VIDEO: Machine Gun Kelly Drops "Til I Die Part 2!"

Surely, this collaboration of rappers had no issues with accompanying Machine Gun Kelly for this project. 

The black and white visual was nothing short of basic with hailing artists all the way from Memphis, Tennessee to Cleveland, Ohio. 

Image Credit: Gino DePinto 

While artist Bone Thugs and Harmony and MGK harmonize over some crazy guitar accents, MGK sets the tone for this informative track. If you didn't know who you were listening to before, now you know!

Southern Rapper, Yo Gotti set fire to the flame at the top of the track, while his Memphis swag accented his ad-libs.  

Of course the new generation had to uphold their title, and Coke Boy, French Montana definitely came through with his cypher scene surrounded by his affiliates.

Second to last, but not least Cleveland Native, Ray Cash held down the fort with his verse, and to close, the infamous MGK came in the clutch with a strong finish. 

I’d say that this is probably one of the biggest Cleveland collaborations in Hip-Hop. 

The Wild Boy, Machine Gun Kelly couldn’t have chosen a better group of artists to put together a masterpiece. 

If anyone knows good hip-hop they will know that it is an automatic hit anytime Bone Thugs, Ray Cash and MGK are on a track together—totally unfair! 

As if their bold lyrics aren’t enough, these artists will take you on a stroll throughout the trenches to show you exactly where they are from—East 1999 that is. 

Check out What All The Hype is About Here.

-Alexis J. Robinson

@Alexisjanaiformayor 

A.$.A.P Rocky Drops The Idea of A New Project To Announce Another One!

From rap flows regarding Ms. Rita Ora to his announcement of a collaboration with Rod Stewart on the Vulture, the A.S.A.P rapper has officially done it again! 

Although Rocky shot us a few tweets stating that there will be no Born to be Pretty Mixtape with Rod Stewart, he didn't burst our bubbles completely. Instead of that mixtape, he is said to be supplying us very soon with another fascinating project! 

 

Shortly after releasing his A.L.L.A album, On June 4th the New York Native made it clear to the world that the best has yet to come.

 

Check Out All of What He Had to Say Below:  

Rocky is sending us on our way with this brand spankin’ new mixtape Cozy Tapes Vol. One. 

Now all we need are some Dates, Art Covers, Track list, or even a promo video to eliminate some of the suspense!

This shall be a good summer for him, now there’s just one question—ARE YOU READY?

Stay tuned for more updates on A.S.A.P new mixtape!

-Alexis J. Robinson

@alexisjanaiformayor 

Method Man’s The Meth Lab Title Track is Officially Here!

We’re getting closer to the due date of Method Man’s Tommy Boy Records Album. 

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It was just earlier this week that Wu-Tang member Method Man announced the release date for his new album, "The Meth Lab." 

Along with the announcement he released The Meth Lab trailer that really got viewers anxiety going. 

This animated visual gives you a taste of the hardcore persona that this up-and-coming album takes on. 

With the amazing cover art and trailer, Method Man has really lowered us into his layer with this newly dropped title-track. 

This particular song features artist Hanz On and Street Life, but the album itself contains artist Redman, Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, and features production from Ron Browz, Allah Mathematics, J57, and 4th Disciple.

In an interview with Nerdist, Meth briefly stated that he kept it real and low-key, like he does in his studio. He wanted this album to be a platform of exposure for the unheard talents of Staten Island. 

He says, “Bottom line is there’s a lot more talent to be heard from Staten Island outside of Wu Tang artists, and these kids are dope. I wanted to just give them a platform to be heard. I’m on every song, but I’m not exactly on any songs by myself, with the exception of one.”

With this clever, yet so creative album scheduled to drop August 21, 2015 this is only the beginning of his musical formula, so stay tuned for further updates! 

-Alexis J. Robinson

@Alexisjanaiformayor 

The Duel Between The Cleveland Cavaliers and The Golden State Warriors Has Officially Commenced!

Stephen Curry’s Warriors and Lebron James Cavaliers are all suited and booted for the 2015 NBA Finals! As we prepare for lift-off on Thursday June 4, 2015 at 9:00 p.m. I’d like to take you through a B-ball recap in case you’ve forgot what a season these two teams had. 

Image Credit: http://sportsbook.pics

Take a look at all of the stats and predictions leading up to tomorrow’s game here. 

Lebron, directly coming from the Miami Heat came out of the gates supplying extreme pressure. Although this 6’5 250 beast is nothing less than unstoppable when it comes to his defense, will carry his team on his back and take it all the way home, or will players like Tristan Thompson continue to hold down the fort whenever his number is called. 

Check out some footage here of Lebron James All-Star Top 10.

As we exit out of King James hype, let’s look into Mr. Stephen Curry’s accomplishments. The most valuable player has led his team into winning a total of 67 games within the entire season. This is by far been one of the top 10 best seasons in NBA history! 

We all know Curry probably has one of the most accurate long distance shots in the League, but will this carry his team throughout the finals as swiftly as he moves through the court? 

Check out some highlights of Mr. Curry here. 

By the Warriors and Cavaliers February 26, 2015 game, the Cavaliers had reached their 11th straight home game win (longest streak since 2010.) 

While the Warriors haven't witnessed a final series since 1975-76, they definitely secured their spot this time around with 104 points against the Houston Rockets 90 points during game 5. 

With Lebron averaging in 27.3 points and Stephen Curry averaging in 25.9 points in the postseason of their careers, the only question left to answer is how will they deliver during the finals and who will win it all? 

Stay tuned for the kick-off of the final games!

-Alexis J. Robinson

@Alexisjanaiformayor 

NYCFC PRAYING FOR A SAVIOR?

The mood surrounding the New York City Football Club, Before Saturday’s Match against Real Salt Lake, was starting to look more promising. They were coming off a huge come from behind draw against the Chicago Fire, also were down a man. Entering Saturday the team you would think was going to come out strong. We were sadly disappointed. The team didn’t even show up, they were shutout 2-0. The game was never in doubt for Real.

The same questions arise after every loss that the Blue and White suffer. The Attack was stagnant, the Mid Field is just a barren waste land where the ball is lost, and the back line has more wholes then Swiss cheese.  Sadly we cannot address all of these. The team has tried internally. They have played with the lineup, they have moved guys out of position, and they even have tapped the local market in signing Old Bridge New Jersey Native R.J. Allen.  All have gone by the wayside as the team continues to struggle.

With July approaching quickly, this means the Transfer Market within the MLS starts to heat up. As all the leagues around Europe finish off their season the MLS is just getting to the middle of their schedule.  This also means players around the FIFA universe start to look for new teams and contracts.  We already know of major moves like Steven Gerrard leaving Liverpool to join the Galaxy or Frank Lampard ending his BPL career to join the NYCFC in the MLS. This is the one thing that NYCFC Fans have been clamoring for, since Lampard’s ETA has been a bit of a mystery. According to SI.com Lampard will make 6 million for 1.5 years of service.  

In most leagues outside of the MLS there is no cap, but just like most American sports there is one in MLS. Any team is allowed to sign three players over the cap; this is known as the David Beckham rule. As it stand right now the City has 2 designated players (Villa and Lampard). They will search for one more, many believed to be an aging legend from overseas.  Many have been linked to the Big Apple and the MLS but most rumors are just negotiating tactics older stars use in Europe.

From what I have gathered is that there are a few legit Rumors. First there is Didier Drogba, who turned down an offer of 10 million in 2012 to join the MLS. As reported on by The Telegraph in the UK, NYCFC has reportedly made an offer to the 37 year old Chelsea forward. He would reunite with his old teammate Lampard.  Drogba scored 4 times for eventual champions Chelsea.

Next, there is Italian futbol legend Andrea Pirlo. He is currently preparing for his June 6^th match against Barcelona to decide the Champions League. This hasn’t stop the Rumor mill from turning, as his name has popped up several times. He too has been linked to NYCFC and Lampard. According to David Amoyal of Italian transfer experts GianlucaDiMarzio.com, he says that "Pirlo is very intrigued by the possibility of playing in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, he prefers moving to the United States over the option of playing in the Middle East. Sabri Lamouchi, the coach of Al-Jaishnin, had offered Pirlo a huge contract to play in Qatar a few weeks ago. Pirlo continues to have ongoing conversations with the United States as he prepares for the Champions League final in Berlin." This is very encouraging but we must take every rumor with a grain of salt.

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There is so much speculation and gossip right now. Here are a few more players I think are real possibilities, Ashley Cole of Italy’s Roma is a good place to start. The 34 year –old Fullback would definitely bolster a very lackluster back line. It was reported by David Amoyal as well that Cole has met with Roma’s Brass about a move to the MLS.  There have been speculation about other high tier players leaving for the MLS but I call shenanigans on all of them.

Before I make a prediction of who I believe our third DP will be I will leave you with two Dark horse picks that haven’t had much if any ties to the Blue and White. Kevin-Prince Boateng was recently released by FC Schalke 04. He obviously has a lot left in his legs seeing as he is only 28. He has been linked the a return to Milan but also has had rumors to the RBNY (shot down that pretty quickly). This again is just my opinion but If NYC (who is owned by the Yankees and Manchester City) wanted to make an epic splash they could go after him. The other which may have more legs to the rumor then the last is Zlatan Ibrahimovic. He recently applied for a work visa, this causing the MLS world to get giddy that the Superstar may make his way state side. He would be by far the Best Talent to make his way to Major League Soccer. I could dream can’t I?  

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When it’s all said and done I believe that Drogba will be the final move made this summer for the Boys in Blue. He is old and good friends of Lampard. He wants to be able to perform and if he played in America he would instantly be a top twenty player in the League. With that being said it will be a fun July. 

GALLO 

A.$.A.P Rocky’s Leaked A.L.L.A Album is Available for Download but With a Few Surprises

If I didn’t know any better, I’d say that these days, album leaks are quite the fad in the industry. From Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and now A$AP there’s nothing to get past viewers. 

PHOTO CREDIT: http://rapdose.com

 

With the attention getters of the album including Lord Pretty Flacko Jodye 2 (LPFJ2), LSD, and many others this project is definitely worth the while. 

 

But wait just a second; while we’re on the subject of leaked music, apparently Rocky’s cup was over-flown with tea on Better Things.

PHOTO CREDIT: http://themikeylatelyshow.com

 

Although this artist does not particularly feature on atrack, Rocky mentions the British singer, Rita Ora in lyric’s involving her “Big Mouth.” 

 

MAJOR shots were taken at Ora while she was allegedlyaccused of not only her big mouth but what was also in it. 

 

The lyric’s state: “I swear that bitch Rita Ora got a big mouth/ Next time I see her might curse the bitch out/ Kicked the bitch out once ’cause she bitched out/ Spit my kids out, jizzed up all in her mouth and made the bitch bounce.”

 

Ouch! Well that escalated pretty quickly considering that barely anyone knew of them having relations, even after former boo, model Chanel Iman.

 

Well, this only entices viewers to seek further details and now you’re probably itching to hear the song so at 2:07 here it goes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y4w6JxaCrY 

 

While you’re at it, here’s the album too:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TY4K8UI7hA 

 

This all sounds like an unsolved mystery, but we’ll stay on this to see if it surfaces.

 

The A$AP mob member will certainly have some bangaz, but just stay tuned to see if we mean that in literal terms or not! 

 

-Alexis J. Robinson​

@Alexisjanaiformayor

A.$.A.P Rocky Kicks A Freestyle for Talk Show

Of course it’s like tradition for only the hottest artist to stop by the Sway in the Morning Show. 

 

Artists Tink, Kid Ink, and Fabolous have all recently stopped by to kick a few verses, but it was only a matter of time before the A.$.A.P kid was up next. 

 

ASAP Rocky stopped by the Sirius XM show to not only explain his clarify things on A.L.L.A, but also drop a few bars.

PHOTO CREDIT: http://thisiswalder.com

 

With all of the hype coming in from his sophomore albumit was only right that he kicked a cool flow. 

 

Check out how Rocky kicked it with Sway in the Morning here: 

http://youtu.be/COkdg_S1O5s

 

Also, if you haven’t heard he album check it out here:

https://youtu.be/Xh9mvLjvlEo?list=PL_fWeGN9bMxSIxaT2Sk08Pnm0k4kHoHZn 

 

-Alexis J. Robinson

@Alexisjanaiformayor

Mobb Deep Releases Survival of the Fittest EP

Hip Hop Legends Prodigy and Havoc have officially released that fire. 

 

The rap duo has been on the scene for years and they do not seem to be letting up with their new EP.

 

A track-list of the album includes six songs with their ESPN NBA Play-offs hit Survival of the Fittest (ESPN Remix): 

PHOTO CREDIT: http://www.hiphopcertified.com

 

The album gives off such creativity and what better way to display that then by having amazing cover at to go along with it. 

PHOTO CREDIT: http://hiphopdx.com

 

As for the rest of the album you can listen here, ENJOY!:

https://youtu.be/gUOhdH7Ca-I 

 

-Alexis J. Robinson​

@Alexisjanaiformayor

A$AP Gives Up The Goods For New Album!

A.L.L.A (At Long Last A$AP) is set to release in a few weeks and as the anticipation began to wear off, the day was saved with a track list and all of its features! 

TRACKLIST:

01 “Holy Ghost” (Feat. Joe Fox)
02 “Canal St.” (Feat. Bones)
03 “Fine Whine” (Feat. M.I.A., Future & Joe Fox)
04 “L$D”
05 “Excuse Me”
06 “JD”
07 “Lord Pretty Flacko Jodye 2″
08 “Electric Body” (Feat. Schoolboy Q)
09 “Jukebox Joints” (Feat. Kanye West & Joe Fox)
10 “Max B” (Feat. Joe Fox)
11 “Pharsyde” (Feat. Joe Fox)
12 “Wavybone” (Feat. Juicy J & UGK)
13 “Westside Highway” (Feat. James Fauntleroy)
14 “Better Things”
15 “M’$” (Feat. Lil’ Wayne)
16 “Dreams (Interlude)”
17 “Everyday” (Feat. Rod Stewart & Miguel)
18 “Back Home” (Feat. Mos Def, Acyde & Yams)
(via Miss Info)

PHOTO CREDIT: http://thissongissick.com/

Along side of ASAP Ferg climbing the musical ladder, member of the mob ASAP Rocky is rapidly approaching the top as well. 

As you can see, the line-up provides such a variety that it entices you to indulge. 

While this track list and its guest have commenced, a bomb filled with the latest "LSD" video has officially went off. 

Take a Listen to the Rather Colorful Track Here: http://youtu.be/yEG2VTHS9yg

These musical surprises are quite overwhelming, but nevertheless exciting. 

Stay tuned to see how A$AP Rocks out this summer. 

-Alexis J. Robinson

IG: @alexisjanaiformayor 

Is Pharrell Working on a New Project With ASAP FERG?

So I'm not sure if you're aware, but Pharrell has been cooking up something serious for various up and coming projects. 

PHOTO CREDIT: http://theneptunes.org

The Neptunes rapper is currently working with artists such as Adele, P Diddy, Frank Ocean, and now the New York Native ASAP Ferg. 

Although the exact name of production is unknown, this must only mean that this mysterious collaboration will be worth while. 

Fergie released his Dope Walk hit featuring Kanye and a few other heavy hitter's earlier this year. 

PHOTO CREDIT: http://theneptunes.org

Having this said, it only sets the tone for what we have yet to witness. Check out exactly what we mean on theneptunes.org. 

If Pharrell gets a hold on any of his projects this should be a jiggy summer, as the ASAP Mob member would say. 

-Alexis J. Robinson

@alexisjanaiformayor 

Three Males In Custody For Chinx Drugz Murder

According to the associated press, three potential suspects have allegedly been taken into custody after a SWAT team home invasion. 

PHOTO CREDIT: http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2013/11/interview_chinx_drugz.php

According to Instagram's @teamshabbaofficial, he dubbed himself as the alleged murderer. Mstarz.com stated this to be a hoax however! 

Even raging Instagram followers raided French's comments with accusations about an illuminati affiliation with Chinx being the sacrifice. 

While it was just days ago that the Streets of NY and the rap game were hit pretty hard with the news about the up and coming artist, many seek reasoning for his death. 

Officials say, 31-year-old rapper Lionel "Chinx Drugz" Pickens was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting in Queens, New York. The rapper was pronounced dead shortly after at the Jamaica Hospital. 

Artists including French Montana, Meek Mill, P Diddy and many more were left devastated by the news. 

While many sent condolences via social media, not even a precise number of characters could portray the amount of love that the industry and fans had for this artist. 

Chinx's music will live on through various mixtapes including his series of Cocaine Riots, and numerous features. 

The Cokeboy rapper is survived by wife Janelli Pickens and many close friends and family. 

Although this is a tough time for the rap community Meek Mill, Travis Scott, and others decided to pay their respects with a tribute song. 

Take a listen to the heart-felt track here: 

http://youtu.be/TVU_5Uze40Y 

-Alexis J. Robinson

@alexisjanaiformayor 

Kanye West Gives An Epic Weekend To Remember!

Yeezus has done it again! An eventful-filled weekend accompanied by his performances were nothing less than phenomenal. 

PHOTO CREDIT: http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/kanye-west-kept-billboard-music-5719745

We all know of how wild Power 106, Powerhouse events can get, but Yeezy expectedly set the tone for headliners to come.

From the moment he entered the stage, the crowd roared with an energy that would welcome any artist.

While matriculating through his set, he woed viewers with some mystery bars that are said to come from his latest album SWISH over his infamous heartless track. 

Needless to say Kanye left it all on the stage that night, but then again he always does--- especially at the 2015 Billboard Awards! 

The artist rallied up that same amount of energy, if not more, shortly after being introduced by the two Jenner Sisters Kylie & Kendall. 

During his adrenaline-filled performance, two of his hit songs All-day and Black Skinhead were heard. 

Unfortunately during the scheduled 5 minute set, Ye only performed 4:16 seconds of that due to extreme censorship. 

According to Today.com, some fans were left devastated and others allegedly booed the Grammy winning artist. 

For once Kanye wasn't the blame for any confusion, but Pitchfork.com did state that he expressed his concerns about the ongoing issues of unwarranted censorship. 

Nonetheless, Kanye still managed to come out on top and give the people something else to talk about in the tabloids. With a strong finish to an impeccable weekend, in the words of his fans out there "All Hail YEEZUS, All Hail!" 

-Alexis J. Robinson

@alexisjanaiformayor 

NYCFC New York’s Newest Team, May Take MLS by Storm this Summer. Just Ask the Chicago Fire

New York City Football Club, the newest professional sports team in New York. They are owned by two of the richest franchises in sports world wide, Manchester City of England’s Premier league and The New York Yankees. They play their matches in the Bronx at, you guessed it, Yankee Stadium. 

They started the season with a bang by winning their first home game at Yankee Stadium. Soccer legend and current superstar of the Blue and White David Villa scored the first goal ever for the club. Besides that they haven’t won any other games. Their current record is 1-6-4. They are currently stuck in an eight-game winless streak. They have given away a lot of hard fought games late.

Photo Credit : (Adam Hunger/USA Today Sports)

After losing the first Hudson River Rivalry to their rivals in New Jersey the Red Bulls, they were set to play the Chicago Fire on Friday. The crowd was loud and the match started. No longer than 14 minutes later Razvan Cocis scored off a free kick to make it 1-0. In the 27th minute, rookie RJ Allen received a red card for his slide tackle in the box. The penalty was made and NYCFC now was down to only ten men and were trailing 2-0. Even the always energetic supporter section Third Rail was dumbfounded for a few minutes. The outlook was very bleak, they were dead in the water, OR WERE THEY?

As the first half went on, it looked a little like NYC was just going through the motions waiting for the ref to blow the whistle to end the half. Only one person looked to have life. Spain’s David Villa, the captain, was playing hard and trying to get his team going. You could see how hard he wanted to fight back. Finally right as the half was winding down, Villa had a run with some great dribbling and let a shot rip from 25 yards out. Off the rebound Ballouchy, the teams leader in goals, put the shot in the back of the net after he was clearly fouled. Walking off the field Villa received a yellow for not letting this one go. This may have been the turning point not only of the game but the year.

The second half started and NYCFC looked like a totally different team. They were all alive and attacking. Mix Diskerud who had struggled to that point looked like a maniac in the second half, playing box to box. Villa kept his hard play going and the team was definitely feeding off of it. The team slowed down a bit, looking tired. NYC’s manager Jason Kreis decided to put in super Rookie Khiry Shelton. The game surged on both team trading blows. In the 92^nd minute NYCFC finally broke through to tie the game. Villa kept a ball alive and managed to get the ball through to Shelton who put it away and Pandemonium had taken over Yankee stadium. The game would end shortly after.

Yes it was a draw and yes it doesn’t snap the winless streak but this was a huge game. You are probably asking yourself, “Why is a draw a big deal?” Well this team had play hard in almost every game and the results didn’t show. They were starved for some excitement. They were a man down and dominated. This team now should have a much different outlook on the season. With a crazy loyal fan base and the Third Raill keeping the crowd involved throughout the games it will be hard to win at Yankee stadium. The team has Frank Lampard, England Legend, coming over in July and one of their Designated Player spots open (one of the MLS stupid cap restriction rules that could be explained here: http://pressbox.mlssoccer.com/content/roster-rules-and-regulations ) 

PHOTO CREDIT: NYCFC.COM

The season is still young and the US Open Cup has yet to begin, this team has room to improve and grow. With a young team and a Roster that will improve we will see a new team and hopefully a playoff run in their future. 

P Diddy Confirms Release Date for New Album Titled "MMM"

Sean (P. Diddy) Combs is constantly commended for his impeccable bodies of work. 

PHOTO CREDIT: http://www.hiphopdx.com

He is known for his surprises, and has been on pop culture’s radar for years now, but the announcement of his latest album could not be any more astonishing!

An official release date is said to be on June 29, 2015, according to the Bad Boys Instagram. 

The mogul has worked with many big name artists including the late B.I.G, Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, TLC, and many more, but he is reportedly executive producing Yeezy’s upcoming album Swish, according to www.FDRMX.com.

It's funny how we know "Puff" to have numerous names, but Puff Daddy coincidentally sets the tone for the latest album MMM.

Coke Boy’s own French Montana is said to be the executive producer for this phenomenal album, and a teaser video of the song Big Homie is said to soon aid in the hype of this upcoming project! 

From the sounds of it, Mr. Combs seems to be cooking up some big things in his musical pot, so just be ready to Diddy Bop in the kitchen right along with him! 

-Alexis J. Robinson

@alexisjanaiformayor