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Charli XCX Wants To “Break The Rules” And Put Out This New Album, ‘Sucker’

Many ages ago, in a time before “Boom Clap” and “Fancy” appeared against the radio horizon, Charli XCX released a candystriped single called “Superlove.” It was, presumably, a precursor to a second album. News of that second album was a long time coming, though. We got a few cool covers, and then, well, Iggy and The Fault […]

Lupe Fiasco Discusses Label Frustrations and Ponders Retirement In New Interview

Lupe Fiasco has taken an odd turn over the last couple of years. For a short time, he was the music industry’s golden goose, but when his motivations for creating music became more message-based and political many turned their backs. I still dig Lupe, and I know many of you do too. Unfortunately, his label […]

Lykke Li Adds To Lengthy Schedule With North American ‘I Never Learn’ Tour

The album cycle for Lykke Li‘s latest rolls on. Following the release of I Never Learn just over a month ago on Atlantic Records, the Swedish songstress has announced a tour of the same name. Following several standard summer festival dates, Lykke Li will come over to North America for a tour of, per the poster, 13 dates. […]

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JoJo Returns With New EP For Free Download On This Valentines Day

It’s ironic that in the days following my most recent listening to JoJo‘s debut record and discussing, at length, her legal battles with her former label that she release a brand new EP in celebration of today’s Hallmark holiday. #LoveJo is the first offering the recent Atlantic Records signee. 4 free tracks to set the […]

Young Jeezy Signs Detroit’s Own Doughboyz Cashout To CTE

Young Jeezy wanted to start the weekend off right by announcing that Detroit natives Doughboyz Cashout would be the newest edition to the Corporate Thugz Entertainment (CTE) crew. The group took a call from CTE’s leader last night on Detroit’s WJLB 97.9 and said, “I want to congratulate them and welcome them to the CTE […]

MUSIC VIDEO: Portugal. The Man – “Purple Yellow Red And Blue”

Following up on their previous bizarre video for “Evil Friends,” Portugal. The Man‘s music video for “Purple Yellow Red And Blue” couldn’t be any more off the walls. The song will be featured on PTM’s forthcoming album, Evil Friends, which will hit stores early into this summer through Atlantic Records. The Oregon-based indie act has […]

Lupe Fiasco Talks Violence In Media

Lupe Fiasco took to Twitter last night to rant about violence in the media and especially music industry life. Read what he had to say below and let UTG know what you thought! Violent music (and all violent media) effectively says its “ok” to be violent. It provides positive reinforcement for negative actions. If you […]

MUSIC VIDEO: Wiz Khalifa Ft. Akon – “Let It Go”

Pittsburgh’s own Wiz Khalifa has teamed up with Akon to release the visuals for his single “Let It Go” and it packs a punch. The video shows a couple of boxers rising the ranks and working hard to fulfill their dreams. Practice makes perfect in this case! This song comes off of Khalifa’s latest album, […]

MUSIC VIDEO: Trey Songz – “Fumble”

R&B superstar Trey Songz has unleashed the visuals for his song “Fumble” and can be viewed here. The video is pretty simplified, with spliced live footage of the artist as well as some shots of him in an empty room. It shows Trey Songz wants the message to be heard through the song and not […]

The Rouge Premiere Debut Single “Pressure”

Nashville, Tennessee rockers The Rouge have teamed up with the great people at Spinner to premiere their brand new single, “Pressure”. Listen here. Combining bluesy guitar, inspiring vocals, and toe-tapping drums, this is one unforgettable tune you will be humming throughout the day. This song will be off of their debut album, Blurry, which is […]

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Report: T.I. Is Angling For A $75 Million Contract

Bear in mind this is a dispatch from TMZ. So, grain of salt and all that, but still. What we do know for sure: T.I.’s 10 year deal with Atlantic ran its course about a month ago. Since then, T.I. has been shopping around for a new label, as is his wont. T.I. is also […]

REVIEW: Bruno Mars – Unorthodox Jukebox

Artist: Bruno Mars Album: Unorthodox Jukebox Genre: Pop, r’n’b Label: Atlantic Forgive me for this, but swoon. ‘Swoon’ is the only word I can think of to sum up this album. Jo March once dramatically fell from a carriage crying, “If only I were the swooning type,” and I’ve long agreed with her – at […]