There was some potentially exciting news out of HBO today. Looks like they're developing a 30 minute Electronic Music comedy series with the help of Calvin Harris, Jay Z, Will Smith, and Trainspotting author Irvine Welch. The series will be called "Higher" with the script being written by Irvine Welch. Will Smith and his wife, Jay Z, Calvin Harris as well as others will serve … [Read more...]
15 of the Best Music Videos in 2013
Here at Run The Trap we've been counting down some of our favorite things about 2013. (See our Top Lovetrap tracks in 2013, Best Free Releases in 2013, 10 tracks on repeat in 2013, and Top 25 Trap Music Tracks of 2013 lists.) Now it is time to take a look at some of the best music videos from the past year. Making a music video for a song is one of the best ways to interact … [Read more...]
2014 Grammy Awards Nominations
Well, the Grammy nominations rolled in tonight, and I expect to see a lot of " "Insert artist here" got robbed" posts, but right now I plan on focusing on who indeed got nominated. If you would like to see all of the Grammy Nominations they can be seen on the official Grammy website. Make sure to tune in on January 26th, 2014 to see if your favorite artist wins. Best … [Read more...]
F*ckwithmeyouknowigotit ENFERNO Remix [Free Download]
Washington D.C. producer and DJ extraordinaire ENFERNO has released his remix of Jay Z's "F*ckwithmeyouknowigotit" featuring Rick Ross. The track, which originally appears on Jay's latest album Magna Carta... Holy Grail, gets a tasty new reboot, as ENFERNO dishes out some seriously super bass. ENFERNO Facebook | Twitter | SoundCloud The track is available for free … [Read more...]
The World’s Highest Paid Musicians in 2013
You might have read our post back in may around the Worlds 50 Richest Dj's in 2013, released by Celebrity Net Worth, and now Forbes is back with the World's Highest Paid Musicians in 2013. Taking from musicians across all genres and platforms, you'll notice a nice selection of Hip Hop superstars, country singers, pop superstars, and 2 Djs (Tiesto and Calvin Harris) making the … [Read more...]
Timbaland Leaks New Song ‘Know Bout Me’ Featuring Drake and Jay Z
Everyone knows Timbaland can make some amazing beats, but It has been some time since he has stepped on a track and actually rapped. In his brand new song "Know Bout Me" featuring rap icon Drake and James Fauntleroy of Cocaine 80's, he reminds us why it should be a more common occurrence. Producing the beat, and delivering an immaculate first verse, with the help of Jay Z, … [Read more...]
Jay Z ‘s Black Album Celebrates its 10th Anniversary [Full Album Stream]
"Fellow Americans, it is with the utmost pride and sincerity that I present this recording, as a living testament and recollection of history in the making during our generation." And he did just that. 10 years ago today, Jay Z dropped The Black Album. Read that again...10 years. It has been 10 years since 99 problems, an entire decade has passed since ladies were officially … [Read more...]
Baauer Speaks on the Harlem Shake Phenomenon + Why He Still Hasn’t Seen Any Money
Baauer has had a strange road on his journey as an artist/ producer. His infectious dance floor jump starter Harlem Shake took a hold of the popular media this year in a way no other dance music has been able to do. Everyone from frat dudes to my grandmother (bless her heart), were talking about this "Harlem Shake business" this year; and then almost out of nowhere, … [Read more...]