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Beyonce's self-titled visual album is off to a great start in the sales department. Released on Friday (December 13), instead of the traditional Tuesday releases, the album is projected by Hits Daily Double to sell 200,000 units by the end of this sales week.

What makes the numbers impressive is the fact that it is an iTunes exclusive until all retail outlets get it on December 21, and it had no prior promotion.

The album contains 14 songs and 17 music videos (one for each album track + 3 additional).

Check out the booklet and production credits below.

Production booklet spotted at HHNM

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Waka Flocka recently sat down with Vlad TV to talk about his career, touring, how losing his brother affected him, voting, paying his taxes, Kendrick Lamar, Trinidad James and gave his opinion on Southern music.

"The South run music, period," Waka said. "They don't just run one region, one state, one genre. The South run music. That's just what it is. Kendrick Lamar made the bar look West, but the South still winning. That's just what it is. It's friendly competition."

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Billboard has compiled their list of the top 100 Songs of 2013, covering all genres of music. It's should be no surprise that Macklemore & Ryan Lewis set atop the list with their monster hit "Thrift Shop."

Other artists who had clubs jumping and radios across the nation blasting their tunes include Robin Thicke, Karty Perry, 2 Chainz, Miguel, Ciara, Rocko, Taylor Swift, Emeli Sande, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Maroon 5, Pink, Wale, Bruno Mars, Miley Cyrus and more.

Peep the list below.

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THRIFT SHOP

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz
The Heist

 

 

BLURRED LINES

Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell
Blurred Lines

 

 

RADIOACTIVE

Imagine Dragons
Night Visions [Deluxe Edition]

 

 

HARLEM SHAKE

Baauer
Harlem Shake

 

 

CAN'T HOLD US

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton
The Heist [Clean]

 

 

MIRRORS

Justin Timberlake
The 20/20 Experience

 

 

JUST GIVE ME A REASON

P!nk Featuring Nate Ruess
The Truth About Love

 

 

WHEN I WAS YOUR MAN

Bruno Mars
Unorthodox Jukebox

 

 

CRUISE

 

 

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ROAR

Katy Perry
Prism [Deluxe Edition]

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LOCKED OUT OF HEAVEN

Bruno Mars
Unorthodox Jukebox

 

 

HO HEY

The Lumineers
The Lumineers

 

 

STAY

Rihanna Featuring Mikky Ekko
Unapologetic

 

 

GET LUCKY

Daft Punk Featuring Pharrell Williams
Random Access Memories

 

 

ROYALS

Lorde
Pure Heroine

 

 

I KNEW YOU WERE TROUBLE.

Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift Karaoke: Red

 

 

WE CAN'T STOP

Miley Cyrus
Bangerz [Deluxe Edition]

 

 

WRECKING BALL

Miley Cyrus
Bangerz [Deluxe Edition]

 

 

WAKE ME UP!

Avicii
True

 

 

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SUIT & TIE

Justin Timberlake Featuring JAY Z
The 20/20 Experience

Check out the rest of the top 100 here

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Artists can get very touchy when it comes to their work. Wale released his third studio album entitled The Gifted in June of this year. It was a solid body of work that featured the hit record "Bad" with Tiara Thomas.

Complex recently released their top 50 albums of 2013 list and The Gifted wasn't on it.

Wale called the Complex office on Thursday (December 12) and went completely ballistic because of the omission.

So, you think y'all being a responsible publication by continuously to f*cking like... do all do all that petty sh*t? At this point, you know it’s got to be personal. And by ou telling me it’s not personal. It's like a bold face lie. To be omitted from every type of list that y’all do or be at the bottom of it or every type of way that y’all can omit me, ya will. I just want somebody to be 100 with me a be like, 'Yeah, you might have rubbed somebody the wrong way years ago in some form or fashion.' Because I've had no interaction with the company in years. You mean to tell me Juicy J album better than mine? Is that what you trying to tell me?! Don't play me man. I came at you civil right now, but it can go completely in another direction. Respect me, dog. Respect the f*cking culture right now! Because right now it's like some petty sh*t going on right now. And I'm trying to get to the bottom of it in a civil manner.

After being told that Complex didn't meant to disrespect him, the rapper completely loses it.

Man, f*ck you dog! You know it's disrespect! Every f*cking time, dog. I swear to God I'll come to that f*cking office and start knocking n*ggas the f*ck out. You wanna see some ghetto ignorant sh*t? That's the only thing y'all promote. That's the only thing y'all promote from n*ggas, is ghetto ignorant sh*t! You giving me the same song and dance like I'm a f*cking idiot. You think I'm a f*cking idiot? Is that what you're trying to tell me? I think you think think I'm a f*cking idiot. Because y'all always do this sh*t How you mean to tell me my album ain't in the top 50? Alright, I'll see y'all tomorrow n*ggas tomorrow. How bout that? Get the security ready.

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When the title of your album is Black Panties fans would expect a raunchy song or two. R. Kelly delivers on "Marry the Pussy."

The R&B superstar recently sat down with MTV to talk about the inspiration for the track.

Well, 'Marry the Pussy,' first of all, it's my favorite song on the album. I think it's a classic, myself, I didn't do it for radio; I just did it because I heard it and it felt good to me. That's usually the way I roll in the studio, I'm gonna be free and then I'm gonna let the world edit what they want to edit," he explained. "But I'm going to be free and do what I feel, and 'Marry the Pussy' came to me outta nowhere in the studio just messing with a track and it felt good to me.

Could there be a second version in the works?

You know, I might remix it or something if it don't go right.

Black Panties is available now on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/black-panties-deluxe-version/id742663988.

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With an obvious departure from his previous works, this talentedLos Angeles rapper showcases his lyricism on the new track, while catapulting himself as an artist to be watched in 2014.

Azad demonstrates unwavering stamina leading to triumph, while others miss their window of opportunity. He says, “The lyrics and music are intense, so we needed the imagery to be very provocative and illustrative. We came up with four vignettes that appear to be non related to the video but in fact represent the inverse of what I am saying.”

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A beef has been brewing between Atlanta rap group Migos and Glory Boyz Entertainment CEO Chief Keef for over a week now..

After the release of Migos' song "Brokanese," Keef felt like it was a diss aimed at him and sent out a tweet addressing the situation. Migos responded by denying the accusation..Other GBE affiliates also got involved.

On Monday (December 9), Migos dropped a song entitled "Jealousy," that is widely believed to be a Chief Keef diss.

"I ain't never did a sneak diss/ Call my hitman quick to put you on the hit list/ I guess they mad cause we young and rich/ I guess they mad cause we f*cked they b*tch."

Migos sat down with MTV to talk about the ongoing beef.

"Like your mama use to say. If the shoe fit, that's it," Quavo said, in response to a question regarding whether "Jealousy" was a shot at Keef.

"Honestly, it caught us by surprise," Offset explained of Keef' reaction to "Brokanese."

"You know, people gonna take it however they gonna take it and put it however they wanna put it," Takeoff added. "If you listen to the song, it's self-explanatory. If [I'mma] do one, [I'mma] say ya name to keep it 100. Ain't no need for me to be sneak-dissing."

Sources: MTV, Rap Genius and Kollege Kidd

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With just a few days to go before the December 17 release of his Underground Luxury album, B.o.B goes into full promotional mode to make sure everyone knows about the project. The Grand Hustle artist dropped by The Arsenio Hall Show on Thursday (December 12) to perform two songs off of the project, "Throwback" and "John Doe" featuring Priscilla.

Pre-order the album now on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/underground-luxury/id737018832.

"John Doe"

"Throwback"

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Thisis50 & Young Jack Thriller recently spoke with T.I. for an exclusive interview!

T.I. speaks on Trinidad James saying that Atlanta runs NY, respect & much more!

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Khloe Kardashian has thrown in the towel on her marriage to Lamar Odom and will file for divorce today, according to TMZ.

The last several months have been full of ups and downs...mostly downs for the two. Odom reportedly has been battling a crack addiction. The basketball player refused Khloe's pleas to enter a rehab facility. In the end a bizarre video of an intoxicated Odom rapping about cheating on his wife made her decide to walk away from their three-year marriage.

The soon to be ex-couple got married on September 27, 2009, exactly one month after meeting each other. They have no children.

Watch the video that ended it all below.

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Radio legend Troi Torain (STAR) always delivers hard-hitting objective truth. As a culture critic he is vicious, as a businessman he is relentless, as a luminary he is un-matched.

Considered a radio pioneer by many, STAR has set precedents on the urban landscape and was recently inducted into News One's "Top 20 Black Radio Jockeys Of All Time."

STAR & BUC WILD made the national stage on MTV (1999) but it was their radio show on New York's Hot 97 and Power 105 (2000 - 2006) that secured their place in Hip-Hop history.

Torain's resume includes The Source magazine, MTV Networks, Hot 97, Power 104.1, Power 105.1, Pulse 87, Hip-Hop Weekly magazine, Vladtv, Thisis50, 100.3 The Beat, shot97.com and VH1 (The Gossip Game).

This clip is from STAR's LIVE show (12noon -- 2pm) on http://shot97.com.

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Just a day ago I heard this song in the strip club and the ladies in the club did what they needed to do to get paid!!! This is most definitely a banger, Its one of them songs that will make the females want to turn up and Roll in that money!!!

There's no end in sight for Gucci Mane's legal troubles. Last week the 1017 Brick Squad CEO was indicted on federal gun charges. Now today comes news that he has been named in the wrongful death lawsuit of Brick Squad's Slim Dunkin.

Dunkin, real name Mario Hamilton, was a promising rapper and close friend of Waka Flocka Flame, when he was shot and killed by another rapper named Young Vito during a fight over a piece of candy at an Atlanta recording studio in December 2011.

He was transferred to Grady Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Dunkin was 24-years old.

After briefly going on the run and cutting off his dreads to avoid detection Vito, real name Vinson Hardimon, was arrested and charged with Dunkin's murder.

In February 2013 he was acquitted of the murder case, but found guilty of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm. He was given 25 years behind the bars by Fulton County Superior Court Judge, Craig Schwall.

The wrongful death lawsuit was filed Wednesday (December 11) in Fulton State County Court by Dunkin's father, Mark Hamilton, according to the Atlanta Constitution Journal.

The complaint claims that Dunkin was preparing to shoot a music video with Gucci, whose real name is Radric Davis, at Zone 6 studio at the time of his death.

At this point it's unclear why Gucci was named in the suit.

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Kanye West wasn't in the mood to hear a fan repeatedly ask him to take off his Maison Martin Margiela mask, so he had her kicked out of his show in San Antonio at the AT&T Center on Sunday, Dec. 8.

The rapper was in the middle of his rants during during "Runaway," which happen nightly on his current Yeezus tour when the fan began to annoy him with her request.

"You can see my face on Kodak ever motherf*cking day," West told her. "You're trying to tell me how to give you my art."

He then launched back into the song, but it wasn't long before he was interrupted again, only this time Kanye had enough.

The rapper walked to the front of the stage, pointed the fan out and gave a hand signal to security to remove her from the audience. As she was being escorted out West had a nuclear moment.

"Do I look like a motherf*cking comedian to you? Don't f*cking heckle me!" he yelled. "I'm Kanye motherf*cking West!"

The fan had a really nice, expensive seat close to the stage. Kind of silly to throw your money away be being a loud mouth.

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Fabolous releases the first official music video off of his forthcoming third installment of his Soul Tape mixtape series. It will be released on Christmas Day (December 25). This Gerard Victor-directed clip is for "Everything Was the Same" featuring Stacy Barthe.

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Troy Ave continues to prove that good music, not a region of the country is what gets the fans attention. Not content to rest on past accomplishments, the Brooklyn, New York emcee will drop the DJ Drama-hosted White Christmas 2 mixtape on December 24, less than two months after releasing his debut album, New York City.

DJ Whoo Kid, the undisputed king of breaking new records convinced Troy to preview several tracks off of the new project when he visited Shade 45. N-Word Bond previewed "Go Getter" a couple of days ago. Today he cuts loose 2 more exclusive snippets from Harry Powder.

Check them out up top and below. Powder to the people!

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Kanye West raised a few eyebrows when he compared the dangers of his rap career to being a police officer or in the military.

As we previously reported, West made the comments during an interview with Saturday Night Online over the weekend.

"I'm giving my body on the stage and putting my life at risk," Kanye said. "I think about when I'm on the 'Can't Tell Me Nothing/Coldest Winter' moment. That mountain goes really, really high. And if I slip you never know. And I think about my family like, 'Wow, this is like being a police officer, or like war.' You literally going out to do your job every day knowing something could happen. Something can happen to you verbally from the press bashing you. Something can happen to you from people not like you anymore, or you can actually slip on that stage. But it's like we walking this tight rope and fighting for creativity, and fighting for ideas, and fighting for thought."

Brimfield, Ohio Police Chief David Oliver didn't like the comments and fired off an open letter to the "Jesus Walks" rapper this morning via his department's Facebook page.

Dear Kanye West,

I am honored to be writing such an important star. I am a mere Internet sensation. I’m not sure I am worthy to address you, although the Huffington Post did say I was “Humorous and Insanely Popular.” I don't pay much attention to those things. Anyway, please excuse my interference in your life for a quick second.

I read your interview and also watched it on video. You said: 
“I’m just giving of my body on the stage and putting my life at risk, literally.….and I think about it. I think about my family and I’m like, wow, this is like being a police officer or something, in war or something.”

I want to thank you for putting your life on the line for all of us every day. I know that being a rapper is tough work. I have tried to rap, and it is very difficult to keep up with the pulse of the rhyme flow…although when Ice Ice Baby comes on the radio, I can usually keep up with ol’ Vanilla. Anywho, your job is just some very dangerous work. Most people don't consider... if you rap really fast, without a chance to inhale, you could pass out and hit your head.

That last paragraph was covered in sarcasm. I’m letting you know, just so you do not think I agree with your very ignorant assessment of your career (or any other performer)as it relates to a person in the military or a police officer’s service. You sir, are as misguided as they come. I do have a suggestion for you. Since you are accustomed to danger, from your life as an international rapper, I am strongly encouraging you immediately abandon you career as a super star and join the military. After joining, I would like you to volunteer to be deployed in Afghanistan or one of the numerous other forward locations where our men an women are currently serving. When the Taliban starts shooting at you, perhaps you could stand up and let the words flow. It could be something like “I’m Kanye West, wearing a flak vest.” I’m sure they would just drop weapons and surrender. You could quite possibly end all wars, just from the enemy being star-struck.

Your line of thinking is part of the problem in the world today….which include entertainers thinking they are something more than just entertainers. I know it is supply and demand and the demand for your services is high. I get economics. What I do not get is you EVER comparing what you do for a living to our heroic military members, who are always in harm’s way… and my brother and sister police officers who have to go to work carrying weapons and wearing a bullet-proof vest to protect themselves.

Check yourself, before you wreck yourself….Chief Oliver.

I wonder if this will get Kanye's attention. Check out his original interview below.

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DJ Whoo Kid a.k.a. N-Word Bond welcomed Wu Tang Clan veteran emcee Raekwon The Chef to his Whoolywood Shuffle show.

Rae discussed the Wu Tang Clan's 20th anniversary, ODB's legacy, feeling honored that Drake naming a song after the group, unreleased joints he's done with Dr. Dre, the process he uses in picking beats, songs he wishes he would have rhymed on, Jay Z still spitting heat and more.

Follow @djwhookid on Twitter @justwhookid on Instagram and his website. To book DJ Whoo Kid email:djwhookidmp3@gmail.com.

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STAR talks RG3 being benched by the Washington Redskins, the gay/black male who was beaten by Hasidic Jews in Brooklyn and Manny Pacquiáo now owing the I.R.S. 18 million dollars.

Radio legend Troi Torain (STAR) always delivers hard-hitting objective truth. As a culture critic he is vicious, as a businessman he is relentless, as a luminary he is un-matched.

Considered a radio pioneer by many, STAR has set precedents on the urban landscape and was recently inducted into News One's "Top 20 Black Radio Jockeys Of All Time."

STAR & BUC WILD made the national stage on MTV (1999) but it was their radio show on New York's Hot 97 and Power 105 (2000 - 2006) that secured their place in Hip-Hop history.

Torain's resume includes The Source magazine, MTV Networks, Hot 97, Power 104.1, Power 105.1, Pulse 87, Hip-Hop Weekly magazine, Vladtv, Thisis50, 100.3 The Beat, shot97.com and VH1 (The Gossip Game).

This clip is from STAR's LIVE show (12noon -- 2pm) on http://shot97.com.

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