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Rickie Jacobs is hustling this summer and will be in your iPod by the end of it. Puppet Master comes from the project Beautiful America EP.

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Young Rich Hil drops off his new visual for Nomads featuring bff The Weeknd. All of Ricky Hil's visuals are so emotional and powerful. This one is no different.Support Your Local Drug Dealer SYLDD is out now.

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TRACK BY TRACK REVIEW: Kanye West @kanyewest - #Yeezus

You see there are leaders and followers. Kanye West is a dick not a swallower and his new album Yeezus proves he is still an individual in an industry of followers. Recorded in Paris, New York and Malibu Ca. Kanye West sixth studio album Yeezus isn't his best work, but is most definitely kicking the ass of whatever competition there is left. Not wasting any time I felt obligated to write a review for Yeezus by release date, considering I have listened to the album well over 20 times since its unofficial leak Saturday morning. Sources say Kanye's camp or a member of DONDA purposely leaked this project to cause mass hysteria. DONDA is a creative team that created the album artwork for Yeezus, which portrays a blank cdr inside of a plastic case, with a blank piece of red tape that holds it together. Very simple yet so attractive. Kanye announced that he would be doing no promotion for the album nor presale. A string of impromptu performances including musical guest on Saturday night live and innovative ways to share his music all concluded to today, the release day. What I mean by innovative ways is kanye projecting his music videos throughout the world at premeditated locations. The first to do something like that in music ( correct me if I'm wrong). So Yeezus is a first of its kind in the fact that it was almost entirely produced by Daft Punk. Yes, the duo who brought you Stronger rekindled their flame with Kanye and produced half of Yeezus. The other half is equally as interesting with production from a lot of amazing producers and newcomers like Hudson Mohawke and TNGHT. More of them later. Yeezus opens up with On Sight a Daft Punk produced jam that resembles the classic Stronger at times. Trippy synth manipulation turns into a legit head bumper. GOOD Music member Travi$ Scott and friend/coworker Mike Dean co produce the introduction with interpolations from Holy Name of Mary Choral Family "He'll Give Us What We Really Need". Very different in such a good way. "No sports bra, lets keep it bouncin'".

Black Skinhead arranged by the same production team, Daft Punk, Travi$ Scott and cool guy, Mike Dean was great but not of my taste. A little too political, not enough party. Nevertheless different in a good way.

Track 3 or I Am A God featuring Justin Vernon (Bon Iver frontman) is progressive and political at the same damn time. Production by Daft Punk and new to most Hudson Mohawke give new meaning to hip hop. Screams throughout the song mimic Jesus, as Kanye speaks on talking to God in song. You wouldn't know it, but an all star lineup of producers makes this next song possible. New Slaves was the first piece of the album that was given to the public via projections on walls throughout the world. Daft Punk step out of their comfort zone with this and collaborated with Travi$ Scott, Mike Dean and Kanye himself. This is the first time it seems Kanye has stepped back somewhat from production and found amazing artists to help mold Yeezus. I think Hudson Mohawke is the reason why this song sounds so ridiculously fresh. My opinion of course but if you listen to his team TNGHT self titled EP, which is trap infused you will get an idea of where I'm coming from.

Hold My Liquor is a great record with massive appeal over time. A lot of people say why Chief Keef for the feature? Simply because he fits perfectly for the part on this particular Young Chop classic. Actually Mike Dean, Arca and even Rick Rubin assist with production on Hold My liquor. Justin Vernon adds classic Bon Iver vocals to perfect this song, no retraction. I'm In It is produced by RZA and raunchy as hell. Also Justin Vernon has vocals that make me reminisce of that late 80s/ early 90s vibe. Co production again from Mike Dean and Travi$ Scott. Travi$ Scott will be remembered as a producer not a rapper, then again that's what they said about Kanye. Blood On The Leaves opens with a Nina Simone and progresses alongside Kanye's sung words into a trapped out triumph of trumpets. Similar to New Slaves this record is produced by TNGHT or Hudson Mohawke. If you recognize the epicness of the beat it was featured on a popular Adidas commercial recently. Power producer Symbolyc One produced one of my favorite records on Yeezus called Guilt Trip featuring Kid Cudi. This song is particularly ironic since Kid Cudi left Good Music earlier this year. Also the fact that Cudi repeatedly only sings " If you loved me so much then why'd you let me go". Ironic right? New to my ear are co production by Arca and AckeeJuice. Rockers. Mike Dean and Travi$ Scott were clearly in the room at every studio session, but it was a good choice whatever their specific contribution was. Traces of a Blocka Remix sample are found if you listen. Send It Up features Chicago local King L and Iamsu!(California artist) with new sounds from Gessafelstein, a French DJ that adds new perspective to the album. Interesting sounds fill this record in particular. Maybe it's due partially to co producers Daft Punk, Arca and Hudson Mohawke. A dope visual for this would be nice. I have read that Bound 2 is the greatest record of all time from the album. Though Charlie Wilson's haunting singing sooths the mind, I wish there were more elements to it.this record honestly scares the shit out of me thanks to samples from the Ponderosa Twins Plus One. Yeezus is ahead of it's time and will flourish. Like wine, it will get much better with time. 10 songs is the exact perfect length for any person to stand. Like I said I easily listened to the album 20 times over this past weekend with friends. Good times and good tunes. Or could this be some sick game like Justin Timberlake announcing a part 2 to The 20/20 Experience? whatever the outcome I'm there for the ride. Oh yeah and Late Registration will forever be my all time favorite Kanye West album.

Buy the album out now.

*Check out the short film (American Psycho Inspired) promo for YEEZUS*

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WATCH: *YEEZUS PROMO* featuring Scott Disik

Over the weekend Kanye West had a private listening party promoting his upcoming album Yeezus releasing tomorrow worldwide. Towards the end of the night, Kanye decided to premiere a short film, promo video featuring brother-in-law Scott Disik. Lord Disik hauntingly portrays Christian Bale character Patrick Bateman in American Psycho exactly.

via kanyewest.com

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NEW MUSIC: StoRi @storimusic - Losing Me produced by Glass John @glassjohn

Motown Records secret weapon StoRi is about to blow. I told you so. She just released Losing Me produced by Glass John off her upcoming project Bad Ass Dame.

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READ: Next In Show Presents an Interview with Just Pro @IamJustPro + Rollerskates Live Performance produced by THC

It's summertime and you know Next In Show knows how to start it off right? It's a rhetorical question. Of course we do. To prove it we have a brand new interview with a Los Angeles local and untapped artist, Just Pro. Neither a rapper nor a phony. Before Hip Hop was spoken word for Pro and he has always lead a following and never the other way around. I caught up with Just Pro at Expo Studios in Los Angeles, where we got to talk about his life before music, his influences and an upcoming project that will have his name buzzing called The Pursuit. Read below.

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Your upcoming project is called The Pursuit releasing July 1st. When did your 'pursuit' in music start?

I would say my 'pursuit' in music started when I began doing spoken word right after high school. At that time I was going out to New York and doing a bunch of performances out there, like highlighting at the Apollo, opening for Brave New Voices. Also performed other places like San Francisco and Texas. But actual music, maybe 3 or 4 years ago. I went through a transformation phase where I found myself and everything and then found Expo and that's what has turned it into a real Pursuit.

What Is Expo Music?

Expo Music is the studio where the movement originated at, located off of Exposition in Los Angeles. Great West Coast producers, such as Fisticuffs, THC and Rallo got their start at Expo Studios.

Growing up what music was played in your household?

All Oldies. I wasn't even allowed to listen to Tupac and all of that back then. Like I would listen to it on the low, but I had to be careful. Anything from The Beatles or Led Zeppelin to Sam Cooke and Aretha Franklin.

Fast forward to today and what can we find you listening to on your iPod?

I'm mainly on the new shit like TDE (Kendrick Ab Soul SchoolBoy Q Jay Rock), we were just talking about Danny Brown, he's dope, ASAP Rocky, Drake and Big Sean. A lot of commercial rappers at this time, other than myself.

What are your thoughts on the current state of Hip Hop?

I think it is in the right direction and evolving. A lot of people seem to be stuck to the past like "90s this and 90s that". The 90s were dope during that time and its situation because that was defined at that time at that moment and now this is our generations time to define ourselves. I'm excited. The sounds are evolving.

You said earlier that you were a spoken word artist before the music. Explain that period in your life?

When I was 16, I went to this Slam Poetry competition and I had never seen one before. It was people my age battling back and forth. When your battling you have to find the best possible poem that will affect that particular crowd of that night and then you have a panel judging it. I told the director I wanted to be apart of this. He had me try out at preliminaries and it just so happens that I wrote a song called if I ruled the world. By the end of the first poem I ever wrote and performed live to get on this team, everyone was dead silent. I had no idea, but they were actually doing that audition for a competition called If I Ruled The World. I went on to performing in many more Slam Poet Comps and was named one of the best Young Adult Spoken Word artists in LA.

When did you make the transition to Hip Hop?

One difficulty I started finding was I was actually good at rapping. Not great yet, but good. I was good at rapping and great at poetry. I ended up not getting the respect for the rapping that I would have liked, so I decided to back off the poetry for the time being. I needed to establish myself in this rap game because that was more true to my heart. Spoken word will always be a part of me.

Lets talk about your project that you are about to release on 7.1.13 called The Pursuit. Are you calling this a mixtape or an album?

An album. It's easy to call a project a mixtape and to buy in the hype of record sales or plays, but it took years to produce, all the tracks on it are original and a work of art.

What kind of sounds were you looking for and what producers fit that description?

I was really into energy while recording The Pursuit.I got to this point where I evolved to where I know exactly how to convey my energy in life onto a record. I love hi hats and 808's, but being able to mix it with strings and synths is meaningful to me. I needed producers who could bring a certain kind of energy to a record. MiC WEST is my bro and we have emaculate chemistry with the music. JQ a good bro of mine makes special beats so I had to put him on here. Zaire Koalo who works with artists like T.I. and B.O.B has records on there. There is also a record called Roller Skates produced by THC that I put on there. Those guys are progressive in the music game right now. A few other producers are on there, but in all the universe brought all of them together for me and this project.

What are you doing to make sure the world hears The Pursuit?

That's a real hard question with a lot of shit involved in that, but to keep it simple just a lot of promo, a lot of putting in work and putting my money where my mouth is. Don't talk about it, Do It. A lot of shows so people can recognize the artist I am. I have a street team and possibly a mini tour. The internet will be one of my best friends.

Are you concerned with getting a deal right now?

I'm not worried about getting a deal right now. Maybe a writing deal and more worried about networking at this time.

To leave on a positive note, what keeps you motivated?

Simple. It's life. As long as I got breath to go forward and have important people around me I will stay motivated.

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Summer has officially begun and if your looking for party music look no further. Close friend and superstar in training Raja Kumari puts out new music today that really makes you feel like summer is here. Miss Raja has numerous writer credits for Virgin Records artists, Capitol Records, etc. and wrote Iggy Azalea's upcoming single Bounce. If I didn't make it clear, Follow Her Now.

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NEW MUSIC: Washed Out - It All Feels Right LYRIC VIDEO + Tour Dates

One of my favorite composers of this generation is Ernest Greene aka Washed Out and this morning he awoke from hibernation. To sum it up, a new song, It All Feels Right, off the new album Paracosm (August 13) and a tour. This lyric video for his first single is made entirely from the album artwork to Paracosm.

Washed Out Tour Dates:

08/24 – Monterey, CA – First City Festival

08/25 – Los Angeles, CA – FYF Festival

08/31 – Seattle, WA – Bumbershoot

09/02 – Victoria, BC – 9ONE9

09/03 – Vancouver, BC – Fortune Sound Club

09/05 – Eugene, OR – WOW Hall

09/06 – Portland, OR – MusicfestNW

09/08 – Sacramento, CA – Launch Festival

09/10 – Boulder, CO – Fox Theatre

09/12 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue

09/13 – Chicago, IL – Metro

09/14 – Detroit, MI – Laneway Detroit

09/15 – Toronto, ON – Opera House

09/16 – Montreal, QC – Corona Theatre

09/18 – New York, NY – Terminal 5

09/19 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer

09/20 – Boston, MA – Wilbur Theatre

09/23 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle

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NEW MUSIC: SchoolBoyQ x Kendrick Lamar - Collard Greens @PRODUCEDBYTHC @gwenbunn

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