BY DAN GARCIA
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.
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BY TER STAFF
Ever since Angie Martinez left Hot 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.
BY TER STAFF
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.
BY TER STAFF
[Update: Travis Scott Releases Two New Tracks]
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.
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BY TER STAFF
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.
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BY TER STAFF
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 told The 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‘.
Continue reading Big Sean Reveals Release Date and Trailer for “Dark Sky Paradise” Album
BY TER STAFF
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 projects Street Lights (EP) and Traffic.
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BY TER STAFF
More and more it is looking like Yeezus Season is back in action, as now Ellen DeGeneres has revealed that Kanye West will be joining her on Ellen this week Thursday (1/29) for an exclusive interview about his new album and family life. In message to fans, Ellen reveals that Kanye’s new album will be titled “Only One”, however we believe that this is just a reference to Kanye’s Paul McCartney collaboration ‘Only One’ (read our track review here). Stay tuned for more details and check out Ellen’s message below, as we can’t wait to hear more from Ye in 2015.
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BY TER STAFF
Well, earlier this month Big Sean told us that his new album would be his darkest yet, and today its title and cover art confirms it, as his upcoming album will be titled Dark Sky Paradise. Check out the cover art below and our recent interview with Sean here. Dark Sky Paradise is set to have features from Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and more! Given Roc Nation’s “stay tuned” tweet, don’t be surprised if we get the new album very soon.
[Update: Travi$ Scott, PartyNextDoor, Pusha-T, Jhene Aiko, Vinylz, DJ Dahi, Boi-1da and DJ Mustard have all shared the artwork on their Instagrams, so expect all to be on the album.]
Continue reading Big Sean Reveals Upcoming Album Title, “Dark Sky Paradise”
BY TER STAFF
The best and brightest of this past week in music, as well as a throwback track! Hopefully you can bump these tracks on your way to work to brighten up your Monday mornings. This week we have new music from Rihanna, Kanye West, WebsterX, Lana Del Rey and more! Continue reading Songs of the Week ft. Rihanna, Kanye West, Lana Del Rey, WebsterX and More!
