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Nas Working On “Street Dreams” TV Series For XBOX

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More good news for Nas fans. If the exciting announcement of the Illmatic XX 20th anniversary tour and re-release didn’t put a smile on your face, this just might. According to Deadline, Nas has partnered with Microsoft‘s XBOX Entertainment Studios to create a 30-minute TV series entitled “Street Dreams.” The comedy series will center around […]The post Nas Working On “Street Dreams” TV Series For XBOX appeared first on Rap Dose.

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Isaiah Rashad – Cilvia Demo (Review)

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“Cilvia Demo” is the debut EP by TDE emcee Isaiah Rashad. The EP features guest appearances from SchoolBoy Q, Jay Rock, SZA and others as well as production from The Antydote, Black Metaphor, Sounwave and others. It was released on January 28, 2014 via Top Dawg Entertainment.1) Hereditary – The album begins with a short song that is more of an intro than anything else. The beat, by Ross Vega, is mellow and Isaiah Rashad just kinda sings over it about how his father’s bad ways influenced him to be the man he is today. Not bad for what it is, but this track probably won’t get much play from me.2) Webbie Flow (U Like) – This …

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Matt Maddox – Righteous Fury (Review)

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“Righteous Fury” is the second album from Kansas emcee Matt Maddox. The album features guest appearances from Tragedy Khadafi, King Magnetic, Reef The Lost Cauze and others as well as production from C-Lance, Skammadix, Sicknature and others. It is set to be released on February 25, 2014 via Red Phone Records and Seven 13 Music.1) No Country For Old Men – The album begins with a hard-hitting Engineer instrumental full of merciless horns and synths that give the beat a militant feel. The instrumental has a ton of energy which compliments Matt Maddox’s animated delivery nicely, as the Kansas based emcee spits some thought-provoking rhymes about the state of hip-hop nowadays and how about it’s fallen off in…

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Conor Oberst – “Hundreds Of Ways”

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I used to listen to Conor Oberst much more than I do now. From age 15 to maybe 17, back when I thought Oberst to be some sort of modern day Shakespeare, those Bright Eyes albums (especially Fevers & Mirrors and Digital Ash in a Digital Urn) got a lot plays. I don’t listen as much anymore, The post Conor Oberst – “Hundreds Of Ways” appeared first on Pigeons & Planes.

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Video: Chet Faker – “Talk Is Cheap”

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Flume collaborator Chet Faker is readying the release of his debut album Built On Glass, which will be out through Future Classic / Downtown records on April 11. The album’s first single “Talk Is Cheap” has been provided with some appropriately artful visuals from director duo Toby & Pete, featuring a stop motion Faker looking typically rugged The post Video: Chet Faker – “Talk Is Cheap” appeared first on Pigeons & Planes.

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February 11, 2014

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Hip Hop/Rap Vado ft. Ace Hood & Kevi – 2 Fingers Vado ft. Dre – Week Ago Big Boi ft. B.o.B. & Wavves & Third World – Run Th3 World Gunplay ft. Young Dro – Krazy Ice Cube – Sic Them Youngins On ‘Em N.O.R.E. ft. 2 Chainz, Mack Maine, Bun B, Gunplay & Cityboy Dee – My City RondoNumbaNine ft. Lil Durk – I’m Hot Boston George ft. Future & Lil Boosie – Rich Off Lean Casino ATL ft. Future – Pocket Watching Wiz Khalifa ft. Chevy Woods & Berner – Dispensary R&B Eric…

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FOR DISCUSSION: Is Facebook Ruining Your Relationship Status?

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With Valentine’s day being just days away, love is in the air and if you’re in Atlanta, you’re probably looking forward to getting ‘snowed in’ with your boo for the snowstorm. Word to the wise… if you want to increase the peace in your relationship, TURN YOUR PHONE OFF…. DISCONNECT… UNPLUG! I know for some of you, that’s almost impossible… but did you know that social media (ie Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) could be killing your love life? [READ: Instagram Flexin: T.I. Publicly Advises Tiny to ‘Cover Up’ Online + Tiny Snaps Back (PHOTOS)] Putting your relationship online (good or bad) can be detrimental. No… for real. There are actual facts associated with my theory and numbers don’t lie! [FLASHBACK: …

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NEWSFLASH! Kenya Moore Blames Nene Leakes for #RHOA ‘Pillow Talk’ Fiasco on ‘Watch What Happens LIVE’ [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

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Kenya Moore of The Real Housewives of Atlanta hit up Bravo’s ‘Watch What Happens Live’ with Andy Cohen last Sunday evening. The show followed the ‘Peaches Divided’ episode of RHOA where just about every ‘housewife’ on the show turned their back on Moore for instigating the infamous ‘Pillow Talk’ blow up. [READ: 5 Life Lessons Revealed on RHOA S6, Ep14 ‘Peaches Divided’ (RECAP + WATCH FULL VIDEO)] A caller asks Kenya if she thinks NeNe Leakes is coming for her because she’s ‘jealous’ of her success and Kenya responds affirmatively. Know what I know and what you will see throughout the season. I think yes. …