J. Cole is making a brave move. The Roc Nation rapper has decided to move up his album release to compete directly with Kanye West. Cole’s sophomore album Born Sinner was originally due June 25, but will now arrive on June 18, the same day Kanye’s Yeezus is scheduled to hit stores. Cole said the [...]
Kelis stays on the cutting edge. For her latest collaboration, she teams with Dan Black in the time-lapsed video for his electro-dance single “Hearts.” The British singer-producer shot his scenes on a rooftop in Paris, while Kelis appears via animated postcards. The song was originally recorded for Kelis’ upcoming album FOOD, due in September. “After [...]
Goodie Mob celebrates individuality on “Special Education,” their funky collaboration with Janelle Monáe. CeeLo and the gang craft witty verses over the industrial beat, while Janelle sings the melodic hook (“Don’t you wanna be special?”). The Atlanta group’s new album Age Against the Machine is due August 27 and a new CeeLo album is also [...]
