Rap Files ::: RICK ROSS EXPLAINS ORIGIN OF DR. DRE, JAY-Z COLLABORATION ’3 KINGS’

Rick R0ss has hip-hop heads tuning in when he dropped “3 Kings,” his collaboration with Dr. Dre and Jay-Z on Thursday. Ross explains how he got the West Coast and East Coast icons together on a song.

During an interview with Funkmaster Flex, Rozay said a mutual friend of his and Dre’s put them in touch. 

“I actually spoke with D.O.C. from the West Coast and D.O.C. told me Dre was a huge fan,” he said. “I’ve been a fan of big homie’s and I had been expressing that openly for while.”

 “When it comes to Jay, that’s my family. I respect dawg. I’m a soldier for life.”

Rozay promises that “3 Kings” is only the tip of the iceberg. “That’s just one of many. God Forgives, I Don’t is the biggest and best album of the year,” proclaimed the Bawse. 

Alicia Keys Chops It Off for "New Day" Release

With a forthcoming new album, comes a brand new look for Alicia Keys. The singer, who once went from braids to long and sleek, has now chopped off her luscious locks for this exquisite new hair cut. The singer took to twitter to introduce the style as “a new day in every way”, while her husband Swizz gushed, “my baby done cut it all off”. ‘New Day’ is also the name of her new single, which will be accompanied by an upcoming music video. Are we feeling the new look?

Video Premiere ::: Wynter Gordon @WynterMusic - Stimela

Wynter Gordon premieres the music video for ‘Stimela’, the lead single from her brand new EP ‘Doleo’. Netic from Game Rebellion also puts in a cameo appearance that proves to be amazing.

Meet Elle Varner "Perfectly Imperfect"

Los Angeles native Elle Varner first hit the scene last summer with her debut single, the J. Cole-assisted ‘Only Wanna Give It to You’. The 23-year-old’s first musical venture was a mixtape titled ‘Conversational Lush’, which she released earlier this year. The mixtape features second single, ‘Refill’, which will also be featured on her debut album ‘Perfectly Imperfect’. The LP will be out on August 7th, 2012 courtesy of RCA Records. Are we excited about 'Lady Elle's release?

VIDEO VAULT ::: KeKe Palmer- You Got Me Feat/ Kevin McCall

18 year-old Keke Palmer is all grown up!  Check her out as she shows her mature side in the “You Got Me” video featuring singer/songwriter & rapper Kevin McCall.Keke’s mixtape is set to drop sometime this summer. Up next she will be voicing the character Peaches in the animated movie Ice Age 4. Stay Tuned for more from KeKe & let us know what you think of the video below.

NEW MUSIC :::: Trina f/ Lola Monroe & Shawnna - "Bad Bychhh"

Trina invited Taylor Gang’s First Lady Lola Monroe and former Disturbing Tha Peace progeny Shawnna to spit verses on her new track, titled  ‘Bad Bychhhh’.  In the record, Trina uses her verse to stunt on her haters while Lola Monroe puts on for the Louboutin lovers with her lightning fast bars that comes just days after Wiz Khalifa pegged her the best female rapper he’s ever heard in his life. After verses from Trina and Lola, Shawnna finishes off the track by spitting crazy lyrics while throwing a little shade at her former label boss Ludacris. What do you think?

PINKTAPE::: TEAIRRA MARI - UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Teairra Mari releases her new mixtape Unfinished Business, hosted by DJ Scream. The R&B seductress serves up 11 tracks including remixes to Chief Keef’s “I Don’t Like,” Drake’s “Crew Love,” and Kirko Bangz’ “Drank in My Cup,” plus a cover of Janet Jackson’s ’90s hit “Come Back to Me.” 2 Chainz (“U Did That”), Snoop Dogg (“Go DJ”), Rabbit (“Mercy”), and Teairra’s Division1 boss Rico Love (“Click Flash”) make the guest list.

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Teairra Mari – Unfinished Business

NEW MUSIC::: 50 CENT-"LEAVE THE LIGHTS ON"

50 Cent makes the bed rock on “Leave the Lights On,” a freaky cut off his upcoming album 5: Murder by Numbers, dropping Friday.

Melanie Fiona Performs 'Wrong Side of a Love Song'

Melanie Fiona shined with a brilliant performance at the BET Awards 2012. The Canadian songstress, who was nominated for Best Female R&B Artist, powered through her soulful tune “Wrong Side of a Love Song” at Sunday’s show.

VIDEO VAULT ::: Willow Smith- I Am Me