Friday, January 23, 2015

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Songs of the Week: Joey Bada$$, Ne-Yo and Lupe Fiasco

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Here at The Boombox, we pride ourselves on delivering the best in hip-hop and R&B on a daily basis. From industry veterans to new artists, keeping our readers up to date with the latest music is our priority. But at times, a simple post doesn’t do a particular song justice and its importance may get lost in the shuffle. We’ve decided to present our Songs of the Week column to highlight the tracks we feel are the most noteworthy releases you need to hear.


Being that three is the magic number according to the gospel that is Schoolhouse Rock (which happens to be a guilty pleasure at The Boombox), we’re putting you on to three tracks from Joey Bada$$, Ne-Yo and Lupe Fiasco that deserve a spin. Press play below and feel free to leave your picks in the comments section.









1



'Born Day (AquariUS)'


Joey Bada$$





Since emerging on the scene as a fresh-faced teenager with his debut project, '1999,' Joey Bada$$ has slowly turned his hype from that of internet-acclaim to appearances on prime-time talk shows such as 'Late Night Starring Jimmy Fallon' and having the leader of the free world's daughter donning his merchandise.


New York City's great lyrical hope has finally evolved his campaign to be hailed as a soloist supreme. He's moved from an internet presence one to one that's tangible in the marketplace with his long-awaited debut album, 'B4.Da.$$.,' which touched down this week. Aside from the release of his debut LP, Jan. 20 was also the rapper's 20th birthday and Joey decided to celebrate the occasion with a loosie called 'Born Day (AquariUS).'


Produced by Statik Selektah, the indelible selection sees the Bada$$ lamenting the LCD rap permeating the airwaves and the tragedy that is fellow Brooklynite Bobby Shmurda's indictment on drug and weapons possession. 'Born Day' is as an unexpected, yet filling treat that should have you coming back for additional servings sooner than later.








2



'One More'


Ne-Yo Featuring T.I.





Veteran singe-/songwriter Ne-Yo continues to gear up for the release of his sixth album, 'Non-Fiction,' which is set to land next Tuesday. To continue the anticipation for the project, Ne-Yo drops this T.I.-assisted cut for our listening pleasure. "You look like you just got off of work / And if I may assume, baby, you work hard, but ya don't get what you're worth," he sings, showing love to the hardworking ladies out there that deserve a little appreciation.


Featuring T.I., who delivers an efficient 12-bar verse within the flow of the offense, 'One More' is a sure-shot hit and should get plenty of burn on radio and TV for the foreseeable future.








Once considered rap's golden child, Lupe Fiasco has seen his stock diminish greatly over the past five years. Beef with Atlantic Records over artistic differences had resulted in the uneven and commercial-leaning 'Lasers' album, which turned off a large chunk of his fan base. Toss in his divisive commentary and the occasional bizarre antic -- such as dressing up in a Klansman's outfit -- and he was thought to have become yet another artist to fall into the abyss of his own rhetoric and hype.


Well, Lupe is well-aware of all of the backlash and responded with what some feel is an early, albeit strong, candidate for album of the year honors in his latest offering, 'Tetsuo & Youth,' which hit shelves and online outlets this week. A blistering cut titled 'Mural' arrived with it and was unleashed to fan the flames of anticipation. The elite lyricist goes absolutely bonkers here, dropping a barrage of intense couplets over the immaculate production for nearly nine minutes.


If you haven't made it a point to check out 'Tetsuo & Youth,' we implore you to give this scorcher a spin and reevaluate your decision to sleep on the greatness that is this long-player.








Iggy Azalea Calls Out Hot 97′s Ebro Darden for 'Shady' Actions

Iggy AzaleaChristopher Polk, Getty Images

And the Iggy Azalea war against the hip-hop media continues.


By now, an argument between the Australian rapper and a figure in the hip-hop community seems almost common place. At this point, we’re waiting to see who she has a social media spat with next. Today we have our answer, as New York radio station Hot 97′s Ebro Darden is on the receiving end of some pretty harsh words from the ‘Fancy’ rhymer.


In fact, Iggy also goes at Hot 97 host Peter Rosenberg and the entire station because she says they’re fueling the drama between her and other rappers.


In this new round of beef, things heated up quickly after the blonde entertainer made a bunch of questionable comments about her place in rap in an interview with GQ magazine. “At the very worst, if I have a short-lived career, at least I could say I sparked a change. That I inspired some leniency in what people accept in hip-hop,” she said.


That of course sparked a host of twitter comments and memes. When Ebro also chimed in, Azalea was fed up.


“Where was the ‘hip-hop always had different voices’ line when he milked the great hip-hop race debate,” she tweeted, communicating with a few annoying fans who agreed with every word she said. From there, she wasted no time in spitting her feelings.


“I’m glad my voice in rap isn’t anything new, now maybe they can stop asking every artist who visits Hot 97 about me….My main issue with him (Ebro) is he facilities creating really extreme view points to promote a show.”


The ‘New Classic’ creator called Ebro “shady,” along with Rosenberg, and said although they support her behind closed doors, they diss her on air, which she doesn’t appreciate.


Check out all of Iggy Azalea’s honest tweets about Hot 97, Ebro and Peter Rosenberg below.


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R. Kelly Throws the Party of the Century in 'Happy Birthday' Video


Even though the visuals for R. Kelly‘s song ‘Happy Birthday’ celebrate the R&B star turning one year older, the viewers are the ones who are actually receiving the gift because it’s straight eye-candy for anyone who loves a pretty girl.


Apparently, a huge bash occurs and we join the festivities the morning after, where Kells is sleeping amongst a host of gorgeous women — they all look like they had the time of their lives.


From there, things go ‘The Hangover’ route since no one seems to remember what happened the night before. Lucky for Kelly, one of the girls tells him everything was recorded on his smartphone and that’s when the action really begins.


Strip clubs, a shopping spree and an out-of-town-trip are just some of the activities enjoyed by the Pied Piper and the lovely ladies. Not to mention the bottles of expensive liquor and cigars that flow freely.


The Chicago native’s actual birthday was on Jan. 8, when he turned 48.


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Anthony Mackie Responds to Being Bashed for "Dreadlock" Comments



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President Obama Addresses Police Brutality in Black Communities



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Willow Smith's Topless T-Shirt Sparks Outrage on Social Media [PHOTO]

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Willow Smith didn’t break the Internet but she did spark outrage on social media over a T-shirt she wore to a fashion event. On Friday (Jan. 23), the 14-year-old singer posted a photo on her Twitter account in which it shows herself posing topless. Well, not quite.


Actually, Willow is wearing a Jean Paul Gaultier tee that features exposed breasts — nipples and all. At first glance, it looks as if she is exposing herself, but she’s really not. The photo didn’t sit well with prunes on the Internet. When the picture was reposted on V Files’ Instagram page, it instantly went viral.


For her part, Willow tweeted on her timeline, “When did the women’s body start being something to hide? #freethenipple.”


Reactions to the photo have caused heated debates on social media on whether it’s appropriate for a 14-year-old girl to wear a shirt that exposes breasts.


“Where is your father?” questioned one commenter, who wasn’t amused by the tee, while another follower said, “Tacky. Yes, I know it is a t-shirt and not her body but it is still very tacky!!”


But there were others who supported Willow’s political statement on women’s bodies.


“Leave her [alone] and mind your [business] because her parents [are not] complaining so boop,” wrote one person. One supporter wrote, “Beautiful colors lil one. Do you. Don’t let the world close you into a box.”


What do you think of Willow Smith’s controversial T-shirt? Tell us in the comments below.


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Kanye West Plays New Music Featuring Rihanna at iHeartMedia Music Summit

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For all the people who complain about Kanye West‘s many rants, folks sure pay close attention whenever he releases new music. The rapper did just that when he dropped by the iHeartMedia Music Summit in Burbank, Calif. on Wednesday (Jan. 21) to play songs off his forthcoming album.


According to Billboard, Yeezy surprised everyone when he walked into the room at the iHeartRadio Theatre, after being announced by Def Jam CEO Steve Bartels. He then proceeded to talk about his past career moves and working with the legendary Beatles member Paul McCartney on ‘Only One.’ He even sang an a cappella version of the cut for the audience.


Kim Kardashian’s hubby also recanted some of his words about not wanting to be on the radio anymore. It’s a statement he made a couple of years ago while promoting his album ‘Yeezus,’ which was a much harder listen for some compared to his past work.


“I was joking,” he explained. “Of course I want to be on the radio.” The Chicago MC even said he wished stations would have played ‘Black Skinhead’ a lot more.


Perhaps the highlight of the day is when ‘The College Dropout’ creator played a new song featuring Rihanna. The R&B star sang a big sweeping hook with an ultra catchy melody, which drew a standing ovation from the crowd.


Could this be the track Ty Dolla $ign hinted at earlier this month? “Me, Rihanna, ‘Ye and Paul got a song about to drop as well,” he said. “I heard they shot the video recently. I don’t know what the final title is, but I know it’s crazy so just be looking out for [it].” We’ll just have to wait and find out.

Presumably, the 45-minute listening session only made the audience that much more excited about Kanye’s new material. Whether you like his music or not, he always comes with something pretty inventive.


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Soulja Boy Attacks Ex-Girlfriend Nia Riley on Twitter: 'You Dumb Bitch'

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Soulja Boy and his reality TV girlfriend Nia Riley have taken their drama from ‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood‘ to Twitter. The rapper unleashed some scathing tweets directed at her Friday morning (Jan. 23).


“You a dumb bitch,” he tweeted along with “you will never taste this d— again you stupid hoe.” When a fan asked the rapper if he and Nia, the daughter of Teddy Riley, were still together, he denied it, stating, “No, I’m single.”


On ‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood,’ fans watched as the two shared a contentious relationship. First, Nia’s dad was less-than-thrilled that she was dating a rapper on the road. Later on, Nia found out that she was pregnant by Soulja, but eventually lost the baby. By the end of the season, the former couple got matching tattoos yet still continued to fight. From the looks of Twitter, they may finally be over.


See screenshots of Soulja Boy’s tweets below.


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KRS-One: We Should Protest Universities Commodifying Hip Hop (@iamkrsone)



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Pharrell and His Hat Will Star on 'The Simpsons'




Surprise! Get ready to see @Pharrell as a guest on #TheSimpsons very soon!


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Springfield will get a visit from a famous hip-hop star very soon. Pharrell took to social media to reveal that he will be a guest star on a future episode of ‘The Simpsons.’


The news was shared on the super producer’s I Am Other Instagram account along with a photo of the character he’ll play. “Surprise! Get ready to see @Pharrell as a guest on #TheSimpsons very soon!” read the caption.


From the image, Pharrell will appear as himself on the animated show along with his trademark Vivienne Westwood hat. ‘The Simpsons’ has had a long history of famous musical guest stars including 50 Cent playing himself in the episode ‘Pranksta Rap’ in 2005, and Ludacris voicing both himself and the hilarious dental rapper “Luda-Crest,” in 2007′s ‘You Kent Always Say What You Want.’


One of the show’s most famous guest stars is the late great Michael Jackson, who voiced the character of Leon Kompowsky in 1991. A Michael Jackson impersonator contributed the touching hit ‘Happy Birthday, Lisa’ in the same episode. In real life, Michael also penned the rap ‘Do the Bartman’ in 1990, which became a chart-topping hit for Bart Simpson.


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