New Vid: Pusha T – Blocka Ms. Bels Monday, December 17, 2012 The Studio G.O.O.D. Music artist, Pusha T, dropped a dope video recently. Filmed in Kingston, Jamaica, "Blocka" stays true to the reggae sound and authencity of it's culture. The nice perk is Pusha's...
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Welcomes Public Enemy and Others janda Friday, December 14, 2012 The Studio Becoming only the fourth hip-hop act to do so, the infamous rap group Public Enemy has earned a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The group which consists of Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff,...
Young Jeezy’s Releases “It’s Tha World” Mixtape [Tracklist + Download] janda Friday, December 14, 2012 The Studio Last month he said it was coming and Young Jeezy has kept his word. Just as he said he would he released his mixtape, It’s Tha World as promised yesterday. While he’s already given us a few...
Video: 2 Chainz “Since Day 1” Mini-Documentary Ms. Bels Wednesday, December 12, 2012 The Studio 2 Chainz was probably the hardest working rapper in 2012. He dropped his highly anticipated album Based On A T.R.U. Story. He blessed damn near all of his rap counterparts with a hot 16 as a...
Young Jeezy’s CTE World Moves To Atlantic Records; Speaks On Freddie Gibbs Departure Ms. Bels Wednesday, December 12, 2012 The Studio Tomorrow at 12 noon, Young Jeezy will drop his new mixtape "El Hefe: It's Tha World "Es El Mundo". But in the midst of the hype surrounding the mixtape, Jeezy has been making announcements and...
Exclusive: DG Yola Explains Why He Won’t Let Up After Attempted Murder & Jail Time [Part 1] Ms. Bels Wednesday, December 12, 2012 Studio Xclusive, The Vault 1 Comment In the early 2000’s, a young gunner stepped on the southern rap scene who personified what the real Atlanta streets were about. Anybody who’s familiar with the Westside of Atlanta, and the...
New Vid: Rita Ora’s ‘Radioactive’ janda Tuesday, December 11, 2012 The Studio Roc Nation’s Rita Ora is staying on her grind and has released another video for a single of her debut album ORA. In the new video for her song, ‘Radioactive’, Rita puts a sexy, sci-fi robotic steez in...
Beyonce Makes a Power Move With Pepsi janda Tuesday, December 11, 2012 Credits & Debits, Power Moves, The Studio If for some odd you reason you ever questioned whether or not the superstar diva that is Beyonce would stay on top of the money making lists considering her slight hiatus after giving birth to Blue Ivy (just...
Wu-Tang Clan’s Cappadonna Returns With Double LP ‘Eyrth, Wynd, & Fyre’ Ms. Bels Monday, December 10, 2012 The Studio (via press release) Cappadonna grew up with and attended grade school in Staten Island with the members who would eventually construct the seminal rap group Wu-Tang Clan. However, it...
John Legend’s ‘Who Did That to You’ for “Django Unchained” Soundtrack janda Monday, December 10, 2012 The Studio 1 Comment Singer-Songwriter John Legend has put his musical magic to work lending his talent to the soundtrack for the upcoming Quentin Tarantino film “Django Unchained”. Legend goes hard on his new song ‘Who...
Video: A$AP Rocky – Fuckin Problem feat. Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar Ms. Bels Friday, December 7, 2012 The Studio The eastcoast rapper with the slow drawl southern-ish flow, A$AP Rocky, has a certified banger on his hands. "Fuckin Problems" is the lead single off of his upcoming studio album,...
The Grammy Nominees We Care About… Ms. Bels Friday, December 7, 2012 The Studio The biggest moment in music is on its way. The night of February 10 will mark the 55th year for the Grammys. The annual music awards show honors the musical achievements of your favorite artists....
Trina’s ‘Back 2 Business’ [Download Link] Ms. Bels Thursday, December 6, 2012 The Studio Look who's back...the Baddest B*tch aka Diamond Princess! The Miami rapper has had a long-standing run in the music game. Coming onto the scene in the late 90's, her sexually...
The Dream Set to Re-Release ‘1977’ [Tracklist] janda Wednesday, December 5, 2012 The Studio Even though Mr. Nash is busy doing his job of helping to advance the music careers of artists after recently being appointed as the Vice President of A&R at Def Jam Records, that still hasn’t stopped...
New Music: Young Jeezy’s “Stylin” + Raekwon’s “86” janda Wednesday, December 5, 2012 The Studio It looks as if Young Jeezy is slowly but surely making more of a presence on the music scene. With his It’s the World mixtape on the way, he’s releasing new music and giving his fans a taste of...
New Music: Lil Wayne – Awkward Ms. Bels Tuesday, December 4, 2012 The Studio Not sure what to think of this track. The beat, produced by Jahlil Beats, is kinda dope. But, Wayne's "chant" flow sounds a bit lackadaisical and awkward. Guess it's a good thing this was...
Music Reviews: Roc Marciano – Reloaded Mark Harris Tuesday, December 4, 2012 The Studio The word “rejuvenation” comes to mind when one thinks of Roc Marciano. The monotone street orator was once signed with Busta Rhymes. After that didn’t work out, he reclaimed his career by...
New Music: Juicy J – Show Out feat. Young Jeezy & Big Sean Ms. Bels Tuesday, December 4, 2012 The Studio Mr. "Bandz A Make Her Dance" Juicy J isn't slowing up no time soon. He released a new track featuring CTE's Yound Jeezy and G.O.O.D. Music signee Big Sean. The song "Show Out" is still in the...
Forbes Names Dr. Dre As Highest-Paid Musician janda Monday, December 3, 2012 Credits & Debits, Power Moves, The Studio Over the years, music mogul Dr. Dre has definitely been on his grind, putting in work and stacking his papers. So much so that Forbes has officially named the rapper-producer as this year’s highest-paid...
Music Review: Sean Price – Mic Tyson Mark Harris Monday, December 3, 2012 The Studio Sometimes, you need to listen to hip-hop that gives you straight entertainment. No, not too many stories or themes. You need that music that brings nothing but banging beats and lyrics. No...
Big Boi’s ‘Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors’ Tracklist + “Mama Told Me” Video janda Monday, December 3, 2012 The Studio Rapper Big Boi who is also one half of the dynamic duo better known as Outkast has been all over the place including the social networks promoting his upcoming album Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors. This...
Mixtape: Drumma Boy – The Birth of D-Boy Fresh Ms. Bels Thursday, November 29, 2012 The Studio Besides being one of the dopest producers out, Drumma Boy has been toying with this rap thing for a while. Well, he's dead ass serious about showcasing his lyrical skills. So much so, that he's...
Rick Ross Hires Ex-Military Due To Rising Gang Death Threats Ms. Bels Thursday, November 29, 2012 The Studio 1 Comment Sh*t just got real... Miami rapper Rick Ross, despite portraying a glamorous life we all yearn for via his music videos, is apparently living with a bit of paranoia these days....
The Demonstrator: Scrilla Talks CTE, His Respect for Jeezy & Why He Reps The “Real” Atlanta Ms. Bels Tuesday, November 27, 2012 Studio Xclusive, The Vault 2 Comments Demonstration (dem-on-stra-tion) n. - the act or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence. When you think of a person who "demonstrates",...
Video: 50 Cent – My Life feat. Eminem & Adam Levine [Updated] Ms. Bels Monday, November 26, 2012 The Studio 1 Comment 50 Cent released a brief visual for his new song "My Life", which features Eminem and Adam Levine. It's been a minute since 50 and Em collaborated on a project. So, this is definitely a highly...
New Vid: Scrilla – Movie On feat. Tone Trump & Freddie Gibbs Ms. Bels Monday, November 26, 2012 The Studio CTE World's artist Scrilla dropped this video a few weeks ago. But, sometimes it's better late than never. Plus, this is actually a dope song which features Tone Trump and Freddie Gibbs. So,...
Is This It For Lil Wayne’s Rap Career?? + Official “No Worries” Video Ms. Bels Friday, November 23, 2012 The Studio After becoming a rapper at the ripe young age of 8, Lil Wayne (who's 30 years old now) recently expressed his doubts of ever rapper again. In a sit down with MTV's Sway, the Young Money CEO...
Young Jeezy Gives Back to Hood on Thanksgiving + New “Get Right” Video Ms. Bels Friday, November 23, 2012 The Studio Young Jizzle continued his philanthropic gestures this Thanksgiving. Always thinking of those less fortunate, the platinum rapper surprised citizens of Atlanta's Decatur and 4th...
T.I. Releases Official ‘Trouble Man’ Album Cover Art + Tracklisting + Andre 3000 Speaks on T.I. Collab Ms. Bels Wednesday, November 21, 2012 The Studio After looking at this album cover, I got a strange feeling this maybe another T.I. classic! Set to be released on December 18, 'Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head' is T.I.'s eigth studio album and a...
New Vid: DG Yola – Dat Drop Ms. Bels Wednesday, November 21, 2012 The Studio Da Great Yola dropped a new video off the masses. "Dat Drop", produced by Midnight Black, is the latest cut off the "Mr. Broke Da Knob" mixtape. We recently had the opportunity to sit down with...