You think you know, but you have no idea. Actually, you probably don’t know much about Rita Ora at all. The Roc Nation artist attempts to remedy that knowledge gap with the first in a series of video diaries. Read the rest of this entry »

Aside from the full album itself, J. Cole’s “Mr. Nice Watch” collaboration with Jay-Z hails as the most talked Sideline Story side story to date. Wait no more. Listen below. Read the rest of this entry »

The Roc’s newest temptress Bridget Kelly puts a female twist on Miguel’s hit song and throws up the Mutumbo-finger-wag to fast-talking slicksters. Read the rest of this entry »

As hype has bubbled for J.Cole’s debut over the summer, numerous fans have been huffing and puffing about whether or not the newly-expecting Roc-A-Fella father Jay-Z would get his verse in on time to make the final cut for his apprentice’s coming out party. Read the rest of this entry »

To Tiffany Torrence-Davis, Natalie Nunn and all the other foul-mouthed princesses of the Oxygen channel, the former and current members of Roc Nation would like to present you with a proper anthem. For the first leak off Wale’s upcoming sophomore album, Ambition, the MMG lieutenant switches his tone from aiming at the pretty ones to the girls with a skanky side. Read the rest of this entry »

Is he in the studio, making a classic? Uploading Act II onto Megaupload? Is he set to appear on the current season of Treme? Did he start a supergroup with Rakim and Big Daddy Kane? Read the rest of this entry »

It won’t be long now. True, there is still plenty of intangibles, press spots, leaks, plugs and all the other rigmarole associated with a 2011 album releases lying ahead. Yet, J. Cole was at least able to get one monkey off his back.

His Roc Nation/Sony Music debut finally has a concrete release date. Read the rest of this entry »

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Charli Baltimore Put On Blast By Salty Ex-Boyfriend [C&D] Read the rest of this entry »

The fact that Melanie Fiona wins me over without having to prace around half naked is one of the glaring reasons why I appreciate her music so much. Don’t get me wrong, there isn’t a damn thing wrong with looking all googly-eyed at the gyrations of Rihanna, but from a personal standpoint (i.e. whose album I’d be more inclined to buy), I’m siding with Fiona. Read the rest of this entry »

True, girls just wanna have fun, but this ain’t your auntie’s Cyndi Lauper. Willow Smith is in full effect, shouldering an entire millennium on her pubescent french braids with a smile that you can’t help but love. You can catch her staying up well past her bedtime, eating all the cakes and cookies she wants or trekking across the Sahara with Team Jacob because she got it like that. Read the rest of this entry »

By now, we’re all probably in agreeance that “Whip My Hair” was an acceptable musical plateau on any standard, but the verdict on Willow Smith’s actual career is still a mixed bag of nuts and berries. Her response? How about becoming the official voice of the new generation by proclaiming herself as thee “21s Century Girl.” Read the rest of this entry »

Dear Rhymestyle and JUST DOPE,

Check your inboxes because you two fine folks are the winners of the Jay-Z “Decoded” App Giveaway.

Thanks to everyone who entered and the good folks @ RocNation for the support.

RMF!

We’re happy to share this giveaway with everyone. Today, we have the chance to give TWO lucky commenters the Jay-Z’s Decoded app for Apple iPads, iPhones and iTouch to further unlock Jay’s tome. To be entered to win, all you have to do is comment below, making sure to use a working email address. On Friday, we’ll pick two individuals to each receive the latest from Jay-Z, RocNation and Apple. Read the rest of this entry »

Well, it looks like choosing Jay-Z over Diddy is doing more for Jay Electronica than just forcing him to put out more than one record per year. He’s now secured himself a Mountain Dew endorsement that serves as the icing on the cake. Although he’s still a relatively unknown in the commerical world, I’d say it is a good starting point, and if the execs are satisfied, then there’s definitely potential for him to rep the big guns. Read the rest of this entry »

– Jay Electronica exorcised the ghost Christopher Wallace & got down with the nation of Roc. History suggests he made the right move. It remains to be seen how it affects his career in the long run, but the short term yield benefited the fans.

– Girl Talk shut the internet down on Monday with his aptly-titled All Day.

– Donovan signed a new deal and promptly added more fuel to the ire of Redskin fans before the ink could even dry. Read the rest of this entry »