Jam of the week

Drake feat. The Weeknd | Crew Love (Live on the Club Paradise Tour)

cass — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:22:39 +0000

The Weeknd posted some live footage of his appearance alongside Drake as part of the Club Paradise Tour, shot from within the photographers pit. The film, which looks like it’s gone through a decent post-production process (grading and filters implemented), shows Drake alongside his fellow Toronto-native giving a live rendition of “Crew Love,” which comes off Drizzy’s Take Care LP. Lasting six-minutes long, The Weeknd also gives a special outro to the track to a rapturous response from the crowd.

The Weeknd | Get In There (Unreleased)

cass — Mon, 07 May 2012 23:20:00 +0000

The Weeknd | Get In There
Here’s an unreleased track by Abel. Its the first song he ever recorded!

Meek Mills | Dreamchasers 2

cass — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:17:41 +0000

After a couple of well-received leaks, as promised, birthday boy Meek Mill lets loose Dreamchasers 2. The obvious sophomore effort within the Dreamchasers series, this particular work highlights features from the likes of Drake, Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar, 2 Chainz and many more. Of course you can also expect a number of Meek’s MMG brethren to assist on the tape, but without any further delay, follow the link here to download.

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Cut Copy | Take Me Over

cass — Sat, 05 May 2012 05:27:09 +0000

Australian electronic band Cut Copy continue to come up with unique visual concepts as seen in their latest video for “Take Me Over.” Taking on the subject matter of bullying, the video is directed by Ryan Patrick and focuses on a young girl dealing with her bullies in a rather interesting way. The song was originally featured on Cut Copy’s album Zonoscope which is available for purchase now through iTunes. Enjoy!

Big Sean | Burn (feat. Meek Mills)

cass — Sat, 05 May 2012 05:18:58 +0000

Big Sean | BURN (feat. Meek Mills)
G.O.O.D. Fridays back? Well, it sure looks like it because as advertised, Big Sean and Meek Mill let loose a collaborative track titled “Burn,” which should jump-start your weekend. The single is set to appear on mixtapes for both the G.O.O.D. Music emcee as well as the MMG rapper. Is the tag-team effort indeed fire? We’ll let you be the judge after streaming it below. Leave your thoughts in the comment section.

Bambu | When I get to Minnesota

cass — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:46:52 +0000

One of the newest members of the legendary Soul Assassins collective, Bambu, is rocking at Soundset this year! The MC, hailing from Watts, CA has had a stellar last few years, sharing the stage with Soundset alums Immortal Technique, Murs, and Hieroglyphics as well superstars like Common and E-40. He’s been putting in work since 2003 when he dropped his first solo project, and has since released three solo albums and nine total projects, and is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. The most recent album …exact change…Reloaded features 22 tracks of his own brand of socio-political music and commentary that has earned him rave reviews worldwide as well as recognition from Cypress Hill’s DJ Muggs, Frank 151 and Diamond Supply Company. Most recently, he shared a Las Vegas stage with Rhymesayers standouts Atmosphere and I Self Devine!

Today, he’s letting us premiere this new track he made to celebrate his trip to Minnesota to play at Soundset in only 24 days!

Check out “When I Get To Minnesota” below, produced by DJ Nphared (who will be DJing for Grynch at Soundset). The track touches on social topics that affect nearly every community worldwide.

A$AP Rocky | Goldie (Music Video)

cass — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:15:14 +0000

Here’s the first video from A$AP Rocky’s upcoming Long.Live.A$AP album, due out this July.

Usher | Looking 4 Myself (Album Cover/Track List)

cass — Thu, 03 May 2012 05:42:29 +0000

On the heels of his latest single, Usher unveiled the official artwork and track listing of his upcoming new album Looking 4 Myself, which its shelves June 12. The piece will be available as a standard edition with 14 cuts whereas the deluxe version boasts 4 more songs for your listening pleasure.

Usher | Looking 4 Myself (Track List)

Can’t Stop Won’t Stop
Scream
Climax
I Care For U
Show Me
Lemme See (feat. Rick Ross)
Twisted (feat. Pharrell)
Dive
What Happened To U
Looking 4 Myself (feat. Luke Steele)
Numb
Lessons For The Lover
Sins Of My Father
Euphoria

DELUXE EDITION:
I.F.U.
Say The Words
2nd Round
Hot Thing

Chief Keef – I Don’t Like (Remix) (Feat. Kanye West, Jadakiss, Pusha T & Big Sean)

cass — Wed, 02 May 2012 02:25:46 +0000

Chief Keef – I Don’t Like (Remix) (Feat. Kanye West, Jadakiss, Pusha T & Big Sean)
Better late than never, right? After a bit of a delay, we finally receive the much-anticipated remix of Chief Keef’s street anthem “I Don’t Like.” Hopping on board with the Chicago up-and-comer, Kanye, Pusha T, Jadakiss and Big Sean all provide assistance on the now high-profile re-up.

2 Chainz | No Lie (feat. Drake)

cass — Wed, 02 May 2012 02:23:47 +0000

2 Chainz (feat. Drake) | No Lie
As promised, 2 Chainz’s Drake-assisted single from his much-anticipated forthcoming Def Jam debut Based on a T.R.U. Story is now here. The Mike Will-produced cut features somewhat dark instrumentals then highlighted by an enticing hook from Drizzy. Of course both Chainz and Drake do their respective thing on the appropriated verses, as this should equate to a solid start for the ever-popular rapper’s upcoming project. Stream “No Lie” below, and be sure to let us know what you think. Based on a T.R.U. Story drops August 14.