Last week, one of Vegas' storied clubs turned 7 years old. XS, housed in Encore, is home to the likes of Skrillex, RL Grime, NGHTMRE, Alesso, and many more household names. One in particular, Diplo, had the opportunity to lead birthday festivities with a massive 2 and a half hour mix. Tossing in a wide variety of both festival favorites and gritty rap tunes, this set will be … [Read more...]
Kanye West Drops “Ultralight Prayer” Easter Sunday
What artist would you expect to release a single on Easter Sunday? Kanye West, of course. It's only appropriate that he graces us with yet another update of his much-discussed, The Life of Pablo. The track "Ultralight Prayer" is an alternate version of the album's original opener "Ultralight Beam," carried by the vocals of Kirk Franklin, Kelly Price and a gospel choir. Devoid … [Read more...]
Hip Hop Legend Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest Has Passed Away
Sad news from the hip hop world today as Phife Dawg from A Tribe Called Quest has passed away at the young age of 45. The legendary artist had been battling numerous health issues like type 1 diabetes which he contracted in 1990. Artists like Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller, Chance The Rapper, Questlove, and more have already paid tribute. A Tribe Called Quest is hip hop royalty … [Read more...]
Skrillex and Chance The Rapper Share New Remix of Hundred Waters
A gem of a track appeared today on BBC Radio 1 in the form of a Skrillex and Chance the Rapper remix of Hundred Waters' song Show Me Love. Skrillex has been on a tear recently putting out remix after remix while his adoring fans wait anxiously for new original material as well as new new Jack U material. While it's not an original, it definitely feels like one. The original … [Read more...]
Mura Masa Drops Second Song Off Upcoming Album
Mura Masa is back with soft marimbas, beautiful R&B vocals and his characteristically restrained drop around 1:02 mins that will make you fall in love all over again. Following Love For That - a beautiful song showcasing Shura's angelic voice and Mura Masa's masterful production chops - What if I go? is the second song off his debut album after the epic Someday Somewhere … [Read more...]
PREMIERE: BENZI – GIRL TRAPZ 9
DJ and producer BENZI, 1/2 of production duo TWRK, is back with the ninth volume in his renowned GIRL TRAPZ mix series. As in past volumes, the mix is jam packed with exclusives and tracks created specifically for GIRL TRAPZ 9 from the likes of Troyboi, Quix, Flosstradaumus, PLS&TY, and more. After receiving it's radio premiere last week on BBC Radio 1's Diplo & Friends … [Read more...]
An OVO Group Album Exists & Might Drop This Year
With iLoveMakonnen's upcoming project, Drink More Water 6, arriving next week, the Atlanta singer/rapper double threat has been in full promotion mode. HuffPostLive recently sat down with Makonnen to touch on a number of topics including fitness, inspiration, and more. The juiciest part of the interview occurs when Makonnen confirms that an OVO Sound group album exists. "I … [Read more...]
Kanye West Claims He’s Releasing Three Albums A Year
After dropping The Life Of Pablo last month, Kanye announced he'd be releasing a second album this year Turbo Grafx 16. Now, it looks like we may be getting a third album. We'll see what happens as we all know what Kanye says and what Kanye does don't always align. No more fashion calendar... I'm going Mad Max... 6 collections a year...3 albums a year — KANYE WEST … [Read more...]
