Daft Punk‘s highly anticipated ‘Random Access Memories’ is currently available for streaming now via iTunes. There’s been much build-up to the duo’s most recent efforts including several early promotional elements including the likes of Pharrell....
Red Bull Music Academy: Rakim
William Michael Griffin Jr., better known by his stage name, Rakim, is an incredible lyricist with a legendary status in hip hop. His songs and flow became a game-changer for the entire rap culture, influencing...
Drake – Girls Love Beyoncé
Making good on his promise to drop new tracks this week, Drake has released the song “Girls Love Beyoncé.” Featuring James Fauntleroy crooning the lyrics from the Destiny’s Child hit “Say My Name” on the...
Made In America Festival Lineup
Jay-Z’s Philadelphia-based Budweiser Made In America festival had an amazing first year in 2012. Once again, the festival is scheduled to make its return during this year’s Labor Day weekend, August 31-September 1. So far,...
Biggie’s Childhood Apartment Sold
When he was a child, Christopher Wallace — aka Notorious B.I.G. — lived at 226 St. James Place, apartment 3L, in Brooklyn. Immortalized as a hip-hop landmark, the apartment has been listed for an asking...
Beyoncé – Bow Down / I Been On
Just as you thought Beyonce‘s swapped her once-upon-a-time rugged hip-hop demeanor for motherhood, the songstress delivers a hard-hitting anthem from out of the blue. Paying homage to her hometown of Houston, “Bow Down / I...
Nardwuar vs. Joey Bada$$
Nardwuar, the human serviette, was able to nab Brooklyn emcee Joey Bada$$ last week during SXSW. Joey and the entire Pro Era crew were in attendance as Nardwuar delved into Bada$$’s NY residence, his love...
Watch Daft Punk’s New Teaser from SNL
During the latest Saturday Night Live, French duo Daft Punk aired a mysterious 16-second commercial. Consisting of just the Daft Punk logo and the image from the act’s announcement of its signing with Columbia Records...

