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Chris Brown Gets Metaphorical on ‘Wildcat’
This year, Chris Brown released one mixtape and no full-length album, but he is making his voice heard in 2013's closing weeks. Last week, he released 'Loyal' featuring Lil Wayne and French Montana, and on Christmas day, he debuted 'Wildcat.'
Maejor Ali’s Tips to Becoming a Successful Songwriter & Producer [Exclusive Interview]
Trying out new things is one action burgeoning songwriters and producers should do if they want to make it in the music business, according to Ali. Of course, that's just one of many steps to take. Check out Maejor Ali's Tips to Becoming a Successful Songwriter & Producer.
Watch ‘T.I. and Tiny: Holiday Hustle Special’
'A Charlie Brown Christmas' and 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' are some of the first to come to mind when thinking of animated holiday classics. Will T.I.'s new holiday special be considered one as time progresses?
Kid Cudi Goes Extraterrestrial in ‘Satellite Flight’
December's next surprise comes from an MC out of Cleveland, Ohio. Kid Cudi just dropped a new single, 'Satellite Flight.'
2 Chainz Pays Tribute to Fallen Friend in ‘U Da Realest’ Video
2 Chainz is looking as fly as ever hanging out at a barbecue and rocking the Puerto Rican flag in the video for 'U Da Realest.' The festivities are done with heavy hearts, however.
Ja Rule, Sevyn Streeter Take Part in Hip Hop Has Heart Holiday Dinner
Hot 97's Hip Hop Has Heart foundation hosted its first ever Lift 'Em Up Holiday Dinner at Queens, N.Y.'s Jamaica Performing Arts Center. Some big names in hip-hop and R&B lent a helping hand for the festivities.
Review: Q-Tip & Busta Rhymes, ‘The Abstract and the Dragon’ Mixtape
Busta Rhymes and Q-Tip's new mixtape is for the most part, a compilation of classics. And although we hoped it would be all new material, we're not mad at this stroll down memory lane and glimpse into the future of this dynamic Native Tongue duo.
Justin Bieber to Release ‘Journals’ Compilation Album
Justin Bieber's '#MusicMondays' series wrapped up with 'Confidence' featuring Chance the Rapper, but there's still more Bieber to come before the year is over. The singer will be releasing 'Journals,' a collection of his 10 '#MusicMondays' songs followed with some worthwhile extras.
Ryan Seacrest to Produce White Female Rapper Show
Ryan Seacrest may not have any hip-hop credentials, but that's not stopping him from working on his latest endeavor. The television host and radio personality will be behind 'Girls in the Game,' an upcoming reality television show focused on the struggles of white female rappers.
Jay Z Rises From the Projects to Prosperity in New Documentary
A new documentary, 'A Genius Leaves the Hood: The Unauthorized Story of Jay Z,' looks to give an in-depth look at the rapper's journey to achieving stardom and business success.
R. Kelly Plays a Woman Like a Violin, Brings Out 2 Chainz on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
R. Kelly is as raunchy and blunt as they come when it comes to sexual lyricism, especially on 'Black Panties.' So it's not all surprising that he provided a literal interpretation of the standard edition of his album cover on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' last night (Dec. 5) -- the FCC would've been livid if it was the deluxe edition interpretation.
Jay Z Ranks All 12 of His Solo Albums
Jay Z is on a blogging frenzy over at his Life + Times site. First, the rapper, who turns 44 today, revealed he would be embarking on a new vegan lifestyle. Now, Hov is contributing to a debate that's been going on for over a decade: What's the best Jay Z album?