[Hot New Music!] T.I. feat. Pharrell – “Paperwork”

T.I. is ready to embark on an all-new journey.  With his highly anticipated 9th studio album dropping real soon, T.I. is launching from unfamiliar waters.  He’s on a new label and he’s got a new executive producer, but it’s these exact changes that make this next album special.  This will be Tip’s first album in nearly two years and his first album to be released on Columbia Records. Pharrell, who orchestrated T.I.’s signing to Columbia, is the album’s executive producer, and also the music maker behind his latest track “Paperwork.”  The track title serves as the album title as well, so you know this album is all about that paper.  Whether it’s getting that paper, or someone being on someone’s papers; this album will surely speak on it.

Pharrell lends his soulful sounding vocals as T.I. paints us a picture.  This song provides listeners with a sound that could be heard in something like the Chitling Circuit or better yet, it sounds like it could have been featured on the classic movie “Dead Presidents."  It puts you in that kind of a zone.  Check it out for yourself below.

Paperwork hits stores October 21st.

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[Hip Hop News Now] The 2014 Made In America Festival Was A Huge Win For Hip Hop

During a season filled with musical festivals, the 2014 Made In America Festival officially ended the summer on a high note. The festival kicked off on Saturday in Philadelphia and for the first time in downtown Los Angeles.  In Philly, J. Cole did his thing as usual and opened up with a profound tribute to Mike Brown.  His label mate Bas, Big Daddy Kane, Chromeo, Baauer, and Steve Aoki also hit the stage before Yeezus came through and shut the scene down.  Watch Kanye's set below.

Over in L.A., artists Kendrick Lamar and TDE, Hit-Boy with special guest Rich Boy, YG, and DJ Mustard performed in front of a packed crowd at Grand Park. Ms. Fancy herself, Iggy Azalea, delivered her hits such as “Problem,” “Fancy,” and “Black Widow” with a surprise appearance from Rita Ora. 

On day 2 the event went out with a big bang. Kanye West flew cross country to Los Angeles to perform for concertgoers on the same stage that earlier featured John Mayer, Chance the Rapper, Nipsey Hussle, Rita Ora, Steve Aoki, and SZA. Jay Z and Beyoncé made a cameo as they attended the event to catch Kanye’s 80-minute set to close the night.

Back in Philly, YG performed for a hyped crowd.  The level of excitement grew for the crowd as YG did a tribute for Philly’s very own Meek Mill.  Meek is currently incarcerated and when YG held up a shirt that read “Free Meek” the audience went crazy. 

Pharrell ended the event with a dope set, performing songs of old as well as new off of his hit album GIRL.

All in all, the entire event was a success and even Hova himself broke his silence tweeting this: 

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