• B.o.B Releases 18-Track 'No Genre: The Label' Mixtape Featuring T.I., London Jae & More [LISTEN]

    B.o.B is starting the New Year strong with a new mixtape that showcases the signees of his new No Genre label. He released the first edition of the 'No Genre' mixtape series in 2010 and would use the inspiration in 2014 to start his own label under the same name. He then began scouting for new talent that would appear on the highly anticipated 'No Genre: 2' mixtape and eventually, 'No Genre: The Label,' which has become the showcase for his new talent, Jake Lambo, Scotty ATL, London Jae, Lin-Z and JaqueBeatz.

  • Ludacris Flexes Lyrical Muscles With 'LudaVerses' Mixtape [LISTEN]

    Christopher Bridges, better known as Ludacris, has quietly been busy getting back into the swing of things recording and releasing music. He has been readying his ninth studio album, 'Ludaversal,' set for release on March 31st and he recently released a six-track EP primer, 'Burning Bridges,' for free on Google Play that featured guest appearances from Rick Ross and Miguel. In between the studio time for the official releases, the "Fast & Furious" actor has been releasing free freestyles on his Soundcloud over existing, popular beats in the hip-hop world today.

  • YG & DJ Mustad Squash Beef on Instagram

    It seems as though having a beef with someone is more common then not in many music circles. A new one seems to start every day and can linger on for months, sometimes years. It is far easier to get in contact with someone you may or may not know with social media at your fingertips by just Tweeting at the person you have a problem with. Even with all of the temptation to start beefs and keep them going, sometimes differences get settled and that is what DJ Mustard and YG managed to do on Instagram.

  • Syd Barrett's 'The Madcap Laughs': 13 Songs Ranked For Its 45th Anniversary

    Today, Jan. 3, marks the 45th anniversary of The Madcap Laughs, the debut solo album by original Pink Floyd frontman Syd Barrett. Other than being a remarkable album musically, The Madcap Laughs is also significant for being a surreal document of Barrett's mental health at the time, which had been steadily declining ever since his departure from Pink Floyd in 1968. To celebrate the anniversary of this incredible album, here are its 13 tracks ranked, from weakest to strongest.

  • Lil' Twist Premieres Justin Bieber Collaboration 'Intertwine' [LISTEN]

    Justin Bieber probably wants to put 2014 behind him. After countless court dates, lawsuits and appearing in headlines for all of the wrong reasons, the Canadian pop star is looking for a clean slate in 2015. Part of that fresh start comes in the form of new music, something fans have been lusting after for months. A new radio rip has appeared online of a new collaboration titled "Intertwine" between the "Home to Mama" singer and friend and frequent collaborator, Lil' Twist.

  • Kid Rock Says Rap-Rock As A Genre 'Turned Out Gay'

    Kid Rock has reminded fans once again not to expect any sort of a filter out of him, nor an apology for being politically incorrect.In an interview with The Guardian, Kid Rock discusses not using social media, his political views, how he's about to become a grandfather at 43 and not just being wealthy, but being loaded. Oh - and that rap-rock "turned out to be pretty gay."

  • Gucci Mane Shows Off His Boxing Skills [WATCH]

    When you think of Gucci Mane, the first thought that comes to your mind is probably rapper. That is a correct assumption to make, especially now as he continues to release music from behind bars, but you may need to start thinking about Radric Davis in a different way -- decent boxer. A new video has emerged of Gucci working out with a boxing coach in what appears to be relaxation / workout room in the jail that Davis currently calls home.

  • Armin van Buuren Leaves Pier 94 In A Trance [Review]

    The week between Christmas and New Years Day is one of the biggest party weeks of the year. Most people are off of work, or those who do have to work, things are pretty relaxed and expectations aren't as high for productivity. In that type of environment, Pacha and RPM Presents have been throwing parties all week at the club and on Pier 94 and Pier 36 in New York City with the likes of Armin van Buuren, Kaskade, Disclosure and Martin Garrix all coming to town. Last night saw trance titan, Armin van Buuren, known to fans as the god of trance, in part because of his stature within the genre and because his birthday is on Dec. 25, take the stage at Pier 94 with A State Of Trance regulars Andrew Rayel, Mark Sixma and Jochen Miller.
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