The creative process is subjective. No two artists think or create the same way, and it’s in the various methods we all use to develop new ideas that our individuals styles begin to take shape. Drake has rarely let people into those moments of brilliance, but a new video online this morning gives us a glimpse into his studio life in 2013.

A new studio update from Drake has been released featuring the creation of his recent Internet release, “Girls Love Beyonce.” Drake works with friends on lines, finds inspiration in vaporizers, and ultimately lays some bars in the booth. He does not say whether the song will make it onto his new album, but we can only hope. You can view the video below. Continue reading ‘Drake Posts “Girls Love Beyonce” Studio Video’

Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly, one half of popular early ’90s group Kriss Kross, has passed away. He was 34.

Kelly was found unresponsive at his Atlanta-area home, and later died at Atlanta Medical Center on Wednesday, May 1. No cause of death has been revealed at this time, but from what we can gather there does not appear to be any hint of foul play.

The mother of the deceased and the So So Def family issued this statement on Thusrday morning:

“It is with deep sadness that we announce that our beloved Chris Kelly has passed away on May 1. To millions of fans worldwide, he was the trendsetting, backwards pants-wearing one-half of Kris Kross who loved making music. But to us, he was just Chris – the kind, generous and fun-loving life of the party. Though he was only with us a short time, we feel blessed to have been able to share some incredible moments with him. His legacy will live on through his music, and we will forever love him.”

Kriss Kross had a few hits, but none were as big as “Jump.” Click below to enjoy that classic one more time. Continue reading ‘Kris Kross’ Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly Dies at 34′

Dizzee Rascal is prepping to release his monstrous new album The Fifth this Summer, but first he gives us a single and music video that you will want to play at full volume.

“H-Town” was shot in Houston, Texas over NBA All Star Weekend with help from Bun B, Trae The Truth, Truck Buck, and The Trill Gladiators. Produced by Oligee and turntable wizard and A-Trak. You can stream the video below.

Speaking on the track, Dizzee said, “The collaboration for this song started with Bun, I came to Houston and had a good time and it stuck with me, I was doing a mixtape at the time and I ended up writing about it and recorded it, I sent it to Bun and he got on it straight away. When I came to Atlanta to record the album I saw Trae in the studio and we decided to do the video.” Continue reading ‘Dizzee Rascal Debuts “H-Town” Video’

Chicago native Rockie Fresh has released a new mixtape entitled The Birthday Tape.

Arriving a week after the rapper turned 22, The Birthday Tape features seven new songs and appearances from Rick Ross, Gunplay, and Lunice. You can find a download link below. The track list is as follows:

01. Top of the World
02. Life Round Here
03. Panera Bread (Feat. Rick Ross & Lunice)
04. Nothing Wrong With That
05. Rollin’ (Feat. Gunplay)
06. Kush Do
07. Outro

Click here to download The Birthday Tape.

In other news, it was announced yesterday that Rockie Fresh has partnered up with Puma, joining his labelmate Meek Mill as a representative of the company. No further information on the deal has been released at this point.

Odd Future member Earl Sweatshirt has been building hype for his forthcoming album since November, and in recent weeks things have been hitting peak levels. Now video has surfaced online showing the young rapper debuting new material featuring a hip-hop legend, and we have the footage to share with you.

While performing at MayFest 2013 over the weekend, Earl Sweatshirt surprised audience members by debuting a new song featuring Wu-Tang member the RZA. The live cut featured RZA on the hook, but it’s hard to believe that he won’t have a full verse on Doris when it arrives in stores later this year. Click here to view the performance.

Unfortunately, Earl Sweatshirt has yet to give any indication of when Doris will arrive in stores. Our hope is before the end of summer, but it could really be anytime between now and whenever the lab monkeys break out and begin taking over the planet. Hopefully it happens before then, of course, and we’ll let you know as soon as a date is set. Continue reading ‘Earl Sweatshirt Performs New Song Featuring RZA at MayFest 2013′

Felony Fame

It is once again Search For The Coldest time, when our friends at Coors Light® invite MCs from across the country to show what they’ve got for the chance to be crowned COLDEST MC. Naturally, our thoughts turn to last year’s winner, Felony Fame (aka Propane Fame), who made it to the top spot on the strength of his track “Beastie Boy” and, of course, his formidable lyrical skills and ability to deliver in a live performance. Since his win in 2012, Felony Fame has been on the rise and so we’re happy to name him this week’s OurStage Artist of the Week. Coming to us from North Carolina, by way of New Jersey, Fame has a distinct sound, with a gift for rhymes and compelling imagery backed by rich sonic textures and off-kilter beats that keep listeners hooked. No wonder he’s been featured in Hip Hop Weekly, Source, XXL, and on Cam’Ron‘s U.N. presents: Heat In Here Vol. 1 and Funk Master Flex‘s IFWT: Indie Vol. 1. Hear what it’s all about:

The MTVU Woodies took place over the weekend with appearances from essentially every notable face currently dominating pop, rock, and indie college radio charts. I could write at length about the event, as well as the all-day festival that took place during SXSW last week, but we all know the thing that really matters is who ended their night with a trophy to call their own. So, without further ado or filler content, click below to view a complete list of every category and winner from the 2013 MTVU Woodies. Continue reading ‘Complete List of MTVU Woodie Winners’

Here at OurStage, we make it a goal to fill each and every day with the best music news we possibly can. Somedays that means writing half a dozen pieces on Rick Ross and others that means we’re going to be listening to a lot of dubstep, but today it’s a middle ground that we think everyone can enjoy.

While searching the morning’s headlines and editorials, a blog from popular urban music site HitEmWhereTheyAint caught our eye. In it, a blogger from the site goes in depth on the new single from Ex-Patriots Linebacker Tully Banta Cain, who recently launched a hip hop career. You can read the entire post below or, if you feel like giving HitEmWhereTheyAint a visit, click here to see the original post. Continue reading ‘I’ll Tell Ya What: New Music From Ex-Pats Linebacker Tully Banta Cain is “Out of Control”’

Juicy J has been part of the music scene since the early 90s, but it wasn’t until the release of “Bandz A Make Her Dance” last Summer that his solo career garnered much attention from the press. Now that he’s reached the peak of pretty much every chart that follows urban music, people want more new material than ever, and last night Juicy released a single that is sure to leave you with a smile on your face.

Joining forces with Canadian sensation The Weeknd, “One Of Those Nights” finds Juicy J leaning heavy on a simple drum and bass beat with light synth accompaniment for a track meant for late nights that seem to never end. This may seem like nothing new from a lyrical perspective, but it goes down smooth nonetheless. You can discover “One Of Those Nights” below: Continue reading ‘Stream Juicy J’s New Collaborative Single With The Weeknd, “One Of Those Nights”’

Odd Future‘s Tyler, the Creator has a future in character-based comedy, when this rap fad finally ends. He was pretty hilarious as 53-year-old golf fanatic Thurnis Haley in promos for his album Goblin. And now you can see him as a semi-pro wrestler in his new video for “Domo 23,” the first single from his upcoming album Wolf (April 23). Look for Earl Sweatshirt and Domo Genesis amidst the chaos. And don’t worry, Tyler hasn’t forgotten about golf. You have to admit the dude is pretty brilliant, even if you think is genius is a bit evil. It might surprise you to learn that this clip is NSFW.

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