Video: J. Cole – ‘Apparently’

Nemmy Kim.

Fresh off the release of 2014 Forest Hills Drive, J. Cole drops a visual for the first release “Apparently,” which follows last week’s “Intro” clip. The Fayetteville MC stands in front of a projection screen, while reflecting on his childhood and his homecoming.
“This is my canvas, I’ma paint it how I want it,” raps Cole.
The album, which can be streamed here, is expected to sell 240-270k in its first week.
It has already earned praise from critics and his peers. “Wowwwww this album is a classic!!!!!!!!!” said Timbaland.
Tune in to “The Late Show with David Letterman” on Wednesday for a performance from Cole.

Stream Rick Ross’ Album ‘Hood Billionaire’

By Nemmy Kim.

Just eight months after releasing Mastermind, the Bawse aka the Teflon Don aka Rick Ross is back with his seventh album Hood Billionaire. Thanks to iTunes Radio, you can stream the entire album a week in advance of its November 24 release.
The 16 tracks include appearances from Jay Z, Snoop Dogg, K. Michelle, Big K.R.I.T., Boosie Badazz, and R. Kelly, with production from Timbaland, DJ Toomp, Metro Boomin, and more.
“This is for the streets. We feedin’ the streets. It’s gonna be most definitely heavy,” said Rozay.

Video: K. Michelle – ‘Maybe I Should Call’

By Nemmy Kim.

K. Michelle reflects on love lost in the cinematic video for “Maybe I Should Call,” the second release from her sophomore album Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart?
In the short film, which was inspired by a true story and directed by Iren Sheffield Brown, the VH1 star witnesses what her life could have been had she stayed in her relationship. She watches her man as he builds a new life with his new wife and baby. In the dream sequence, K appears in his car, at the dinner table, and even in his bedroom.
She eventually wakes up and wonders if it’s not too late after all. Will she make the call?
AWBAH drops December 9. Earlier today, she

New Music: Young Buck f/ 50 Cent & Tony Yayo – ‘Bring My Bottles’

By Nemmy Kim.

It’s the Unit. Young Buck links with 50 Cent and Tony Yayo on “Bring My Bottles,” the first release off G-Unit’s upcoming EP The Beast of Independence, which follows August’s The Beauty of Independence. The fellas pop bottles and get loose on the turn-up anthem, produced by Swiff D.

NEWS; Willow and Jaden Smith Talk Music, Prana Energy, & School in Bizarre Interview

By Nemmy Kim.

The Smith siblings are one of a kind. Willow, 14, and her older brother Jaden, 16, conducted their first-ever joint interview with The New York Times’ T Magazine and it’s definitely worth a read. In between studying Quantum physics and ancient texts, the teens discussed everything from prana energy to writing their own novels to their dislike for school.
“School is not authentic because it ends,” said Jaden. “It’s not true, it’s not real. Our learning will never end. The school that we go to every single morning, we will continue to go to.”
Willow released her three-song EP 3 to iTunes this week, while Jaden’s Cool Tape, Vol. 2 drops Tuesday.

New Music: Usher – ‘Clueless’

By Nemmy Kim.

While he travels the country on his “UR Experience” tour, Usher liberates “Clueless,” a new song that won’t be found on his upcoming album. If you purchase specially-marked Honey Nut Cheerios boxes at Walmart, you will receive a code to download the song for free.
The R&B king lets his emotions get the best of him as he serenades a special lady. “Don’t hold out on your love / It’s the only thing I’m sure of / For everything else I’m clueless, stupid, foolish,” he croons.
Usher’s eighth album was originally due this year, but it no longer has a release date. “I just ain’t ready,” he told Billboard last month. “Meaning I have more that I want to say and more that I want to do. My process is pretty different. L.A. Reid will tell you, it takes two albums to make one with Usher.”

NEWS; Ludacris Unveils ‘Burning Bridges’ EP Cover

By Nemmy Kim.

Burn baby burn. Chris “Ludacris” Bridges sets the roof on fire on the cover of his EP Burning Bridges. The illustrated artwork, which he revealed on Instagram, shows a house engulfed in flames.
Luda’s first project since 2013′s mixtape IDGAF will be released on December 16 featuring the Da Internz-produced single “Good Lovin” with Miguel.
In the meantime, Luda has been warming up with his weekly freestyle series “LudaVerses.”
His long-awaited eighth album Ludaversal is due March 31, while Fast & Furious 7 opens in theaters on April 3.