Archives for January 2018

Considered to be the largest hip hop festival in the States, Rolling Loud returns to its hometown of Miami after excursions to Los Angeles San Bernadino and the Bay Area in California. As such, they’ve invited everybody and the kitchen sink to fill the bill.

Led by J. Cole, Travis Scott and Future, the likes of N.E.R.D, The Diplomats, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Action Bronson, Lute, A$AP Ferg, Jaden Smith, Migos, Gucci Mane, EarthGang, Cardi B and Princess Nokia are among the hundreds of artists tapped to hit the stages.

Tickets go on sale February 2nd.

On February 4th the most watched sporting event of the year, Super Bowl LII, will take place at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. As is customary many companies will pour millions of dollars into a 30-second spot, as the cost of an ad to air during the game is expected to exceed Super Bowl LI’s total of $5 million.

Pepsico will debut a commercial during the big game, for Doritos and Mountain Dew, co-starring Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliott, while Groupon will air an advert starring actress and comedienne Tiffany Haddish. Amazon is also throwing its hat into the ring, and will debut a spot that will star the likes of Anthony Hopkins, Rebel Wilson, Chef Gordon Ramsay and even Cardi B among others. The premise is a hypothetical scenario in with their popular Alexa product “lost her voice,” and is replaced by the stars to varying results…

Sony Pictures is in early negotiations with Moroccan-born, Belgium-raised directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah to bring Bad Boys III (Bad Boys For Life) to the big screen, according to Deadline. Production could begin as soon as August.

The original installment of the film, which starred Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, was released in 1995, and helped launch both actors’ careers to a new level.

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Following the success of Bad Boys, its aptly titled sequel — Bad Boys II — premiered in 2003. The third installment in the film franchise will reportedly be produced by Jerry Bruckheimer who brought the first two to life.

Last August, Lawrence told Entertainment Weekly Bad Boys III wasn’t likely.

“I don’t think we’re going to get one, not the way everything’s turning out,” Lawrence said. “Will is off doing another movie, and I don’t think it’s going to happen.”

Evidently, things have changed.

Top Dawg Entertainment has announced Black Panther The Album, music from and inspired by the forthcoming Marvel film Black Panther, will be released on February 9. 

In addition to sharing the project’s release date, the label has also revealed the full tracklist. In total, the project stands at 14 tracks, including the previously-released “All The Stars,” featuring Kendrick Lamar and SZA, and “King’s Dead,” featuring Jay Rock, Lamar, Future and James Blake. 

Lamar, who executive produced the album alongside TDE CEO Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, appears on five tracks, while labemates ScHoolboy Q (“X”) and Ab-Soul (“Bloody Waters”) each appear on one track apiece.

As for non-TDE guests, the album is stacked: 2 Chainz, Anderson .Paak, Travis Scott, Vince Staples, The Weeknd and more.

Black Panther The Album is currently available for digital pre-order, but fans will have to wait one additional week (February 16) for a physical copy.

Black Panther The Album . Digital 2/9 – Physical 2/16 #TDE pic.twitter.com/vE59pgAqlM

— TOP DAWG #TDE (@dangerookipawaa) January 31, 2018 …

Information surrounding Black Panther‘s soundtrack has been kept under wraps for some time now. Besides the album’s two singles, “All the Stars” with Kendrick and SZA and “King’s Dead” with Kendrick, Jay Rock, Future, & James Blake, a possible The Weeknd feature and executive production from Kendrick & Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, not much was known about the album, until now.

K. Dot took to Twitter today to reveal the album’s artwork, tracklist and release date. Set to release next Friday, Feb. 9th, the album includes appearances from TDE’s Kendrick, SZA, Jay Rock, ScHoolboy Q, and Ab-Soul along with outside help from Travis Scott, The Weeknd, Anderson .Paak, Vince Staples, 2 Chainz, and more.

Noticeably absent? Isaiah Rashad, who was also left off TDE’s upcoming Championship Tour. What gives?!

Check out the tracklist below.

What hasn’t Cardo done?

For the last eight years, the gifted producer has been crafting beats for everyone from Wiz Khalifa, Mac Miller and Curren$y to Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Jay-Z. And the crazy thing—he’s just getting started.

Fresh off the release of his and Payroll Giovanni’s Big Bossin’ Vol. 2, Cardo is back at the DopeHouse with an appearance on Mass Appeal’s Rhythm Roulette series.

For the first entry of 2018, the St. Paul native follows DJ Jazzy Jeff, Mr. Carmack and Boi-1da with a special showcase of his own—flipping Graham Central Station, Con Funk Shun, and a disco joint by France Joli.

Fresh from winning five GRAMMY Awards, Kendrick Lamar sat down with journalist Touré for the latest episode of his eponymous podcast.

Throughout the 45-minute interview (which was recorded last fall), Kendrick would speak on a variety of topics, from meeting President Obama while he was still in the Oval Office, his pick for his best verse (“FEAR.”), how he “practices,” growing up in the hood, and much more. Some choice quotes:

On the Cheeto Administration

“It’s a complete mindf**k, man. It’s a complete mindf**k. If you don’t have the mental stability of knowing who you are and what you’re capable of, you’re immediately going to be brainwashed by the idea of, again, you are a part of the problem.”

Which “Malcolm” is Kendrick? (Spoiler alert: it’s X)

“My mistakes, the knowledge that I have, the wisdom that I have, it’s not just a job or entertainment for me; this is a

After cruising through 2017 in a Delorean, Chris Rivers is finally back on Earth and ready to take on 2018.

Today marks the launch of Rivers’ new weekly series, Barzday Wednesday Freestyles. And for the first release, Big Pun’s son decides to dance all over Young M.A’s latest release.

Press play below and check back next Wednesday.

After winning one of his five GRAMMY awards this past Sunday evening, Kendrick Lamar endorsed JAY-Z to become the next commander-in-chief, blurting “Jay for president!” before ending his speech.

Jay, like Oprah, isn’t likely to run for the office of the President of the United States in 2020, but his success beyond music, as a businessman and an entrepreneur, has served as inspiration for Lamar, who, like many Americans, is still trying to wrap his head around the transition from former president Barack Obama, a friend and noted fan of his music, to our current president, Donald J. Trump, who has openly mocked hip-hop in the press.

On his recent appearance on Touré Show, a weekly podcast hosted by esteemed American journalist Touré, Lamar was asked to put this dynamic into words:

“It’s a complete mindfuck, man. It’s a complete mindfuck,” Lamar said. “If you don’t have the mental stability of knowing who you are and what you’re capable of, you’re immediately going to be brainwashed by the idea of, again, you are a part of the problem.”

Touré quickly changed gears, covering a wide range of topics including whether or not Kendrick enjoys the sound of his own voice (he does) and how rappers

A new Brian Fresco project is on the horizon.

After letting Casanova rock for a year and a half, the Save Money rep is ready to release a follow-up in the near future. Earlier this month, he pulled up with a Snapback-laced single. And now, things keep rolling with single number two—”Tonight” with Rockie Fresh and Avery Storm.

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