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Kendrick Lamar Debuts “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe” Video

Hip hop phenomenon Kendrick Lamar continues to prove why he’s the greatest Freshman to emerge from 2012 with the release of the video for his latest single, “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe.”

One of the more chill tracks off good kid, mAAd city, “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe” is the type of song that speaks for itself. From the beat, to the lyrics, to the impact Lamar’s flow leaves on the listener, everything about this track is a hit. The hook will certainly inspire a flurry of annoying Twitter trends and shirts with oversized lettering, but when it plays …

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Bumbershoot Announces Lineup, Death Cab For Cutie Will Play ‘Transatlantacism’ To Headline

Seattle’s music and art festival, Bumbershoot, has been going on since the 1970s, but only recently have its headlining acts stepped up their game. The festival, which takes place August 31 through September 2, is headlined by fun., Death Cab For Cutie, MGMT, Kendrick Lamar, Heart, and Tegan & Sara – certainly, nothing to scoff at.

Now it seems Ben Gibbard is on a 2003 kick. First he got The Postal Service back together, and now, at Bumbershoot, he plans to play 2003′s Transatlantacism all the way through during their set. If only I could get fun. …

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HOLY SH!T: Kendrick Lamar’s First Mixtape Surfaces Online; Available For Stream & Download

These days, it’s hard to find anyone even remotely interested in hip hop who hasn’t heard the name Kendrick Lamar, but that wasn’t always the case. Everyone has to start somewhere, and today the world gets to learn more about young Kendrick Lamar.

All props are owed to MaskedGorilla, who earlier today had the pleasure of exclusively posting an otherwise digitally unreleased mixtape recorded by Kendrick Lamar when he was just sixteen-years-old. Titled Hub City Threat, Minor of the Year, Youngest Head Nigga In Charge, the true rap debut of Kendrick Lamar is littered with moments of brilliance …

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Made In America 2013 Lineup Announced: Beyoncé, Phoenix, Deadmau5, Nine Inch Nails and many more

Philadelphian’s rejoice! The jigga man himself, Jay-Z, is bringing back his Made In America festival to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia on Labor Day weekend (August 31 and September 1). After last year’s star-studded line-up, many were waiting in anticipation for this year’s performers and boy did they come up big.

Made In America 2013 will feature: Beyoncé, Nine Inch Nails, Phoenix, Deadmau5, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Queens Of The Stone Age, Imagine Dragons, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Wiz Khalifa, Skrillex, The Gaslight Anthem, Walk The Moon, and so many more.

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STREAM: KiD CuDi – “Solo Dolo Pt. 2″ (Feat. Kendrick Lamar)

KiD CuDi‘s follow up to “Solo Dolo,” a track off of his 2009 debut full length album, has hit the net today. “Solo Dolo Pt. 2″ comes off of Cudi’s upcoming album, Indicud, and features one of hip-hop’s rising stars, Kendrick Lamar.

Indicud drops on April 23 through Wicked Awesome/Republic. Follow the jump to stream the track provided by How Fly Hip Hop.

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LISTEN: James Blake Feat. RZA – “Take A Fall For Me”

There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding James Blake lately. Earlier this week, news surfaced that Blake could potentially be working with Kendrick Lamar in the near future. Today another track from James Blake’s new album, Overgrown, appeared online.

“Take A Fall For Me” features RZA rapping over a laid back beat, which creates yet another perfect marriage between the hip-hop and indie worlds. James Blake lets RZA primarily take the reins on the track, but the English musician’s production shouldn’t be overlooked. Yesterday James Blake unleashed the bonus track, “Every Day I Ran” which features …

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James Blake Releases New Video And Could Be Collaborating With Kendrick Lamar

A few weeks ago, English musician James Blake released the track “Voyeur” from his upcoming album, Overgrown. Today, a visual video for the track has surfaced courtesy of 1-800-Dinosaur Music.

Upon pressing play, you may expect a typical video of a vinyl spinning on a turntable with a backing track, but it’s only about a minute in when the video takes you into a different dimension. The visual colors and shapes capture the same emotion James Blake conveys within the track itself.

In an interview with the UK site Juno Plus, 1-800-Dinosaur owner and James Blake’s manager Dan

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LISTEN: Kid CuDi Announces He Is “No longer on G.O.O.D. music”

Billboard reports that during an interview with Los Angeles’s Power 106, Kid Cudi announced he is no longer on Kanye West’s label, G.O.O.D. Music.

The news comes as a bit of a surprise, especially since Kid Cudi is slated to debut his new album, Indicud on April 23. Cudi stated that both Kanye West and himself came to an agreement on the direction he was moving as an artist. Nevertheless, there’s no hard feelings between the two rappers, and Cudi is on record stating that his decision was strictly a business one.
 

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Kendrick Lamar Announces College Tour

Kendrick Lamar knows how to hit his target audience where it counts. Earlier today he revealed that he will be heading out on extensive college tour, with Dim Mak label head Steve Aoki.

Click through the link provided to view the announced touring itinerary for Kendrick Lamar and let UTG know if you plan on pouring up with the “Swimming Pools” star. Be aware that some of these dates are closed to the general public.

The Compton rapper has also been confirmed to be featured on the remix of Miguel’s single “How Many Drinks,” which is hitting our feed very …

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Kendrick Lamar Performs “Poetic Justice” On Jimmy Kimmel

Kendrick Lamar is making his rounds on the live circuit and stopped last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live. He performed his hit single “Poetic Justice.”

This song comes off of Lamar’s acclaimed album, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, which was released last year through Aftermath / Interscope Records. Production credits on this album include Dr. Dre and many more featured guests.

Watch Kendrick Lamar and his backing band tear up Jimmy Kimmel after the jump and let us know if you have picked up Good Kid, M.A.A.D City yet. If you have not then better make some changes.

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Dr. Dre Assures Us That Eminem’s Eighth Studio Album Is Coming

The doctor is in and he has some good news for his patients.

Dr. Dre has popped up in the media recently, on Power 106′s Big Boy’s Neighborhood, explaining that Eminem’s eighth yet-to-be-titled studio album is in the works! Read the statement from him through the jump and get ready for the onslaught of Eminem news that’s about to hit your ears and eyes in the coming months.

Dre’s recent production credits last year include 50 Cent’s “New Day” as well as appearing on Kendrick Lamar’s debut album, good kid, m.A.A.d city.

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MUSIC VIDEO: 50 Cent Ft Kendrick Lamar – “We Up”

It has only been a couple of days since 50 Cent released his smooth new single “We Up,” featuring Kendrick Lamar, and now we get the official visual treatment.

The video keeps us locked in a breathtaking view of 50′s enormous crib, complete with models, an extravagant view, and too many pools. This house has everything you need to be happy forever.

Watch 50 Cent and Kendrick’s new video for “We Up” right now and comment with your thoughts. Does this make you want to go out and purchase something elaborate?