Frank Ocean Performs "Thinkin Bout You" At The VMAs [VIDEO]

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Frank Ocean's performance of "Thinkin Bout You" was the highlight of the VMAs for me, and in case you missed it, peep the emotional rendition of the Channel Orange hit below.



Previously: Frank Ocean Performs "Bad Religion" Live At Lollapalooza 2012 [VIDEO]

BJ The Chicago Kid - Somebody That I Used To Know (Gotye Cover)

I spent the majority of this week blasting Pineapple Now-Laters down I-85, so when I heard about something new from BJ The Chicago Kid I had to listen.  Check out below as BJ, the latest addition to Motown Records, covers Gotye's infectious hit "Somebody That I Used To Know."


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Previously: Thurz ft. BJ The Chicago Kid - Another Number

Rihanna Performs "Cockiness" With A$AP Rocky At The VMAs [VIDEO]

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky caused a stir Thursday night when Rocky got a little too touchy feeling during their performance of "Cockiness." Catch the action below if you missed it!


Previously: Rihanna ft. A$AP Rocky - Cockiness (I Love It) (Remix)

Miguel - Kaleidoscope Dream: The Air Preview [Free EP Stream]

Miguel has been the EP king this year, releasing three volumes of Art Dealer Chic and the Water Preview of his forthcoming album Kaleidoscope Dream. Now Miguel takes on role of Avatar: The Last Airbender with Kaleidoscope Dream: The Air Preview. Stream the three tracks below, and look for the full album to hit stores on October 2nd.


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Previously: Fat Joe ft. Kanye West, Miguel & Roscoe Dash - Pride And Joy [Music Video]

Alicia Keys, Nicki Minaj & Gabby Douglas Perform "Girl On Fire" At The VMAs [VIDEO]

Alicia Keys recently released three versions of her new single "Girl On Fire" in preparation for her forthcoming album of the same title. The most notable remix is the "Inferno" version, which features a pair of verses from Nicki Minaj. Last night at the VMAs, Alicia Keys brought the single to her peers as 2012 Olympics gold medalist Gabby Douglas and Nicki Minaj joined her on stage.


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Previously:

• 50 Cent ft. Alicia Keys & Dr. Dre - New Day
• Nicki Minaj ft. Rick Ross & Cam'ron - I Am Your Leader

G.O.O.D. Music (Big Sean x Kanye West x Jay-Z) - Clique

"Mercy" and the "I Don't Like" remix have been out for a while, so this new G.O.O.D. Music was long overdue and highly anticipated. Funk Flex comes through with the premiere of the Hit-Boy produced Cruel Summer single, which features Big Sean, Jay-Z and Kanye West. Worth the wait?

G.O.O.D. Music (Big Sean x Kanye West x Jay-Z) - Clique (Tags)
 
Previously:

• Big Sean - Detroit [New Mixtape]
• Jay-Z - Made In America Festival (Full Set) [VIDEO]
• 2 Chainz ft. Kanye West - Birthday Song [Music Video]

Colin Munroe - Unsung Hero [New Mixtape]

All of the singles from Colin Munroe's Unsung Hero mixtape have done amazing on the site, and for great reason. The guy is great. Who thought I'd be over here listening to goth beats blended with pop and hip hop? With Pusha T, Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, RZA and more all involved on Unsung Hero, do yourself a favor and hit play on Colin Munroe's latest effort.

Download: Colin Munroe - Unsung Hero

Previously: Colin Munroe ft. K.Flay - Your Eyes

Juicy J - Can't Stop Us [Music Video]

Juicy J may have everyone shaking to "Bandz A Make Her Dance," but he proves that he can makes something more positive as he incites inspiration on "Can't Stop Us." Check out the visuals to the Biggie sampled track below, directed by Morning Side Films.



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Previously: Mike WiLL Made It ft.T.I., Juicy J & Trae Tha Truth - Fightin Words

Rickie Jacobs - God Is Good

As a Cancer I may not have a great history with Virgos, but I'm willing to make an exception with Rickie Jacobs. In preparation for the Sept. 18 release of his new EP Virgo Season, Rickie delivers "God Is Good," another track that gets the GUE d(^_^)b stamp of approval.

Download: Rickie Jacobs - God Is Good

"If you treat her like a bitch, she'll turn around and give you rabies. If you treat her like a queen, she'll turn around and give you babies."

Previously: Rickie Jacobs - GROW

Yuna - Live Your Life (MeLo-X Motherland God Remix)

Yuna's self-titled U.S. debut is one of my best purchases of the year. I love EVERY track on the album, especially the Pharrell produced "Live Your Life." The homie MeLo-X puts his Schwaza on Yuna's hit single for a "Motherland God" remix that should find its way into your iTunes.



Previously:

• Yuna Performs "Island" For Converse Rubber Tracks [VIDEO]
• Jesse Boykins III & MeLo-X - Black Orpheus