When The Beat Drops #34: XXL 2015 Freshman Class, Nicki Minaj Cosmopolitan Cover, Ed Sheeran & More. . .

On this weeks video I discuss the 2015 Freshman Class of XXL Magazine as the cover was revealed this past week. I then move on to Akon and speak on some of his humanitarian work as he is helping millions of Africans gain the ability to have electricity. Then I move on to an update with Janet Jackson as she is now the head of  her own record company. Nicki Minaj looks amazing as she covers the July issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine. I end things by talking about Ed Sheeran and his latest cover to Fetty Wap's hit single "Trap Queen".

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New Music Video: Wale ft. Usher "Matrimony"

With the success of his recent album, The Album About Nothing, Wale has finally released the official visual for his hit single "Matrimony" featuring Usher. In the music video Wale is reunited with his "Bad" co star Bria Murphy as we see their love story continue to play out. In the video the MMG rapper can be seen dwelling on their relationship as Bria prepares to walk down the aisle and marry another man. 

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New Music: Chinx ft. Meet Sims "On Your Body"

Sadly almost three weeks ago Coke Boys rapper Chinx was gunned down in Queens, NY. Since his death the hip hop community has kept his memory alive through his music and multiple stories of the kind and talented individual that he was. During the time of his death, the rapper was working on his debut album Welcome to JFK, which was slated for a late 2015 release. This past week it was confirmed that his debut album will still be released, with the given date of August 14th. The first single off of the project is "On Your Body" featuring Meet Sims. 

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New Music: "Birthday" / "Airplanes" (Remix)

Elle Varner recently performed her latest track "Birthday" this past week with 50 Cent at the Power Seaosn 2 Premier concert in NYC. The single appears on the singers second studio album 4 Letter Word, which is long over due. The MBK singer previously released other singles such as "Cold Case", "F*ck It All" and "Little Do You Know". Elle definitely goes the traditional "birthday song" route with this track. 

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When The Beat Drops #33: #BeyonceAlwaysOnBeat, TTLO Album Review, Lil Mama "Sausage" & More. . .

On this weeks video, I talk about the hottest trend from social media this past week, which is the #BeyonceAlwaysOnBeat. Then I move on to an album review as Rico Love's debut album Turn The Lights On recently released. I then talk about Meek Mill as he covers the summer issue of The Fader Magazine. During my 4th beat I talk about some of the latest new music and music videos that released within the past week. I then end things off with an update on Chris Brown and everything going on with him.  

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New Music: Tamar Braxton "If I Don't Have You"

All Tamartian friends worldwide, Tamar Braxton has FINALLY returned with some new music. Late last year the singer released her single "Let Me Know" featuring Future. Now she is back with a new single and also information about her new upcoming album. "If I Don't Have You" is the latest single off of her upcoming album Calling All Lovers, which has been targeted for a July 31st release date. 

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New Music Video: "Sausage"/ "You Changed Me"

The summertime is right around the corner and artists are surfacing with new music hoping to make everyone's summer playlist. One artist who is making a return to the rap game is Lil Mama. This week she released the official music video for her new single "Sausage". Paying homage to the different eras throughout the hip hop game and acknowledging some of our favorite phrases and dances from social media, the Brooklyn MC takes over the streets for her latest single. 

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