Any charity is good charity, right? And $1,000 is better than nothing? Yes? No? You be the judge. Either way, ‘Versace’ rappers Migos are catching heat on social media for posting a picture of their charitable endeavors. Why all the controversy? Because they are pictured holding a big check with their donation of a pesky one-thousand dollars to Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta. This may be the world record for the smallest amount ever written on a big novelty check. Assuming this came from their pockets (and not the label), that is a total of $333.33 per person. $1,000 may be better than nothing, but it probably didn’t all the showmanship to go with it. The bright side is that now Booker T. Washington High School can buy two Lupe Fiasco verses.
Check out the picture and some of the hilarious social media comments below.
BrockHampton, which is the Kevin Abstract led group of young artists, designers, video directors and producers who recently moved to Texas to collaborate on art, just released their new track ‘Bet I’. The track is written, produced, and performed by BrockHampton and mixed and mastered by BrockHampton’s Joba (artwork courtesy of hk). The group consists of Abstract, Matt Champion, hk, BEAR//FACE, RussellBoring, Joba, Merlyn Wood and others (try your best to keep up). Stream ‘Bet I’ below.
“Call your friends, all your friends, go ‘head, whistle. Tell ’em that it’s official. Charles Hamilton is back!” raps Charles Hamilton on his 2009 track, a year where the former XXL Freshman had a lot more buzz than he has today. And after a viral video of him being punched by his former girlfriend and after checking himself into a mental hospital, it seemed like his hype had went away. Now though it appears as “Charles Hamilton is back” as he just released his new track ‘Correct’. Stream the new track below as Charles emotionally raps about his sins and his take on police brutality.
The 57th Annual Grammy Awards are just around the corner, and because (especially in the hip-hop world) things may not go as we hope, we want to submit our picks now. But we won’t be suggesting WHO WILL bring home the most prestigious awards in music but rather WHO SHOULD. Check out our picks below of what artists and albums should win at the Grammys this year.
Ever since Angie Martinez leftHot 97 for Power 105.1, Angie has recruited some of music’s biggest names for interviews (Nicki Minaj, J. Cole, Nas, French Montana and more). And sometimes there is only so much time to do press at the Power 105.1 offices, leaving DJ Envy, Angela Yee and Charlamagne Tha God at “The Breakfast Club” out of the spotlight. Just a few months ago “The Breakfast Club” WAS Power 105.1, and now they are sharing publicity and artists as Angie snatches some of the big interviews, just like how Power 105.1 snatched Angie from Hot 97.
About an hour after his new tour dates with Young Thug and Metro Boomin were revealed, G.O.O.D. Music and Grand Hustle artist Travis Scott released his new tracks ‘High Fashion’ with Future and ‘Nothing But Next’ with Young Thug and PartyNextDoor. Travis assured fans that come today that “T won’t let you down” and he was definitely right. Check out the Rodeo Tour dates here and be on the watch for his forthcoming debut album, Rodeo, real soon. Since its the “Rodeo Tour” don’t be surprised if fans get the album before the tour kicks off in March. ‘Nothing But Net’ is produced by Boi-1da and co-produced by TM808 and Travis himself, ‘High Fashion’ is produced by Metro Boomin, stream them below.
After much anticipation on social media, G.O.O.D. Music and Grand Hustle‘s Travis Scott originally planned a big announcement for last Thursday and after pushing things back a few days, Travis assured fans that come Monday, “T won’t let you down.” And ‘T’ didn’t disappoint as Travis has just announced his upcoming Rodeo Tour with ‘Lifestyle’ rapper Young Thug and producer Metro Boomin (as his touring DJ). You WILL NOT want to miss out on this one as Scott is one of the most energetic performers in music who previously described his next tour as “the illest tour of history.” Check out the tour dates below, which kicks off March 1st in Santa Ana.
Chicago’s production duo, Christian Rich, who have produced for a number of rap’s biggest names (Drake, Earl Sweatshirt, Childish Gambino) have released their rework to Kanye West, Paul McCartney, and Rihanna’s ‘FourFiveSeconds’. Stream the 90’s R&B influenced rework below and see if they can score a Grammy next month, from the Christian Rich produced track ‘Crawl’ on Childish Gambino’s Because The Internet.
Late last night Big Sean and supporting artists took to social media to announce the title for his forthcoming album Dark Sky Paradise and today we have the trailer as well as its release date. Peep the trailer below and be sure to get Dark Sky Paradise on February 24th, 2015. As Sean toldThe Early Registration this past month, this will be his darkest album yet, so definitely stay tuned as his 3rd studio album will feature Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Jhene Aiko and more! Also don’t miss out on the trailer as it has a snippet of the album’s Kanye-featured track, which samples Ambrosia’s ‘How Much I Feel‘.
Check out Vic Mensa’s new feature on Electronic muscian Kaytranada’s new single ‘Drive Me Crazy’. This is not the first time to two have worked together though, as Kaytranada’s produced Vic’s 2014 track ‘Wimme Nah’. Stream the track below, which premiered tonight on BBCr1 with Zane Lowe. Also be on the look out for Vic’s upcoming 2015 projectsStreet Lights (EP) and Traffic.
The Early Registration 