[Video] Kendrick Lamar Performs "Swimming Pools" & "Poetic Justice" Live On SNL

Kendrick Lamar hit a lot of milestones in 2012, and things don't seem to be stalling one bit for the TDE forerunner who took to Saturday Night Live to perform his hit singles "Swimming Pools" and "Poetic Justice." Big congrats to Kendrick and his team on "Swimming Pools," which was officially certified platinum this week!

"Swimming Pools (Drank)"


"Poetic Justice"


Hit the jump to watch a less serious side of Kendrick as he assists Adam Levine and The Lonely Island in the hilarious video for "YOLO."

[Video] Kendrick Lamar - Funkmaster Flex Freestyles

Kendrick Lamar stopped by Hot 97 and kicked three freestyles for Funkmaster Flex over some NY classics. Interesting to hear some new bars from the Compton King, especially over tracks made for Mobb Deep, Nas and Wu-Tang. good kid, m.A.A.d city in stores now!

Parts 2 & 3 after the jump...

G's Use Emoticons Radio: The Re-Up (Mixed By @DJHourglass)

I took a little sabbatical from blogging late last year to shift my focus a little more from reporting what kind of music was out there to creating. While I plan to continue sharing great music with all my loyal G's out there, look forward to more mixes which I intend to make better with each and every edition.

During my brief break, I put together The Re-Up, which a lot of people seemed to enjoy and pass around. Since it's the weekend it's the perfect time to give this a spin and take a nice, healthy shot of Turnup juice. Check out the rest of the repertoire on Mixcloud and be sure to let your support be known!


For bookings in Atlanta, St. Louis, Charlotte and the surrounding areas, email DJHourglass@gangstasuseemoticons.com. It's hourglass time!

[Music Video] Marsha Ambrosius - "Cold War"

Co-starring The Wire's Michael Kenneth Williams and Felicia "Snoop" Pearson, Marsha Ambrosius opts for drug dealing instead of selling some of the prized possessions in her New York loft on eBay as she fights to maintain her lifestyle after her beau gets fired. "Cold War", produced by Diplo and co-written by Elijah Blake, is the lead single from Marsha's upcoming sophomore solo effort Friends & Lovers.



What do you think about "Cold War?" Hit the comments and let me know!

[Rap-Up]

Previously: Daley - Alone Together ft. Marsha Ambrosius [Music Video]

[Lyric Video] Justin Timberlake - "Suit & Tie"

If this is just the lyric video, I can't wait to see how Justin Timberlake goes all out for the official music video for "Suit & Tie." To get people prepared for the amount of GQ fly that they are soon to see from Mr. 20/20 Experience, he gets prepped for a very grown and sexy night on the town while clearly revealing the lyrics to his new hit single.

His third solo album The 20/20 Experience is currently slated for a March 19th release.



Previously: Justin Timberlake ft. Jay-Z - "Suit & Tie" (Prod. by Timbaland)

[Music Video] Thurz ft. Jarrell Perry - "Keep Livin"

Thurz spreads some needed positivity on his new single "Keep Livin," and now the Jarell Perry assisted track gets an equally bright visual treatment. "Keep Livin" is set to appear on Thurz's next album Blood On The Canvas, and can be purchased on iTunes NOW.



[Soulculture]

Previously: Thurz - 517 W Queen Tape [New Mixtape]

GQ - The Town (Prod. by 9th Wonder)

GQ, the Jamla army's Oakland soldier, takes on a 9th Wonder production as he reveals "The Town," the first offering from his forthcoming project, Death Threats And Love Notes.



[DJ Booth]

DJ Scream ft. Future, Wale & Ludacris - "Cee-Lo"

DJ Scream summed his new single "Cee-Lo" up in one sentence: "I put together them hood anthems, ni**a!"

Now that it's clear what this track is all about, listen below as Future, Wale, and Ludacris rip the production by 808 Mafia.

Previously: 

• DJ Scream ft. 2 Chainz, Future, Waka Flocka Flame, Yo Gotti & Gucci Mane - Hood Rich Anthem
• Future ft. Drake - "Fo Real"
• [Video] Wale - "Never Never"
• [Music Video] Big Boi ft. T.I. & Ludacris - "In The A"

[Video] Joey Bada$$ Speaks On The Passing Of Capital STEEZ & Freestyles On Sway In The Morning

Joey Bada$$ stopped by Shade 45's Sway In The Morning this week where he was uncharacteristically open in an interview about discussing how the suicide of his Pro Era brother and friend Capital STEEZ has impacted him. 

Watch below as he reveals that his feelings have been laid over a new track, and watch him eagerly lay down three freestyles to the impeccable beat selection of DJ Wonder.

In case you missed it, stream and download Pro Era's Peep The Aprocalypse below, which features some mean verses from the late Capital STEEZ.

Ryshon Jones ft. L.atasha A.lcindor - "False Reality"

Ryshon Jones. In Theory. 1.30.13.

Decided to let something loose from the In Theory tape featuring L.atasha A.lcindor prod by Jordan Granados. The concept being "breathe life into my sins, baptize me in my pride" is something the listener will have to fully understand once they hear the project. A couple more leaks will be released next week and i'm putting the final touch on the In Theory documentary which will be out next week as well.  - Ryshon

Download (Audiomack)

Fake DJ Envy and I are hype about it. Are you?!

Previously: Ryshon Jones - "White Lines" [Music Video]