NEW VIDEO: 50 Cent "The Funeral"

I am really liking how 50 is sounding on this record. It feels very reminiscent of when he first blew up with "Get Rich or Die Trying". It has a very similar feel but also carries itself in a very modern way. If the rest of the album sounds as hard as this track, I think "Animal Ambition" might just be that next big album for 50 cent. Guess we'll just have to wait and watch. ~alx.O

NEW MUSIC: CyHi The Prynce - "Napoleon"

I still remain that Cyhi Da Prynce is tremendously underrated. The bars in this track are ridiculous. ~alx.O

NEW MUSIC: J.Cole/Dreamville Mixtape "Revenge Of The Dreamers" NOW AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD HERE

NEW MUSIC: Romeo Santos feat. Drake - Odio

For the most part, I tend always expect great things from both artist individually, so naturally when I saw this I had some pretty high hopes. And of course without fail, the song is fucking dope. Makes me wanna dance some raunchy ass bachata with a big booty equestrian type spanish chick. ~alx.O

NEW DOCUMENTARY: Beyonce "Self-Titled" The Visual Album (Parts 1-5)

VIDEO: Choir Sings A Tribute To Nelson Mandela In The Form Of A Flash Mob

It still surprises me how impacted I was by the death of Nelson Mandela. It has invoked within me many harsh yet beautiful moments of reflection. And in those moments of reflection, in some strange way I see myself, not as a single man, but as a man among an ocean of men and women with the all capacity of greatness. A capacity that is ready within reach should we ever decide to acknowledge it. And I believe that is the message that Nelson Mandela dedicated his life to sharing, that we are all capable of greatness, and that it is our responsibility as human beings to always reach for it, even when we are reaching alone. Because when we reach for the greatness that is our god given gift, we inspire others to do the same. And in doing so, we create a better world for everyone. Although gone, his memory and legacy will live forever in his message. R.I.P. Nelson Mandela. ~alx.O

VIDEO: Ellie Goulding - Lights (Acoustic on Ryan Seacrest) | Performance | On Air With Ryan Seacrest

I've been a fan of Ellie Goulding for a while now and I've always thought she uber talented but I have a new found respect for her since watching this. Absolutely breath taking. ~alx.O

INTERVIEW: Unreleased 2002 Kanye West Interview with MTV

I found this to be very interesting. It crazy how everything he said he would do, he actually did. It's crazy how young he looks and acts, this is Kanye before being beat up by fame. Makes you almost want to go back and stop him from making some of the mistakes he would later make, stop him from moving California, and just try to prevent all the bad shit that happened. But that is life, and footage like this is testament to why you gotta always strive for something greater, because yes Kanye has gone through  and done some crazy shit but despite all that he will still go down in history as one the most influential people in music history, ever. And he always knew it. ~alx.O

INTERVIEW: Paxman vs Brand. Full Interview on BBC

I'm not sure if I've ever spoken on here about how big a fan of Russell Brand I am, well needless to say I am a huge fan. But it isn't necessarily his comedy that I am a fan of, it's actually his intelligence that I appreciate the most. His ability to absorb the world in all its abundance and then reiterate his sharp perspective of it in a verbiage that almost feels majestic. Incredibly well spoken and equally well versed in matters of global conscientiousness, so it did not surprise me that he'd make extremely valid points in this interview. It was a great watch so I had to share it, enjoy folks. ~alx.O

NEW VIDEO: JayZ "MADE IN AMERICA" Documentary (Directed By Ron Howard) 90mins

I found this to be extremely inspiring, so much so I had to share it. I know one day I will grace that stage and the whole world is gonna know my name. I also know that I won't be alone in that moment. I know theres a whole bunch of people out there just like me, grinding and pushing harder than anyone they know. So I dedicate this post to all of us because we're all "Made In America". ~alx.O