On Friday, USC’s class of 2013 got a surprise speech by Dr. Dre. Interscope Records honcho, Jimmy Iovine, was slated to speak at the commencement ceremony and then called Dr. Dre to take the stage. Iovine and Dre recently donated $70 million to start The Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy for Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation at the university that will specialize in students who plan on majoring in arts, computer science, visual design, marketing, and more. Watch part of Iovine’s speech and all of Dre’s speech below.
(Video) Chief Keef – Macaroni Time [Preview]
Getting his own Beats is not the only thing Keef is up to. Sosa previews the video to “Macaroni Time,” which he tweeted that he loves. See why he loves the visual after the jump.
M.I.A. Album Due In April!!! See Who She Blames For Her Delay!?!?
M.I.A. has been working on some new music and says her album is slated for an April release, but she blames her label for her absence. Apparently the label wasn’t all too happy with the music she was making, saying that it was “too positive”, they wanted her to darken up her sound. The album will be named Mathangi, which is her real name, it also the name of the Hindu goddess of wisdom. Hit the jump for more. PaulDaPro
Kendrick Lamar “Good Kid, m.A.A.d City” Track List
Finally one of the most anticipated albums of the year, Kendrick Lamar’s Aftermath debut album “Good Kid, m.A.A.d City” which is due to release Oct. 22nd is finally almost here. Surprisingly for the album K.Dot had only a few features including Drake, Dr.Dre, Mary J. Blige and more. Be sure to support this amazing new talent in the game and cop the album on its release date. Click below for more info Funk Flex
Interscope Under Fire: Another Artist Is Upset With The Label
Over the last few weeks, a few artist have been very vocal about their problems with Interscope Records. Another artists has been added to the list. Find out who after the jump. Gernique N
