Ja'e Says: July 2013

Video: Nelly - Get Like Me (ft. Nicki Minaj & Pharrell)

Colin Tilley Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Nelly drops the official video for 'Get Like Me' featuring Nicki Minaj and Pharrell. Keeping a cool and fresh for the summer, Nelly drops a slick visual for his latest anthem, 'Get Like Me'. Unleashed last month, the track features Nicki Minaj and Pharrell Williams - who produced the joint, and is perfect for the summer with its smooth and bouncy feel. ...

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Video: Jay Sean – Mars (ft. Rick Ross)

audio Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Jay Sean premieres the official video for his single ‘Mars’ featuring Rick Ross. Following the release of his album, Neon (which can be streamed here), yesterday (July 30) the UK's very own Jay Sean continues to promote the LP by dropping another visual. ...

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Video: Marques Houston - Give Your Love A Try (ft. Problem)

marques houston Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Marques Houston drops off the official video for single, 'Give Your Love A Try'. After returning to the scene last month with brand new music and a new album in the pipeline, Marques Houston has unveiled the official video for his latest single, 'Give Your Love A Try'. ...

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Nicki Minaj clears up the DJ Khaled drama on Hot 97

dj khaled Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Nicki Minaj clears up all the rumours with Funkmaster Flex in an interview on Hot 97. Shortly after DJ Khaled's unleashing his Nicki Minaj, Future and Rick Ross featuring track, 'I Wanna Be With You', Nicki called up on Hot 97 to clear up all the marriage rumours and more! ...

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New Music: DJ Khaled – I Wanna Be With You (ft. Nicki Minaj, Future & Rick Ross)

audio Tuesday, July 30, 2013

DJ Khaled teams up with Nicki Minaj, Future and Rick Ross on 'I Wanna Be With You'. As he continues to suffer from success and while he waits for an answer to his ridiculous marriage proposal to Nicki Minaj, Mr "we da best" also known as DJ Khaled drops some new music. ...

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New Music: Robin Thicke – The Good Life

audio Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Robin Thicke unleashes another track from his "Blurred Lines" LP, entitled, 'The Good Life'. As the days near to the US release of his sixth studio album, Blurred Lines, Robin Thicke continues to release new music. The lasted to be unleashed from the LP is 'The Good Life’. ...

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Has Nicki declined or accepted DJ Khaled's "proposal"?

dj khaled Monday, July 29, 2013

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Album Stream: Jay Sean - Neon

albums Saturday, July 27, 2013

Stream Jay Sean's fourth studio album "Neon", before its official release on July 30. It's been a while since homegrown singer-songwriter Jay Sean released new music. After many delays and name changes the North West Londoner has finally emerged with his forth studio album. Entitled Neon - after a lot of name changes, the LP features guest appearances from Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes...

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Album Stream: AlunaGeorge - Body Music

albums Saturday, July 27, 2013

Stream AlunaGeorge's debut album, "Body Music", before its official release on Monday. Ahead of the release of their debut studio album, Body Music on July 29; electronic duo AlunaGeorge give us a full stream. Body Music, is available for pre-order via iTunes. Check out the singer Aluna Francis and producer George Reid's hotly anticipated album below along with the tracklist! ...

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Chip back in the studio working on album 3

Chip Friday, July 26, 2013

Chip set to jump back in the studio to record his third studio album. It's been a while since Tottenham hailing rapper, Chip, released new music and within good reason too. Since signing with T.I.'s Grand Hustle label and releasing his Christmas mixtape London Boy, the young rapper has been "enjoying life" and doing "fun things". ...

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Video: Busta Rhymes – Twerk It (ft. Nicki Minaj)

Busta Rhymes Thursday, July 25, 2013

Busta Rhymes drops the long awaited video for his Nicki Minaj featuring track, 'Twerk It'. After posting many behind the scenes photos, Busta Rhymes and Nicki Minaj finally release the official visuals for their collaboration, 'Twerk It'. Busta-bust doesn't "go in" with his usual slick and fast delivery, but slows - or rather "bruks it down" with a semi-Patois twang, which is complemented...

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Video: Tyga – Show You (ft. Future)

Colin Tilley Thursday, July 25, 2013

Tyga drops the video for his Future featuring summer track, 'Show You'. Tyga returns with a new visual for his collaboration with Future called 'Show You'. Produced by Detail, the track is taken from his latest album Hotel California. Directed by Colin Tilley, the clip sees Tyga and Future living it up on the beautiful Catalina Island. ...

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New Music: Malisa Grace – Follow Me (ft. tenBennys)

audio Thursday, July 25, 2013

Upcoming R&B singer Malisa Grace delivers 'Follow Me', another original track. Following her 'Wait Til You See My Smile' cover, Malisa Grace returns, as promised, with an original track. Entitled 'Follow Me', the track features rapper/producer tenBennys. Malisa lets loose of the first official single 'Follow Me', ahead of her debut album which is set for release later this year. ...

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Video: Kelly Rowland – Dirty Laundry

kelly rowland Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Kelly Rowland premieres the official video for her emotional track 'Dirty Laundry'. After dropping the track a couple months ago, and following the official release of her latest album, Kelly Rowland finally unveils the visuals for her very personal track, 'Dirty Laundry'. Produced by The Dream, the R&B ballad speaks of emotional turmoil in an abusive relationship. ...

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New Music: Rudimental ft. Wale – Feel The Love (Remix)

audio Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Wale adds a verse to the official remix of Rudimental's hit single 'Feel The Love'. Following the success of their 2012 track, 'Feel The Love', Hackney quartet Rudimental enlist US rapper Wale for an US dance remix of the track. The uplifting house anthem now has some hip-hop rhymes and is even more energetic and brilliant than the original which only feature the...

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Kanye West releases un-traditional video for ‘Black Skinhead’

DONDA Monday, July 22, 2013

Kanye West reveals the final cut and interactive video for 'Black Skinhead'. Following his rants on Twitter - which included a few curse words - about the leak of his video for 'Black Skinhead' or "BLKKK SKKKN HEAD", the pompous twat that is Kanye West has finally released the visual for his Yeezus track. Stepping out the box of the "usual" - something...

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Video: Juicy J – Bounce It (ft. Wale & Trey Songz)

Benny Boom Friday, July 19, 2013

Juicy J premieres the video for 'Bounce It' featuring Wale and Trey Songz. Juicy J debuts the official video for his new single 'Bounce It', featuring Wale and Trey Songz. The track is the fourth single to be lifted from his forthcoming studio album Stay Trippy. ...

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Malisa Grace – Wait Til You See My Smile (Alicia Keys cover)

acoustic session Friday, July 19, 2013

Malisa Grace treats her growing fan base to a cover of Alicia Key's 'Wait Til You See My Smile'. Last month I introduced you to upcoming diverse vocalist, Malisa Grace. Ahead of the release of her new single, the Leeds-based vocalist, treats us to another beautiful cover. Putting her heart and soul into her chosen song, Malisa takes on Alicia Key's 'Wait Til...

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Video: Jarell Perry – Getaway

All Def Digital Friday, July 19, 2013

Fast rising R&B singer Jarell Perry drops the anticipated visual for his single 'Getaway'. Following the audio which dropped back in February, Jarell Perry finally releases the visuals for his emotional single, 'Getaway'. The track was the lead single from his acclaimed debut album, Simple Things, and to its acclaim the video was premiered in partnership with Russell Simmons and his new venture...

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Video: The Weeknd - Belong To The World

anthony mandler Wednesday, July 17, 2013

The Weeknd drops a mysterious video for his latest single, 'Belong to the World'. After premièring the video via MTV yesterday, The Weeknd's latest single, 'Belong to the World' has now been released on platforms that can be viewed worldwide! Sampling Portishead's 'Machine Gun' (apparently without permission), the track is taken from his debut studio album, Kiss Land. ...

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Listen: Miguel – Adorn ft. Jessie Ware (Remix)

audio Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Jessie Ware adds her vocals to Miguel’s smash hit 'Adorn'. While Miguel and Mariah Carey are making more remixes of '#Beautiful', the R&B crooner's own track continues to make its own rounds! Our very own home-grown songstress, Jessie Ware, has added her vocals to Miguel's smash hit Kaleidoscope Dreams single, 'Adorn'. ...

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Dean Atta – Black Britain & Black America (Trayvon Martin Tribute)

Arts Monday, July 15, 2013

Dean Atta pays tribute to Trayvon Martin with new poem, 'Black Britain & Black America'. Following the controversial 'not guilty' verdict in George Zimmerman’s trial of the murder Trayvon Martin over the weekend, spoken work artist Dean Atta shares his thoughts on the situation. In a spoken word piece titled 'Black Britian & Black America', the popular social commentator who has previously written...

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Jay-Z Magna Carta UK and Europe tour dates revealed

concert Monday, July 15, 2013

Jay-Z announces 'Magna Carta' UK and Europe arena tour dates for October. Following his Wireless Festival weekender and scoring his his first No.1 UK album with Magna Carta Holy Grail, Jay-Z has revealed dates for a UK and Europe headline tour. Throughout October the hip-hop mogul will tour the UK and Europe - kick starting in Manchester on October 3; with stops in...

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Jay-Z lands his first UK No 1 album

albums Monday, July 15, 2013

Jay-Z scores his first UK number one album with "Magna Carta Holy Grail". It's hard to believe it has taken so long, but Jay-Z has finally scored his first UK number 1 album! The album, Magna Carta Holy Grail, probably the most talked about Hip-Hop album right now, has soared to the number one spot on the UK album charts. ...

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Video: Kay Doggz - They Know (ft. Vamp)

EP Monday, July 15, 2013

Kay Doggz drops the video for his "Serious Times" EP track 'They Know'. Following his last video, 'College To Uni', UK rapper Kay Doggz unleashes a another video for a track taken from his Serious Times EP. The track features fellow upcoming rapper Vamp, who delivers a smooth verse. Directed and shot by the guys at UrbanFlash, the video is simplistic but neat. ...

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Album Stream: Jay-Z – Magna Carta Holy Grail

albums Saturday, July 13, 2013

Stream Jay-Z's 12th studio album, "Magna Carta... Holy Grail", in its entirety for free. Just a week out and Jay-Z's latest effort, Magna Carta... Holy Grail (or MCHG for short) has gained platinum status. The album, which in my opinion was sneakily released via Samsung's marketing ploy to be extra cool and down with the kids, has gained mixed reviews. Mainly on the...

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Daniel Craig to return as Bond in “Devil May Care”?

Daniel Craig Saturday, July 13, 2013

Daniel Craig enlisted for Bond movie 24, "Devil May Care", based on Sebastian Faulks' novel. The Sun's showbiz blog Bizarre have revealed that the follow-up to Skyfall will be Devil May Care. Back in 2008, when the continuation novel was published, the Telegraph reported that film bosses had turned down the opportunity to transform the book into film. With the success of Skyfall...

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Nas to launch HSTRY clothing line in August

fashion Saturday, July 13, 2013

Nas collaborates with Jace Lipstein on Illmatic streetwear collection. Hip-Hop meets fashion is nothing new. Right now we sure couldn't get enough of it, with almost every current male rapper collaborating with designers or promoting their gear. It's almost sickening! This time round its rap legend, Nas, arguably the best rapper of all time. Stepping out of his comforts zone Nas has teamed...

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Video: Life White – Rain

Jordan Humber Saturday, July 13, 2013

Life White delivers a stunning video for his latest track, 'Rain'. Following 'Nothing To Prove', upcoming singer-songwriter Life White returns with a brand new song a video. Entitled 'Rain', the self-produced track is a smooth R&B number about fighting against the odds - in this case distance - and staying in love. ...

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Video: Erick Sermon, Snoop Dogg & Method Man – Let Me Explain (ft. RL)

Eric Sermon Saturday, July 13, 2013

Hip-hop legends team up for the theme song of Kevin Hart's "Let Me Explain" movie. Following the opening weekend success of Kevin Hart's new movie Let Me Explain, hip-hop legends Erick Sermon, Snoop Dogg and Method Man team up on the film's official theme song. Named after and inspired by the film, the track features R&B crooner RL on the catchy hook. Mixed...

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New Music: Justin Timberlake – Take Back The Night

audio Saturday, July 13, 2013

Justin Timberlake channels Michael Jackson in new single 'Take Back The Night'. After teasing fans with the track earlier this week, Justin Timberlake unleashes the full version of his brand new single 'Take Back The Night'. The track is the first to be lifted from the second installment of The 20/20 Experience, due out this September. ...

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Tom Ford ‘flattered’ by Jay-Z’s song

celebrity style Friday, July 12, 2013

Tom Ford is 'flattered' by Jay-Z naming a full song after him. Last week, rap royalty Jay-Z released his critically acclaimed 12th studio album Magna Carta Holy Grail. One of the most talked about tracks, 'Tom Ford', fittingly named after the iconic fashion designer and film director. ...

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Sneak Peek: Ciara – ‘Sophomore’ + ‘DUI’ videos

ciara Wednesday, July 03, 2013

Ciara sneak previews videos for album singles 'Sophomore' and 'DUI'. Ciara is on a roll! Just days after performing at the 2013 BET Awards and releasing the video for her second single 'I'm Out', CiCi drops two sneaky previews of the videos for 'Sophomore' and 'DUI'. The teaser video for 'Sophomore' was just freshly premiered via E! while the 'DUI' clip was premiered...

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Video: Mariah Carey – #Hermosa (ft. Miguel)

mariah carey Tuesday, July 02, 2013

Mariah Carey and Miguel release 'Hermosa', the Spanglish version of hit single 'Beautiful'. Singing sensation Mariah Carey and her new bestie Miguel have surely been striking while the iron is still hot! Capitalising on the success that has come from their single '#Beautiful', which so far has two remixes, the pair have recorded a Spanglish version of the song. ...

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Album Stream: Ciara – Ciara

albums Tuesday, July 02, 2013

Stream Ciara's self-titled album, a week before its official release. After rocking the BET Awards over the weekend and scoring her first number 1 on Urban radio since her debut hit 'Goodies' in 2004 with her lovers anthem 'Body Party', Ciara is more than ready to drop her latest effort. With exactly a week to go until the release of her much-anticipated self-titled...

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2013 BET Awards Live Performances

beenie man Monday, July 01, 2013

Re-watch the 2013 BET Award live performances here. Hosted by the one and only and very crazy Chris Tucker, the Annual 2013 BET Awards took place last night (this morning UK time) at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The celebratory night was filled with many live performances and appearances from some of the biggest names in Black music. ...

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Audio: New Music: Mariah Carey – #Beautiful Remix (ft. Miguel & Jeezy)

audio Monday, July 01, 2013

Mariah Carey enlists Young Jeezy for the second remix of her Miguel featuring track, 'Beautiful'. After performing live at the 2013 BET Award's last night, Mariah Carey returns with yet another remix for her single 'Beautiful'. Only last week an A$AP Rocky assisted remix was unveiled, but to keep things moving and relevant, Mimi teams up with someone she's more familiar with, Young...

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Video: Snoop Lion – Torn Apart (ft. Rita Ora)

Major Lazer Monday, July 01, 2013

Snoop Lion finally drops the video for his reggae inspired track 'Torn Apart'. After what has seemed like forever, Snoop Dogg Snoop Lion FINALLY, drops the video for his Rita Ora featuring single, 'Torn Apart'. Filmed in Thailand earlier this year, the clip sees the gangster rapper turned reggae artist kicking it with the British blonde bombshell in the sunshine. The visual captures...

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Video: Ciara - I'm Out (ft. Nicki Minaj)

ciara Monday, July 01, 2013

Ciara and Nicki Minaj drop a futuristic video for their ‘I’m Out’ collaboration. After premiering the video at the pre-show of the 2013 BET Awards last night, and performing the song live, Ciara drops the official video for 'I'm Out' featuring Nicki Minaj. Directed by Hannah Lux Davis, the clip sees CiCi and Nicki dresses all in white a spaceship like setting, reminiscent...

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Mixtape: Dillon Cooper – Cozmik

Dillon Cooper Monday, July 01, 2013

Upcoming East Coast rapper Dillon Cooper drops his debut mixtape, "Cozmik". Following the release of the video for his latest track 'Kung Foo', Dillon Cooper drops his debut mix tape, Cozmik. The Brooklyn, New York hailing rapper showcases his clever wordplay and charisma on the 17 tracks including his newly released Phenom produced track 'Kung Foo' and 'State of Elevation', which has gained...

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DS Lewis ‘Situations': Light Skinned vs. Dark Skinned

Arts Monday, July 01, 2013

Film director DS Lewis explores the issue of skin complexion poetically in, "Light Skinned vs Dark Skinned". As part of his debut series, Situations, upcoming film director Darren Scott-Lewis (DS Lewis) presents the first project of the series, Light Skinned vs Dark Skinned (LVD). The film is an intriguing and captivating performance visual, that weaves together the different angles and issues concerning the...

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