Drake – “Fear” (Prod. by DJ Khalil)

Yesterday, I put up the 30 second snippet version to Drake’s latest joint, Fear, produced by DJ Khalil, and today, I am giving you all the full, CDQ version of the song. Off of his So Far Gone EP that will hit stores on the 15th, this track will lead us into his upcoming, debut album, Thank Me Later. Personally, I have hear Drake rap harder and better, but this track is worth the download and listen. Link below, so enjoy.

Drake – “Fear” (Prod. by DJ Khalil)

Jay-Z’s BP3 Tour Dates

Like I have said before, if you cannot make it to Jay-Z’s upcoming September 11th, “Answer the Call” show at Madison Square Garden, then you may still be in luck. As expected, Jay will be making some tour stops in accordance to his upcoming Blueprint 3 album, which will make his fans quite happy. Looks like I will make heading to the November 12th show a priority.

You can check out the complete list of tour dates after the break.

Wale – “Ice & Rain” (Prod. by Cool & Dre)

Wale announced that after reaching 80,00 followers on Twitter, he would release a new song. Though the track will not be featured on his upcoming Attention Deficit it is a track worth listening to. Wale stated that it was not good enough to be featured on his upcoming album, which to me, says that Attention Deficit will be amazing. Link for Ice & Rain, produced by Cool & Dre, is below.

Wale – “Ice & Rain” (Prod. by Cool & Dre)

Wale’s “Attention Deficit” Album Artwork

It looks like Wale’s Attention Deficit artwork has finally been released. Personally, I think that the album artwork is cool, but I was not expecting it to be like this. Then again, when does Wale ever do anything we expect?

October 20th folks, go support one of the DMV’s finest, Wale.

Check out the full cover after the break and leave some thoughts.

Video: Jay-Z on His Next Album

In the clip below, Jay-Z looks toward his next album, stating that it will not be a number one album, stating that he is going to make “the most experimental album” of his career to date.

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Courtesy of MTV:

Blueprint 3 hasn’t even hit stores yet, and Jay-Z told us he’s already working on his next album, which will be his most eclectic piece ever.

“I’ve always said I believe in good music and bad music. … I like music. The second Blueprint, the reason it was all over the place is because I like music so much. You have tracks with Lenny Kravitz then Sean Paul. Dr. Dre. It’s all over the place because of my taste in music. I like music.”

“My next album, which I’m working on now — that’s exclusive, no one knows that — is gonna be the album that really … it’s not gonna be a #1 album. That’s where I’m at right now. I wanna make the most experimental album I ever made. But let’s not deal with that now; I want to deal with The Blueprint 3.”

Jay-Z x Kid Cudi – “Already Home”

Though he is just featured on the hook, Kid Cudi makes his appearance on Jay-Z’s Blueprint 3 an unforgettable one. Personally, I love the vibe of this track and I think that both, Jay and Cudi, did their thing. Link below.

Jay-Z x Kid Cudi – “Already Home”

How many leaks was that? Ha, ridiculous. Like I said, you can listen to the album via MTV or just support it on September 11th, which I advise.

Video: Cru De Ladies’ “Paper World”

In the video below, Cru De Ladies creates a world, where everything is made out of paper. Creating the entire video in just two short weeks, Cru De Ladies gives us something worth while to watch.

Video: Common Defines “Artistry”

One of hip hop’s finest MC’s, Common, speaks on the definition of artistry, in terms of music, photography, visual arts, etc. Check out the clip below.

Common, co-curator with The Roots of the 2009 Hennessy Artistry Series, defines artistry in music and other arts, and reveals a secret about where he might come from. Series dates: Chicago 9/12; Atlanta 9/19; Houston 10/3; New York 10/7. More at Hennessy Artistry.

Common > most of your favorite rappers. Truth.

Oh and by the way, I will be at that show in Chicago. Shouts to my homey Brent from ICED Media.

XV x Mike Posner x Bun B x GLC – Mirror’s Edge (Benzi Remix)

Off the upcoming DJ Benzi x XV mixtape, Everybody’s Nobody (We Got The Remix), Mirror’s Edge features some pretty prolific names, including XV, Mike Posner, Bun B and GLC. Can we say hit? I love this joint, so get it below.

XV x Mike Posner x Bun B x GLC – Mirror’s Edge (Benzi Remix)

Video: Mike Posner Perfoms “Drug Dealer Girl” (Live)

In the video below, Mike Posner rocks the crowd by performing Drug Dealer Girl live at Club Life in Atlanta, Georgia.

Attending Duke, studying and going to class, making music, and still flying across the country on the weekends to perform? That’s dedication.

Mike Posner > Your favorite pop act.