NEW MUSIC: Skyzoo – All Black Walls

I been hearing this cat for a minute now and he's definitely underrated. I can see this guy doing big thangs. ~alx.O

NEW MUSIC: Stalley “Raise Your Weapons”

I really liked this one. I've been on the fence with Stalley for lil while now but if this is where his new project is heading, I'm very interested. This shit is dope. ~alx.O

“We recorded the song a year ago. We had a conversation about what’s going on in our lives and the lack of substance and activism in our community.” ~Stalley

 ”They say I’m the last of a dying breed.”Someone who embodies the glories of success, but also embraces the failings of my path. This song is inspired by my own personal push forward, how it now parallels with larger societal trends, and a desire to want more for the people of this country.” ~Stalley

NEW MUSIC: Joey Bada$$ “Alowha”

INTERVIEW: Jay-Z. Zane Lowe. Part 4: Magna Carta Holy Grail

NEW MUSIC: Julian Kane ft Legacy & alx.O "5am"

Download your free copy of the whole mixtape now thru the link below:

Julian Kane- "About That Time"

NEW MUSIC: Nipsey Hussle – Blessings (prod. by 1500 Or Nothin & The Futuristiks)

I can't say that I've been a big Nipsey Hustle fan but this track right here is definitely one that'll probably turn me into one. This shit is hard and that beat is nuts. ~alx.O

INTERVIEW: Jay-Z. Zane Lowe. Part 1: Magna Carta Holy Grail

I don't think that I've ever seen a JayZ interview were I didn't come out a little bit more smarter by the end of it. Beyond being an incredible artist, JayZ's businesses sense as well as his personality make him a very powerful figure for inspiration in our society. I enjoyed every minute of this interview. ~alx.O

INTERVIEW: Jay-Z. Zane Lowe. Magna Carta Holy Grail. Part 2: Fame

INTERVIEW: Jay-Z. Zane Lowe. Magna Carta Holy Grail. Part 3: Business & Politics

MUSIC NEWS: MTV releases their list all the nominees for this years VMA's at Barclays (Take a look)

When JayZ said he'd bring the world to brooklyn, I think its safe to say that he definitely meant it. For those who didn't already know, Mtv will be holding their annual award show in Brooklyn at the Barclays arena this year. And as per usual they've released their list of nominees for each category, which you can just below here. Idk, I have a feeling that this years show might be a special one. For one, we all get to see the Barclays in that light and two, celebrities from all over the world will be in brooklyn, thats kinda dope on many levels. ~alx.O

Video of the Year
Justin Timberlake – “Mirrors”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz – “Thrift Shop”
Bruno Mars – “Locked Out of Heaven”
Robin Thicke feat. T.I. and Pharrell – “Blurred Lines”
Taylor Swift – “I Knew You Were Trouble”

Best Hip-Hop Video
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton – “Can’t Hold Us”
Drake – “Started From the Bottom”
Kendrick Lamar – “Swimming Pools (Drank)”
A$AP Rocky feat. Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar – “Fuckin Problems”
J. Cole feat. Miguel – “Power Trip”

Best Male Video
Justin Timberlake – “Mirrors”
Robin Thicke feat. T.I. and Pharrell – “Blurred Lines”
Bruno Mars – “Locked Out of Heaven”
Ed Sheeran – “Lego House”
Kendrick Lamar – “Swimming Pools”

Best Female Video
Rihanna feat. Mickey Ekko – “Stay”
Taylor Swift – “I Knew You Were Trouble”
Miley Cyrus – “We Can’t Stop”
P!nk feat. Nate Ruess – “Just Give Me a Reason”
Demi Lovato – “Heart Attack”

Best Pop Video
Bruno Mars – “Locked Out of Heaven”
Justin Timberlake – “Mirrors”
fun. – “Carry On”
Miley Cyrus – “We Can’t Stop”
Selena Gomez – “Come and Get It”

Artist to Watch
Twenty One Pilots – “Holding on to You”
Zedd feat. Foxes – “Clarity”
Austin Mahone – “What About Love”
The Weeknd – “Wicked Games”
Iggy Azalea – “Work”

Best Collaboration
Justin Timberlake feat. Jay Z – ”Suit & Tie”
Pitbull feat. Christina Aguilera – “Feel This Moment”
Calvin Harris feat. Ellie Goulding – “I Need Your Love”
Robin Thicke feat. T.I. and Pharrell – “Blurred Lines”
Pink feat. Nate Ruess – “Just Give Me a Reason”

Best Video with a Social Message
Kelly Clarkson – “People Like Us”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – “Same Love”
Snoop Lion – “No Guns Allowed”
Miguel – “Candles in the Sun”
Beyoncé – “I Was Here”

Best Rock Video
Imagine Dragons – “Radioactive”
Fall Out Boy – “My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light ‘Em Up)”
Mumford & Sons – “I Will Wait”
30 Seconds to Mars – “Up in the Air”
Vampire Weekend – “Diane Young”

Best Art Direction
Capital Cities – “Safe and Sound”
30 Seconds To Mars – “Up in the Air”
Janelle Monae feat. Erykah Badu – “Q.U.E.E.N”
Lana Del Rey – “National Anthem”
alt-J – “Tesselate”

Best Choreography
Chris Brown – “Fine China”
Ciara – “Body Party”
Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull – “Live It Up”
will.i.am feat. Justin Bieber – “#thatPOWER”
Bruno Mars – “Treasure”

Best Cinematography
30 Seconds to Mars – “Up in the Air”
Lana Del Rey – “Ride”
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – “Sacrilege”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton – “Can’t Hold Us”
A-Trak & Tommy Trash – “Tuna Melt”

Best Direction
Justin Timberlake feat. JAY Z – “Suit & Tie”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton – “Can’t Hold Us”
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – “Sacrilege”
fun. – “Carry On”
Drake – “Started From the Bottom”

Best Editing
Pink feat. Nate Ruess – “Just Give Me a Reason”
Calvin Harris feat. Florence Welch – “Sweet Nothing”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton – “Can’t Hold Us”
Justin Timberlake – “Mirrors”
Miley Cyrus – “We Can’t Stop”

Best Visual Effects
Flying Lotus – “Tiny Tortures”
Skrillex feat. The Door – “Breakin’ a Sweat”
The Weeknd – “Wicked Games”
Duck Sauce – “It’s You”
Capital Cities – “Safe and Sound”