STR8NYC.COM » Music News http://str8nyc.com A lil' bit Hood with a lot of Hollywood Good! Fri, 30 Sep 2011 03:50:58 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 STR8 VIDEOS: FRANK OCEAN- “SWIM GOOD” http://str8nyc.com/2011/09/18/str8-videos-frank-ocean-swim-good/ http://str8nyc.com/2011/09/18/str8-videos-frank-ocean-swim-good/#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 02:59:04 +0000 LexAve http://str8nyc.com/?p=45554 Tweet

Woman Down! Frank Ocean commits murder in his latest video “Swim Good.” Ever since he premiered “Novacane,” fans have yearned for more and it seems like Ocean is ready to give. Earlier last week, he delivered “Thinking About You” and now “Swim Good.” Great visuals consist of a panda bear mask, popcorn, monk-like ensemble, a beach, waves, samurai sword, an orange and black Lincoln town car and images of a beauty superimposed through out the video. What does it all mean? Press play…trust you’ll enjoy.

frank ocean [swim good] from christopher francis ocean on Vimeo.


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While fans await the release of Cole World: The Sideline Story, which is set to drop September 27th, the visuals for “Work Out” are released.
Check the video out and get the single as well.


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Glad to see J.Cole is finally releasing his album…but we can’t help but wonder did he wait too long?!

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After much anticipation, Watch The Throne’s “Otis” is here…in full swag indeed. Check out Jay-Z and Kanye posing as “besties” in their new Spike Jonze directed music vid. Don’t expect to see anything of grand scheme, except of course Hov and ‘Ye straight saw & burn a brand new Maybach and turn it into a tricked-out “Thunderdome” cruiser. Followed by the duo doing doughnuts in a parking lot with a gaggle of models packed in the back. Just a lil’ glimpse into their mogulin’ carefree life.


Love seeing these two bro-loving hard…but is that the real deal off screen? Hmm…

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]]> http://str8nyc.com/2011/08/12/str8-videos-jay-z-x-kanye-west-otis-full/feed/ 0 STR8 VIDEOS: JAY-Z x KANYE WEST- “OTIS” (TRAILER) http://str8nyc.com/2011/08/10/str8-videos-jay-z-x-kanye-west-otis-trailer/ http://str8nyc.com/2011/08/10/str8-videos-jay-z-x-kanye-west-otis-trailer/#comments Thu, 11 Aug 2011 02:25:28 +0000 LexAve http://str8nyc.com/?p=45283 Tweet

The official “Otis” video drops tomorrow via MTV, MTV2, BET, at 8:56pm. But here’s a real short (SHORT!) teaser to the Jay-Z x Kanye joint “Otis” off their “Watch The Throne.” Peep the King Bey cameo jamming to the joint.

Stay tuned we’ll post the full clip manana…keep it locked!

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]]> http://str8nyc.com/2011/08/10/str8-videos-jay-z-x-kanye-west-otis-trailer/feed/ 1 STR8 GLOSSY: FRANK OCEAN COVERS THE FADER… http://str8nyc.com/2011/08/09/str8-glossy-frank-ocean-covers-the-fader/ http://str8nyc.com/2011/08/09/str8-glossy-frank-ocean-covers-the-fader/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:31:19 +0000 LexAve http://str8nyc.com/?p=45258 Tweet

Check out Frank Ocean gracing the double cover of The FADER magazine’s Issue #75: Fall Fashion Featuring Frank Ocean and The Rapture. Dude is doing it big…from a hit mixtape Nostalgia, Ultra to his two appearances on Jay-Z and Kanye’s “Watch The Throne,” the man is (deservedly) everywhere. Can’t wait for the read!

For more on the new issue and exclusive pics head HERE and HERE.


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With a slew of singers switching things up a bit (Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Ryan Leslie) and testing their rapping skills, Ne-Yo is the latest to catch the bug. But don’t get it twisted, Ne-Yo says with his chest on this “Otis” freestyle. The latest joint off his upcoming “101″ mixtape hosted by Kevin Hart.

DOWNLOAD->> NE-YO- “OTIS” (FREESTYLE)

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“I got a lot of money, no denying that/ But it ain’t in my gentleman nature to brag/ So just for a second I’ma take the fedora off and put on an NY fitted cap…”
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With a busy schedule as a judge on The Voice, a host of own late night show on Fuse and various TV commitments, it was a hassle getting Cee Lo Green to star in his new video “Cry Baby”. Directors went ahead and got the next best thing…Steve Urkel from ABC’s 90s hit show “Family Matters” to play Cee Lo Green.


The Lady Killer in stores now!

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Sidenote: Doesn’t this video remind you of an Old Navy commercial?

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Right on time…in true Kanye fashion, the diarrhea of the mouth continues. Ever thought you’d ever meet a black white supremacist?!…Let me re-introduce Kanye West!

I knew it was all smoke and mirrors when Ye made a toast to all the douchebags aka himself, trying to convince the public he’d tone it down. Controversy is Kanye’s middle name. The rapper was performing at the Big Chill Festival in Eastnor Castle Deer Park in England on Saturday night when he went into a monologue, offending nearly EVERYONE. Mid-way through his set, Kanye went off on a rant about his misunderstood artistry.
According to the Associated Press:


“I walk through the hotel and I walk down the street, and people look at me like I’m (expletive) insane, like I’m Hitler,” he said. “One day the light will shine through and one day people will understand everything I ever did.”


Hear it live below…fast forward to 6:40 mark.


This is some serious sophisticated ignorance at its finest!

With his collaboration album “Watch The Throne” with Jay-Z out today, you better believe we’ll be hearing more Kanye rants…CAPS LOCK AND ALL!

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]]> http://str8nyc.com/2011/08/08/str8-trippin-kanye-west-the-new-hitler-wtf/feed/ 0 STR8 EXCLUSIVE: AUDIO DAX, OCD & WHITE PANDA AT HIGHLINE http://str8nyc.com/2011/07/28/str8-exclusive-audio-dax-ocd-white-panda-at-highline/ http://str8nyc.com/2011/07/28/str8-exclusive-audio-dax-ocd-white-panda-at-highline/#comments Thu, 28 Jul 2011 06:53:50 +0000 FarFetched http://str8nyc.com/?p=45042 Tweet

Words & Flicks by Anthony Campusano      Edits by Lucas Alvarado Farrar

A thick crowd came out to the Highline Ballroom July 21 to show some love to Audio Dax, OCD, & White Panda. A couple stops in to the pandemonium tour, I got the opportunity to kick it and get some pictures of this show. It was a great crowd, good venue, and dope all around. Audio Dax, compromised of three musicians, started the night off with some energetic original music.

Up next was Moosh & Twist OCD. They grabbed the crowds’ energy and had the whole place rocking with their latest set. These are two young talents that are bound to take over and come to a city near you.

The headliners, White Panda, rocked out for a good hour and had everybody in the crowd poppin bottles and gettin twisted. It was a great show and the energy was overflowing – as always whenever White Panda is on tour.

To see more pictures by Anthony check out GRIME

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With so much going on these last 3 weeks, I somehow managed to miss VH1′s Behind The Music: Mary J. Blige. Thankfully it’s now available on the nets. This VH1 Behind The Music episode has got to be one of the best and most relatable story yet. From her hood upbringing, to chaotic & toxic relationships, to drug & alcohol abuse, to finding true love and ending the drama in her life….we can all relate to MJB’s struggle. She’s definitely living proof! In case you missed this moving episode, check it here!

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

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