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Harry Fraud Inks Deal to Start Record Label

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Harry Fraud, the man responsible for some of the biggest hits for artist such as French Montana, Wiz Khalifa, Action Bronson, and Riff Raff, has just announced that he has accepted a deal with Priority records to create an independent label: SurfSchool Recordings. This afternoon, Fraud took to Twitter to […]

Chris Brown Teams Up With Nicki Minaj On His Latest Single “Love More”

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Chris Brown released his newest single: “Love More,” this morning. The track will be on his upcoming album–X–which is set to drop on August 20th.  Brown originally debuted the song at the BET Awards, which he opened for. Featuring an impressive beat produced by The Fr3shmen, and a serious verse from […]

J. Cole Pens an Apology Letter, “Autism Speaks”

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information J. Cole found himself in hot water following the release of Drake’s  “Jodeci Freestyle,” for an offensive line referencing autism. The Anti-Bullying Alliance started an online petition, calling for apologies from both artists and a reworking of lyrics, to leave out the reference to the condition. On the line in […]

Rich Gang Drop New Song “Panties To The Side”

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Rich Gang unleashed another banger this past weekend, this time the lineup included: French Montana, Bow Wow, Tyga, and Gudda Gudda (of grocery bag fame). The track, entitled “Panties To The Side,” sees Montana crooning on the hook, as the emcees spit about their money and the lifestyle it provides […]

Support Continues With Trayvon Martin Tributes

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Artist release new Trayvon Martin tribute tracks, hear what some of hip hop’s leading figures have to say about this tragedy.    Advertisement As the nation continues to come to grips with George Zimmerman’s acquittal, in the Trayvon Martin case, various hip hop artist have released songs in tribute or […]

Hopsin Releases “Ill Mind of Hopsin 6”

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Hopsin, Funk Volume’s general, released the video for the sixth installment of his “Ill Mind of Hopsin” series. Never one to shy away from tough topics or controversial opinions, hip hop’s oddest preacher directly confronts the current drug culture. Instead of praising the hallucinogenic effects of LSD or the euphoric […]

Jay Z Drops the Hyphen From His Name

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Mr. Carter, aka Jay-Z, has never been afraid of change, especially this summer. First he blessed us by revolutionizing the way albums are sold, by striking a deal with Samsung, who bought and painfully distributed one million copies of his Magna Carta…Holy Grail album. He announced this arrangement through a […]

Waka Flocka Flame Discusses Gucci Mane Beef

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Waka Flocka Flame dropped by Tim Westwood’s Crib Session U.K. and somehow managed to add to the confusion surrounding his beef with longtime collaborator/mentor Gucci Mane. Waka, clearly suffering from fatigue or trying to avoid the awkwardness exuding out of Westwood, skirted around most of the questions about the rift. […]

J. Dilla’s Lost Scrolls NPR Documentary Can Now Be Streamed

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information J. Dilla is a name that stands alone in hip hop. His world class production talents made him a must know name in hip hop circles. Skills he used to creat hits for the likes of the Pharcyde, Common, Slum Village, A Tribe Called Quest, and Busta Rhymes. To many, […]

Nipsey Hussle Has A Run-In With the Police at a Trayvon Martin Rally

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Nipsey Hussle found himself in police handcuffs Tuesday night at a  Trayvon Martin protest rally. The demonstration took place in Leimert Park, where on Monday, protesters, angered by the acquittal of George Zimmerman, became unruly and violent. While Monday saw fourteen demonstrators arrested, Tuesday night seemed to be a mostly […]

Run the Jewels (Killer Mike & El-P) Release “36” Chain” Video

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Run The Jewels, a.k.a. emcee Killer Mike and producer/emcee El-P, released their first video official video from their self-titled debut album: “36” Chain.” Inspired by Deathwish and other seventies grindhouse films, this Timothy Saccenti directed video follows the dynamic duo’s journey to recover their abducted puppet friend Killums. Along the way, […]