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During a recent visit to Sway in the Morning, the super talented R&B singer August Alsina performed "Ghetto" off of his just released EP titled Downtown: Life Under the Gun. He also took calls from fans and got emotional when a caller told him he could hear the struggle in his music.

"That's why I do it. That just shows me that what I'm doing is paying off," August said while fighting back tears. "That's what's it's about, to show motherf*ckers that anything is possible. 'Caue I done been through some sh*t. I'm 20, and I'm a n*gga that you would think is about 40. Just cause of the way I carry myself."

You can purchase Downtown: Life Under the Gun now on iTunes.

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Tony Neal was one of the key players at the recent Core DJ's/MixShow Live event in Atlanta. Dirt and KK were there with their Growth and Development family showing true unity. Check out the video up top.

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Brothers Ronald "Slim" Williams and Bryan “Birdman” Williams were honored Thursday at the 2013 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. The Cash Money Records -co-founders were named BMI Icons.

“I dedicate my soul and my life and I wouldn’t be standing here if it wasn’t for Dwayne motherfuckin’ Carter,” said Birdman. “Once thing when you see with us, you see loyalty.”

The event, which was held at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York, paid tribute to songwriters, producers and publishers of the most-performed R&B/hip-hop songs of the previous year.

Nicki Minaj had a big night. She shared the Songwriter of the Year Award for "Starships" with Benny Blanco. The Harajuku Barbie took home prizes for guest appearances on "Make Me Proud," "Girl on Fire," and "Dance (A$$)." "Starships" also won Song of the Year.

Machine Gun Kelly took home the award for the BMI Social Award. Hit-Boy won Producer of the Year.

Ray J co-hosted the event with BMI president and CEO Del Bryant and vice president Catherine Brewton. Others in attendance included Busta Rhymes, Sean Kingston, Mannie Fresh, Bridget Kelly, Trina, Jay Sean, Future, L.A. Reid, Juelz Santana and more.

Juvenile & Mannie Fresh Tribute Nicki Minaj, Lil' Wayne & Baby at BMI Awards

Birdman, Lil' Wayne & Nicki Minaj Accept BMI Icon Award "Go Against Us, You're Guaranteed 2 Lose"

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If you're in the Nashville, TN area next month or have a buddy, sister, or young brother that is there, Super Producer SupaHotBeats (Eminem, Tech N9ne, YelaWolf, Wiz Khalifa) is holding a music production seminar at famed The Blackbird Academy. He'll be holding the event September 6th, 7th & 8th. Hit the homie on Twitter at @SupaHotBeats or visit www.theblackbirdacademy.com or call 855-385-3251 or email info@theblackbirdacademy.com for more info.

This is a great opportunity for someone trying to learn the in's and outs to producing, dealing with Music Publishing, how to use certain producing tricks and etc.

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YG keeps the visuals coming as he releases an official music video. "Sprung" featuring TeeFlii. The DJ Mustard-produced track can be found on YG's mixtape, Just Re'D Up. Pick it up now from Datpiff.

Kanye West just released of photo of his and Kim Kardashian's daughter, North West. The photo was revealed during West's interview with Kris Jenner

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Brooklyn, New York emcee Maino stopped by Sway in the Morning to chop it up with Sway Calloway and Heather B.

The Black Flag Mafia leader got a chance to turn the tables on Heather by interviewing her. He also explained why the word "b*tch" is not meant to be derogatory when he uses it to refer to a woman, speaks working with Trina and Yo Gotti on the "One Bad B*tch" remix and talks Lil Kim and Lil Cease.

"This is for all my ladies that know what I mean and don't take it as disrespect when I say, 'you a bad b*tch,'" Maino said. "I don't mean it as disrespect. It's a terminology...it's probably wrong. It's probably based on wrongness, but it's right too. It's endearment there."

Maino Explains the Endearment on Calling a Woman a "Bad B*tch"

Maino Hosts Sway in the Morning and Interviews Heather B

Maino Speaks on Lil Kim and Lil Cease

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This mixtape is a collaboration between Under Armour® and two of the world’s greatest hitmakers in the realms of music and sports, Pharrell Williams and Ray Lewis. The tracks on this mixtape are inspired by the film, ‘Ready for August’ which are based on the true life experiences of Ray Lewis during his high school football years.

Each track is reflective of a key moment in the film, Training, Practice and Pregame. Music and sports have always complemented each other, but have never hit so hard until now.

Chris Brown melted down on Twitter last night while ranting about the Los Angeles District Attorney. The singer was upset because a judge ordered him to do an additional 1000 hours of community service stemming from his 2009 Rihanna assault.

Brown claimed that he had already completed that stipulation of his probation in Virginia.

"How about y'all take care of all the homeless kids and families on skid row. Promote helping people that are really f*cked up in your city!" Brown wrote. "I paint pics of monsters because its a reflection of u bitchass niggas and this bitchass system!"

Hopefully Brown can stay out of trouble and not have to deal with the D.A. again.

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Millions of people will be tuning in to the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday (August 25), but Hot 97's Peter Rosenberg won't be one of them. On "The Realness" the radio personality breaks down why the network should be giving out awards to the stars of their shows like 16 and Pregnant instead of music artists.

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Slim Thug recruits Z-Ro, Kirko Bangz and Big K.R.I.T for his new single, "Coming Down (Every Town)." The song will appeare on Thugga's forthcoming album, Boss Life, due out soon. Follow on Twitter @slimthugga @kirkobangz @bigkrit @zromocitydon.

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Def Jam singer August Alsina visited the Sway in the Morning recently to talk with Sway Calloway and Heather B.

The New Orleans native discusses having to move to Houston after Hurricane Trina destroyed New Orleans, being homeless, the death of his older brother, Downtown: Life After The Gun and performs his popular song, "Downtown."

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The host for the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards is none other than Big Snoop Dogg a.k.a. Snoop Lion. If you'ever watch The Doggfather on his YouTube show GGN News, you'll know that he is hilarious. I think BET made a good choice.

As far as the nominees, Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with a staggering 14 nods, including Lyricist of the Year, Best Live Performer and Best Hip Hop Video for "F*ckin Problems" along with A$AP Rocky, Drake and 2 Chainz.

Drake is close behind with 13 nominations and J. Cole has 10.

The event will be taped on September 28th at the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center. It will air on October 15th.

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After releasing "Already" featuring Vado and his Kendrick Lamar response last week, J.R. Writer is back at again with something fresh. He links up with Cassidy for this new track titled "F*ck You."

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Snoop Lion continues to promote his first reggae album, Reincarnated. He just released an official music video for the song "The Good Good." Check that out below. The album is available now on iTunes.

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Kanye West sat down with Kris Jenner on her show, Kris. In this clip from the interview the rapper professes his love for Kris' daughter, Kim Kardashian.

"I can have people saying, 'You know this is going to damage your credibility as an artist or as a designer.' And I say I don't care I love this woman. I'm being with this person because I love this person," West said. "She's worth it to me. [Kim] is my joy. And she my brought my new joy into the world. There's no paparazzi and there's no blog comment that's gonna take that joy from me."

West goes on to talk about how Kim and their new baby have given him something ti live for.

KRIS interviews KANYE: "(Kim) is my joy & she brought my new joy into this world"

KRIS interviews KANYE: I HAVE A WHOLE FAMILY TO LIVE FOR

KRIS interviews KANYE: "I don't want to jump on the couch"

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In LRG's latest "Off the Record" interview they sit down with producer Zaytoven. He talks about how he got started in the business, his first record with JT The Bigga Figga, producing "Versace" for Migos, moving to Atlanta from California and later linking up with Gucci Mane.

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Wu Tang Clan veteran emcee Raekwon The Chef teams up with Estelle for his new single "All About You." The track will be featured on Rae's forthcoming album, F.I.L.A. (Fly International Luxurious Art)