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The Supply & Demand: A Look At Kanye West’s Endorsements

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Kanye’s marketability has reached a peak not many can claim to have climbed. Whether you like it or not, you want Yeezy in your ads. Without a doubt, Kanye West has catapulted himself into a revered and envied state of prominence. When someone does as Kanye West has, transcend and […]

The Thirty Day Yeezus Plan: Kanye’s Unique Album Campaign, Chronicled

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Don’t lose track of the ‘Yeezus’ roll-out. Its happening right before your eyes. Rap is like 300. The movie, 300. Often times, smaller, original and creative schemes and movements beat out the grand, often unnecessary campaigns that certain artists lead (see: Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller, Frank Ocean). Kanye West has, […]

Could This Be The Official Artwork For Yeezus?

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Kanye wants you to look and look very closely at the artwork for his upcoming album. Kanye West has just been on a tear. His face serving as a facade on 66 buildings around the globe has everyone talking Yeezus – his upcoming album set to hit stores on June […]

Def Jam Records Announces Shawn “Pecas” Costner As Their New Executive Vice President

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “New Year, New Beginnings” It looks like Def Jam Records came into the new year with new beginnings and changes. Back in March, Joie Manda left his title as president, moving forward joining the urban team at Interscope Records. Advertisement Following these new beginnings, last night Def Jam announced Senior Vice President […]

Video: 2 Chainz Ft. The Weeknd – Like Me

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information 2 Chainz continues to drop visuals from his highly successful Def Jam debut album Based On A T.R.U. Story. Titty Boy can be seen wearing a ski mask throughout the black and white video that was presented by The Real University & Trufilms TV. View 2 Chainz brand new video […]

Video: Logic – Nasty

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Gearing up to release his forthcoming project Welcome To Forever on May 7th, the Maryland MC Logic continues to put in work by releasing a brand new video for his Don Cannon produced record entitled “Nasty.” Roger Krastz @walldoe Advertisement

MMG Names Young Sav As Their Vice President

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Maybach Music gets a vice president As of today Kendell “Young Sav” Freeman (feature on the right of the pic) has been named and will serve as Maybach Music Group’s Vice President. Freeman’s previous job was at Def Jam Records where he worked with with numerous artists ranging from Jay-Z […]

Logic – Roll Call

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The latest signee to the Def Jam imprint drops a freestyle over the Outkast classic cut “Ms. Jackson.” Logic’s Young Sinatra: Welcome To Forever is set to drop May 7th. Roger Krastz @walldoe Advertisement [soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/88290409″ params=”show_artwork=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Rapper Logic Signs to Def Jam

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Def Jam announced today that Visionary Music Group’s Logic recently got signed to their label.

Joie Manda Goes From President of Def Jam to Interscope

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Today news broke that Joie Manda has resigned as Pres. of Def Jam Records to relocate back to Los Angeles while staying in the Universal Music Group family as the Urban Music Pres. at Interscope Records. The announcement was made today by UMG East Coast Labels Pres./CEO Barry Weiss and Interscope Geffen […]

Nas Forced To Check In To Hospital With Vertigo Symptoms

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Nas was rushed to the hospital early friday morning with vertigo symptoms. Advertisement The Life Is Good emcee was scheduled to appear on Live with Kelly and Michael on Friday but was forced to cancel his appearance. Vertigo symptoms include loss of balance, dizziness and lack of direction. In the […]

Video: Nas Ft. Amy Winehouse – Cherry Wine

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Since the release of his eleventh studio album, Life Is Good, in July, Nas has been working hard and dishing out videos for the album’s hit records. His latest visual offering is for his posthumous single with Amy Winehouse, “Cherry Wine”. Advertisement The Jay Martin-directed video features Nas playing the […]

The Source Holds Exclusive VIP Dinner And Reception For Power 30

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Last night at the Microsoft store in Buckhead, Atlanta, The Source held an exclusive VIP dinner for its 15th annual Power 30 list, sponsored by Microsoft Store, Monster Cable, Remy Martin V, The Gray Area and Real Recognize. Celebrities, executives, radio personalities, and other notables in the Hip-Hop space, attended a private dinner, which was […]

Listen: Rick Ross Ft. Dr. Dre & Jay-Z – 3 Kings

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Flex gets the honor of dropping one of the more anticipated tracks off of God Forgives, I Don’t in ‘3 Kings.’ Producer Jake One gives the track a very smooth and very boss-esque feel to it. God Forgives, I Don’t drops July 31st.      Advertisement     -John McAuliffe […]

Life Is Good: 25 Bars From The Poet Himself

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information TheSource.com decided to go track by track with Nas’ Life Is Good album.  Taking 25 bars from the deluxe edition of the project, these are 25 that captivate the art of storytelling. Equipped with his most powerful tool, lyricism, Nas takes us through his tenth album, Life Is Good.  Hit the […]

Mixtape: Cyhi The Prynce – Ivy League Club

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information G.O.O.D. Music’s own Cyhi The Prynce drops his latest mixtape, Ivy League Club. Cyhi’s 21 track offering features verses from B.o.B, Travis Porter, ScHoolboy Q, Big Sean, Big K.R.I.T., Yelawolf, Chris Brown, and Hit-Boy amongst others. Behind the boards the tape features production from notables such as Mike Will, Beat […]

Lil Reese Signs to Def Jam and Announces Mixtape Release Date

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Def Jam President Joie Manda released a press release yesterday announcing the label’s newest project, Lil Reese. A born and raised Chicago artist, Reese was actually discovered by No I.D., a producer and A&R executive for Def Jam. President Manda referred to Reese as part of the “lifeblood” of Def […]

Big K.R.I.T. Preps ‘What You Mean’ Video With Ludacris

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information With Big K.R.I.T.’s latest project debuting to solid reviews, the Mississippi artist and Ludacris are coming together for a “What You Mean” video. Check out the photos from yesterdays shoot.   – Sean Lynch (@Kiddfuture) Advertisement Props: HHNM

Listen: CyHi The Prynce – Slick

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Courtesy of DJ Greg Street we get new music from CyHi The Prynce this one is called ‘Slick’. CyHi’s mixtape Ivy League Club is coming soon.    Advertisement     -John McAuliffe (@John_Mac310)

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