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G.O.O.D Music - Cruel Summer (Review) The last two years we have definitely witnessing the rebirth of Hip Hop groups such as “Odd Future”, “Asap Mob”, “Black Hippy” and even “YMCMB” could be considered as an hip hop group. I am in no means comparing these outfits to the greatest rap group of all time “Wu-tang Clan”, because no one will ever be able to impact the hip hop world as much as the Clan did. However if there is one group that has the ability to pull off an outstanding group album, look no further than the G.O.O.D Music family. [...]
The odds were against this one from the beginning. When Kanye West founded label G.O.O.D. Music in 2004, it was just him, Common , and John Legend – three guys who, despite a few obvious differences between them, shared enough ground to make sense as a team. But in the years since, Kanye has added the likes of Pusha T , 2 Chainz , Big Sean , The-Dream , CyHi the Prynce , and Kid Cudi , some of whom are viable creative presences, some of [...]
The G.O.O.D. Music collaborative album Cruel Summer is less than a week away from hitting stores, and lucky for us iTunes released a pre-order for the album which conveniently came with a 9 0 second preview of each song on the album . The official tracklist was released last week confirming 12 songs are on the album, all but two of which are collaborations featuring an array of artists from R. Kelly to Jadakiss , and of course all the usual G.O.O.D . suspects ( Kanye, Pusha T, Big [...]
There are few albums due out this fall that are more hotly anticipated than Kanye West 's G.O.O.D. Music label compilation album, Cruel Summer , which promises collaborations from Kanye and all his famous friends: Jay-Z , Big Sean , R. Kelly , Pusha T , 2 Chainz , John Legend , The-Dream , Kid Cudi and more. (No big deal or anything.) The tracklist is a veritable who's who of everybody who matters in rap — and [...]
iTunes is now streaming 30-second snippets of all 12 tracks included on Kanye West and G.O.O.D. Music' s upcoming group album, Cruel Summer . You can stream them here , or all mixed together in the SoundCloud widget below (via Rap-Up ). As previously reported , Cruel Summer features Jay-Z, R. Kelly, The-Dream, Pusha T, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Common, Kid Cudi, John Legend, and more. It will be released by Def Jam on September 18th. [...]
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It's been said that rock stars have the best jobs . But unlike some jobs, the position of rock star isn't handed to you on a silver platter. For some, it took years of grinding away at dead-end jobs before the opportunity to do music full time became a reality. We're all jealous now, but take a look at what these music idols were doing back in their younger days. By Rosa Barney Click the picture or hit "next" to start...
The tracklist for Kanye West and G.O.OD. Music's upcoming album Cruel Summer has been revealed on Amazon.com . According to its product page listing , the album is officially titled Kanye West Presents G.O.O.D. Music Cruel Summer , and spans 12 tracks. Among the included tracks are the previously revealed singles "Mercy" , "Cold" , and "Clique" (which hit the web yesterday), along with the remix of Chief Keef's "Don't Like" . A new version of "New God Flow" with Ghostface Killah [...]
Summer is almost over, and while we have had some good music, we have not yet had any G.O.O.D. Music. We are still awaiting the delayed compilation from Kanye West and friends, now scheduled to drop September 18. At least now we have a (rumored and unconfirmed) tracklist that looks pretty legit, assuring us that Jay-Z , Big Sean , Kid Cudi , Pusha T , and many more will be seeing summer out in [...]
![[Editorial] Most Anticipated Hip Hop Albums Of 2012](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4463668_lg.jpg)
We've seen some great album releases thus far in 2012, and as the summer winds down, we turn our attention to the fall and winter, which always seems to bring out new releases from heavy hitters. That is the case again this year, as we expect new LP's from prominent artists like Kendrick Lamar, Lupe Fiasco, Big Boi, Kid Cudi & more, as well as a slew of mixtapes from the likes of Freddie Gibbs, The Alchemist, Action Bronson, Mr. MFN Exquire, and Rockie Fresh. Peep our most anticipated Hip Hop albums of the remainder of 2012. Let us know what [...]
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Let me give you a brief "hitstory" lesson. Before Kanye West broke through as the multi-million dollar mega producer/rapper he is today, he had plenty of detractors who had no faith in his prowess on the mic. This fact is pretty well documented on " Last Call ," the closing track on his debut album, College Dropout . It's a pretty remarkable story, and at the time, it really provided perspective on the struggles Kanye had to endure just to get a shot to prove himself as an emcee. Nowadays, hardly anyone would ever question Kanye's abilities as [...]
Hit-Boy 's second song as a rapper is the long-awaited, often-teased "Old School Caddy" collaboration with G.O.O.D. Music fam Kid Cudi . This time, the producer-turned-rapper got behind the tables himself to churn out his own production, which fits perfectly with Kid Cudi's energetic Man On The Moon / A Kid Named Cudi era flow. Cudi is actually only on the song for about 36 seconds (one short verse after Hit-Boy spits his two), but his presence is huge, especially since Hit-Boy still sounds like he's trying to find his voice and [...]
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It looks like Hit-Boy is really pursuing the rap career after making it know that he can easily make hits when he's on the production side. After getting his name out there with Jay Z Interview , Hit-Boy gets back in the lab with a big feature from fellow G.O.O.D signee, Kid Cudi . Old School Caddy has an interesting feel to it that you're either going to hate or going to love, check it out and let us know.
This month's issue of Complex comes with one crowded cover, with the heads of eight members of the G.O.O.D. Music crew — including Kid Cudi , John Legend , Pusha T , Common and label founder Kanye West — forming a holy union. In anticipation of the release of their debut compilation, Cruel Summer (out August 7), the G.O.O.D family sat down for a round-table discussion, [...]
Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Common, Pusha T, Kid Cudi, Q-Tip, and John Legend all sit down with Complex Magazine to talk working with eachother and with 'Ye as G.O.O.D. Music's group album approaches its August release date. In a recent interview with Complex, Def Jam signee 2 Chainz added some insight on his relationship with Kanye and the label: "I’m not officially signed, paperwork-wise, to G.O.O.D. Music. But I have a great rapport with ’Ye. He called me before Watch the Throne came out. I’m an only child. I’ve got trust issues. So I [...]
When Kanye West and his G.O.O.D. Music crew — including Big Sean , Pusha T , and 2 Chainz — take the stage at the BET Awards on July 1 , it'll still be another month before we actually get their album in our hands. G.O.O.D. Music's first compilation, Cruel Summer , will drop August 7. They better stick to that release date, because pushing back an album called Cruel Summer to the fall is just plain cruel. [Via HipHopDX.com ]
Hit-Boy takes a page from his G.O.O.D. Music co-conspirator and mentor Kanye West with his debut rap song, the oddly-titled "Jay-Z Interview". After conquering the production world with bangers like "N-gas in Paris" and A$AP Rocky 's "Goldie", the famed producer is now starting his recording career as a rhymer. Below, you can listen to Hit-Boy's rap debut alongside the visuals for the track, which includes cameos from Jay-Z , Kanye, Kid Cudi , and Rocky.
We're seriously loving Kanye West 's Nabil-directed new video for "Mercy," featuring G.O.O.D. Music signees, Big Sean , Pusha T , 2 Chainz and a dancing Kid Cudi . It's all extraordinary swag and black-and-white, a continuous shot that defies the laws of physics. Watch it below: Continue reading: Video: Kanye West - "Mercy" Read more articles like " Video: Kanye West - "Mercy" " [...]
Kanye West managed to get his ish together the last few weeks and finish his new short film Cruel Summer in order to premiere it at Cannes. ("In a tent, in a car park, 40 minutes walk from the Palais", a reporter for The Guardian , who was at the screening , clarifies. But still.) The premiere for Kanye's 30-minute film, his first directorial effort since 20102s Runaway , was attended by many, including its star, Kid Cudi , as well as West's new piece [...]
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