MC Hip Hop & R&B

MMG's lieutenant Meek Mill released another visual, this time for his debut solo album's title track.

This is essentially his journey from a kid with aspirations to what he has now become, an undeniable rap star. Follow Meek as he shows you both the good and the bad along the way. 

The video even features some clips of Mill's younger days when he was just surfacing in Philly's rap scene.

Check it out to see if the dreams and nightmares balance out.

AYE!

Harlem's very own Juelz Santana is breaking his hiatus and bursting back onto the scene with some new music from his upcoming anticipated mixtape, God Will'n. He claims that 2013 will be the start of a new chapter in his career and that he already has a second mixtape done to follow up God Will'n.

We're excited to see what's to come! God Will'n will be released January 14. 

Welcome to Atlanta where the playas play!

You had to be hiding under a rock if you didn't witness Trinidad Jame$' hip hop takeover with his wildly popular hit "All Gold Everything." It was only a matter of time before every rapper scrambled to get their hands on that instrumental.

Finally, we have a solid remix of James' banger that features Atlanta heavyweights T.I., Young Jeezy, and 2 Chainz. Whoo!

Mya Lights The Candles and Turns Up The Heat In "Mr. Incredible"

Mya wanted to show her gratitude to all her fans who supported her 2011 album K.I.S.S. (Keep It Sexy & Simple) So, the sexy songstress stripped down, lit some candles and hopped in a bubble bath for the world to see! In the 70's style-inspired "Mr. Incredible", Maya shows us why she's one of the sexiest singers in the game. Freshly donned in a curly afro, Mya sings about her intense and undying love for her very incredible guy. We're sure her fans were very grateful for the video, as well. Check it out!

Nope, you're not imagining things. 

Terius Nash, otherwise known as The-Dream, recently released a new visual to support his upcoming 1977 album. It's not all fun and games in The-Dream's world. The song "Wake Me When It's Over" tackles relationship issues where there's indeed trouble in paradise.  

Throughout the song, he goes back and forth with his girl about his mixed feelings toward her and how her selfish and unloving ways torment him. This song is his plea to wake up from the horrific nightmare of the relationship that he is in. 

Make sure you click play to see how things turn out.

Oh yeah, isn't it kind of funny that a guy named The-Dream released a song called "Wake Me When It's Over"? Good one, Mr. Nash!

Big Sean hits us with another smash in his newly released track "Guap". The G.O.O.D. Music rapper is getting a whole lotta guap these days and he wants the world to know! On the very tropical island sounding track, the Detroit native boasts about all his new found riches like only Big Sean can. He also sends a very clear “look at me know” message to anyone who didn’t believe in him when he was still coming up in the game. The Key Wane and Young Chop produced track is fresh off Big Sean's upcoming sophomore album Hall of Fame due in early 2013. Get that guap Big Sean and keep the hits coming!

Chrisette Michelle officially announces her "Hipster-Hood" in her new/vintage video for "Can The Cool Be Loved?" In the video, the songstress showcases all of her many emotions with no apologies while asking her listeners if cool people can be loved, too. The song is off her upcoming mixtape Audrey Hepburn: An Audiovisual Experience and features Neo-Soul veteran Bilal and Maryland's own  up-and-coming rap contender, Dunson. The video also features a very special cameo from fashion-phenom Audrey Auburn. Check it out>>>>

The Ghost is back to wreak havoc in the rap game!

As always, Styles P is here to make a bold statement. This time, that statement comes with the haunting title of his new album: The World's Most Hardest MC Project. See? Straight to the point. 

The Yonkers MC ( and juice bar owner) ditched the drink business for his video for "Pop Out." In this cut, Styles P dons an apron and portrays Styles P The Butcher for about three minutes. Throughout the visual, he's waving steak knives and slicing up meat while covered in blood.

The message is clear: DON'T MESS WITH STYLES!

M-M-M-Ma-Ma-MA-MAYBACH MUSIC!

MMG's next-in-command, Meek Mill, recently released his debut album, Dreams & Nightmares. As the title suggests, the rapper decided to focus on both the good and the bad in his come up from the streets of Philadelphia. 

On another single from the project, Meek enlists Houston rookie Kirko Bangz. This track is clearly part of the "dreams" side of the album. It's only right that a song titled "Young & Gettin' It" features some relatively young and new rappers that are well on their way up.

Nicki Minaj's Life Is One Big Fairytale In Her New "Va Va Voom" Video

We all know how talented Nicki Minaj is at acting out all of her many eccentric personalities, but she doesn't want us to ever forget in her new video for "Va Va Voom." In the new video for the single off her upcoming album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded - The Re-Up , the rapstress changes outfits multiple times as she portrays several different fairytale inspired characters. While watching the visuals, just make sure not to blink for too long or you might miss one of Nicki's out-of-this-world costumes. Check it out!

Ciara is back on the radar this fall with another smooth R&B jam.

First thing's first, "Sorry" sounds very reminiscent of her previous hit "Promise."

With that said, Ciara uses that mesmerizing backdrop in order to her to express her true feelings to an old flame. She keeps her issues with him very simple by sticking straight to the point. The beginning of the track's hook is her pleading "All you had to do is say that 'I'm sorry.'" 

Ciara continues throughout the song by admitting that she does think about the guy a lot and that she does indeed miss him in her life. It's clear that she wishes things worked out between them.

Keep hope alive, Ciara! After hearing this track, he might finally get it.

Kendrick Lamar's Black Hippy Crew Is Ready To Turn Up!

It looks like the flood gates of hip-hop are opening up once again and this time the L.A. boys are ready to ride the wave! There’s no question that Cali's new golden boy, Kendrick Lamar, has garnered much attention recently for his highly anticipated album good kid, m.A.A.d city. However, what many people may not know is that Kendrick has a couple of other talented California rappers from his Black Hippy crew who are just as ready for the world. South Central, Los Angeles based rap crew, Black Hippy, began in 2009 after ScHoolboy Q caught the attention of Kendrick Lamar with his critically acclaimed Schoolboy Turned Hustla mixtape. Shortly thereafter, fellow Cali natives Ab-Soul and Jay Rock joined the cipher and Kendrick made the rap group official. All of the members of Black Hippy bring a different flavor to the crew with Schoolboy Q’s socially conscious lines, Ab-Soul’s quick, fiery lyrics and Jay Rock’s hard-to-the-core rhymes. It also never hurts to have legendary producer Dr. Dre backing you, either. The forecast in Cali is very sunny these days and Black Hippy is ready to shine!

Taylor Gang's head honcho teamed up with none other than rapper 2 Chainz for his newest video off of his upcoming sophomore album O.N.I.F.C.

The formula for the video for "It's Nothin" is pretty simple. Place Wiz Khalifa in the desert with a stunningly nice whip and a Native American headdress. 

So what's the verdict? Do Wiz Khalifa and 2 Chainz have a hit on their hands?

Miguel is back on the shelves with some more silky smooth music for the R&B lovers out there.

With the release of his new album Kaleidoscope Dream, Miguel keeps it grown and sexy, as expected. If his music isn't already being played in the club scene, we're sure that a few from this project will shake things up a bit. 

Miguel cuts straight to the chase with the more aggressive track "How Many Drinks?"  Envision the perfect atmosphere for a good night out. In time, you notice that a wandering Miguel has spotted his unsuspecting dream girl. If you're in the club scene, you know all the guys and girls are out scouting to see what gems they can find in a sea of possibility.

Here's the thing, the lyrical content of the song makes it easy enough for anyone to be able to relate. The girls are out on the prowl just like the guys.

Don't be shocked if this track gets a couple spins during your next night out!

Say what you want about Mr. Jay-Z, but the man has definitely set the bar for rappers, entertainers and entrepreneurs for years to come. September 28th, 2012 was a homecoming event for the superstar rapper who finally got the chance to perform in his beloved hometown of Brooklyn, New York at the recently opened Barclays Center. Jay-Z was even quoted saying during one of his sold-out shows, “I’ve been on many stages; been around the world. Nothing feels like tonight.” Nice.

Jay-Z has come a very long way since his Reasonable Doubt days. The then unknown rapper was confident that his debut album would be his last album, ever. Well, several years and several albums later, Jay-Z has accomplished way more than he imagined on his classic debut and then some. His business and entertainment accomplishments are way too many to mention and yes, he is still sharp with his rhymes! If I had to sum up Jay-Z’s success in a few words myself, it would be "Self Fulfilled Prophecy." You have to dream it to be it. Or in Jay-Z’s case, rap it to be it,  and he has done this very well. Here’s to twenty more years of success Mr. Shawn Carter!

Mr. Rager has some special type of star power.

While he is affiliated with Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music crew. he is often left out of the group's big collaboration records. But that's all okay.

Kid Cudi made sure he shined on the newly released album Cruel Summer. While he wasn't featured heavily throughout the album, he did manage to be the only artist besides Yeezy to rock a track all by himself. Now that's saying something!

On "Creepers," Cudi definitely takes you on a journey with his sing-songy rhymes.

My favorite line from this song is "If I had one wish, it'd be to have more wishes. Duh..." 

We understand why Kid Cudi got to do this whole song on his own. You will too after you take a listen.

The streets have been talking and the name Joey Bada$$ has been coming up more than a little bit these days. The young Brooklyn MC with the very classic, nineties Hip-Hop sound is making a name for himself in the music arena with his savvy, smooth lyrics. Joey Bada$$ is still only in his teens, but comes off as years ahead of his time. The “Waves” rapper, who credits AZ and Cormega as influences may have found his niche in catering to a young and older Hip-Hop audience at the same damn time! Joey, along with his producer Chuck Strangers whom he likens to great producers such as J Dilla and Lord Finesse are ready to make everyone aware of their Pro Era Crew. And with the release of Joey’s critically acclaimed 1999 mixtape, the guys are getting the job done, very nicely. “What we’re trying to do is make Underground (Hip-Hop) mainstream again.” Well, keep up the good work, Joey.