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XXL - Hip-Hop On A Higher Level Nipsey Hussle said in the past that he would release music for every 2,000 followers. Keeping to his word, the 2010 XXL Freshman gives us “Smoking With My Stylist.” Backed behind some woozy production, Nipsey raps about the good life through a confessional manner. TM3: Victory Lap is coming soon. You can listen to the track below and download it over here. The post Nipsey Hussle “Smoking With My Stylist” appeared first on XXL.

Rap mogul Jay-Z is taking things up a notch after appearing in the studio with Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon by aligning himself alongside Young Money protégé Drake.

Really nice work from New York based musician Josh Giunta, who as a drummer has recorded and performed with the likes of Esperanza Spalding, Saunders Sermons, Zozo Afrobeat and more. His “Love Science Music” project travels the great space that all music occupy as he explore and blend a variety of styles cohesively including jazz, r&b, Caribbean and beyond. Giunta assembled some of the best musicians and singers from the New York scene including Melanie J-B Charles, Jordana de Lovely, Takuya Kuroda, Cole Williams and many more. Powerful subject is at hand as well as most of the lyrics deal with life issues and challenging the negative messages of media. Check it out and cop at a name your price option. DOWNLOAD Author informationDuane PowellMedia Editor at KevinNottingham.comDuane is the Soulful Sundays Media Editor at KevinNottingham.com and resides in Chicago, IL.TwitterFacebook Liked this post? Then you'll love these.,, Contest: Submit Your Ghetto Dream Video to Common Astrobal: Poetry & Science Fiction [Music Video] Junk Science & Scott Thorough: Pixelated [Music Video]

Kanye West has revealed the official cover art for his sixth studio album, Yeezus. Yeeezus is slated for a June 18th release, and is available for pre-order on KanyeWest.com [here]. View the full Yeezus cover below:

In light of this past week, it's safe to say that Kanye West is back. His sixth studio album, Yeezus, is officially on the way, and today we receive the latest bit of Yeezy Season news with a preview of the official album packaging. Photos of what looked to be the project's artwork surfaced on Instagram last night. Less than 24 hours later, KanyeWest.com confirms those rumors. The LP's cover features a severed gold bust, half of which is covered by red tape that reads "Yeezus." This announcement follows West's appearance on Saturday Night Live late last evening, where he performed a song reportedly titled "Black Skinhead" and followed up with the previously heard "New Slaves." Recent events infer that CDQ of one of the aforementioned records will be available sooner than later. Yeezus releases June 18 and is available for pre-order on West's website. See the artsy cover below. -- Photo: Saturday Night Live

Last night, Kanye West returned to Saturday Night Live and served as the musical guest for SNL‘s season finale. Previous: Kanye West Album Title & Release Date Confirmed During his performance, Ye first premiered a new track “Black Skinheads” and followed that with “New Slaves,” both which will appear on his forthcoming album, Yeezus, that is slated for a June 18th release. Watch Kanye’s performances of “Black Skinhead” and “New Slaves” below:

Kanye West likes to do things differently. After performing ‘BLK SKN HEAD’ and ‘New Slaves’ last night on Saturday Night Live, the G.O.O.D. Music boss has unveiled the cover for his forthcoming album Yeezus on his official website. It looks something in bronze mass, maybe a Jesus Piece but we’d have to see it in [...]

Thieves ripped a safe from the wall of a hotel room near the Cannes Film Festival and made off with around $1 million worth of jewelry, in a brazen late-night burglary, French officials said Friday.

Poet, singer, producer Tai Allen of Vicelounge released a glimpse into his upcoming project “Vicious Boy”. Unlike releases inthe past that’s built around a common theme, this project is Tai Allen uncut, running through a mixture of sounds and styles but not to the point of schizophrenia. Electric, organic, an audience, his brain. It’s all there. Check it out and cop at a low price of $2. DOWNLOAD Author informationDuane PowellMedia Editor at KevinNottingham.comDuane is the Soulful Sundays Media Editor at KevinNottingham.com and resides in Chicago, IL.TwitterFacebook Liked this post? Then you'll love these.,, Contest: Submit Your Ghetto Dream Video to Common Hoodie Allen: Cake Boy [prod by !llmind] [Music Video] Big Boi: Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors [Artwork x Tracklist]

After performing on SNL last night, Kanye’s album went up for pre-sale on his website (it might be down right now) and it’ll be in stores on June 18th. A copy of the album, along with a new red colorway of the Air Yeezy II’s, appeared on Kim’s Instagram last night. Previously: Kanye West Performs “Black Skinheads” & “New Slaves” on SNL (Video)