January 20, 2015 is significant to Joey Bada$$ for two reasons: the day marks his 20th birthday, as well as the release of his highly anticipated debut album, B4.DA.$$. We have heard singles like "Christ Conscious", "Big Dusty", and most recently "Run Up On Ya" featuring Action Bronson, but today B4.DA.$$'s full body of work is out for our enjoyment. To celebrate this achievement and his 20 years of blessings, Brooklyn's hottest rapper also releases a new song titled "Born Day (AquariUS)" produced by Statik Selektah. Joey Bada$$'s debut studio album is available for stream below, as well as his celebratory track.
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Young Thug - Friend of Scotty /
Atlanta rapper Young Thug has certainly began 2015 on the right note, as he has seemingly had his hand in every song 16 days into the new year. Realistically he has two, "Money On My Mind", a collaboration with fellow ATLien Rich Homie Quan, and "In This Game", but today he adds a third. In the latest track, "Friend of Scotty", Thugger is back hitting all the harmonies accompanied by a crisp Dun Deal production.
Jonathan Emile featuring Kendrick Lamar - Heaven Help Dem /
Montréal, Canada rapper Jonathan Emile has unleashed a track with Kendrick Lamar today entitled "Heaven Help Dem". The song definitely provides another strong voice in the world's fight against social justice, as both Emile and Lamar speak on police brutality in their respective verse. HYPETRAK reports that a publicist details Kendrick Lamar's verse for Emile's new track was recorded back in 2011, but the track had not been completed since December. "Heaven Help Dem" is available for stream below and go here for more music from Jonathan Emile.
Trey Songz - Slow Motion /
After a very successful Trigga album released back in July, Trey Songz returns at the top of 2015 with new music. As he often does, the crooner strikes a chord with the ladies with "Slow Motion", a track with all types of romantic and sultry vibes. The new song is also an appropriate reminder of Trey Songz and Chris Brown's joint tour, Between The Sheets, which kicks off January 27 in Hampton, VA and also features Tyga. For now, look below and enjoy "Slow Motion".
Goods: VibeRotation 8 /
Shouts out to those of you returning to the daily grind this wintry Monday. To compensate, VibeRotation 8 is now posted to our Soundcloud for your enjoyment. This rotation features a wide variety of music that encompasses the eagerness and electricity in the air at the beginning of a new year. We hope that these tracks inspire you to get some momentum in 2015, while maintaining sight of your goals and dreams. If anything is to be taken from this rotation specifically, it’s that our lives are meant to be the culmination of all types of experiences and opportunities: don’t be afraid to mix it up and open your mind. Be kind, be true.