Jay-z’s first official single from The Blueprint 3 due out 9/11/09, “Run This Shit.” This album is going to be a classic. Kanye West kills his verse on this one! More on OzoneMag.com
J.Cole releases the mastered version of “Lights Please.” Check this track out…It’s the reason Jay-z signed the North Carolina MC to Roc Nation! More on XXLMag.com
No I.D. (The man behind Jay-z’s D.O.A.) gives words of advice for Drake and a shout out to J.Cole! All up and coming artists should take note. More on 2DopeBoyz.com
I feel like Gucci Mane was awkwardly put in this song… Why in the world would he jump on an Eminem diss record? BURR! More on WorldStarHipHop.com
Good looks on Rhymefest physically showing his support for his community! The hood needs jobs. This Recession is killing us! More on Xclusiveszone.net
This is the best Hip Hop video I have seen in a LONG time! Got the link from @Big_Sean <– Follow his Twitter. Seriously dope video and song. More on Big Sean’s Website
Check out Mike Posner & Big Sean’s performance last night at SOB’s in NYC. They killed it, just as the sold out crowd expected them to! More on NahRight.com
To keep us entertained while we wait for more diss tracks from Jay-z & The Game, DatPiff.com gives us The Game’s RED Mixtape. Lots of features on this one, Enjoy! More on DatPiff.com
Artists Tagged
J.Cole
Jermaine Cole
Label: Roc Nation
Hometown: Fayetteville, NC
After hearing J.Cole’s self-produced track, “Lights Please,” Jay-z signed the North Carolina artist to his Roc Nation label. This record deal put a lot of attention on the young emcee, who quickly released one of 2009’s best projects in The Warm Up mixtape. Now, unlike a number of popular southern hip hop artists who release material regularly to stay relevant, J.Cole has managed to keep his buzz alive for a little over a year since releasing that tape. His impressive lyricism even landed him a guest spot on Jay-z’s The Blueprint 3 album, opening the door to nation-wide exposure. J.Cole’s debut album is set to be released in late 2010.
Mike Posner
Mike Posner
Label: J Records, RCA
Hometown: Southfield, MI
In March of 2009, Mike Posner released A Matter of Time, one of the year’s biggest mixtapes, from his Duke dorm room. The impressive project, hosted by DJ Don Cannon and DJ Benzi, helped land the emerging artist his current record deal with Sony Music Group.
Mike Posner aims to make a name for himself in pop music, while staying relevant within hip hop circles, similar to Justin Timberlake. This goal is not too far fetched, as his fans already enjoy the artist’s feel-good, pop-rap music and smooth hooks.
Since graduating from Duke at the end of 2009, the talented artist and producer, has been working on his upcoming 31 Minutes to Takeoff album, set to be released in the fall of 2010.
