A Slew of Pharrell Songs...
A bunch of Pharrell songs from Despicable Me hit the web today. Is that despicable? Pharrell and Pixar may think so. I think it's cool to hear new music from Pharrell. So, as Wayne would say, "party on" after the jump with "Prettiest Girls", "Fun, Fun, Fun", "Minion Mambo" (featuring Lupe Fiasco), "Rocket's Theme", and "My Life" (Robin Thicke, prod. by Pharrell).
Catching Up w/J. Cole
J. Cole talks to IllRoots about the "Who Dat" video, his live show and more while in Chicago over the weekend. Check it out after the jump.
Mickey Factz: "Light Up" Freestyle
Mickey Factz lights up on Drake's "Light Up". Check it out below.
Rusko: "Hold On" Video
Rusko shot this video for "Hold On" while on tour in the UK. Car rides, club crowds, festival crowds, guys in panda costumes, it's all par for the course for Rusko. Check it out below.
KAWS Hits The Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art
I know a bunch of my NYC friends took the train out to CT in order to hit up the Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art's latest exhibit featuring the work of KAWS. The exhibit runs unti January 2nd and features classic KAWS as well as new pieces. Too bad none of my friends took pictures... and I need to go off Hypebeast for the look-in... Check out pics below, and if any of my NYC friends are reading this, I have a wag of the finger happening in your direction.
Natalie Oliveri: "Never Too Late" Video
RH veteran Natalie Oliveri linked up with the Chicago Music Project to turn her single "Never Too Late" into a music video featuring the classic "walking in the park" scene as well as the contemplative, "I'm in my apartment alone" scene... Very nice. Check it out below, and learn more about Natalie in our interview here.
Tom P. "Time Flies" featuring Playboy Tre and Aleon Craft
"Sharper than a thumb tact..."
Our homies at SMKA just sent some new music fresh out of Atlanta Decatur.I had not heard of Tom P. before this email, but after hearing "Time Flies" featuring Playboy Tre and Aleon Craft, I'm definitely interested in hearing more. From the sample to the verses, this one is on point, and can also be found on Tom P's Root For The Underdog project. In related SMKA news, they are launching their Stargazing Tour this Thursday, and it will go all summer long featuring the hottest rising stars in Atlanta. More info here.
Young Jeezy: "Lose My Mind" featuring Drake
People sure do like this new Young Jeezy joint... Expect it to get a very nice jump with the additional of Drizzy-Drake, who also performed this live with Young Jeezy on BET last night. Check it out below.