I Heart Music (Video): J Cole Ft Drake 'In The Morning'

Finally the video for J Cole's   'In The Morning' has arrived.  Featuring Drake and shot whilst accompanying him on his Light Dreams and Nightmare tour, Cole has produced what was possibly the most sexy R 'n' B tinged rap collaboration of 2010 and I'm sure his female and moupie fans alike, will appreciate the video in all its glory.

You know what to do.

I Heart Music (Interview): JCole Stops By MTV's Rap Fix

J Cole headed to the MTV studio's  last night for a catch up on Rap Fix with host Sway. 


Hot off his recent European tour with Drake, the rapper sheds light on the whole experience and drops a few familiar names including XV, Fashawn and Lemar, all but to name a few artists that'll be featured on his debut album. Cole also concludes the interview with a freestyle and rightly so.

You know what to do.

Part 1

MTV Shows

Part 2

MTV Shows

Part 3

MTV Shows

Watch the rest of the interview after the jump.

Just For Laughs: Charlamagne The God, Of New York's Power 105.1 'Breakfast Club' Roasts Drake

DJ Envy, Angela Yee and Charlamagne the God (his words not mine) appear to be taking the New York airwaves by storm. 
Hosting their daily 'Breakfast Club' radio show, on the popular Power 105.1, the trio are known for offering their outspoken opinions on the world of celebrities and daily topics. 


After listening to a recording of the Drake interview with BBC 1Xtra's Tim Westwood, whilst in London a few weeks ago, the rapper comes under fire for criticising the radio show and as expected Charlamagne has no mercy on poor ole' Drizzy.

Let's see how many of us can keep a straight face. Press play.





"Drake looks like a thumb with eyebrows"  Did we have to go there?

I Heart Music (Video): Drake Speaks With DJ Semtex & J Cole Pays Maid Vale Live Session A Visit

Both Drake and J Cole were in town last week, treating their London fans to a foray of shows that have left many on a permanent high. Both doing their media round, J Cole stopped by Maid Vale's live session for Mista Jam's BBC 1 Xtra show, to perform popular tracks 'Who Dat' and 'In The Morning'. Meanwhile, Drake spoke on a range of subjects in an interview with fellow 1Xtra disc spinner, DJ Semtex.


Press play to watch both rappers in action.






Listen, breathe and sing along if you know the words. 


Thanks PB and PBB

I Heart Music (Video): Drake Perfroms First Show In London

Last night, Drake played his first Concert in London  to a zealous crowd at Hammersmith Apollo. Performing hit tracks from his platinum selling album 'Thank Me Later', judging by the video footage, Drake brought the house down.
J Cole also stopped by to perform a few a tracks giving London a taste of what can be expected from his debut show, tomorrow.


You know what to do.


Listen,breathe and wish you were there.


Source: The Hip Hop Chronicle 

HAPPY NEW YEAR: I HEART 2010

2010 is well and truly behind us, however take a look at the music, fashion and everything in-between that made it the memorable year (in my opinion of course) that it was. 

I Heart Music 2010:
 The ArchAndroid,Janelle Monae

Janelle Monae's album is spellbinding and her voice is nothing short of majestic. Having been one of the first people to witness Janelle perform live at her first London Show,back in 2009, I was instantly overthrown by her refreshing and enchanting sound. Journeying  the story  of Cindy Mayweather, Monae has created an album that is fearless and anti-oppressive-artistically inviting you to explore the unsurpassed imagination. Evoking the  same feeling  reminiscent of an old Walt Disney classic, Janelle has produced a stunning body of work, one of which has become apart of my daily, 7 am iTunes  ritual. 


You know what to do.





Black Milk, Album Of The Year (365)

Black Milk is one of my favourite producers and his self professed 'Album Of The Year' is a statement that lives up to it's hype. Above everything else, one thing that is quintessentially unique to his sound and something that is rare on Hip hop albums of the past decade (barring his previous and just as credible album  'Tronic'), is the raw usage of live instruments. Whether it's the Detroit influence or the J Dilla home schooling, Black Milk has managed to cultivate an unlikely partnership between pulsating drums,unfeigned   lyrical content (just look to tracks such as 'Distortion') with varying melodies- a common theme displayed throughout the album but notoriously recognised on the interludes. In short, AOTY is bold, confident and compelling.
The drums on ‘365’ are over and beyond!
Press play.

I Heart Music (Audio): J Cole Ft Drake 'In The Morning'

'In The Morning' featuring Drizzy Drake, is the latest instalment taken off J Coles 'Friday Nights Lights' mixtape. Do yourself a favour, press play, download and press play again. That's all!



In The Morning feat. Drake (Prod. by L&X Music)

'Friday Night Lights' drops in the next few hours, literally. Keep your finger on the pulse.

I Heart Music: Drake Speaks On Working With 9th Wonder

I just spotted this little gem over at Pinboardblog. Taken from the documentary 'The Wonder Years', Drake elaborates on working with producer 9th wonder and why he wants to make music history with the legendary producer.


DRAKE SPEAKS ON 9TH WONDER from Pricefilms on Vimeo.

Listen, breathe and learn