Stevie Wonder Delivers Influential Speech Mid-Concert On Recent Killings

Legendary singer and musician Stevie Wonder may not be able to physically see, but right now he is seeing clearer than some people with 20/20 vision.  During a recent concert in Seattle for his Songs In The Key Of Life tour Stevie took a moment to express his feelings on the recent events that are currently dividing our country. 

“Can you believe that in one month, two grand juries, secret grand juries, declined to indict two policemen for the killing of two black men? I just don’t understand that,” stated Wonder.  Stevie briefly spoke on the tragedies while he smoothly transitioned into one of his classic songs, “Living For The City.” 

As Stevie concluded his powerful speech he added, “I do understand that something is wrong, real wrong, and we as family, Americans, all of us of all colors, need to fix it with a quickness, real soon. I love you; I really love you, and know that. And this is why this song is unfortunately still relevant today.”

Check out Stevie Wonder’s influential speech delivered atop of “Living for the City” below.  Be sure to share your thoughts with us on the topic by commenting below or by finding us on Facebook and/or Twitter.

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[Hot New Video!] Wu-Tang Clan – A Better Tomorrow

In light of the recent tragedies and protests engulfing our country, the Wu-Tang Clan releases the first visual from their upcoming highly anticipated album entitled A Better Tomorrow.  The new video is named the same as the album and can be seen below. 

The new video was made by the Clan in hopes of creating a change.  Tensions are flaring up across the country and the Clan believes that this visual may help in calming the storm.  The video is certainly an eye opener and a plea for unity as the Clan expresses to us all that it is time to wake up. Check out the visual for “A Better Tomorrow” below and be sure to share with us your thoughts.

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[Hip Hop News Now] Fabolous Signs With Roc Nation And Announces Date For Upcoming Album

Brooklyn based rapper Fabolous is bringing the realness back for the holidays, just as he did the year before, but this time around he is going all in and releasing an LP titled The Young OG Project.  This will be Fabolous’ first studio album in five years.  Newly signed to Roc Nation Management, Fabolous is about to remind the game exactly what it has been missing.

The Young OG Project will make the perfect Christmas gift as it is scheduled to drop on Christmas Day via iTunes.  The first single off the new album will be “Lituation,” which will come with iTunes pre-orders starting on December 15th. No track list or features have been announced just yet, but Fab did release a full-length trailer to confirm the album’s release.  The trailer can be seen below.

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[Hot New Music!] JSP - Magnanimous (Album Review)

Western Pennsylvania’s Hip Hop scene has been secretly on the rise and leading the way is the city of Pittsburgh. This Black Friday hip hop enthusiasts will have the opportunity to catch a great deal without having to leave the comfort of their homes. Justuce (pronounced “Just-Us”) Street Poets are releasing an all-new album that will be hitting digital sites this Friday.  The album is a fresh look into Pittsburgh’s wide-ranging Hip Hop sound.  

When first taking a look at the group, it may throw you off just a little.  You’ll probably even take a second look.  However one might be surprised by the way these emcees gel together and body this album.  The crew delivers an extensive sound, which makes perfect sense as they mix the styles of a biker, ladies man, model, comic, and hip-hop fundamentalist.

The veteran group from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania consists of members Cory Eaux, Ceno, LuckyFace Dollars, Kniseburgh, and their hype man Slim. The crew put together an album that captures the many sounds of Hip Hop, with a soulful ambience that is truly inviting to the ears. 

Titling the album Magnanimous, the JSP appear to be in a giving mood.  A few of the tracks can actually be found within this article.  



The first track on the album was like an intro to a great movie, it screamed success from the very beginning.  As the album played on, each member contributed, adding his own swag to each track line by line.

Hot tracks like “Candlelight White” featuring fellow Pittsburghers rapper Young Midas and Poetyk; and “Back To The Money” produced by INFO, make this album complete.

The last track on Magnanimous titled “Paranoid Delusions” was a nice sendoff to what I feel was a great album.  As the track played I could see the credits scrolling in mind as if it was the ending to a dope movie.

The Justuce Street Poets are adding the yellow to this Friday and making it “Black & Yellow” Friday. These boys definitely just put on for their city and on November 29th you too can partake in the latest vibes from the Steel City.  Magnanimous will be available for your listening pleasures on digital sites like iTunes, Amazon, and more.

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[Hot New Music!] Shady Records - Shady XV (Stream New Album Here)

The compilation double disc album by various artists of Shady Records entitled Shady XV is scheduled to drop tomorrow, November 24th, and The Roundtable Empire has the brand new first disc featuring all new music right here for Shady fans. The first disc features new material from Shady Records artists such as Slaughterhouse, Bad Meets Evil, D12, and Yelawolf, as well as the label's founder Eminem.

The Shady XV album will be released in honor of the label's 15th anniversary and as its 15th project (excluding Eminem's solo releases).  Prior to the release of the upcoming album, Eminem and friends got together for an epic cypher that can be seen in its entirety right here.

Peep the all new disc below featuring some of the industry's finest including appearances by Big Sean, Trick-Trick, and DeJ Loaf.  Let us know what you think about this latest effort by Shady Records by commenting below and be sure to go out and cop the entire double disc in stores tomorrow.

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[Hot New Video!] Beyoncé – “7/11”

In the last year R&B megastar Beyoncé has given fans one surprise after another starting with last year’s surprise release of her 5th studio album, Beyoncé.  The Beyoncé album sold over 2 million copies without any type of promotion.  That type of accomplishment is unheard of in the music industry and truly proves that this Destiny’s Child is in total control of her vocation.  As December approaches Beyoncé once again has a treat for her fans.  She has decided to re-release her Beyoncé album, which will feature several remixes and original tracks, plus two new hot singles and a DVD.  The special edition album by Beyoncé is titled Beyonce: Platinum Edition and you can find new jams like “Ring Off” and “7/11” on the LP.  You can hear “Ring Off” here and for your visual pleasures we have Bey’s new video for “7/11” posted further below.

Mrs. Carter has just delivered the official twerk anthem of the year. “7/11” is a girl’s night out type of video with Beyoncé and friends going wild in what appears to be a hotel room.  The video showcases a lot of booty bouncing and a sound that will soon be heard all over the radio and in every club.  Take some time out of your day and check out the new “7/11” video below, you’re going to be hearing this song for months to come anyways.  Fellas, you might want to thank Beyoncé now, trust me.

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[Hot New Music!] Rick Ross - Hood Billionaire (Stream Full Album Here)

Rick Ross and his MMG label have had a pretty good year and it looks like they are not easing up at all to close the year out.  Even with the current incarceration of Meek Mill, the Maybach Empire has definitely left its mark on the year 2014.

Let’s recap MMG’s 2014.  Earlier in the year Rozay released his 6th studio album, Mastermind, which debuted at #1.  Fellow MMG artist Meek Mill was all over the radio and mixtape circuit before landing himself in prison.  Currently, Stalley’s Ohio LP is available for purchase, selling over 10,000 copies its first week.  We also can’t forget about Wale who can recently be found hanging out with comedian Jerry Seinfeld.  The Washington, D.C. rapper just announced that he will be embarking on the “Simply Nothing” tour hitting 32 cities beginning on New Year’s Day.  Now to put the icing on the cake…Rick Ross will be releasing a second album this year scheduled to drop next Tuesday and The Roundtable Empire has the full album one week earlier for your listening pleasure.

The album features guest appearances from Jay Z, Snoop Dogg, R. Kelly, and more, with production from Timbaland, Statik Selektah, Metro Boomin, and DJ Toomp.  You can listen to the Hood Billionaire album in its entirety here.

Check out the album’s tracklist below.

1. “Intro”

2. “Hood Billionaire”

3. “Coke Like the 80′s”

4. “Heavyweight” (feat. Slab)

5. “Neighborhood Drug Dealer”

6. “Phone Tap”

7. “Trap Luv” (feat. Yo Gotti)

8. “Elvis Presley Blvd.” (feat. Project Pat)

9. “Movin’ Bass” (feat. JAY Z)

10. “If They Knew” (feat. K. Michelle)

11. “Quintessential” (feat. Snoop Dogg)

12. “Keep Doin’ That (Rich Bitch)” [feat. R. Kelly]

13. “Nickel Rock” (feat. Boosie Badazz)

14. “Burn”

15. “Family Ties”

16. “Brimstone” (feat. Big K.R.I.T.)

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