LOVE. INSPIRE. BELIEVE. CREATE.

Glory

2012-01-09T18:53:00.001-05:00

Jay drops a new song to celebrate the birth of his daughter, and even gives her her first feature credit!

Jay:

Life just got REALLY good.

Download: Link

Take Care By Ruban Riveria

2011-12-28T05:34:00.001-05:00

Lupe Fiasco featuring MDMA - I Don't Wanna Care Right Now Video

2011-12-03T23:43:00.001-05:00

After garnering Grammy nominations for “Best Rap Performance,” “Best Rap Song,” and “Best Rap Album,” Lupe Fiasco releases the video for “I Don’t Wanna Care Right Now,” off his latest album Lasers. Featuring MDMA, the video shows a collection of clips of Lupe on tour performing the energized tune. If you’ve never seen Lupe live in concert, this most certainly will make you check for when he’s visiting your home town.

*SHE WILL ( ENTOURAGE EDITION) Emmanuelle Chriqui :-)

2011-12-03T23:36:00.001-05:00

2011-12-03T23:31:00.001-05:00

http://purplemangobygreatscott.tumblr.com/

A$AP..

2011-12-03T10:52:00.000-05:00

Live and direct from Jonathan Mannion’s CLASSIC Exhibit during Miami’s Art Basel festival

Dope Bits..

2011-12-03T10:46:00.000-05:00

CASH CA Wool Down Hood Jacket..

2011-12-03T10:43:00.000-05:00

CASH CA’s most recent apparel release for Fall/Winter 2011 comes courtesy of this Wool Down Hoody Jacket. Heavily detailed by a tartan pattern, the utilitarian jacket is based on a classic winter piece updated with a more contemporary appeal. Ensuring protection against harsh elements and a high degree of style, this down-filled outerwear is an ideal piece this season. Look out for this jacket at select CASH CA retail accounts and online.

...

2011-12-03T10:41:00.000-05:00

This is Rigamortis..

2011-10-15T10:56:00.000-04:00

Finally..

2011-10-10T09:39:00.000-04:00

Drake Club Paradise Tour Dates w/ Kendrick Lamar & ASAP Rocky

2011-10-09T10:19:00.000-04:00

Drake will kick off his Club Paradise tour on November 9th in Columbus, OH. Joining Drake will be Compton’s Kendrick Lamar and Harlem’s ASAP Rocky. Full dates below.

Nov 9 Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
Nov 10 University Park, PA @ Bryce Jordan Center
Nov 13 Champaign, IL @ Assembly Hall
Nov 15 Fairfax, VA @ Patriot Center
Nov 19 Columbia, SC @ Colonial Life Arena
Nov 20 Greensboro, NC @ Greensboro Coliseum Complex

Ticket are available here.

Jay-Z Raises 1 Million for Charity

2011-10-04T21:16:00.002-04:00

This past Thursday, Jay-Z held a carnival-themed fundraiser (fittingly titled Making The Ordinary Extraordinary) at New York’s Pier 54 for his Shawn Carter Foundation. With Alex Rodriguez, C.C. Sabathia, Questlove, Beyonce and more in attendance (and tickets priced at $1,000 each); the event was able to raise $1 million to help fund college scholarships for underprivileged kids.

Get More: Music News

Bait..

2011-09-22T21:26:00.000-04:00

....

2011-09-20T20:21:00.000-04:00

Jay-Z X The Source..

2011-09-12T18:34:00.003-04:00

With The Blueprint turning 10 yesterday, The Source slaps the album cover on the front of their upcoming issue, due out September 20th. Speaking of The Blueprint, our family over at Complex debates if it’s better than Reasonable Doubt.

Wale: Making of AMBITION PART 3

2011-09-12T18:34:00.001-04:00

Drizzy..

2011-09-11T09:40:00.001-04:00

First Lex Luger beat I ever got to rap on...feel like I got seat B60 on Southwest...everybody has gone in before me...but we made it happen!

Waka Flocka - Round Of Applause (ft. Drake)

I like to be a free spirit. Some don't like that, but that's the way I am. - Princess Diana

Free Spirit ft. Rozay (Prod. by 40)

'Dropping this for our boy Avery...this was his favorite shit during the recording process. 2 more songs coming tonight as well. ovoxo'

Club Paradise (Prod. by 40)

What Means The World To You..

2011-09-08T22:11:00.001-04:00

The Tanning Of America..

2011-09-08T21:49:00.001-04:00

For a new web series commemorating the release of his book The Tanning Of America, Steve Stoute sat down with Jay-Z to speak on Cristal, Pharrell to talk LV eye-wear inspiration, Jimmy Iovine on how him and Dr. Dre developed Beats By Dre and Lady Gaga, who spoke on her fans.

props:2dopeboyz

Cole World..

2011-09-07T16:04:00.002-04:00

..drops September 27th..until then 1st official single..

The second ‘radio ready’ single from the Cole World: Sideline Story album dropping September 27th. Props to OnSMASH.

PURCHASE: J. Cole f. Trey Songz – Can’t Get Enough [via iTunes]

Lunch With Tyler..

2011-09-07T15:33:00.001-04:00

Curren$y X Lil Wayne..

2011-08-26T21:18:00.001-04:00

Download: Curren$y – Smoke Sum’n (rmx) f. Lil Wayne

Dope Bits..

2011-08-26T11:14:00.002-04:00

Kendrick Lamar Live At The Music Box

2011-08-23T21:45:00.002-04:00

[Ft. Snoop Dogg, Big Sean, Game, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Dr. Dre etc.]

#History

L.A.B.B. ( Life's About Beating Buns)

2011-08-20T11:38:00.003-04:00

How To Make It In America..

2011-08-19T16:11:00.000-04:00

Entourage> dope nonetheless.

Wale: Making of AMBITION PART 1 & 2

2011-08-19T15:35:00.000-04:00

#DOPE

Ima Stunt ..

2011-08-19T15:09:00.004-04:00

Diggy Simmons co-hosted BET's 106 & Park chillin in a $4,500 Dior Homme black leather jacket, a $125 red Comme Des Garcons PLAY eyes heart t-shirt, $225 Nudie denim jeans, and $150 Air Jordan Retro 5 sneakers that drop this weekend.

Looks like Diggy already has a good understanding of high end style.

Check this out : Diggy - Life Of The JetSetter: Tour Edition ...

The Ari Gold SoundBoard..

2011-08-19T15:05:00.001-04:00

lOl.

Whas Wiz been up to? ..

2011-08-16T15:52:00.001-04:00

Take Care ..

2011-07-31T12:24:00.001-04:00

Download

Take Care

L.A.B.B.

2011-07-26T00:19:00.003-04:00

"Lifes About Beating Buns"

Dope Bits..

2011-07-24T11:07:00.001-04:00

Watch The Throne BTS ..

2011-07-23T09:10:00.001-04:00

Kanye West & Jay-Z: Watch The Throne Documentary from introspective on Vimeo.

Whoop!! Rick Ross X Meek Mill ..

2011-07-22T18:24:00.002-04:00

Goin to #work.. lol. Props to NahRight

Rick Ross throws a verse on Meek’s song that he was already featured on.

Download: Link

Justin Beiber Is A Fuckin' G'..

2011-07-21T10:35:00.001-04:00

Watch The Throne ..

2011-07-21T00:20:00.001-04:00

DOWNLOAD: Jay-Z & Kanye West – Otis f. Otis Redding | Mediafire

Beyonce X Complex

2011-07-19T14:52:00.000-04:00

Wiz Khalifa X Curren$y X Big Sean

2011-07-18T22:56:00.004-04:00

New Wiz released via his twitter with Big Sean & Curren$Y, ThisIzDope. Im going to light this joint and go to sleep. pc.

Download: Link

Tyler The Creator X Pusha T BTS ..

2011-07-18T14:27:00.000-04:00

#ThisIzDope 50 Cent Wants To Feed Africa

2011-07-17T20:00:00.001-04:00

Move over Sally Struthers. 50 tweeted yesterday that within the next five years, he wants to feed a billion people in the motherland. I smell a Nobel Peace Prize. When Twitter user @SamRothstein asked him about helping folks domestically, Fif replied, “People here have a fair shot they don’t have water”. Drink to that.

CHIVALROUS CULTURE HAMACHI “JADE”

2011-07-17T19:50:00.000-04:00

The growth and development of the Chivalrous Culture brand has been one that many sneakerheads can relate to. Just as the majority of sneakerheads must start with a single memorable pair, so too has Chivalrous Culture.

The Chivalrous Culture Hamachi has been the flagship model for this upstart brand and today, we get a glimpse at the next upcoming colorway. This pair features polished a white patent leather upper combined with a lux pebbled leather material. Waxed jade shoelaces capped with gold tips and a limited edition gold lace-tab finish the pair off perfectly and go well with the “jade” theme, which was chosen because of its symbolism of beauty, nobility, and perfection in Chinese culture. Check out more images and head on over to ChivCulture.com to pickup a pair today. Only 50 pairs of this limited edition shoe will be released so don’t miss out.

Bow Wow ..

2011-07-17T19:44:00.000-04:00

Dope Bits..

2011-07-16T13:59:00.002-04:00

Kendrick Lamar X Pharrell

2011-07-16T13:58:00.000-04:00

Mac Miller - Just A Kid

2011-07-16T13:55:00.000-04:00

Mac Miller celebrates 600K followers by letting go of an unreleased track produced by E.Dan. He is currently working on his album “Blue Slide Park” which should be released this year.

Download: Link

GUCCI returns to King Of Diamonds ..

2011-07-16T13:54:00.000-04:00

Gucci Mane Too Turnt ^ at KOD MNF from PROPANE MEDIA on Vimeo.

The Dark Night Rises Official Trailer..

2011-07-13T16:20:00.002-04:00

#Dope

Kanye X Teyana Taylor

2011-07-13T16:10:00.001-04:00

Whoop!! Gucci Mane & Wacka Album Due 8/9..

2011-07-13T16:06:00.000-04:00

Dope Bits

2011-07-13T14:45:00.003-04:00

Watch The Throne Tracklist..

2011-07-13T04:48:00.002-04:00

Finally we get the official tracklist for the deluxe edition of Jay-Z and Kanye’s “Watch The Throne” album, thanks to Life + Times. Features Beyonce, Frank Ocean, Mr. Hudson and more. Continue reading for the tracklist.

1. No Church in The Wild (Feat. Frank Ocean)
2. Lift Off (Feat. Beyoncé)
3. Niggas in Paris
4. Otis (Feat. Otis Redding)
5. Gotta Have It
6. New Day
7. Prime Time
8. Who Gon Stop Me
9. Murder to Excellence
10. Welcome to The Jungle
11. Sweet Baby Jesus (Feat. Frank Ocean)
12. Love You So (Feat. Mr Hudson)

Bonus
13. Illest Motherfucker Alive
14. H*A*M
15. That’s My Bitch
16. The Joy (Feat. Curtis Mayfield)

Drizzy #Respect ..

2011-07-09T15:54:00.001-04:00

SBTRKT featuring Drake @ Wrongbar from NOW Magazine on Vimeo.

Pusha ..

2011-07-08T22:33:00.000-04:00

Download: Pusha T Feat. Tyler the Creator – Trouble On My Mind

Entourage Season 8..

2011-07-08T21:45:00.001-04:00

Chiddy Bang ..

2011-07-07T01:35:00.002-04:00

Directed By Flux Pavillion

#Dope

tHiS iZ' Why Great Scott McKenzie Is A Role Model..

2011-07-07T00:40:00.003-04:00

He Tweeted: "No more will I remain broke. No more will I care what others think of me. No more will I settle 4 less than the best.A man Should show his LOVE in 3 ways: PROFESS, PROVIDE, PROTECT!My company THE LIASON GROUP is Deleted! Gone! I brought a new company called THE GREAT E$TATE.STOP Being a fucking pussy!! & live!! It's said cuz I feel a lot of niggaz R more afriad of life than DEATH! Not me! I'm ALIVE & WELL ... Anyway , no more talking.. Time 2 start walking. Fuck u if u hate on me, fuck me if u love me :). Hug me if u my nigga & A toast 2 Success & nothing less. Stay the best & above the rest! GOODNIGHT my tweople!"

#Ambition

@GreatScottincGreat Scott
Anyway , no more talking.. Time 2 start walking. Fuck u if u hate on me, fuck me if u love me :). Hug me if u my nigga &...
3 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®Favorite Retweet Reply

Finally .. First Single OFF Wales A-I-bum ..

2011-07-07T00:31:00.004-04:00

Video (Below) & Full Version Dropping Soon, Snippet Leaked .. #DOPE

Watch The Throne ..

2011-07-04T09:18:00.001-04:00

Official artwork. Release date is August 2nd!

Copy, Paste BTS ..

2011-07-02T17:07:00.000-04:00

Year Of 4..

2011-07-02T14:26:00.000-04:00

Swag Bits ..

2011-07-02T14:06:00.007-04:00

SONG OF THE DAY ..

2011-07-02T14:05:00.001-04:00

#Section80 is now available on Itunes

Kanye's Speech @Summerfest2011

2011-07-02T13:57:00.000-04:00

#REALSHIT

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2011-07-02T13:44:00.001-04:00

SWAGGGGG

Via : Purple Mango

Section80 ..

2011-07-01T10:33:00.001-04:00

Her Room ..

2011-06-30T18:05:00.002-04:00

LRG FALL

2011-06-30T15:37:00.002-04:00

Swag Bits ..

2011-06-30T09:45:00.006-04:00

Take Care ..

2011-06-30T09:45:00.002-04:00

Shaq N Livin '

2011-06-24T08:33:00.000-04:00

ShaqnLivin-Empty Room (Marvins Room Remix) from SNL on Vimeo.

Swag Bits ..

2011-06-16T11:15:00.003-04:00

Nasty ..

2011-06-16T11:14:00.001-04:00

DOWNLOAD: Nas – Nasty [Dirty/NoTags]

Inspiration..

2011-06-15T09:06:00.002-04:00

Boi..

2011-06-15T09:04:00.001-04:00

Taylor..

2011-06-02T22:55:00.001-04:00

Wiz Khalifa gets picked up by Interview Magazine for their June/July issue

Shawn Carter x Rolling Stone

2011-06-01T19:18:00.001-04:00

What Makes A Classic Track? By Jay-Z

A great song doesn't attempt to be anything — it just is.

When you hear a great song, you can think of where you were when you first heard it, the sounds, the smells. It takes the emotions of a moment and holds it for years to come. It transcends time. A great song has all the key elements — melody; emotion; a strong statement that becomes part of the lexicon; and great production. Think of "Bohemian Rhapsody," by Queen. That song had everything — different melodies, opera, R&B, rock — and it explored all of those different genres in an authentic way, where it felt natural.

When I'm writing a song that I know is going to work, it's a feeling of euphoria. It's how a basketball player must feel when he starts hitting every shot, when you're in that zone. As soon as you start, you get that magic feeling, an extra feeling. Songs like that come out in five minutes; if I work on them more than, say, 20 minutes, they're probably not going to work.

When I was starting out, I was just trying to tell stories. I wasn't thinking about melodies. Then I started to marry storytelling with every thing I was learning from all these other great records: the great writers like Babyface and Lionel Richie; Rakim's technique and syncopation; Dre's whole package on the Chronic albums; Quincy Jones, the greatest producer of all time; Rick Rubin, who's not too far behind because of all his genre-jumping.

Technology has caused the songwriting process to lose some of the magic. A lot of times now, people working on a song aren't in the same room. Imagine if Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones hadn't been in the same room! Those records would have been totally different. I've had times when I changed one word because of something that somebody said in the studio, and it changed the whole song. It's so important to have other people in the room, vibing, saying, "No, this part is good, put that there."

I spend a lot of time fighting myself to stay out of the way of a great song. It's hard for me to leave a song alone, in its natural state. I want it to have that mass appeal, but once I start trying to push it too far, you can feel that something isn't right. When you can hear what a writer is trying to do, it's like watching a dancer and seeing him counting his steps. Music is emotional — if you're singing that you're in love with somebody but it doesn't really feel like you are, people can tell.

Some of my best songs aren't the biggest ones. A song like "Can I Live" is so full of emotion to me — it was better than "Hard Knock Life" or "Empire State of Mind," but it lacked that accessibility. Michael Jackson's Off the Wall album may not have been bigger than Thriller, but the songs had better melodies.

But when a phrase gets stuck in your head like a great melody and becomes part of everyday culture, that's when it can become something great. When your music signifies a time in the culture or continues on in everyday life, like "Say It Loud — I'm Black and I'm Proud" or "A Change Is Gonna Come." Or when something like "Bling Bling" even makes it into the dictionary. Then you know you've done your job.

THAT's EVERYDAY ..

2011-05-29T11:00:00.003-04:00

MOST D☮PE ^

Four:Twenty 2011 Bracelet
$35.00
For this sacred High Holiday, Good Wood NYC has specially burned this commemorative piece in observance of the 40th anniversary of the first official 4/20.
Whether you are just chillin' at home with some buds or heading out, you are sure to make a hit with this piece-because its gotta be 4:20 somewhere, man.
http://goodwoodnyc.bigcartel.com/

LATE PASS ..

2011-05-29T10:57:00.002-04:00

Shit is DOPE ^

Covert Coup — from the word Coup D’etat, which means to overthrow. Covert meaning underground. So you have an underground nigga overthrowing the mainstream bullshit. -TWV

1. BBS
2. The Type feat. Prodigy
3. Blood, Sweat & Gears feat. Fiend
4. Life Instructions feat. Smoke DZA
5. Smoke Break
6. Scottie Pippen feat. Freddie Gibbs
7. Ventilation
8. Double 07
9. Success Is My Cologne
10. Full Metal

UPDATE: New download links after the jump.

Download: Curren$y x Alchemist – Covert Coup EP | Nukeshare | Mediafire

Presented by Diamond Supply Co.

Fallin'..

2011-05-23T22:26:00.001-04:00

Pac Div, "Fallin'" from Clement & Co. on Vimeo.

Blow..

2011-05-17T06:40:00.000-04:00

We Aiite..

2011-05-08T20:56:00.000-04:00

Fly Niggas Do Fly Things..

2011-04-30T21:43:00.001-04:00

Wale X Mac Miller

2011-04-06T19:06:00.001-04:00

Download: Mac Miller Ft Wale–So What (Prod. By Don Cannon)

Jay Electronica x Prelude To A Freestyle

2011-03-16T08:30:00.001-04:00

YES.

2011-03-03T06:50:00.001-05:00

COMPTON

2011-03-02T18:42:00.001-05:00

F.A.M.E.

2011-02-22T21:42:00.000-05:00

Here is the tracklist for Chris Brown's upcoming album "F.A.M.E." that is dropping March 22nd. Features include Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes, Justin Bieber, Ludacris, Wiz Khalifa, Game, Big Sean, Tyga and more. Continue reading check out the full tracklist.

1. Deuces (feat. Tyga & Kevin McCall)
2. Up 2 You
3. No Bulls**t
4. Look At Me Now (feat. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes)
5. She Ain't You
6. Say It With Me
7. Yeah 3x
8. Next 2 You (feat. Justin Bieber)
9. All Back
10. Wet The Bed (feat. Ludacris)
11. Oh My Love
12. Should've Kissed You
13. Beautiful People (feat. Benny Benassi)

Deluxe Edition:
14. Bomb (feat. Wiz Khalifa)
15. Love Them Girls (feat. Game)
16. Paper, Scissors, Rock (feat. Big Sean & Timbaland)
17. Beg For It

NIke Dunk AC Vintage

2011-02-22T11:48:00.001-05:00

In another round of Vintage Nike releases for Spring 2011 comes the all-new Dunk. Similar to some of the other models just recently released, this Dunk AC also uses a treated rubber sole to give it a throwback feel along with a suede upper and vintage tongue style. The model was produced in four colorways and will be available from select Nike Sportswear retailers come mid-March.

2011 XXL Freshmen

2011-02-21T22:03:00.002-05:00

Meek Mill's nice we'll see what happens. Big K.R.I.T. isn't bad i guess. CyHi is DOPE. Lil Twist will be big. Yelawolf just signed with eminem, enough said. Fred The Godson is nice but peaking right now lol. Mac Miller is gonna be huge! YG? Lil B LMAO. Kendrick Lamar is WEST COAST SAVIOR. Diggy is tha illest, cant wait for him to blow up. Overall decent list.

Ye..

2011-02-20T10:49:00.001-05:00

OWWW!!

2011-02-17T20:02:00.001-05:00

Gucci SS11 Hi-Tops

Can I Moonwalk?

2011-02-09T15:48:00.002-05:00

Via Chris Browns Twitter

STAR WARS ELDORADO HI SHOES

Chris posted these at the right time haha my bdays tomorrow def copping these! FRESH

Careless World X Tyga

2011-02-03T15:30:00.000-05:00

First official single from Tyga’s Careless World, slated to drop in March.

Tyga ft. Pharrell, Game & Snoop Dogg – Really Raw

Jordan Prime 5

2011-01-30T20:28:00.002-05:00

Obey X 2011

2011-01-30T20:15:00.001-05:00

We’ve seen a strong progression from artist Shepard Fairey’s fashion initiative OBEY over the past few years. Originally revolving around a strong graphic component with a more raw street approach, the tone has become more contemporary over the last few seasons. For the start of 2011, the brand unveils some clean and well fitted pieces which bear little reference to the street artist roots of Fairey’s past and present.

Chris Brown X Kid Zoom

2011-01-25T17:30:00.000-05:00

Download: Chris Brown - Beautiful People

Diggy Simmons X Everybody Late

2011-01-25T17:25:00.001-05:00

Download: Diggy Simmons - Everybody Late (I Be On It Early)

Has Game Finally Snapped Out Of It?? Is He Back?!?

2011-01-24T21:25:00.002-05:00

Disc 1:

1. L.A. Times (Produced by Ervin “EP” Pope)
2. In My ’64 feat. Pharrell & Snoop Dogg (Produced by The Neptunes)
3. Soo Woo feat. Lil Wayne (Produced by Bink!)
4. Living Better Now feat. Detail & Tools (Produced by DJ Shake)
5. R.I.P. Story (Produced by Nottz)
6. Purp Patron feat. Sam Hook, Menace & TD (Produced by DJ Shake)
7. I’m The King Remix feat. Mistah F.A.B. & The Jacka (Produced by 1500 Or Nuthin’)
8. Taylor Made feat. Wiz Khalifa (Produced by Che Vicious)
9. Children’s Story (Produced by Ervin “EP” Pope)
10. Dead (Produced by 1500 Or Nothin’)
11. Ferrari Lifestyle feat. Fabolous (Produced by D.A Dorman)
12. The Kill (Produced by Cool & Dre)
13. Heart Breaker feat. Rev Burke (Produced by The RZA)
14. Purp & Yellow SKEETOX feat. Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa

Disc 2:
15. Burn NY feat. Mysonne (Produced by Mike City)
16. Bad Intentions (Produced by DJ Shake)
17. Khaki Suit feat. T-Pain (Produced by T-Pain)
18. Wonderful World (Produced by DJ Shake)
19. Ashed To Ashes feat. Rick Ross
20. Dedicated feat. Pharrell (Produced by The Neptunes)
21. Soft Rhodes feat. Ashanti (Produced by Dr. Dre)
22. I Just Want To Fuck (Produced by Denaun Porter)
23. 187 feat. Lil Boosie
24. Whip It feat. Fabolous (Produced by DJ Haze)
25. Clinton Sparks feat. Jim Jones, Bun B & Game – Favorite DJ Remix (Produced by Green Lantern)
26. Supastar feat. Ashley Cole & Mike Epps (Produced by Ervin “EP” Pope)
27. Travis Barker feat. Swizz Beatz, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross & Game – Can A Drummer Get Some? (Produced by Travis Barker)
28. History feat. Doug E. Fresh, Big Daddy Kane & KRS One (Produced by Ervin “EP” Pope)
29. The Ocean feat. Dr. Dre (Produced by Dr. Dre & Che Vicious)

Download : Game x DJ Skee x Funkmaster Flex – Purp & Patron [2 Discs]