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Justin Bieber, Jay Electronica, and Poo Bear released the song 'Hard 2 Face Reality' this week. The song was originally recorded by Bieber and Poo Bear in 2014. -
MIXTAPE MONDAY: Check Out New Songs from FKA twigs, Kanye West, Jay Electronica & More
Each and every week we put together our favorite tracks that had premiered a few days prior into one magnificent mixtape to share with you and your friends. This time around we've decided to share new 2016 songs from FKA twigs, Kanye West, Jay Electronica and more right here! -
Jay Electronica Threatens 50 Cent and Disses Kendrick Lamar on Periscope
Jay Electronica said that he did not know what Kendrick Lamar was talking about in his music, and that 50 Cent had fallen off as a rapper in a question-and-answer session on Periscope. The New Orleans rapper also referred to Kendrick Lamar as both his "baby" and his "son." -
J Dilla Birthday Celebrations Planned For 10th Anniversary of Producer’s Death
This February marks the 10th anniversary of legendary hip-hop producer James Yancey's death. In celebration of J Dilla's legacy, a number of star-studded celebrations are being planned for what would have been the artist also known as Jay Dee's 42nd birthday weekend. -
Just Blaze Explains the Massive Delay Behind Jay Electronica's Upcoming Album
Legendary New Jersey Hip Hop producer Just Blaze explains the delay of Jay Electronica's upcoming album in a new interview. -
Jay Electronica Crowns Himself "God of Hip-Hop," Better Than Drake & J. Cole
We thought Meek Mill proved that it wasn't a good idea to diss Drake, but apparently the reclusive New Orleans emcee Jay Electronica didn't get the memo. During a show at club XOYO in London, Electronica's current residence, he told the crowd that the "6 god" can't compare to "the god of hip-hop," a title which he's given himself. He also called out J. Cole, saying his Roc Nation labelmate can't spit bars like he does. -
Listen to Jay Electronica 'Road To Perdition' Sampling Jay Z From Act II: Patents of Nobility (The Turn)
After what seemed like ages of waiting, we have a new Jay Electronica song. The Roc Nation rapper has uploaded "Road To Perdition" onto the web, which features plenty of Jay Z samples and is scheduled to appear on his long-awaited album, 'Act II: Patent Of Nobility.' -
DJ Premier, Royce Da 5' 9" Share 'PRhyme Time' Music Video [WATCH]
Hip-hop duo PRhyme have shared the music video for their new single "PRhyme Time," which you can check out below. The video features footage of Royce da 5' 9" and DJ Premier working in the studio, filmed on what looks like a warbly 1990s camcorder — the date in the corner even claims that this was filmed in November 1992, though it probably was not. There is plenty of Fila product placement throughout, probably because Beats by Dre did not exist yet in 1992.You can check out the music video for PRhyme's "PRhyme Time" here: -
DJ Premier, Royce Da 5' 9" Announce PRhyme North American Tour [FULL SCHEDULE]
Even though they just made their live debut this past Friday (Dec. 5) in New York, PRhyme, the collaboration between Slaughterhouse's Royce da 5' 9" and Gang Starr's DJ Premier, have announced a month-long tour in support of their recently released self-titled debut album. According to Billboard, "PRhyme: The Tour" kicks off on Feb. 18 in Baltimore and finishes up on March 19 and 20 at Austin's South By Southwest Festival. Tickets for the tour go on sale this Friday, Dec. 12, through PRhyme's website. -
Jay Electronica Responds to Ferguson and Eric Garner Decisions: 'Don't Tell Me About Black-on-Black Crime'
In light of the recent grand jury decisions in Ferguson, Missouri, and Staten Island not to indict two white police officers for the killings of two black men, protests have erupted across the United States and sporadically around the world. The issue of police brutality and mistreatment of minorities vs. whites by law enforcement is at the forefront of the nation's conscious.While some commentators have steered the commentary toward black-on-black crime and the violence in poor urban neighborhoods, New Orleans native Jay Electronica wholeheartedly disagrees with this notion, saying among other things in a series of tweets that "We live in a criminal nation, founded by rapists, mass murderers and robbers. So don't tell me about 'black on black' crime."Read the expletive-laden series of tweets below, via "Pigeons and Planes." -
Common Shares Admiration For Jay Electronica After Praising Chief Keef For Being Raw And Real In His Music
Common recently praised fellow Chicago rapper, Chief Keef, for being raw and real in his music. Now, he's sharing his admiration for Jay Electronica as the two embark on the 13-date "Nobody's Smiling" tour. -
Kendrick Lamar Apologizes to Former Lakers Coach Phil Jackson for 'Control' Mention Following Jay Electronica's Criticism of Verse
Kendrick Lamar did quite a bit of name-dropping in his verse for "Control," but he said there is only one person he would like to apologize to: Phil Jackson. Lamar apologized to the former Los Angeles Lakers coach for the mention following Jay Electronica's criticism of the verse."I still gotta speak my peace to Phil," Lamar said during an interview with "Vibe," referring to New York Knicks president Jackson. "It's a beautiful thing, first of all. Second of all, I have to go back and say how big of a fan I was, and still am, of Phil. [I have been a fan of his] since the [Chicago] Bulls and Lakers, so for him to actually acknowledge me in the light of music was something unexpected. I thought it was dope. But I don't want to be on Phil's bad side, so he's the only person I will apologize to [both laugh] about the line."On "Control," Lamar rapped, "Phil Jackson came back, still no coaching me. I'm uncoachable."
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