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Sunday, July 22, 2012

Frank Ocean Says Opening Up About His Sexuality Was Like Removing a “Boulder” from His Chest



The Guardian

Frank Ocean has said that his decision to open up about his sexualitywas “about my own sanity and my ability to feel like I’m living a life where … I’m happy when I wake up in the morning, and not with this freakin’ boulder on my chest.”

In an exclusive interview to be published in the Guardian Guide on Saturday, the 24-year old R&B singer also identifies an element of altruism in his decision. “I wished at 13 there was somebody I looked up to who would have said something like that, who would have been transparent in that way,” he said.



Ocean’s comments follow on from his Tumblr post, in which he talked about falling in love for the first time with a man, and the release of his critically acclaimed album Channel Orange. He said that his open letter was written in December 2011 with a view to include it in the album sleeve notes in order to pre-empt speculation that might arise from some of its songs addressing men. “I knew that I was writing in a way that people would ask questions,” he said. “I knew that my star was rising, and I knew that if I waited I would always have somebody that I respected be able to encourage me to wait longer, to not say it till who knows when.”

The Odd Future member also downplayed the risk in his coming out. “People are just afraid of things too much … Sure, evil exists, extremism exists. Somebody could commit a hate crime and hurt me. But they could do the same just because I’m black. They could do the same just because I’m American.

The interview can be read in full in the Guardian Guide on Saturday.

Here’s the Single Art for 2 Chainz’s Next Album Single With Kanye West



It looks like 2 Chainz will keep all of his art simplistic and refined when it comes to his debut solo album. Here’s the art for his next single with Kanye West, “Birthday Song.” It’s co-produced by both West and Sonny Digital. It officially drops on the 24th, but I’d expect a radio rip to land on the internets the day before.

Big Boi’s First Album Single is Called “She Hate Me” and Features Kid Cudi



Remember this photo that was posted on twitter a while back? Well, it looks like they got a single out of the studio session for Big Boi’s upcoming album, Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors. “She Hate Me” with Cudi will be the first single for Big Boi’s album and they plan to shoot a music video in the coming weeks. Mind you, they have time. The album doesn’t come out until November.

For two previews of the album (what has been completed thus far), click here or here. Where was my invite, folks??

Sir Michael Rocks – #SummerTimeChi – Episode 1(video)



Watch Sir Michael Rocks in a video series capturing his moves through Chicago and abroad. It gives you a glimpse of his travels, recording, photo shoots and attractive women – it embodies the Lap Of Lux.

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

CHILDISH GAMBINO – ROYALTY MIXTAPE (Download)



Our Homie Childish Gambino drops a free mixtape to his fans today called Royalty. ENJOY! Happy 4th!





Tracklist:

01. R O Y A L T Y


02. We Ain't Them


03. One Up (Feat. Steve G. Lover)


04. Black Faces (Feat. Nipsey Hussle)


05. Unnecessary (Feat. ScHoolboy Q & Ab-Soul)


06. Shoulda Known


07. R.I.P. (Feat. Bun B)


08. American Royalty (Feat. RZA & Hypnotic Brass Orchestra)


09. It May Be Glamour Life (Feat. Ghostface Killah)


10. Toxic (Feat. Danny Brown)


11. Silk Pillow (Feat. Beck)


12. They Don't Like Me (Feat. Chance the Rapper)


13. Arrangement (Feat. Gonage)


14. Won't Stop (Feat. Danielle Haim of HAIM)


15. Bronchitis


16. Wonderful (Feat. Josh Osho)


17. Make It Go Right (Feat. Kilo Kish)


18. Real Estate (Feat. Alley Boy, Swank & Tina Fey)


DOWNLOAD HERE---->CHILDISH GAMBINO – ROYALTY MIXTAPE