Along with Laura Stylez, I co-hosted the Hot97 Listening Lounge with Ty Dolla $ign. Check out the video above!
Joe Budden x Marisa Mendez x Rory – I’ll Name This Podcast Later [Episode 36]
On episode 36, we’re joined by former hip-hop music attorney, Combat Jack – the current host of The Combat Jack Show podcast, and the founder of Loud Speakers Network…and Danielle from The Squad. Sorta. Longest episode to date!
As always, subscribe on iTunes here, and for advice, ideas or suggestions – illnamethispodcastlater@gmail.com!
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Mixtape: Lexii Alijai – Joseph’s Coat
I’m excited about Lexii Alijai. I was introduced to the young Minnesota native earlier this year, when she appeared alongside Kehlani on her critically acclaimed mixtape, You Should Be Here. Spitting on the track “Jealous,” I was immediately intrigued by Lexii‘s delivery because of her coarse voice and no f*cks given attitude, and was even more intrigued when I saw on Instagram that she was a pint-sized pretty little thing! Definitely NOT what I pictured!
I’ve been keeping up with her ever since, and I’m pleased to finally have a full body of work from her with this weekend’s release, Joseph’s Coat. The 11-track project truly showcases Lexii‘s range, and she kept it simple with only 3 features: Elle Varner, Kane and bubbling West Coast artist/DJ Mustard signee, Shaun Sloan (who also happens to be Lexii‘s boyfriend.)
It’s hard to really get a scope of an artist when you’re basing them off of one 16 on a guest spot, and this project truly gives Lexii an identity. And I’m loving it! Stream Joseph’s Coat below and download the project here!
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Rosenberg Radio Presents: Joe Budden x Marisa Mendez x Rory – I’ll Name This Podcast Later [Episode 35]
This week, we recap me and Joe‘s trip to Atlanta for A3C and the BET Hip-Hop Awards, Couples Therapy, my lovely bank (shout to Provident!) and more.
As always, subscribe on iTunes here, and for advice, ideas or suggestions – illnamethispodcastlater@gmail.com!
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Mixtape: Ty Dolla $ign – Airplane Mode
Exactly one month from today, Ty Dolla $ign will FINALLY be dropping his debut album, Free TC. It’s been quite a long time coming, so naturally, he has recorded a TON of music that just didn’t make the cut for the project. So as an appetizer for the fans, Ty served up a 10-track mixtape today!
Airplane Mode doesn’t have any features, but includes production from DJ Mustard, Mike WiLL Made It, Sonny Digital and more – including Ty himself (as part of his production group, D.R.U.G.S.) Stream and download the project below, and pre-order Free TC on iTunes now!
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(Photos) BET Hip-Hop Awards Weekend 2015 [Atlanta, GA]
I covered the green carpet for the 2015 BET Hip-Hop Awards for Blame Ebro, and it was such a dope experience! There was also a ton of things going on that weekend because the annual A3C Festival was going on as well.
Shout to the Taylor Gang crew for the hospitality on Sunday night, T-Pain, Lil B, Casey Veggies and Smack White for the interviews, Stix Malone for showing me around the A, Q and Tef for taking me to the Falcons game, Joey, Zombie and the crew for our night out and of course, my road dog Gia!
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Hosting: Jersey Music Meeting [Elizabeth, NJ]
Drewski and I put together a FREE event for all creatives from our home state, and it was a total success! Myself, Hot97′s music director TT Torrez and DJ Bobby Trends spoke to the crowd and answered questions about the music business, and even Naughty By Nature’s Vin Rock showed up to drop some gems! Shout out to everyone who came out to learn, network and keep this Jersey movement going! We’ll be bringing you guys much more of this soon!
Check out a video recap of the night and pics below.
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