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‘F**k the Summer Up’ video


Leikeli47 is becoming more of a household name with the “F**k the Summer Up” song/video. But according to online sources, she continues to wear ski masks and doesn’t do interviews, remaining shrouded in mystery. Continue reading ‘‘F**k the Summer Up’ video’

Obama quote

“Hip-hop is not just a mirror of what it is. It should be also a reflection of what can be.”

Fun in Philly

Phonte. Photo by Leon Laing.

Phonte. Photo by Leon Laing.

The Foreign Exchange set the tone at the beginning of the concert with “Call It Home,” one of the standout songs from Love in Flying Colors. The neo soul, electronica, hip-hop group performed at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia on May 4. Continue reading ‘Fun in Philly’

Reggae royalty

Stephen Marley. Photo by Leon Laing.

Stephen Marley. Photo by Leon Laing.

“Tremendous.”

That’s what Karl Hertzog said when I asked him what he thought about Stephen Marley as an artist. Hertzog, a Philadelphia resident, has been Marley’s friend for six years. Continue reading ‘Reggae royalty’

Stillmatic

Illmatic: Nas in Philly. Photo by Leon Laing.

Illmatic: Nas in Philly. Photo by Leon Laing.

In honor of the 20th anniversary of Nas’ epic debut album Illmatic, the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival will feature the world premiere of Time is Illmatic. This documentary chronicles the rise of Nas’ album. Continue reading ‘Stillmatic’

Chris Brown’s ‘Loyal’ video

Chris Brown drops a new video for “Loyal,” a song getting heavy radio rotation. Artists, such as Usher, Trey Songz and Ty Dolla $ign, make a cameo.

Ross reflects on career

“I was in the game 10 years and never made a dollar. I stayed loyal—and now we here.” Rick Ross

Coldest winter


Photography by the media wasn’t permitted at the concert, so we posted the video from West’s “New Slaves” instead.

West vs. the nor’easter

On Feb. 13, at least 6 inches of snow blanketed State College. But the storm didn’t stop Kanye West fans from filling the Bryce Jordan Center. Continue reading ‘Coldest winter’

‘Break From Toronto’ video


Complex magazine told The Weeknd that there is a rumor that he and Drake are the PartyNextDoor. Continue reading ‘‘Break From Toronto’ video’

Lamar’s fiery verse on ‘Control’

Kendrick Lamar. Photo by Leon Laing.

Kendrick Lamar. Photo by Leon Laing.

To honor Big Sean’s recent release of his song “Control,” we’re sharing our previous concert reviews of Sean and Kendrick Lamar. “Control,” didn’t make the cut on Sean’s upcoming album Hall of Fame because of sample clearing issues. Continue reading ‘Lamar’s fiery verse on ‘Control’’


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