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"Detroit Vs. Everybody" Video Features Eminem, Big Sean, Danny Brown, Dej Loaf, Royce da 5'9" & Trick Trick Repping The Motor City
Eminem brought together the most notable rappers from the Motor City for his hometown tribute "Detroit vs. Everybody." After dropping the track back in November ahead of Shady Records' two-disc ShadyXV compilation, Eminem, Big Sean, Danny Brown, Dej Loaf, Royce da 5'9", and Trick Trick are back for the video (via Rap-Up). -
Diplo Talks Taylor Swift, Lorde, Madonna, Odd Future, Major Labels, The L.A. Underground Scene & More In GQ Interview
As part of their Legacy Project, GQ spoke with 19 musicians who they believe left a lasting mark on the industry in 2014. On the EDM side of things, they spoke with Diplo (born Thomas Wesley Pentz). The influential producer/DJ dished on his beef with Taylor Swift fans, his relationship with Lorde, the role of labels in the industry today, his approach to music, L.A.'s thriving underground music scene, Odd Future's staying power, working with Madonna, being in the tabloids, how he chooses collaborators, and more. Here's some of what we learned: -
Bobby Shmurda Brooklyn Gun Charges Dismissed, Rapper To Appear In Court January 29, Attorney Confirms
Although he's not out of the woods yet, Bobby Shmurda's making headway in his current legal situation. After being indicted on a variety of charges last year, REVOLT reports that the Brooklyn rapper, born Ackquille Pollard, has been cleared of one of his charges. -
Madonna Releases Statement On 'Rebel Heart' Hacker Arrest In Israel
As previously reported, a former contestant on an Israeli television vocal competition was arrested yesterday in Tel Aviv under suspicion of hacking into Madonna's computer. Now the Rebel Heart singer has responded to his arrest. -
J. Cole Engaged To Longtime Girlfriend Melissa Holt?
J. Cole is reportedly engaged to his longtime girlfriend Melissa Heholt, HotNewHipHop reports. The Fayetteville, North Carolina rapper hasn't spoken much about their relationship in the media, but the two reportedly first met when attending St. John's University in Queens, New York, and have been together throughout his ascent to fame. Cole reported asked her to marry him with a four-carat diamond ring. -
Stevie Wonder Calls Kendrick Lamar "Extremely Talented" Says He Has "Real Concern For The People" Ahead Of Compton Rapper's Sophomore Album Release
Stevie Wonder recently spoke to GQ for their Legacy Project and brought up Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar when talking about his taste in contemporary music. -
Misty Boyce Talks New Album 'The Life,' Touring With Sara Bareilles, Moving to L.A. & More [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
Experimental singer-songwriter Misty Boyce got her start backing artists such as Ingrid Michaelson, The Naked Brothers Band and most recently, Sara Bareilles, on stage but now it's Boyce's turn to be front and center. A formally trained and highly versatile artist in her own right, Boyce followed up her debut album with her second full-length, 'The Life.' The album is out today on Bandcamp. Ahead of its release, we caught up with Boyce to talk about inspirations behind the album, her favorite memories on tour with Sara Bareilles, adjusting to life in L.A. after moving from New York, and more. Here's what she had to say: -
Meghan Trainor Recorded Duet With Harry Styles, "All About That Bass" Singer Calls One Direction Heartthrob "An Incredible Writer"
Meghan Trainor has revealed she teamed up for a duet with none other than One Direction heartthrob Harry Styles, British newspaper The Sun reports. The song they wrote together was called "Someday Maybe," however with Styles' 1D duties, it might not be released until he is no longer committed to the group. -
Haim Recording Sophomore Album With Ariel Rechtshaid [PHOTO]
Last June, sister trio Haim promised their new album would be ready "very soon" and confirmed that they had intended to start recording in July. In November, Alana Haim uploaded a photo of Danielle Haim on guitar with the caption "S S Studio." Now a new photo has surfaced, confirming that the band is recording with producer Ariel Rechtshaid. Este Haim posted the photo, which features Rechtshaid hard at work on a computer with a poster of David Bowie in the background. "Here we go again everybody," she wrote in the caption. "Uh ohz." Looks like new music is officially underway. -
The Game Joined By Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, O.T. Genasis & More At 'The Documentary' Anniversary Concert [WATCH]
Sunday night marked the ten-year anniversary of The Game's debut album The Documentary, and the Compton rapper celebrated the occasion with a star-studded concert at The Belasco Theater in Los Angeles. According to Rap-Up, he performed his classics such as "Hate It or Love It" and "How We Do" and was joined on stage by friends and collaborators including Kendrick Lamar ("Westside Story"), Tyga, Ab-Soul, O.T. Genasis ("CoCo"), Marsha Ambrosius ("Start from Scratch"), and ScHoolboy Q ("Higher"). -
T-Pain Dedicates New Song "Okay To Smile" To His Late Grandma [LISTEN]
T-Pain has shed his signature Auto-tune and is writing more personal, emotion songs for his upcoming projects. Now he's shared a song called "Okay To Smile," which he dedicated to his grandmother, who recently passed away. -
Modest Mouse Premiere Video For New Song "Coyotes," Ahead Of 'Strangers To Ourselves' Release [WATCH]
As previously reported, Modest Mouse have announced a new album Strangers To Ourselves. Following the release of "Lampshades On Fire," the group has now shared their latest single, "Coyote." The band originally debuted the song back may at the Beacham Theater in Orlando and has performed it a few more times since. Along with the track's officially release, they shared it's video. -
Taylor Swift Subject Of New Song By Geoff Ong [EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE]
Neo-soul singer-songwriter Geoff Ong is prepping the release of his upcoming effort, The Boston EP. Originally hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, and a mechanical engineer by trade, Ong found local success with his first self-produced EP, Pictures. He later decided that music was his true calling and left his job to move to Boston where he studied at Berklee College of Music. -
Disclosure, AlunaGeorge Being Sued By Songwriter Claiming They Stole Her Lyrics
Disclosure are among a group of artists being sued by an unknown East London songwriter who claims to have written lyrics to their songs. Katie Farrah Sopher is seeking £200,000 ($303,351) over claims that the electronic sibling duo took lyrics from a songbook of hers that was stolen by a "violent" ex-boyfriend, Sean Sawyers in 2009, who then passed it along to music industry contacts. The songs in question are Disclosure's "Latch," featuring Sam Smith, "White Noise," and "You and Me" featuring Eliza Dolittle. Sopher is also suing Alungeorge over claims that she wrote lyrics to their hit song "Attracting Flies." Alunageorge's Aluna Francis also sang vocals on Disclosure's aforementioned "White Noise." -
Drake, Chief Keef Collaborating? GLOVO Logo Surfaces On Instagram [PHOTOS]
Are Drake and Chief Keef collaborating? Social media evidence suggests that GLOVO might be happening. As HotNewHipHop points out, Keef posted a photo on Instagram yesterday with a logo for the acronym, along with the caption, "Thou Not Ready."
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