King Mez ft. Drey Skonie - The Allure [Prod. by J. Cole]

King Mez introduces to his upcoming album My Everlasting Zeal on "The Allure," produced by J. Cole. The Raleigh, NC bred emcee spits about his desire to make it in the game despite the many other rappers with less talent going after the same dream. Mez's May 15th release will consist of self produced tracks, as well as production from Soundtrakk (of Food & Liquor fame), Omen, Prolyfic, and more.

King Mez ft. Drey Skonie - The Allure [Prod. by J. Cole]

Download: King Mez ft. Drey Skonie - The Allure [Prod. by J. Cole]

Previously: Phonte, KIng Mez & Charlie Smarts: In The 336

Stalley - 5 Fingers Of Death Freestyle [VIDEO]

When Stalley visited Sway In The Morning recently, he was surprised by DJ Wonder's 5 Fingers Of Death freestyle challenge that Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Big K.R.I.T., Bishop Lamont, ScHoolboy Q and more have had to endure. Check out the MMG emcee rhyme over five different beats of unique genres below, and make sure to download Stalley's Savage Journey To The American Dream if you haven't!



Props to GWHH

Previously: Stalley - Everything New [Music Video]

Big K.R.I.T. - Sideline

It's still hard to believe that Big K.R.I.T.'s 4evaNaDay was a free album, and now he's turned the project into an EP with The Road Less Traveled Edition. The EP consists of five tracks from the original mixtape, including with the new track "Sideline."  Purchase 4evaNaDay: The Road Less Traveled Edition for just $5 on iTunes or Amazon!

Big K.R.I.T. - Sideline

Props to 2DB

Previously: David Banner ft. Big K.R.I.T. - Believe [Music Video]

Chris Brown ft. Big Sean & Wiz Khalifa - Til I Die

I want to give a 2 Chainz behind the back jig to whoever made this beat. Chris Brown teams up with Big Sean and Wiz Khalifa on the new Fortune single "Till I Die." Out of the three singles he's released for the album, I definitely think this is the best so far. May 8th?

Chris Brown ft. Big Sean & Wiz Khalifa - Til I Die (CDQ, No Tags)

Chris Brown ft. Big Sean & Wiz Khalifa - Til I Die Lyrics

Props to XZ

Previously:

• Kevin McCall, Chris Brown & Big Sean On The Set Of "Naked" [Pictures]
• Wiz Khalifa ft. 2 Chainz - It's Nothin

Fresh Daily - G.G.G (Okay, Okay) [Music Video]

Fresh Daily comes through with the visuals to "G.G.G (Okay, Okay)," easily one of my favorites from his latest album The Brooklyn Good Guy.



Get it? Got it? Good. (Okay, okay.)

Props to Nah Right

Previously: Fresh Daily - The Brooklyn Good Guy [Free Album]

Bassnectar ft. Lupe Fiasco - Vava Voom [Music Video]

California DJ and producer Bassnectar linked up with Lupe Fiasco for the incredible title track from his Vava Voom album, and now the song's at another level thanks to this music video. Stream Vava Voom in its entirety HERE.



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Previously: Game ft. Lupe Fiasco - Skate On

Timbaland Talks New Album With Missy, "Shock Value 3" & More With The Breakfast Club [VIDEO]

Timbaland stopped through NYC's Power 105.1 this morning to chat it up with The Breakfast Club, and of course they talked about EVERYTHING. Watch part 1 of the interview below in which Tim announces that Missy's album is finished,   In part 2 of their conversation, Timbaland talks about his collaborations with Jay-Z and Nas, along with his weight fluctuations.

Part two after the jump!

Nicki Minaj Talks Childhood, Irritation With Lady Gaga Comparisons & More On ABC Nightline [VIDEO]

Nicki Minaj appeared on ABC Nightline last night to promote her album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, and the "bossed up" (just wait) rapper spoke with Juju Chang about her upbringing, appeal to children and her irritation with Lady Gaga comparisons.



I can see how Lady Gaga comparisons can "irk" her, but I don't understand how she doesn't see where they stem from.

Props to Necole Bitchie

Previously: Nicki Minaj ft. 2 Chainz - Beez In The Trap [Music Video]

BJ The Chicago Kid - Dream II [Music Video]

This song right here!!! When I tell you this is my motivation, I mean it. Actually the entire Pineapple Now-Laters album moves me.

BJ The Chicago Kid comes through with the music video to "Dream II," which was shot in Paris and directed by SHAWNY8FILMS. Go get PNL on iTunes or Amazon if you haven't already. It's money well spent!



Props to AO!

Previously: BJ The Chicago - VIBE House SXSW Performance [Video Recap]

Dawn Richard - Bombs [Music Video]

I was reading this well written article from the Village Voice about both Dawn Richard and Kalenna leaving Bad Boy and I realized that I completely let this music video slide right by me. The day she released her EP Armor On, available on iTunes here, Dawn Richard dropped the tribal visuals to "Bombs." Expect to see some great looks and choreography on this one!



Previously: Dawn Richard - Armor On [Free EP Stream]