New Music: Migos - "Ounces"

Migos are back with another track for the streets titled "Ounces". The track is produced by Zaytoven and MetroBoomin. The track will be featured on their upcoming mixtape Y.R.N.2 which is scheduled to drop soon. Check out the track below.

Atlanta Producer Mike Will Interviews With Forbes and Highlighted by the Wall Street Journal

Michael Williams also known as Mike WiLL Made It, is one of the hottest producers in the industry right now. If you've listened to any hit single within the past year and heard a female voice echoing "Mike WiLL Made It" at the beginning of the track then you know that he produces nothing but bangers.

24-year-old Atlanta native, Mike WiLL has worked with artist such as Future, 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, Ciara and more. He has recently worked closely with Miley Cyrus, recording eight songs on her recent album Bangerz.

According to FORBES, Williams has really made it! He has earned $1.1 million in the last 12 months. He has also been responsible for over $9.8 million worth of singles sold this year! 

Mike WiLL has taken over the charts with his hit single "23" featuring Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J. He is signed to Interscope Records and will release his debut album made up of collaborations sometime next year. 

Williams was interviewed by FORBES and has a lot to say about the start and rise of his success and future plans. Check out the interview here. 

Mike WiLL was also featured by the Wall Street Journal due to his creativity and success of Miley Cyrus's recent album. Check out the video clip below. Congrats Mike on all of your success!

New Music: Future Feat. Drake & Juicy J - "Sh!t Remix"

Future has released the remix for his club banger "Sh!t" featuring Drake and Juicy J. Future who just finished touring with Drake on the "Would You Like A Tour"; the two now have a new collaboration to add to the list. The track was produced by Atlanta's very own Mike-Will-Made-It. Check out the song below.  

Beyonce Becomes First Female with Five No. 1 Albums

Name someone hotter than Bey? I'll wait for it...King Bey has done it again! With the surprise release of her self-titled album last week, today Billboard has announced that Beyonce is the first female artist to hit No. 1 with her first five studio albums. 

After the break-up of Destiny's Child, Bey began her solo career in 2003 with the release of her debut album Dangerously In Love and from there she put out hit after hit with B'Day (2006), I Am...Sasha Fierce (2008), 4 (2011) and now including Beyonce (2013). There has only been two other people who have broken this record. The other two artist with their first five albums to debut at No. 1 on the charts are DMX and Kingston Trio. 

Beyonce is made up of 14 tracks and 17 visuals. The album can be purchased online on iTunes and physical copies will be available in stores tomorrow (Dec 20) but not Target. 

Beyonce Drops Self-Titled Album on iTunes

While everyone were tuned into the season finale of Scandal, a part of their normal Thursday routine last night, Beyonce was preparing to release a 14-track album that no one knew about! The buzz about Scandal quickly ended with this boss move. Mrs. Carter is definitely taking after her husband by adding a “new rule”; dropping an album whenever I feel like it. 

The self-titled features appearances from her husband Jay Z, Drake, Frank Ocean and her daughter Blue Ivy. 

Aside from the tracks King Bey also released 17 visuals; a video for every track on the album along with three additional videos. The album is currently available exclusively on iTunes and individual songs will be available for purchase on December 20. 

 Check out the Track-listing below. 

1. “Pretty Hurts” 
2. “Haunted”
3. “Drunk in Love” feat. Jay Z 
4. “Blow” 
5. “No Angel” 
6. “Partition” 
7. “Jealous” 
8. “Rocket” 
9. “Mine” feat. Drake 
10. “XO” 
11. “Flawless” feat. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 
12. “Superpower” feat. Frank Ocean 
13. “Heaven” 
14. “Blue” feat. Blue Ivy 
15. “Pretty Hurts” [Video] 
16. “Ghost” [Video] 
17. “Haunted” [Video] 
18. “Drunk in Love” feat. Jay Z [Video] 
19. “Blow” [Video] 
20. “No Angel” [Video] 
21. “Yoncé” [Video] 
22. “Partition” [Video] 
23. “Jealous” [Video] 
24. “Rocket” [Video] 
25. “Mine” feat. Drake [Video] 
26. “XO” [Video] 
27. “***Flawless” feat. Chimamanda [Video] 
28. “Superpower” feat. Frank Ocean [Video] 
29. “Heaven” [Video] 
30. “Blue” feat. Blue Ivy [Video] 
31. “Grown Woman” [Bonus Video]

Ty Dolla $ign Reveals Cover Art & Release Date for "Beach House EP"

Ty Dolla $ign has revealed the official artwork and release date for his debut Beach House EP. The project is scheduled to drop January 21, 2014 and will be a valuable through pre-order on iTunes Jan 7. The EP includes his hit single "Paranoid" featuring B.O.B. along with features from French Montana, Trey Songz, Wiz Khalifa and more. Check out the official tracklist below. 

 1. Work (feat. Casey Veggies, Twista and Nate Howard) 
2. Paranoid (feat. B.o.B) 
3. Paranoid [Remix] ft. (Trey Songz, French Montana and DJ Mustard) 
4. Or Nah (feat. Wiz Khalifa and DJ Mustard)
 5. Familiar (feat. Fredo Santana) 
6. Wood & Leather (Whenever) (feat. Big TC and Pops)
 7. Never Be The Same (feat. Jay Rock)

Kanye West Kicks Woman Out of Concert for Heckling

If there was a trending topic award of 2013, Kanye West would be the winner, hands down! It seems as if each week it's something new.

According to sources, a fan in the audience at his show in San Antonio who was close to the stage felt the need to yell at Kanye to take off his Mason Martin Margiela mask. The woman yelled at Yeezy repeatedly before he motioned for security to remove her from the crowd. Fans who surrounded the woman yelled "F**k that b***h!" 

After she was removed from the crowd, Kanye yelled into the mic saying "Do I look like a motherfu-king comedian? Don’t fu-king heckle me. I’m Kanye motherfu-king West!...I am dead f**king serious.”

How embarrassing it this? 

I hope fans take notes from this. If you're not rocking with Ye keep your mouth closed! Watch the video of above to see how it all went down. 

Update: Stream Bridget Kelly's "Cut to...Bridget Kelly" EP

For all you BK fans who cant wait for the release of her EP "Cut to...Bridget Kelly" next week, you can stream it for free on Spotify. Don't forget to download the EP when it drops on December 17th. 

Watch Bridget Kelly's Trailer for "Cut to...Bridget Kelly" EP

A lot of celebrities are giving their fans early Christmas presents with the release of new projects and Roc Nation signee Bridget Kelly is giving her fans a special gift as well. She will release her new EP Cut to...Bridget Kelly which will be available December 17th for free download at Bridgetkelly.com. But for those of us who can't wait, her EP will be available tomorrow December 10th on Spotify for free streaming. Check out the official trailer released from Roc Nation! 

New Video: The Migos - "Hannah Montana"

The Migos are back with a visual for their club hit "Hannah Montana". A few months ago they gave a snippet of the song in their "Versace" video but here you have the official "twerk remix".  The video begins with an intro of three women singing a Christmas Carol combination of songs by the Migos. Check out the video above. 

Fabolous Reveals "Soul Tape 3" Artwork and Release Date

As we still await the release of Loso's Way 2, Fabolous has decided to give his fans another installment of his Soul Tape mixtape. 

A month ago, Fab posted an video on Instagram previewing a track of Fab spitting over Drake's "Pound Cake" with the caption "Tis the season...Soul Tape 3?" announcing that he will be releasing the third installment this holiday season. 

Today (Dec 9) Fabolous revealed the official artwork, release date and time for the highly anticipated mixtape Soul Tape 3. It it scheduled to drop on Christmas December 25 at 12:25 PM/ET. 

Christmas is right around the corner, so be sure to download the mixtape and have a FABOLOUS Christmas. 

Miley Cyrus Twerks On Santa at Jingle Ball 2013

As Jay-Z rapped in a song "somewhere in America, Miley Cyrus is still twerkin'" and it seems like she can't stop! Miley performed at 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2013 concert and during her performance, she showed Santa how much of a naughty girl she's been by twerking on him. Cyrus wore a sequin red two piece body suit as she performed the crowds favorites, “We Can’t Stop” and “#GetItRight.”

The Jingle Ball concert featured other artist such as Schoolboy Q, Ariana Grande, Robin Thicke, and more. Check out the video about to see Miley Cyrus's performance.

New Music: Rico Love - "El Presidente" Mixtape

After the release of his EP Discrete Luxury earlier this year with his popular hit "They Don't Know", today Rico Love released a new project titled El Presidente. The mixtape is made up of 11 tracks and has limited features from Plies and Tiara Thomas. Checkout and download the mixtape below.

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New Music: Tyga - "Well Done 4" Mixtape

YMCMB's signee Tyga gave his fans a early Christmas gift and released the 4th installment of his Well Done mixtape series. Well Done 4 is made up of 14 tracks with features from artist such as Meek Mill, Fabolous, French Montana, Honey Cocaine, Sean Kingston and more. I almost forgot to mention that there's a surprise verse from Eazy-E at the end of the record "Bang Out". Be sure to download the mixtape. 

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New Video: Stalley - "Raise Your Weapons"

MMG's artist Stalley released an inspirational visual for his track "Raise Your Weapons" from his recent project Honest Cowboy. With the passing of Nelson Mandela. Stalley felt that it was right to pay homage to Mandela with this emotional video. Check out the video above. 

Nipsey Hussle Talks Crenshaw and Support From Jay Z with Elliot Wilson

Elliot Wilson links up with Nipsey Hussle for another episode of The Truth to talk more about the success of Crenshaw and Jay-Z's support of the project. 

Hussle states “Jay is like one of the most influential people in the world outside of rap...Him cosigning it by saying ‘it’s dope,’ but then buying a hundred copies [and spending 10 racks], I think the people [who were] on the gate or the people that didn’t have an opinion will hop on the bandwagon or at least come in and explore to see what it’s about.”

To catch more of the interview check out the interview above. 

56th Annual Grammy Awards Nominations

The 56th annual Grammy Awards are coming within the next few months but Friday the official nominations list was released and many stars celebrated their the news of being nominated. Below are some of the category's for Rap, R&B, Pop and Rock genres. 

Song of the Year
“Just Give Me A Reason” - Jeff Bhasker, Pink & Nate Ruess, songwriters (Pink Featuring Nate Ruess)
“Locked Out of Heaven” - Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine & Bruno Mars, songwriters (Bruno Mars)
“Roar” - Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Bonnie McKee, Katy Perry & Henry Walter, songwriters (Katy Perry)
“Royals” - Joel Little & Ella Yelich O’Connor, songwriters (Lorde)
“Same Love” - Ben Haggerty, Mary Lambert & Ryan Lewis, songwriters (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Mary Lambert)

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
“Get Lucky” – Daft Punk feat. Pharrell
“Just Give Me A Reason” – Pink feat. Nate Ruess
“Stay” – Rihanna feat. Mikky Ekko
“Blurred Lines” Robin Thicke feat. T.I. & Pharrell
“Suit & Tie” – Justin Timberlake feat. Jay Z

Album of the Year
good kid, m.A.A.d. city – Kendrick Lamar
Random Access Memories – Daft Punk
The Bleesed Unrest – Sara Bareilles
The Heist – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Red – Taylor Swift
Best Country Album
Same Trailer Different Park – Kacey Musgraves
Based on a True Story – Blake Shelfton
Red – Taylor Swift
Night Train – Jason Aldean
Two Lanes of Freedom – Tim McGraw
Best New Artist
Kendrick Lamar
Ed Sheeran
James Blake
Kacey Musgraves
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Records of the Year
“Get Lucky” - Thomas Bangalter & Guy-Manuel De Homem-Christo, producers; Peter Franco, Mick Guzauski, Florian Lagatta & Daniel Lerner, engineers/mixers; Bob Ludwig, mastering engineer
“Radioactive” - Alex Da Kid, producer; Manny Marroquin & Josh Mosser, engineers/mixers; Joe LaPorta, mastering engineer
“Royals” - Joel Little, producer; Joel Little, engineer/mixer; Stuart Hawkes, mastering engineer
“Locked Out of Heaven” - Jeff Bhasker, Emile Haynie, Mark Ronson & The Smeezingtons, producers; Alalal, Josh Blair, Wayne Gordon, Ari Levine, Manny Marroquin & Mark Ronson, engineers/mixers; David Kutch, mastering engineer
“Blurred Lines” - Pharrell, producer; Andrew Coleman & Tony Maserati, engineers/mixers; Chris Gehringer, mastering engineer

Best Pop Solo Performance
“Brave” – Sara Bareilles
“Royals” – Lorde
“When I Was Your Man” – Bruno Mars
“Roar” – Katy Perry
“Mirrors” – Justin Timberlake
Best Pop Instrumental Album
“Steppin’ Out” – Herb Alpert
“The Beat” – Boney James
“Handpicked” – Earl Klugh
“Summer Horns” – Dave Koz, Gerald Albright, Mindi Abair & Richard Elliot
“Hacienda” – Jeff Lorber Fusion

Best Pop Vocal Album
Paradise – Lana Del Ray
Pure Heroine – Lorde
Unorthodox Jukebox – Bruno Mars
Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke
The 20/20 Experience – The Complete Experience – Justin Timberlake

Best Dance Recording
“Need U (100%)” – Duke Demont feat. A*M*E & MNEK
“Sweet Nothing” – Calvin Harris featuring Florence Welch
“Atmosphere” – Kaskade
“This Is What It Feels Like” – Armin Van Buuren feat. Trevor Gutherie
“Clarity” – Zedd feat. Foxes

Best Rock Performance
“Always Alright” – Alabama Shakes
“The Stars (Are Out Tonight)” – David Bowie
“Radioactive” – Imagine Dragons
“Kashmir” – Led Zeppelin
“My God Is The Sun” – Queens of the Stone Age
“I’m Shakin’” – Jack White

Best Rock Album
13 – Black Sabbath
The Next Day – David Bowie
Mechanical Bull – Kings of Leon
Celebration Day – Led Zeppelin
…Like Clockwork – Queens of the Stone Age
Psychedelic Pill – Neil Young With Crazy Horse

Best R&B Performance
“Love and War” – Tamar Braxton
“Best of Me” – Anthony Hamilton
“Nakamarra” – Hiatus Kaitoye feat. Q-Tip
“How Many Drinks?” – Miguel feat. Kendrick Lamar
“Something” – Snarky Puppy with Lalah Hathaway

Best Traditional R&B Performance
“Please Come Home” – Gary Clark Jr.
“Get It Right” – Fantasia
“Quiet Fire” – Maysa
“Hey Laura” – Gregory Porter
“Yesterday” – Ryan Shaw

Best R&B Song
“Best of Me” – Anthony Hamilton & Jairus Mozee, songwriters (Anthony Hamilton)
“Love and War” - Tamar Braxton, Darhyl Camper, Jr., LaShawn Daniels & Makeba Riddick, songwriters (Tamar Braxton)
“Only One” - PJ Morton, songwriter (PJ Morton Featuring Stevie Wonder)
“Pusher Love Girl” - James Fauntleroy, Jerome Harmon, Timothy Mosley & Justin Timberlake, songwriters (Justin Timberlake)
“Without Me” - Fantasia Barrino, Missy Elliott, Al Sherrod Lambert, Harmony Samuels & Kyle Stewart, songwriters (Fantasia Featuring Kelly Rowland & Missy Elliot)

Best Urban Contemporary Album
Love and War – Tamar Braxton
Side Effects of You – Fantasia
One: In The Chamber – Salaam Remi
Unapologetic – Rihanna
New York: A Love story – Mack Wilds

Best R&B Album
R&B Divas – Faith Evans
Girl on Fire – Alicia Keys
Love in the Future – John Legend
Better – Chrisette Michelle
Three Kings – TGT

Best Rap Performance
“Started From the Bottom” – Drake
“Berzerk” – Eminem
“Tom Ford” – Jay Z
“Swimming Pools (Drank)” – Kendrick Lamar
“Thrift Shop” – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
“Power Trip” – J. Cole feat. Miguel
“Part II (On The Run)” – Jay Z feat. Beyonce
“Holy Grail” – Jay Z feat. Justin Timberlake
“Now Or Never” – Kendrick Lamar feat. Mary J. Blige
“Remember You” – Wiz Khalifa feat. The Weeknd

Best Rap Song
“F***in’ Problems” - Tauheed Epps, Aubrey Graham, Kendrick Lamar, Rakim Mayers & Noah Shebib, songwriters (ASAP Rocky Featuring Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar)
“Holy Grail” - Shawn Carter, Terius Nash, J. Harmon, Timothy Mosley, Justin Timberlake & Ernest Wilson, songwriters (Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl & Krist Novoselic, songwriters) (Jay Z Featuring Justin Timberlake)
“New Slaves” - Christopher Breaux, Ben Bronfman, Mike Dean, Louis Johnson, Malik Jones, Elon Rutberg, Sakiya Sandifer, Che Smith, Kanye West & Cydell Young, songwriters (Anna Adamis & Gabor Presser, songwriters) (Kanye West)
“Started From The Bottom” - W. Coleman, Aubrey Graham & Noah Shebib, songwriters (Bruno Sanfilippo, songwriter) (Drake)
“Thrift Shop” - Ben Haggerty & Ryan Lewis, songwriters (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz)

Best Rap Album
Nothing Was The Same – Drake
Magna Carta…Holy Grail – Jay Z
good kid, m.A.A.d city – Kendrick Lamar
The Heist – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Yeezus – Kanye West

Best Reggae Album
One Love, One Life – Beres Hammond
Ziggy Marley In Concert – Ziggy Marley
The Messiah – Sizzla
Reggae Connection – Sly & Robbie and The Jam Masters
Reincarnated – Snoop Lion

For a complete listing of the nominations visit Grammys.com 

T.I. and Tiny Star in Animated Holiday Special

T.I. and Tiny along with their family with star in an hour-long animated Christmas special titled T.I. and Tiny: Hustle Holiday Special on December 17th. In this special episode the Harris family travels from Atlanta to the North Pole to find Santa Clause to help keep the Christmas spirit alive. 

Be sure to tune into this special, Tuesday, December 17 at 8 PM/ET on VH1. Until then check out the trailer here. 

Atlanta Rapper Que Inks Deal with Atlantic Records

If you've heard the club banger "OG Bobby Johnson" and catch yourself rapping "word on the street I'm a suspect..." then you know this record gets you hype! 

Atlanta rapper Que, has been trying to make his mark in the industry for quite some time and now it all has finally paid off. Que has officially been signed to Atlantic Records. Since the release of his latest project Forbes Atlanta, he has created a hot buzz in the industry with his recent single "OG Bobby Johnson" and other records such as "O'Neal", and "Young N*gga" featuring The Migos. 

As 2013 is coming to an end, I'm sure Que has some major plans for the new year and maybe we can expect an album under his new deal. Congrats Que on your success and making it this far.  O.G. Bobby Johnson by WhoIsQue

Beyonce Dedicates "I Will Always Love You" & "Halo" to Paul Walker

Earlier this week, Queen B took the time out during her show at the Staples Center in L.A. and dedicated her rendition of Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” followed by her hit song “Halo” to the late Paul Walker who died Saturday (Nov 30) in an explosive car accident. Fans who attended the show tweeted that the performance brought tears to their eyes. Funeral arrangements of Walker are being handled within the family but according to E! reports that Paul’s co-star and close friend Tyrese Gibson will be helping with the memorial service. Check out the tribute above.

Breaking News: Nelson Mandela Dies At 95

Nelson Mandela, the first black president of South Africa has died at the age of 95. Mandela became South Africa’s first black president in 1994 after spending 27 years in prison for his fight against racist apartheid rule and was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for his hard work. Mandela had several health issues in recent years which caused him to be hospitalized repeatedly for a chronic lung infection. He has inspired the lives of so many people throughout his life and left behind a legacy that will never be forgotten. May his soul rest in peace.