Broken Bells – Broken Bells
Another year, another rock supergroup. Well, sort of. Broken Bells is the latest salvo in the war of the supergroups, and this one packs a punch. Producer extraorinaire Danger Mouse (aka Brian Burton) is teamed up with James Mercer of The Shins, in a pairing that sounds like something completely new.
Raheem DeVaughn – The Love & War Masterpeace
2008 GRAMMY nominee Raheem DeVaughn drops his third solo album this week, incidentally the third straight album with “Love” in the title. Think this man sings what he feels? Find out more – click through for a full album stream of The Love & War MasterPeace and look for Raheem’s new single Bulletproof feat. Ludacris.
Jason Derulo – Jason Derulo
Already a household name without ever dropping an album, newcomer Jason Derulo shines on his self-titled debut disc which features the smash radio hit Whatcha Say. Click through for a full stream and find out more about this rising star.
Snoop Dogg Presents: The West Coast Blueprint
Tha Doggfather has taken over the reins at the legendary Priority Records, and to celebrate that label’s 25th anniversary he’s curated this collection of Priority’s greatest hits. Dive right in and relive classic West Coast tunes from Easy-E, N.W.A., Ice Cube, Mack 10 and Snoop Dogg himself.
Rob Swift – The Architect
Legendary turntablist Rob Swift, of X-Ecutioners fame, drops a concept album of epic proportions. Witness The Architect, Rob’s new album which unfolds like a classical score over several movements, anchored by Rob’s signature scrach-turntable style.
Mary J. Blige – Live on Letterman – Watch Now On-Demand
Last night Mary J. Blige took the stage at the historic Ed Sullivan Theater, for the latest installment of the Live on Letterman webcast series. The Queen of Hip Hop Soul performed major hits like Fine and No More Drama as well as songs off her new album Stronger withEach Tear. Click through now to watch the whole show on-demand.
Galactic – Ya-Ka-May
Galactic are known as one of the premiere New Orleans funk bands, and their influences extend into Hip Hop, Jam Rock and so much more. To see them live is to come away a changed person. Test-drive their brilliant new album Ya-Ka-May this week and don’t miss Galactic out on tour now.
Gorillaz – Plastic Beach
TRACKLIST
1. Orchestral Intro
2. Welcome To The World Of The Plastic Beach (feat. Snoop Dogg and Hypnotic Brass Ensemble)
3. White Flag (feat. Kano & Bashy)
4. Rhinestone Eyes
5. Stylo (feat. Bobby Womack and Mos Def)
6. Superfast Jellyfish (feat. Gruff Rhys and De La Soul)
7. Empire Ants (feat. Little Dragon)
8. Glitter Freeze (feat. Mark E Smith)
9. Some Kind [...]
Omarion – Ollusion
Former B2K frontman Omarion proves he’s all grown up with a new album, Ollusion, and some sexy new tracks to go along with it. Check out the video for new single I Get It In featuring Gucci Mane.
Live From Bonnaroo 2009 DVD
Take in the sights and sounds of Bonnaroo 2009 – without a doubt one of the top festivals of the year. Watch headliners Phish and Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, and the Beastie Boys. Catch the incredible Rafael Saadiq, The Decemberists, and Ben Harper, along with up-and-comers Phoenix, Zac Brown Band, and Passion Pit. And don’t miss the one and only Snoop Dogg. Pop in this DVD and pretend it’s June all over again.
