Empire State of Mind- Jay-Z & Alicia Keys

Now I know I skipped the last leaked track "Hate" feat. Kanye West cause 1) I "Hate" Hearing all the tracks before the album even drops and 2) I haven't even made up my mind about the song in general (but im guessing it'll grow on me like 808's & Heartbreak). Pero, I just heard the latest leak "Empire State of Mind" and the need to share this came over me. It features Alicia Keys, and is said to be both Jay & Kanye's favorite track off the upcoming album. Let me know what you think, you can listen to it in full HERE thanks to Mr. West's Blog

Empire State Of Mind - Jay-Z ft Alicia Keys

KAMAAL THE ABSTRACT

Finally, Q-Tip (formerly of A Tribe Called Quest) has decided to release his "Kamal the Abstract" project. Now if you don't know, this was supposed to be Tip's second solo album which he recorded in 2001. Unfortunately the album failed to be officially released due to complications. The album was never released but managed to leak on the internet...

Here, you can listen to some of the work off the album. Its set to release Sept. 15, 2009

MTV Shows

Foreign Exchange-Leave It All Behind (The Album) & "House of Cards" video

If you haven't heard The Foreign Exchange yet, your missing out on something great. Netherlands's producer Nicolay & Phonte (formerly of Little Brother) collaborate to deliver an original smooth, soulful sound. Their first album "Connected" dropped in '06 which brought a mixture of Phonte's infectious rhymes & surprisingly smooth voice. It included frequent collaborators such as Little Brother other half Rapper Big Pooh & Darien Brockington. Their second time around, Phonte decided to go with a strictly R&B type sound singing on every track only adding raps to two tracks. "Leave It All Behind" provides soulful/relaxing sound that is sure to be a hit. If you don't have the album pick it up, its on Itunes, or even bootleg it off the web, you just gotta hear it...

Here is the third single off the album "House of Cards" feat. Munsinah

UPDATE-KID CUDI MAN ON THE MOON (SEPT 15)

KiD CUDI's GOIN WITH A MOVIE THEME FOR HIS FIRST ALBUM, ITS STATED SOMEWHERE THAT COMMON WILL BE NARRATING THE ALBUMS 5 PARTS. THE NEXT SINGLE IS SET TO BE "PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS"

RUN THIS TOWN OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Mos DEF & JAY ELECTRONICA

I KNOW THERE WORKING ON A NEW ALBUM, BUT THEY'RE ALSO ON TOUR TOGETHER,

We are NOT LOSERS "WE ARE L.A.S.E.R.S."

Lupe's new album is set for December '09, it is also set to feature such guests as Matthew Santos, Pharrell and Chad Hugo of N.E.R.D, B.o.B, and Kenna. LASERS is supposedly an acronym for "Love AlwaysShines Everytime Remember 2 Smile".

MAN ON THE MOON- ALBUM ARTWORK

I Guess now theres no more doubts about the Kid Cudi Album, its coming reallll soon, should be dope. Here are the new introspective/creative/I don't even know design for the album covers.

JAY-Z Blueprint 3 Album Cover & Track Listing UPDATE

MOON MAN

FINALLY KID KUDI IS SHOWING SIGNS OF AN ALBUM SOON, HE JUST RELEASED A NEW SINGLE CALLED "CALL ME MOON MAN" FOR HIS NEW ALBUM "MAN ON THE MOON". THE ALBUM IS SET FOR SEPTEMBER '09. DOWNLOAD IT HERE