Brian Josephs
New Music Releases — February 2014
February is upon us, and unless somebody decides to pull a Beyonce, there's a few clear winners for the month's most anticipated albums.
Tree Releases ‘The @MCTREEG EP’ via Scion AV
It's 2014 and Chicago rapper/producer Tree is still putting in work. For his follow up to last year's critically-acclaimed 'Sunday School 2,' he teams up with Scion AV to drop 'The @MCTREEG EP.'
Nicki Minaj Covers ESPN Magazine Alongside Kobe Bryant
As one would guess, 2014 comes with more of Nicki Minaj. The latest news about the Young Money queen isn't new material though, but it is music-related. Minaj covers ESPN's Music Issue alongside Kobe Bryant.
Alicia Keys Releases Uplifting Song ‘Power’
Songstress Alicia Keys releases a new goodie on her website to coincide with Martin Luther King Day: the song 'Power.'
ScHoolboy Q Reveals ‘Oxymoron’ Album Cover, Teams Up With the Alchemist for ‘Break the Bank’
ScHoolBoy Q's 'Oxymoron' album managed to hover around hip-hop fans' anticipatory lens last year despite massively hyped releases from Kanye West ('Yeezus') and Pusha T ('My Name Is My Name'). The album stayed off shelves partially due to sampling clearance issues, but February is coming, the album art is here and a new song -- 'Break the Bank' featuring the Alchemist's production -- has arrived.
Stream the Step Brothers (Alchemist & Evidence) ‘Lord Steppington’ LP
The Alchemist and Evidence's new collaborative album — 'Lord Steppington' — was a long time in the making. It finally hits stores Tuesday (Jan. 21), but fans have the opportunity to stream the album in full.
Kevin Hart Gets Sassy While Singing Beyonce’s ‘Flawless’
Kevin Hart stands at 5 feet, 2 inches, he's a bonafide star and he's feeling himself a little bit. Beyonce's '***Flawless' just so happens to be the perfect soundtrack to his life right now.
Danny Brown Stars in adidas Originals Top Ten Ad Campaign [PHOTOS]
Sneaker giant adidas Originals will use one of the leaders of the new school to help promote the re-release of an old classic. The Top Tens are being retroed, and Danny Brown is the star of the campaign.
Maino Teams Up with French Montana, T.I. on ‘Watch Me Do It’
Maino's mission to help push New York back to the top continues on 'Watch Me Do It.' He turns away from the east coast blues and zombie strippers of 'What Happened' to get back to what he does best: Make street bangers.
Big Boi Says OutKast Reunion Is for the Fans [VIDEO]
OutKast reuniting is undoubtedly one of the young year's biggest stories. Fans will have to wait a while for it to happen, because the duo's first performance won't be until April at the Coachella Music Festival. The wait should be worth it according to an interview Big Boi did with Revolt TV.
Rick Ross Heads to the Carnival for ‘Bound 2′ Video
Rick Ross' new 'Bound 2' video is less about the clubs and more about some good ol' fashioned fun outdoors as he hits the amusement park.
Queen Latifah Retracts Comment on New OutKast Album
Queen Latifah is clarifying her statements about a new OutKast album.
Pusha T to Embark on North American and European Tour
Clipse might not release an album this year, but Pusha T will still be keeping busy. After spending time with the Neptunes in the studio, the rapper will embark on a North American and European tour.
Action Bronson Gives Details on Debut Album
Action Bronson has been a successful act over the past couple of years, but there's always been the small question of when he's going to release that debut album -- he is signed rapper to Vice/Atlantic after all. The Queens, N.Y., native is finally giving some information on the project...
Aaliyah Birthday Tribute Mix Created by Hot 97’s Mister Cee
Today (Jan. 16) marks what would've been the 35th birthday of R&B queen Aaliyah, who tragically passed away on Aug. 25, 2001, in a plane crash in the Bahamas. To add to the countless social media tributes and tunes surely spinning on playlists, Hot 97 DJ Mister Cee put together a dedication mix for his 'Throwback at Noon' hour.
Nicki Minaj Tops 100 Hottest Women of 2014 List
GuySpeed, one of the leading men’s entertainment sites on the web, has once again published its annual 100 Hottest Women List, and the 2014 edition has a new queen.
Kid Ink’s ‘My Own Lane’ Debuts Big on Billboard Chart
Kid Ink's major label debut album, 'My Own Lane,' suffered a delay from its original December release, but that obviously wasn't too much of an issue. The effort still had decent sales numbers and finished at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and Top Digital Albums charts.
JoJo Signs Deal With Atlantic Records
JoJo has been keeping busy these past few years by releasing two mixtapes -- 2010's 'Can't Take That Away From Me' and 2012's 'Agápē.' But the fact is, she hasn't released a studio album since 2006's 'The High Road.' It looks like that new album is coming thanks to her new contract.
Beyonce Shares Photos From New Year’s Eve, Blue Ivy’s Birthday
Beyonce is pretty solid when it comes to keeping secrets; just look at her self-titled album for reference. Her private life with Jay Z and Blue Ivy is also kept well under wraps, so it often piques interest when she allows a glimpse into what she does during her down time. Fans can see just that in photos from her New Year's celebration and Blue Ivy's birthday party on her blog.
Drake Stars in Hilarious ‘Saturday Night Live’ Promos
Drake continues his grip on North American pop culture by hosting and performing on next weekend's 'Saturday Night Live' episode -- the first new one of the year. The star made the customary appearance in the 'SNL' promos, and compared to the Eminem and Kanye West-featured clips from last year, there's a lot more hilarious interplay.
Pharrell and Aloe Blacc Join Bruno Mars’ Moonshine Jungle Tour
Bruno Mars may not have an album scheduled for 2014, but he's still looking to stay on the map with his Moonshine Jungle Tour. The 'Gorilla' singer will start the North American leg of the tour in April, and this time, he'll be joined by some special guests.
Ciara Talks Pregnancy, Beyonce & New Album
Ciara made headlines yesterday when she announced she was pregnant with Future's child on 'The View.' Inquiring minds will naturally wonder what does this big news mean for her career. She sat down with Marc Lamont Hill of HuffPost Live to reveal some answers.
The Doppelgangaz Rap From Rooftops in ‘Holla x2′ Video
Basketball jerseys are out and hockey jerseys are in, especially the Sharks and Devils. However, it's not what you wear, but how you wear it, and New York duo the Doppelgangaz rock its Shark jerseys well in the 'Holla x2' video.
Queen Latifah Says OutKast Is Working on New Album
Queen Latifah says a new OutKast album is on the way.
Nick Cannon Delivers Throwback Vibes in ‘Dance Floor’ Video
Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey are celebrating their five-year wedding anniversary this April, and the former decided to pay tribute by referring to an old school sort of love on 'Dance Floor.' The song is his first single since 2013's 'Me Sexy.'
The Incomparable Shakespeare Releases ‘By Any Dreams Necessary’ Mixtape
The Incomparable Shakespeare's big release is finally here after months of grinding. As promised, the 'By Any Dreams Necessary' mixtape made its way onto the Internet today (Jan. 14).
It's a fitting title since the rap game has been a passion for The Incomparable Shakespeare for a while...
Pusha T Quiets Clipse Reunion Rumors [VIDEO]
Pusha T is still grindin', and sadly, it's still without No Malice, his brother and one-half of Clipse. The Virginia rapper silenced rumors of a reunion and maintained he's only working on his own project during his 20 days in the studio with the Neptunes.
Migos Tap Sean Kingston for ‘In Yo Life’
Migos' #MigosMonday series has become a trap-influenced successor to Justin Bieber's own #MusicMonday series, and this edition comes courtesy of L.A. Leakers' new mixtape. The 'Versace' rappers link up with Sean Kingston for 'In Yo Life.'
Kanye West Allegedly Assaults Teen for Racist Insults Aimed at Kim Kardashian
Kanye West has apparently been involved in another physical altercation, and this one doesn't directly involve paparazzi.
Juicy J Reveals Winner of $50,000 ‘Twerk’ Scholarship
When it comes to Juicy J, good things come to those who wait instead of simply twerk. Last year, the former Three 6 Mafia rapper announced he will be awarding a $50,000 scholarship to the female with the best twerk video. He later broadened the rules to include applicants who could show him they deserved it the most.