The Posterz – Ben Up

The Posterz rocked 2015 with their heavy-hitting Junga EP, and today they’re continuing the momentum, sharing a powerful visual for “Ben Up.” Rapper Kris the $pirit stands front and center, laying down raw verses while Hu$$er jumps on the hook with Montreal/New York singer Kali Pop on vocals. “Ben Up” presents a grittier, darker sound from the trio, who have come up on top of life’s toughest situations.

?Ben Up is Ghetto Rock,” The Posterz explain. “Kris the $pirit learned how to maneuver the Concrete Jungle, and is almost schooling the listener on how to survive in it. Kris’ verse was initially a freestyle about our lifestyle and how we were in a bad situation selling dope with a bunch people in the same predicament. Despite our hardships, we handle them the only way we know. Sometimes life doesn’t always give you the best people or circumstances, but we think above it and continue.?

The Posterz have been putting Montreal hip-hop on the map with their enticing sound and unmistakable personality. Their latest Junga EP showcased their eccentric musical style and cemented them as one of Canada?s most exciting acts.

[Watch] Kendrick Lamar Battles a Random Dude in England

Rapper extraordanaire Kendrick Lamar had some fun in England recently while promoting Reebok. Attending a Hip Hop workshop for 40 young musicians in Manchester, the Compton MC was sucked into an impromptu battle with a lucky guy.

Kendrick?s got reason to be all smiles. His surprise 8-track album, untitled unmastered, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 this week.

Tink – Circle The Block

Femcee Tink drops the dance-heavy music video for “Circle the Block.” Directed by D Gainz, the clip features the Chicago MC dressed in an old school Adidas tracksuit.

She must have gotten some guap from that!

CeeLo Green – Working Class Heroes (Work) from Barbershop: The Next Cut

CeeLo Green has premiered the official music video for ?Working Class Heroes (Work)? off recent solo album Heart Blanche. The song is also featured in the film and forthcoming soundtrack for Barbershop: The Next Cut (in theaters April 15) starring Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer, Regina Hall, Common, Nicki Minaj, Anthony Anderson, Eve, Deon Cole, JB Smoove, Lamorne Moris, and Sean Patrick Thomas.

This past month, Green also released ?Open Heart Acoustic Live? to compliment his CeeLo Green: Live From LA special, which aired last week on Audience Network.

Stream ?Open Heart Acoustic Live?: http://smarturl.it/StreamCeeLoOpenHeart
Download ?Open Heart Acoustic Live?: http://smarturl.it/CeeLoOpenHeart

Jeezy – Gotta Be A Man (Saints & Sinners)

Entertainment One Music (eOne Music) releases a new single?from rapper?Jeezy?called “Gotta Be A Man.” The?new song is one of eight new tracks off the upcoming release of Saints & Sinners: Original Soundtrack From Season 1, the companion album to Bounce TV?s new smash hit drama Saints & Sinners.

Featuring a superstar lineup of R&B, hip-hop and Gospel artists, the soundtrack will be released digitally on Friday, March 25th and is available for pre-order now.

Pre-order the digital album SAINTS & SINNERS: Original Soundtrack From Season 1, and receive Jeezy?s ?Gotta Be A Man,? and two other songs instantly on iTunes.

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Lil Mama Puts In ‘Work’ On Rihanna & Drake’s Single, Gets Slammed By Social Media

After dropping off videos for “Panda (Remix)” and ?Memes,? Lil Mama is the newest artist to remix Rihanna’s and Drake’s “Work” video.In the short clip, she takes on the dancehall track with verse of bars, then begins a (questionable) singing break. The rest of the song/video plays out to the original song as Lil Mama and her dancers slow-wind it out.

Sans the singing part, it’s not bad (imo), but many social media onlookers felt otherwise.

@noLove_moreLOUD wrote, “Lil Mama remixed Work… its called unemployed.”

@BluAmythest wrote, “OK I kinda feel bad for Lil Mama, she ain’t been right since she ran up on stage that one time.”
@YourFavoriteZoe wrote, “The black community would trade Lil Mama and Lil Bow Wow for Bubba Sparxxx.”
Ouch. What do you think of Lil Mama’s “Work” Remix, Roomies?