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Exclusive: Pusha-T Talks Making “Pure Rap” And ‘My Name Is My Name’

Pusha T recently sat with The Source to discuss his debut album My Name is My Name release July 16. He also talks the importance of keeping up with the times, the lack of purity in rap, and making, what he says, is the best rap album of the year. You recently released the visuals

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B.o.B Joins Lecrae on “Round Of Applause (Remix)”

We ain’t supposed to be here. This collaboration between Lecrae and B.o.B is epic, to say the least! Lecrae’s positive message always makes for a good song. Both of these artists have come a long way and deserve a round of applause right next to the graduates their recognizing. Without further ado, Lecrae and B.o.B’s

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Folks, Travis Scott’s Debut Mixtape ‘Owl Pharaoh’ Is Finally Here. Download It Now

The oft-delayed debut project from the newest member of G.O.O.D. Music is here. Travi$ Scott might win Most Mysterious over Kanye if G.O.O.D. Music ever had a yearbook. The simultaneous Hustle Gang member is currently buzzing like a mainstream artist, but has no mixtape, EP, or album out. That is, until now. Featuring appearances from

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Sir Michael Rocks, Ab-Soul & Heir Dash Bring You “In A Minute”, While You Wait For ‘Banco’

The artist formerly known as Mikey Rocks is going to drop ‘While You Wait’…while you wait…for ‘Banco’ Well, this is a nice surprise. Though his rather highly-anticipated album ‘Banco’ was supposed to be out on May 14th, needless to say, its not out, and so we find the Cool Kid at a crossroad. We’re still

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Nipsey Hussle & 9th Wonder Link Up On “Face The World”

Every 2,000 followers, Neighborhood Nip passes us a loosie. This is his second in three days. At this point, Nipsey Hussle is probably one of the top 5 rappers alive that have never officially dropped an album. Hopefully, he makes his way off that list, but until then, we’ll take 9th Wonder-produced tracks from one

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J. Cole Performs “Power Trip” on Jimmy Fallon

With The Roots backing him, J. Cole belted out the fan favorite, “Power Trip.” This single is off of his upcoming album, Born Sinner, which drops June 18th. in a recent interview with Billboard Magazine, he revealed that dropping on the same day as Kanye West was planned. We’re looking forward to what he has

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Hit Boy’s “Fan” Remix With 2 Chainz Gets The Video Treatment

Hit-Boy’s rap artist campaign is off to a great start. On a personal note, I was probably one of Hit-Boy’s biggest naysayers as he made the transition from Grammy nominated record producer to rapper when he put out his debut mixtape, HITstory. However, my mind, as well as the minds of many others I’m sure,

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T.I. And Lil Wayne Drop “Wit Me” Official Video

And just like that, the visual is here. Yesterday, we posted T.I. and Lil Wayne‘s “Wit Me” as a single. Like clockwork, the visual hit the net. In this one, the two rappers send the feds on a massive manhunt. The road shots almost looks like a modern day “Money Ain’t A Thang” shot. From

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12 Reasons To Die: GhostFace Killah Bringing The Ruckus To Comics

A short documentary about the creative collaboration behind Ghostface Killah’s 12 Reasons To Die comic book, executive produced by RZA. The video features interviews with Ghostface Killah, co-creators Adrian Younge & CE Garcia (composer & musician of 12 Reasons To Die album, respectively), co-creators Matthew Rosenberg and Patrick Kindlon (writers of the 12 Reasons To

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Tony Touch Releases Never Before Seen Footage Of Busta Rhymes & ODB

Episode One of Tony Touch’s Piecemaker 3 Countdown

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The Come Up: Publicist at Columbia Records, Mike Navarra

| May 22, 2013 | 0 Comments

Highlighting Key People in Hip-Hop In this industry, change is inevitable. For Mike Navarra of Columbia Records, his ability to adjust came early on. With the initial dream of becoming a veterinarian, the New Jersey native’s mind quickly changed after taking up a few intense science courses. Luckily for him, inspiration came knocking. While in

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Mannie Fresh: Kanye West “Came to Cash Money looking for a deal”

| May 22, 2013 | 0 Comments

Super-Producer Mannie Fresh tells Vlad TV what could have been before Kanye started G.O.O.D. Music. Former Big Tymer Mannie Fresh is known to have worked with Kanye West in the past. Most notably on G.O.O.D Music’s last collaborative album Cruel Summer, co-producing “The One.” G.O.O.D.’s superior, Kanye West, recently struck a deal with Mannie Fresh.

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Crush Of The Week: Jessenia Vice

| May 22, 2013 | 0 Comments

This week, The Source gives you Jessenia Vice as Crush of the Week.

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An Arrest Warrant Issued For Tim Dog?

| May 22, 2013 | 0 Comments

This is one bizarre hunt by law enforcement officials. Timothy Blair also known as Tim Dog scammed a woman back in 2011, reportedly through an online dating sham that fooled Ellen Pilgrim. Tim Dog was presumed dead following the swindle but Hernando Prosecutor Steven Jubera says “I need proof.” There is no death certificate for

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Jim Boeheim Rips Knicks, Defends Melo

| May 22, 2013 | 0 Comments

Jim Boeheim speaks on the Knicks championship odds

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OKC’s Kevin Durant To Donate $1 Million To Tornado Relief In Oklahoma

| May 22, 2013 | 0 Comments

Durant gives a $1 million to the Red Cross

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