Soundsystem: MikeWiLLBeenTriLL / Mike Will Made It (Hosted By Future)
Atlanta based super-producer, Mike Will Made It teamed up with BEEN TRILL for this 25-track mixtape. MikeWiLLBeenTriLL recaps some of Mike Will’s most recent collaborations — with Miley Cyrus, Jay Z, 2 Chainz, Juicy J, and Gucci Mane. Stream the mixtape below or download for free HERE. –@ybaynes
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Holy Grail (Official Music Video) / Jay Z featuring Justin Timberlake
The official music video for Holy Grail featuring the powerhouse team-up of Jigga and JT. This should’ve have been the lead-off single. Nuff said. –@teemunny
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The Blueprint: Justice (Behind-the-Scenes of the Justice Tour) / Life+Times
Employing a wall of LED-filled Marshall amps, among other one-of-a-kind eccentricities, French electro duo Justice has one of the most ambitiously compelling stage productions today. Here, on the latest episode of “The Blueprint,” JAY Z‘s Life + Times joins the duo, Gaspard Auge and Xavier De Rosnay — as well lighting designer Vincent Lerisson and […]
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Soundsystem: Open Letter / Jay Z
Technically, traveling to Cuba is not illegal, but the United States prohibits our citizens from spending money in Cuba without proper licenses. Visiting without proper permission can result in 10 year prison sentence and $250,000 in fines. Jay and Bey went to Cuba for their fifth anniversary. Republican politicians took umbrage. A lot of posturing happened. Much ado about […]
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Soundsystem: The ThrowAways Mixtape / Corté
We introduced hip hop hopeful Corté on our site, in the summer of 2012, debuting his SourLife2 Mixtape. We’re proud to drop his follow-up mixtape, The ThrowAways. Once again, the East Coast rhyme-styler keeps it on point as he drops new-verse-after-new-verse over a plethora of classic beats. Our favorite is the leadoff track, as Corté rhymes […]
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Soundsystem: Suit & Tie (Dillon Francis Remix) / Justin Timberlake
YUUPPP got to do an OFFICIAL remix for JT’s song Suit & Tie!!!! im sooooo fucking happy about the outcome of my remix!!! So here is the stream!! RELEASE DATE IS STILL TBA and dont start yelling at me because Jay-Z vox aren’t in the remix because Sony said that i wasnt allowed to…..anyways ENJOY […]
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Suit & Tie (Official Music Video / Directed by David Fincher) / Justin Timberlake featuring Jay Z
Here is the official music video for the super team-up of pop prince Justin Timberlake and rap king Jay Z. We previously premiered Suit & Tie, the first single off of JT’s long-awaited comeback album, The 20/20 Experience. The crispy clean, lean visuals were directed by one of the premiere directors of our time, all-time favorite —David Fincher. Fincher previously […]
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Soundsystem: Suit & Tie / Justin Timberlake featuring Jay Z
Right after Justin Timberlake announced, “I’m ready,” for his big comeback in the released video below, he immediately drops his first song. A banger with Jay Z produced by Timbaland. Also, peep the remix by crooner Ryan Leslie. –@teemunny
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Soundsystem 30: Best of 2012
Here it is. To close out a dense 365 days of music, we are showcasing our picks for the standout tracks of the year; all consolidated for you in one place. Soak in the dynamic and sweet sounds of the Soundsystem 30: Best of 2012. Note: be sure to click on the headlines to learn […]
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Where I’m From: JAY Z Barclays Center Documentary
In this short documentary, Jay Z‘s Life+Times takes an unprecedented behind the scenes look at the creation of the mogul and superstar rapper’s Barclays Center opening concerts. Jay was the inaugural performer in the newly constructed arena and venue. This was his first large-scale concert in his home borough of Brooklyn and near where he was […]
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Pop Culture Roundup 40
Turkey Day must be the saddest day for vegans. Did you enjoy your Tofurky®, Kids? As I fight this next-level-droopy cocktail of Tryptophan, heavy starches, Benadryl and dinner cognac, let me present the fortieth installation of the Pop Culture Roundup. We’re finally over that hill! Forty is the new twenty! I must first say that I’m thankful […]
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Soundcast: Hip Hop Roundup / Casey Veggies x Die Antwoord x Future x Jay Z x Joey Bada$$ x Kanye West
A host of new audio joints for you. First up is Casey Veggies‘ Life$tyle produced by Cardiak. This is the first track off of Casey’s upcoming album, which is slated to be released in Early 2013. After that, it’s a remix by DJ/Producer IICARUS of Die Antwoord‘s DIS IZ WHY IM HOT. Moombahtrap? Batting third, it’s Karate Chop by Future featuring […]
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