwork that's just as vibrant as Jason Seife's Premier Politics cover artwork.


Directed by Ken Koller

Props to XZ

Previously:

• Buddy ft. Sir Michael Rocks - Agitated [Prod. by Chuck Inglish]
• 50 Cent ft. Jeremih - Girls Go Wild

Lil Kim - If You Love Me

The Kid Daytona dropped a sidechick anthem yesterday, but I think this new one from Lil Kim explains the plight of the sidechick from the female's point of view.  Glad that Kim isn't taking shots on "If You Love Me," but I find it odd that she borrows a Drake line...

Lil Kim - If You Love Me

Download: Lil Kim - If You Love Me

Props to XXL

Previously: Lil Kim Disses Drake After Dancing To "The Motto" [VIDEO]

Wiz Khalifa Is Now #9 On MTV's Hottest MCs List

Photo by WireImage for Heineken

Yesterday, MTV revealed that Big Sean was the #9 Hottest MC of 2011. However, whenever a new rapper is introduced as a contender, the rankings can change with majority ruling from their panel.  Watch below as Wiz Khalifa gives Big Sean a bump to #8 and the Taylor Gang emcee takes his spot at #9.



Do you agree or disagree with their choice? Hit up the comments and let me know!

Props to MTV

Previously: Domo Genesis ft. Wiz Khalifa - Ground Up [Prod. by Cardo]

Joe Budden - Stay Schemin (Freestyle)

Joe Budden's trending on Twitter right now, and I hope it's for this and not for something else foolish because I really love him as a rapper. Listen below as he addresses his position in rap, his love life, and even sports on the "Stay Schemin" Freestyle, and hit up the comments with your reactions!

Joe Budden - Stay Schemin (Freestyle)

Download: Joe Budden - Stay Schemin (Freestyle)

Props to RM

Previously: Summer Leather Vest - Tell Him Something

Chris Brown - Turn Up The Music [Behind The Scenes]

Chris Brown has been facing a lot more scrutiny since The Grammys, and it's getting to the point where he might just want to log off of Twitter for a while. Yesterday, however, he put the focus back onto his forthcoming album Fortune when he tweeted a behind the scenes video of the "Turn Up The Music" video shoot.  Watch below as he faces the challenge of co-directing and starring in the video, and hit the comments with your thoughts!



Previously: Chris Brown, David Guetta & Lil Wayne Perform At The Grammys [VIDEO]

Copywrite - Love ft. Tage Future [Music Video]

From the sounds and look of Copywrite's new single "Love" featuring MHz's Tage Future,  God Save The King is an LP you do NOT want to sleep on.  Watch below as the two go bar for bar over a Bronze Nazareth production, and be sure to preorder God Save The King on iTunes ASAP.  2 weeks!



Props to MAC Media

Previously: Copywrite - Swaggot Killas ft. Jakki Da Mota Mouth [Music Video]

Chiddy Bang - Extra Well ft. Chip Tha Ripper

Chiddy Bang's album Breakfast hits stores on the 21st, but first they're giving us another sample of what's to come on their upcoming mixtape Grab A Plate.  Check out the Chip Tha Ripper featured "Extra Well" below, and make sure to preorder Breakfast now! It's the best meal of the day!

Chiddy Bang - Extra Well ft. Chip Tha Ripper

Download: Chiddy Bang - Extra Well ft. Chip Tha Ripper

Props to GMAD

Previously:

• Chiddy Bang - By Your Side [Music Video]
• Chip Tha Ripper - Tell Ya Friends [New Mixtape]

Nicki Minaj - Starships [Prod. by RedOne]

Please let this be better than "Stupid Hoe." Please let this be better than "Stupid Hoe."

After hearing Nicki Minaj's first two singles and suffering through her Grammy performance, my expectations for her new album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded are completely shot. Let's listen to her new single "Starships" together and see how we feel.

Nicki Minaj - Starships [Prod. by RedOne]

Purchase: Nicki Minaj - Starships

I'm a nope on this one too. Come onnnn!

Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: Nicki Minaj - Young Forever