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Ever-controversial rapper Kanye West has revealed the artwork, or lack thereof for his new album Yeezus. Yes, that is a play on Jesus. No, we’re not shocked.

With no audio or video officially released online and only weeks to go before the June 18 release date, Kanye West has confirmed the images found online early last week featuring an essentially blank cd inside an empty case with a piece of tape holding it shut is indeed the artwork for Yeezus. Def Jam has confirmed there is a message on the disc that reads “Please add Graffiti,” but no additional information, messaging, or liner notes seem to exist. You can view an image of the artwork (or packaging?) below.

This is not the weirdest thing Kanye has done, but it’s certainly an interesting twist for an already intriguing individual. Comment below and let us know your thoughts. Continue reading ‘Kanye West Reveal ‘Yeezus’ Artwork, Encourages Graffiti’

Mashup release are a dime a dozen these days, but finding one worth more than a couple amused listens is a different story altogether.

The Hood Internet have a long history of creating genius musical concoctions from the best and brightest efforts out of urban music. This morning, a new release fromt the outfit title “Doin’ It Good” found its way online, and I think it may be their best effort to date. The Chicago based production-duo takes Kanye’s hit song “Good Life” and sets it to the tune of “Doin’ It Right,” off of Daft Punk’s new album, Random Access Memories. Click here to stream and download the offering.

Kaye West’s new album, Yeezus, hits stores next month. Random Access Memories is available now wherever musc is sold.

Chicago-bred emcee Kanye West has finally confirmed long-gestating rumors that a new album was right around the corner by announcing the forthcoming release of Yeezus.

Making a not-so-slight reference to religion, which plays into the rumors he’ll release a single called “I Am God,” the latest offering from Kanye West is expected to hit shelves June 18. The first single from the effort, which has the equally controversial title “New Slaves,” can be streamed below.

Kanye introduced his latest material in a fashion on fitting his own out of control ego. On Friday, West premiered his new single and video ‘New Slaves’ by projecting it on 66 buildings across the world. Seriously. Footage of one of those projects can also be found at the end of this post. Continue reading ‘Kanye West Announces New Album ‘Yeezus’’

G.O.O.D. Music mastermind Kanye West is no stranger to controversy. Whether it’s in his lyrics, wardrobe, or interviews, Kanye has always done as he pleases and taken whatever slack came as a result. This includes copyright lawsuits, which the Chicago born artist has dealt with a handful of times in reference to his persistent use of cleared (and supposedly uncleared) samples, and this morning he has another case to add to the pile.

In 1974, David Pryor wrote a song with his band Thunder & Lightning entitled “Bumpin’ Bus Stop.” The song was a dud and it’s fairly safe to say you have probably never heard of Thunder & Lightning before this point, but in a recently filed lawsuit Pryor’s children are claiming Kanye West sampled the track in his 2005 smash “Gold Digger” and they are now seeking millions in damages.

So what is Kanye alleged to have stolen? 13 seconds into Kanye’s “Gold Digger” you can hear a sample echoing the words “Get Down,” and Pryor’s remaining offspring claim that voice is their father’s (being used without his permission). We scoured the internet for a clip putting the two songs side by side, but unfortunately no such clip exists. So, instead of posting one video, we’ve posted both songs below in their entirety. Stream the tracks and comment to let us know if you think Kanye is in the wrong. Continue reading ‘Kanye West Sued For Illegally Sampling Thunder & Lightning’

With an album on the way for release later this year, Pusha-T has given us all something to hold us over until then. He has released an 11-track mixtape titled Wrath of Caine, which features contributions and support by Rick Ross, Wale, and French Montana. The mixtape also features production from Young Chop, The Neptunes, and Kanye West. Check out the entire mixtape here!

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Last night, hundreds of celebrities came together, as they so frequently do, for a benefit event at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The purpose of the 12/12/12 concert was to raise money for the victims and survivors of Hurricane Sandy as well as provide hope and support for those still struggling. Performers included Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Roger Waters, Adam Sandler with Paul Schaffer, Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, Alicia Keys, The Who, Kanye West, Billy Joel, Chris Martin of Coldplay, and probably the most talked-about performance of the night, Paul McCartney with the surviving members of Nirvana for their first reunion in twenty years.

According to Billboard, it was a powerful night of poignant entertainment, as many of the performers were from the New York/New Jersey area and chose songs that specifically related to the event. Springsteen did a Medley of “My City In Ruins,” “Working On A Building,” and Tom Waits’ “Jersey Girl.” His songs all hit home as did Adam Sandler’s comical rendition of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” entitled “Sandy Screw Ya.” Click the links below to watch of some of these highlight acts.

Paul McCartney with Pat Smear and Nirvana members Dave Grohl and Krist Novaselic

Adam Sandler Performing “Sandy Screw Ya” (Rewrite of “Hallelujah”)

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It’s that time of year again! Between the carved pumpkins lining doorstops, shelves of candy practically disappearing overnight, and costume stores boasting Dracula, Superman, and pretty pretty princesses, there’s no doubt that Halloween is just around the corner.

This spook-tacular holiday isn’t just for kids anymore, (I mean, who doesn’t love free candy and dressing up?), and to help you get into the holiday spirit, we’re bringing you a taste of how celebrities across the country are celebrating this year. Check it out after the jump. Continue reading ‘Celebrities In Halloween Costumes: Heidi Klum, Diddy, Fergie & More!’

Azealia Banks has kept mum in the past about some potential collaborations with some of pop’s heaviest hitters despite some heavy teases. So how do you get a burgeoning star like Banks to spill the beans? Have the interview in another country! I mean, it’s not like everything is recorded and uploaded to the internet for everyone to see these days, right?

Brazil’s Mix TV got a couple of heavy scoops when they spoke with the 20 year old rapper and got right down to brass tacks. So you worked with Kanye West right? What was it like making music with Lady Gaga?

Woah gorgeous Brazilian interviewer, don’t you think you’re being a little forward? Weren’t those collabs just rumors and conjecture?

Continue reading ‘Azealia Banks Dishes On Gaga And Kanye Collaborations, Gets Subtitled In Brazilian Interview’

“I’m gonna knock you out…. I told you I’m not f**kin’ putting up with her f**kin’ highness over there!”

It’s not exactly prose worthy of Bob Dylan, or even Eminem, her sometime partner in rhyme, but with those fighting words, rapper Nicki Minaj recently helped make American Idol hot for the first time in years. She hurled them directly at Mariah Carey on October 2 in Charlotte, N.C., during the audition rounds for season 12 of Idol, which kicks off in January of 2013. Continue reading ‘Sound And Vision: Will Nicki Minaj Vs. Mariah Carey Hurt the Rapper While Helping “American Idol”?’

I hope you all had a G.O.O.D. Cruel Summer. It’s time to head back to Cruel School, just in time for Cruel Fall. And it’ll be Cruel Winter before you know it.

Q-Tip, one of the more sage members of Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music clique, dished some heavy information in an interview with HipHopSince1987, a blog whose name is self explanatory. Like his ancestry; the title for Q-Tip’s upcoming fourth solo record, The Last Zulu, was inspired by his discovery of his South African Zulu lineage thanks to a birthday DNA test courtesy of his manager. Forensic genealogy, now that’s a thoughtful gift idea.

But Q-Tip, real name Kamaal Ibn John Fareed, wasn’t done talking records.

Continue reading ‘Watch Q-Tip Talk New Solo Album, Heritage, And Tease “Cruel Winter” Details’