Music Matters Daily: Big Sean's Big Problem
Plus, Vic Mensa defends Kanye West's BRIT Awards set.
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Big Sean's Big Problem - You wouldn't think Big Sean had any problems seeing as his latest album is projected to debut at No. 1 on Billboard, but that just isn't the case. Clearly Big Sean's biggest problem is the man can't yawn. The Detroit rapper was featured in a funny sketch about this particular inability. Wath the clip here.— George Chapman, Jr.(Photo: Funny or Die)
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Vic Mensa Stans for Kanye West - In the land of the great defenders, Beyoncé is to Kanye as Kanye is to Vic Mensa. The Chi-town singer took to Twitter to stick up for Yeezy when he went under attack from Liam Gallagher following his performance at the Brit Awards. Mensa tweeted to Gallagher "f**k @liamgallagher and his irrelevant old man opinions. really who cares about dude anymore???"(Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Firefly Music Festival)
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Sevyn Streeter Releases Sexy New Single - The hits won't stop for Sevyn Streeter. The singer just released another fun, club-ready single, "How Bad Do You Want It (Oh Yeah)." Hailing off the Furious 7 soundtrack, the song delivers soft dub-step tunes and R&B classics. Listen to it here. (Photo: David Buchan/Getty Images)
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J. Cole Looking for an 'Aaliyah-Type' - The North Carolina native is a rapper to most, but many don't know J. Cole is also a producer and talent scout. His recent endeavor involves him trying to find an Aaliyah- or Miss-type artist who he can bestow his beat-making skills upon for his label, Dreamville. (Photos from left: Kevin Mazur/WireImage, Robin Marchant/Getty Images for ESPN)
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Mali Music Hits the Road - After a Grammy nomination for Best Urban Contemporary Album, Mali Music kicked off a U.S. tour and recently sat down with USA Today to talk about his on-the-road rituals. Mostly, he plays his XBox on his bus to kill time. Catch the interview here. (Photo: John Ricard/Getty Images)
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Curren$y Talks Low Riders, Weed Rap, and Newest Album - New Orleans's very own, Curren$y reveals he's just as cool as his flow in a recent Miami New Times interview about his next project, Pilot 3, his love for low-riders, his secret for selling out shows, and how he celebrated Mardi Gras this year. Read the full Q&A here. (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for BMI)
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Big Sean's Dark Sky Paradise Is Headed to No. 1 - Big Sean's Dark Skies has moved on and into the number-one spot. The Detroit rapper's sophomore album, which debuted this week, is expected to chart at the top slot, making it his first No. 1 album. The critically acclaimed collection said to be his best work yet is expected to sell upward of 140,000 copies after its first week sales. (Photo: Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images)
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Luke James Headlines Show at the Highline Ballroom - Luke James, Ro James and BJ The Chicago Kid brought real R&B and vocal agility to the Highline Ballroom for their late night show in NYC. The trio flexed all their skills for a room full of screaming gals and guys cheering them on through their various sets. Singing original music and covers of popular songs, the Music Matters artists hit all the right notes.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
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Lecrae Talks 2015 Expectations With Essence - Lecrae is hitting the stage at Essence Music Festival this year and he's pretty excited. The rapper sat with Essence magazine to talk new beginnings and what's next in 2015. "It will feel like a family member is up there rocking with you. I’m somebody who cares about you, who wants you to enjoy yourself. It’s just that whole vibe but within hip hop," he said. Read the rest of the article here.(Photo: Bryan Steffy/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Kendrick Lamar, Miguel Head to Los Angeles for BETX - The BET Experience weekend that leads into the very popular BET Awards is getting bigger by the minute. The star-studded weekend, packed with events and concerts, just added Music Matters' own Kendrick Lamar and Miguel to the all-star lineup. Already announced, Nicky Minaj, Kevin Hart, Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube will all hit the stage for a weekend you don't want to miss.(Photos from Left: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images, Angelo Merendino/Getty Images)
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Elle Varner Tackles Heartbreak With Essence Magazine - Heartbreak is no easy task, but Elle Varner is opening up to Essence magazine in a tell-all about getting through and past heartbreak. On her breakup commandments Elle recommends, "You should cut contact for whatever time you think you need to get where you need to be. I would say keep the social media stalking to a minimum. ... Find something else that you can spend your time and energy doing." Read more of what Elle revealed here.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for BET)
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Estelle Offers Up Fashion Tidbits With Radio.com - When she's not laying down gold in the studio, Estelle is slaying the fashion game with her bold choices and unique ensembles. Recently the British beauty sat with Radio.com for an edition of Style Files where she talked her past fashion choices and her inspirations. "I have a pair of high-waisted Levis skinny jeans. I have about five pair and I wear them all the time." Watch what else she revealed here.(Photo: Radio.com via Youtube)
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Big Sean Talks Paradise With GQ - It's a big week for Big Sean as he drops his highly anticipated album Dark Sky Paradise, in stores today. The Detroit rapper sat down with the good folks at GQ to discuss his new project, his new girlfriend, and "having nothing to prove." Of his new project Sean says, "I feel like I had to dig myself out of a hole creatively and bounce back hard. But throughout all of it, despite all the dark and crazy times I've been through, I still feel this is paradise." Read the entire article here. (Photo: Jace Lumley/GQ Magazine)
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Jessie J to Headline the Henley Festival - Despite her Grammy loss, Jessie J is still getting the golden treatment headlining major events like this year's Henley Festival in the U.K. The British bombshell will open the first night of the festival alongside the legendary Lionel Richie and other acts across various fields. The festival kicks off this summer from July 8 to July 12. Tickets are on sale now.(Photos from Left: Kevin Winter/Getty Images, Tim Boyles/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)
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Joey Bada$ Is Not Your Average Rapper - MSNBC highlighted Brooklyn's own Joey Bada$ in their Black History Month feature on Black musicians changing the game. In the interview the rapper discussed his musical influences, and staying independent. "As a child, I remember doing projects on Black people for that time period. But now, to me all year is Black history. All life is Black history.… Black history eternity, that’s how I feel. I’m always Black history." Read the full article here.(Photo: MSNBC)
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