This is completely unexpected. Justin Timberlake decides to treat us to the Black Friday Remix of his Timbaland produced single ‘TKO’, which features contributions from J.Cole, ASAP Rocky and Pusha T. ‘The 20/20 Experience (2 Of 2)’ is in stores now. J.Cole finally responds to Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Control’ verse on this one.
To celebrate the release of his third studio album, Drake decides to unleash the official video for ‘Hold On Were Going Home’ featuring Majid Jordan. This is taken from his new LP ‘Nothing Was The Same’, which is available in stores now.
BET have released the nominations for their 2013 Hip Hop Awards. This year, Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with 14 nominations. Drake is next with 13 nominations, followed by J.Cole with 10. The show will be hosted by Snoop Dogg and will be taped on September 28th at the Civic Center in Atlanta. It will then air on October 15th.
Best Hip Hop Video
A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar – “Problems”
B.o.B f/ T.I. & Juicy J – “We Still in This”
J. Cole f/ Miguel – “Power Trip”
Drake – “Started From the Bottom”
Kendrick Lamar – “Don’t Kill My Vibe”
Reese’s Perfect Combo Award (Best Collabo, Duo or Group)
Ace Hood f/ Rick Ross & Future – “Bugatti”
A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar – “Problems”
J. Cole f/ Miguel – “Power Trip”
French Montana f/ Rick Ross, Drake & Lil Wayne – “Pop That”
Kendrick Lamar f/ Drake – “Poetic Justice”
Wale f/ Tiara Thomas – “Bad”
Best Live Performer2 Chainz
J. Cole
JAY Z
Kendrick Lamar
Kanye West
Lyricist of the Year
J. Cole
Drake
JAY Z
Kendrick Lamar
Wale
Video Director of the Year
A$AP Rocky & A$AP Ferg
Benny Boom
Director X
Dre Films
Hype Williams
DJ of the Year
DJ Drama
DJ Envy
DJ Funkmaster Flex
DJ Khaled
DJ Scream
Producer of the Year
J. Cole
Hit-Boy
DJ Mustard
Mike WiLL Made It
Pharrell Williams
MVP of the Year
2 Chainz
J. Cole
Drake
JAY Z
Kendrick Lamar
Track of the Year
“Power Trip” – Produced by J. Cole (J. Cole f/ Miguel)
“Problems” – Produced by Noah “40″ Shebib (A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar)
“Don’t Kill My Vibe” – Produced by Sounwave (Kendrick Lamar)
“Bugatti” – Produced by Mike WiLL Made It (Ace Hood f/ Rick Ross & Future)
“Started From The Bottom” – Produced by Mike Zombie & Noah “40″ Shebib (Drake)
Album of the Year
J. Cole – Born Sinner
JAY Z – Magna Carta Holy Grail
Kendrick Lamar – good kid, m.A.A.d city
Nas – Life Is Good
Wale – The Gifted
Who New? Rookie of the Year
Action Bronson
A$AP Ferg
Earl Sweatshirt
Joey Bada$$
Trinidad Jame$
Hustler of the Year
Diddy
JAY Z
Kendrick Lamar
T.I.
Kanye West
Made-You-Look Award
2 Chainz
A$AP Rocky
JAY Z
Kendrick Lamar
Nicki Minaj
Kanye West
Best Club Banger
Ace Hood f/ Rick Ross & Future – “Bugatti” (Produced by Mike WiLL Made It)
A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar – “Problems” (Produced by Noah “40″ Shebib)
Drake – “Started From The Bottom” (Produced by Mike Zombie & Noah “40″ Shebib)
French Montana f/ Rick Ross, Drake & Lil Wayne – “Pop That” (Produced by Lee on the Beats)
Trinidad Jame$ – “All Gold Everything” (Produced by M.e. (Devon Gallaspy))
Best Mixtape
Big Sean – Detroit
Chance The Rapper – Acid Rap
Travi$ Scott – Owl Pharaoh
Stalley – Honest Cowboy
Trinidad Jame$ – Don’t Be S.A.F.E.
Sweet 16 (Best Featured Verse)
Diddy – “Same Damn Time (Remix)” (Future f/ Diddy & Ludacris)
Drake – “Versace (Remix)” (Migos f/ Drake)
Future – “Bugatti” (Ace Hood f/ Rick Ross & Future)
Kendrick Lamar – “Problems” (A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar)
Wiz Khalifa – “U.O.E.N.O. (Remix)” (Rocko f/ Future & Wiz Khalifa)
Impact Track
J. Cole f/ TLC – “Crooked Smile”
JAY Z f/ Justin Timberlake – “Holy Grail”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – “Same Love”
Wale f/ Sam Dew – “LoveHate Thing”
Kanye West – “BLKKK SKKKNHEAD”
People’s Champ Award
A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar – “Problems”
J. Cole f/ Miguel – “Power Trip”
Drake – “Started From the Bottom”
Kendrick Lamar – “Don’t Kill My Vibe”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis f/ Ray Dalton – “Can’t Hold Us”
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INTERVIEW
A$AP Rocky on Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse: “I feel like that King of New York shit… you smoking crack… you crazy.”
A$AP FERG “Trap Lord” ALBUM IN STORES NOW.
ASAP Ferg makes his way to The Breakfast Club to sit down with DJ Envy, Angela Yee and Charlamagne Tha God. He talks about touring with Wiz Khalifa, his shots at Teyana Taylor, his father, meeting ASAP Rocky, his upcoming ‘Trap Lord’ album, his beef with Gucci Mane and much more.
Last night, Drake shut down the city of Toronto with his 4th annual OVO Fest, which took place at the Molson Canadian Amphitheatre. He pulled out all the stops to make it an incredible show and it was filled with tons of surprises. He was joined on stage by Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Diddy, Mase, ASAP Rocky, J.Cole, Miguel, TLC, Wale, Big Sean, French Montana and The Weeknd, much to the enjoyment of the audience.
ASAP Ferg decides to liberate another record off his forthcoming debut album. This time he gives track #4 ‘Hood Pope’, which he previewed a few months ago. His album ‘Trap Lord’ hits stores August 20th and can be pre-ordered on iTunes.
Here is a look at ASAP Rocky’s photoshoot for the May issue of GQ magazine. He also chats with GQ about his interest in fashion and his biggest style inspiration. Check out the full interview here.
ASAB Mob members ASAP Rocky and ASAP Ferg join forces to craft this new record called ‘Max Julien’ over production by ASAP Ty Beats. This is taken from the new Funkmaster Flex mixtape.
Download: A$AP Rocky & A$AP Ferg – Max Julien
Rihanna recruits Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Juicy J and T.I. for the official remix to her single ‘Pour It Up’. We heard rumors about this a few weeks ago but today it finally gets released. The Mike Will produced track originally appeared on RiRi’s ‘Unaplogetic’ album, which is in stores now. She is currently touring the country with ASAP Rocky as part of her ‘Diamonds’ world tour.
Download: Rihanna Ft Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Juicy J & T.I. – Pour It Up (Remix)
XXL Magazine decide to dobule up for their March/April issue and enlist the services of 2 of NY’s hottest artists out now, ASAP Rocky and French Montana. In the cover story, ASAP Rocky talks about his father passing away, his parents’ love for Hip Hop and more, while French Montana speaks on his upcoming album, his relationship with 50 Cent and more.
This will appear on DJ Spinatek’s upcoming mixtape Street Runnaz 72.
The MMG member Gunplay makes his return to the music with another mixtape titled “Cops & Robbers”. This one features Pusha T, Rick Ross, ASAP Rocky, Yo Gotti, Alley Boy and more. Look out for his Def Jam debut album “Medellin” dropping later this year.
Download: Gunplay – Cops & Robbers
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