Via his Twitter, Wale leaks the song “Who Don’t” featuring Fat Trel & Black Cobain. The track samples a part of Lil Wayne’s “Let’s Do It.”

Download it here!

Check out the new trailer for the Fox Searchlight film Just Wright starring Common, Queen Latifah and Paula Patton. Common had this to say about the movie:

I’m very very excited for ya’ll to check out the new Just Wright trailer. I really dig it and can’t wait for it to come out May 14. (It’s my first lead ya’ll!) Check out my hoopin skills and let me know what you think. I’m writing now and working with No I.D. and I’m also working on a pilot for a tv show that deals with wrongly accused convicts. It’s really a concept that shows the way their life is after jail. Keep me posted on what ya’ll think of the movie.

Movie comes out May 14th.

Shout out to NahRight and ThinkCommon!

Cudi offers an alternate version to his second single “Pursuit of Happiness” off his debut album Man on the Moon. This version, directed by Megaforce, takes a different approach with no party scene or random Drake cameo.

Today marks the 13th anniversary of the death of one of hip hop’s biggest moguls, The Notorius B.I.G., Biggie Smalls, and to some, the Greatest of All Time.

ALBUMS

Kidz in the Hall | Land of Make Believe (Duck Down Records) 3.9.10
The third studio album from the hip hop duo features artists Just Blze, Marsha Ambrosius and Colin Munroe.

Ludacris | Battle of the Sexes (Disturbing the Peace Records) 3.9.10
This is Luda’s seventh studio album and features production by Bangladesh, Pharrell Swizz Beatz, and J.U.S.T.I.C.E. Leaugue. The album features, Plies, Ne-Yo, Ciara, Flo Rida, Nicki Minaj, Shawnna, Eve, Lil Kim, Trina, Monica, Trey Songz and others.

U-N-I | A Love Supreme 2.0 (Green Label Sound) 3.9.10
The L.A. duo’s album was produced by Ro Blvd. This remake of the 2006 album A Love Supreme features Bun B, Fashawn, Evidence, Miguel, and Kes Kaos. The album comes with a full length DVD with music videos and live videos.

FILM

Green Zone | Starring Matt Damon, Amy Ryan, Greg Kinnear, Antoni Corone, Nicoye Banks (Universal Pictures)
Release Date: March 12, 2010
Director: Paul Greengrass
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Adaptation and War
A Rogue US Army officer must search through faulty intelligence on foreign land before a war escalates.

Remember Me | Starring Robert Pattinson, Emilie de Ravin, Chris Cooper, Lena Olin, Tate Ellington (Summit Entertainment)
Release Date: March 12, 2010
Director: Allen Coulter
Genre: Drama and Romance
A rebellious young man in New York fights for a relationship with his newfound love when circumstances threaten to tear them apart.

Our Family Wedding | Starring Forest Whitaker, America Ferrera, Lance Gross, Carlos Mencia (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Release Date: March 12, 2010
Director: Rick Famuyiwa
Genre: Comedy, Kids/Family and Romance
A young engaged couple fresh out of college discover the hardships of marriage when their fathers constantly fight with each other.

BOOKS

Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang by Chelsea Handler (Grand Central)
Release Date: March 9 2010
The host of Chelsea Lately continues the comedy in this comic book about her childhood and romance.

The Surrendered by Chang Rae Lee (Riverhead )
Release Date: March 9 2010
A young Korean refugee and an AMercian GI meet at an orphanage during the Korean War and thirty years later must come to terms with their past.

Up and coming artist Ashton Travis drops new mixtape.

Ashton Travis, crowned “Mr. Freshman” of the Class of 2013 at Howard University, has dropped his highly anticipated mixtape appropriately titled, Mr. Freshman. This project offers everything from written rhymes to freestyles and spoken word to smooth R&B, not to mention a divergency of different sounds production-wise. Travis says it best in his introductory track “For Ever, For Always, For Love” when he says, “I was born to be a star like holdin’ shift and pressin’ 8.”

Download it here!

Tony Williams drops first solo mixtape. Artwork & tracklisting after the jump!

G.O.O.D. Music vocalist Tony Williams has released his first solo mixtape Finding Dakota Grey, a compilation of original songs and remakes of songs by fellow G.O.O.D. music recording artist, Kanye West. Though the name may sound foreign, you’re probably more familiar with his vocals on tracks such as “We Major,” featured on Kanye West’s Late Registration or “A Star Is Born,” featured on Jay-Z’s Blueprint 3. Williams  finally showcases his unique style and voice in-depth, outside of hooks and ad-libs. 

Download it here.

01. Intro
02. Hey Boy Hey Girl
03. Backstage Pass
04. Nuskyy Tv Interview
05. Dj Aktive Mix
06. Chicken Wings (Skit)
07. Amazing (Official Remix)
08. Late Early
09. Way I Like It
10. Flashlight
11. Dreamin’ Of Your Love (Parisian Remix)
12. You Know French_ (Skit)
13. Same Movie Scene
14. I’m Not Mad
15. Lala, Lala
16. Been A Lot Of Places (Skit)
17. Linda Garota
18. No (Skit)
19. King Or The Fool
20. Ain’t No Sunshine
21. Nightmares (Official Remix)
22. Still Got Love
23. We Can Make A Hit
24. I Don’t Give A Shit
25. Pro Tools (Skit)
26. Double Back On This Love
27. A Star Is Born

The Philly native and Brooklyn based singer/songwriter Candice Anitra releases the video for ”Take Me” from her debut album, Bark Then Bite, which is due this month. The video was edited by Joe Tomino of Dub Trio.

(Photo cred. Reuters)

Chilean earthquake is next link in the chain of disaster.

Words by Letese` Clark 

Just six weeks ago, the world watched as a 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti with multiple aftershocks in tow. The Civil Protection Agency of the Government of Haiti has reported 212, 000 dead and more than 300,000 injured according to the United Nations. The reconstruction of Haiti will take years, but the restoration of the Haitian people’s hope has already begun.

Another tragic disaster took place on February 27, 2010 as an 8.8 magnitude hit Chile, the fifth strongest in 100 years according to the U.S Geological Survey. As of Wednesday, March 03, 2010 the death toll reached 799, 544, with most of those deaths due to a collapsed sewer. The city of Santiago has suffered significant damage but residents are now able to receive electricity and water. President Barack Obama responded immediately, offering aid to the Chilean government the day of the earthquake but Chilean government was not yet accepting aid from outside sources. The Chilean government has now requested aid from the United States government. The Pacific region which was issued tsunami warnings early Saturday were cleared the following day. On Thursday, March 4, 2010 Taiwan was hit by 6.2 magnitude earthquake but luckily there have been no deaths reported.

For more information visit here.

Big Sean drops new song featuring Mr. Hudson. Download link after the jump!

The G.O.O.D. Music signee dropped the song “Way Out” featuring Mr. Hudson, produced by his mentor, Kanye West.

Download the track here.

Shouts to GoWhereHipHop!

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ALBUMS

B. Dolan | Fallen House Sunken City (Strange Famous Records) 3.2.10
This rapper/poet/activist’s seventh album features artists P.O.S. and Cadence Weapon and was produced by Alias.

DJ Khaled | Victory (E1 Entertainment) 3.2.10
Victory is DJ Khaled’s fourth album. The self-produced album features Usher, Drake, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Diddy, Busta Rhymes, Ludacris, T-pain, Snoop Dogg, Plies, Bun B, and many more.

FILM

Brooklyn’s Finest | Starring Don Cheadle, Wesley Snipes, Richard Gere, Ethan Hawke (Overture Films)
Release Date: March 5, 2010
Director: Antoine Fugua
Genre: Action/Adventure, Drama, Thriller and Crime/Gangster
In a period of seven days three NYPD officers become unavoidably involved in the same fatal crime scene.

Alice in Wonderland | Starring Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Mia Wasikowska, Matt Lucas, Stephen Fry (Walt Disney Pictures)
Release Date: March 5, 2010
Director: Tim Burton
Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation
At the age of nineteen, Alice returns to the fanciful land she ventured to as a young girl to meet up with old friends, end the reign of the Red Queen and find her true destiny.

Stolen | Starring Josh Lucas, Jon Hamm, Jimmy Bennett, Morena Baccarin, Jessica Chastain (IFC Films)
Release Date: March 5, 2010
Director: Anders Anderson
Genre: Drama and Thriller
An obsessive detective searches for the answers behind his son’s disappearance when he uncovers the remains of a young boy.

BOOKS

House Rules by Jodi Picoult (Atria)
Release Date: March 2, 2010
A boy with Asperger’s syndrome is accused of murder due to prejudices about his disability.  The mystery of who actually committed the murder is slowly uncovered.

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith (Grand Central)
Release Date: March 2, 2010
The author of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies returns with this spoof which uncovers Abraham Lincoln’s secret connection to vampires.

Check out XV’s “Lift the Game” from his mixtape, 30 Minute Layover. Tracklist & Artwork after the jump!

30 Minute Layout is preparation for his next mixtape of original material. It should be dropping sometime in the near future.

Download it here.

Shouts to Beats&Bombs!

Kylee Coney gives Marsha Ambrosius’ mixtape, Yours Sincerely a first listen.

Words by Kylee Coney

Her voice is unforgettable. Once you hear the way she effortlessly runs through octaves with her signature tone, you automatically recognize Marsha Ambrosius.  Ambrosius became famously known as the songstress of the popular R&B duo Floetry. Floetry’s debut album Floetic released in 2002, with songs “Say Yes” and “Getting Late.” As a solo artist, Ambrosius has collaborated with artists such as Nas, The Game, Jamie Foxx, Busta Rhymes and Wale. She has recently signed with Sony/BMG distributed label J Records. On February 20, 2010 Marsha Ambrosius dropped her eight-track long mixtape Yours Sincerely that showcased her femininity, sensuality, and her walk with love. Her first solo album is expected to be released June 2010.

1)     “Intro”- “How do I get through to you? I don’t know what to say to make you see how much I want you.” Ambrosius starts the mixtape off bold, proclaiming her heated and strong desire for her lover with strong vocals and a slow rhythmic ballad.

2)     “Let Me Go”- Two words: control freak-literally. Ambrosius sings of her vulnerability and compassion for this one guy.

3)     “Put it on Repeat”- “You’re like a ski-ski-skipping record, stay on repeat, can’t get you out my head.” She reveals how she is uncontrollably in love and wants to replay pieces of their relationship over and over again. The animated up-beat tempo makes you want to sing along, and Ambrosius’ playful tone towards the end of the song is contagious (“…my name is Marsha Ambrosius, I’m supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”).

4)     “She Don’t Matter”- This is a song that tells of the irrelevance of the “other girl.” Ambrosius pleads with her lover to let the other woman go, telling him that she could never love him as much as she does.

5)     “This Love”- Ambrosius collaborates with Glenn Lewis for a duet that reminisces on a love that is no more. The song resonates sadness from both singers who seem to be in a confusing relationship- caught between the greatness of the past and the broken state of their present. Ambrosius’ soprano voice and Lewis’ mellow high-tenor voice create a captivating combination for listeners.

6)     “Storm”- Maybe we all think we’re tougher than what we really are. Ambrosius admits that she talks a good talk but is not strong enough to survive if her lover left her.  “No shelter is big enough to protect my broken heart, please don’t leave me in this storm”.

7)     “Glass”- This song expresses the hurt that she has been through in all her relationships. She exposes a different perspective of herself, insisting she is more fragile than most may believe. Ambrosius sings “I’m like glass” accompanied with harmonious guitar and piano instrumentals that add to the song’s intensity and sensitivity.

8)     “Take Care”- Ambrosius is obviously anxious to see that special someone. She sings of how she wants her lover to hurry up and get home so he can take care of her. Ahhh, selfless love.

Former Day 26 member introduced his first solo single. Download link and video after the jump!

Yesterday, Que  (formerly of Day 26) released his first single “Shake That” off his mixtape the Q’Files, hosted by DJ Quiksilver. The single is available for download at www.soulworldentertainment.com .

Check out the promo for his new single below:

After being absent from the music scene Kanye releases a chilling new video for the song “Coldest Winter.”

Here’s the new video for “Riot Song” off of Johnny Polygon’s recently released mixtape, Rebel Without Applause.

Shouts to NahRight!

You can download the whole mixtape here.

Fuze the MC’s second mixtape available for download. Tracklist & artwork after the jump!

Atlanta alternative hip hop artist Fuze the MC drops his second mixtape Stereo Typical Music, available for download here. The project features guest artists Dizzie, Jones, Ashton Travis, Cha’nce and more.

25 Magazine catches up with D.C. band, The Five One between sets at the “Our People, Our Haiti” benefit concert at the Warehouse Loft to talk upcoming EP, Deuce Day World. The video features their oldie but goodie, “Sak Passe.” Listen to The Five One’s last few LPs here!

FRESH DAILY & Chris Faust team up for the remix to the dance/house song “Lady” to be featured on the 2 Hungry Bros Mixtape Back For Seconds.

Download all the leaked singles here.

Shouts to Beats&Bombs!

Check out the video for “Fever”  from Raheem Devaughn’s new mixtape, Mr. February.

Shouts to Honey!

25 Magazine finds the hottest new releases to put on your radar.

ALBUMS

Beanie Sigel and Freeway | ROC Boys (Siccness Records) 2.23.10
This collaborative album by Sigel and Freeway features artists such as DMX, Young Chris and State Property.

DJ Babu | The Beat Tape Volume 2 (Nature Sounds Records) 2.23.10
The Beat Tape Volume 2 is the second instrumental album in the Beat Tape series by DJ Babu.

DJ Khaled | Victory! (We the Best) 2.23.10
DJ Khaled’s fourth studio album feature artists such as Busta Rhymes, T-Pain, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Usher, Drake, John Legend, Nas, Jim Jones, Birdman and includes producers Kanye West, The Inkredibles, The Runners and DJ Nasty.

General Steele Presents Smif N Wessum | AmeriKKKa’s Nightmare Part 2: Children of War (Bucktown USA ENT) 2.23.10
Smif N Wessum’s second album in the AmeriKKKa’s Nightmare series celebrates black history by discussing the issues involving African Americans today. The album features artists Nicole Michelle, Dead Prez, Flood Diesel, Louie Skaggs, Hasaan Salaam, Akir, Hicoup and Madison Rocks.

Madlib (As the Last Electro-Acoustic Space Jazz and Percussion Ensemble) | Miles Away (Stones Throw Records) 2.23.10
Miles Away is the latest album from Madlib’s jazz fusion group the Last Electro Acoustic Space Jazz and Percussion Ensemble.

Planet Asia and Gold Chain Military | Chain of Command (RBC Records) 2.23.10
This rap group brings superb lyricism to independent hip hop with their album Chain of Command.

Rob Swift | The Architect (Ipecac Records) 2.23.10
Swift’s new album is a mixture of hip hop and classical music.

FILM

Cop Out | Starring Tracey Morgan, Bruce Willis, Adam Brody, Kevin Pollack, Guillermo Diaz (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Release Date: February 26, 2010
Director: Kevin Smith
Genre: Action/Adventure and Comedy
Two NYPD partners find themselves up against a merciless gangster when they trail a stolen, rare baseball card.

The Crazies | Starring Timothy Olyphant, Radha Mitchell, Danielle Panabaker, Joe Anderson, Joe Reegan (Overture Films)
Release Date: February 26, 2010
Director: Breck Eisner
Genre: Suspense/Horror, Thriller and Remake
A peaceful American town is terrorized when a dangerous toxin turns the people into vicious killers.

The Art of the Steal (IFC Films)
Release Date: February 26, 2010
Director: Don Argott
Genre: Documentary
Albert C Barnes created an enormous collection of priceless works of art, and after his death his students fight to keep the art in his home and out of the hands of money hungry corporations.

BOOKS

Big Girl by Danielle Steel (Random House Publishing)
Release Date: February 23, 2010
Danielle is blond and chubby and doesn’t fit in with her family. She moves away to New York to get away from her family’s criticism and takes a dream job while trying to come to terms with who she is.

Fantasy in Death by J.D. Robb (Penguin Group)
Release Date: February 23, 2010
In this latest release in the Lt. Eve Dallas series, Dallas investigates the murder of a computer game maker, whose death looks too much like one of his fantasy games.

West Coast rapper Shawn “I Wear Glasses” Chrystopher has released another track off his upcoming project, The Audition. Artwork after the jump!

Shawn Chrystopher proposes an easy going track that takes you back to your childhood; lyrics reminiscent of one’s youth that “make you feel like a kid again”.

Decide for yourself. Download the track here and give it a listen.

Tracklisting:

1. Doogie Howser
2. Out The Hood
3. Can’t Take That From Me
4. All For You (Feat. ESSO)
5. Shawn Chrys and Terry pt. 1
6. Like a Kid Again
7. Breath of Fresh Air (Feat. Tone P)
8. Shawn Chrys and Terry pt. 2
9. I’m Over You
10. Sometimes Love II (Feat. Tone P)
11. Put Your Glasses Up

Inspectah Deck prepares to drop album March 23. Tracklist and download link after the jump!

Inspectah Deck preps to release his fourth solo album, “Manifesto” on March 23.

Download one of the songs, “Serious Rappin” ft. Termanology & Planet Asia, for free here.

TRACKLISTING:

1. Tombstone Intro (Prod. by J.Glaze)
2. The Champion (Prod. by Alchemist)
3. Born Survivor ft Cormega (Prod. by Moss)
4. This Is It (Prod. by Dtox)
5. Luv Letter ft Ms. Whitney (Prod. by INS)
6. P.S.A (Prod. by Lee Bannon)
7. T.R.U.E ft. MeShel (Prod. by INS)
8. We Get Down (Prod. by INS)
9. The Big Game ft Raekwon & AC (Prod. by Mental Instruments)
10. Tombstone Interlude (Prod. by J.Glaze)
11. 9th Chamber (Prod. by INS and Khino)
12. Really Real ft. Carlton Fisk & Fes Taylor (Prod. by INS)
13. Serious Rappin ft Termanology & Planet Asia (Prod. by Mike Cash)
14. Do What U Gotta (Prod. by Flip)
15. Crazy (Prod. by J.Glaze)
16. Gotta Bang ft Kurupt and Billy Danze (Prod. by Shorty 140)
17. The Bad Apple (Prod. by K.Slack)
18. Brothaz Respect ft Cappadonna and Fes Taylor (Prod. by Cee the Architech)
19. 5 Star G (Prod. by Moss)
20. The Neverending Story ft Pleasant (Prod. by Agallah)

New song leaks from Basic Vocab’s upcoming album.

“Like A Star” featuring Jesse Boykins III is the third leak from Miami based Basic Vocab’s new album A Better Way, which drops in April.

Download it here.

Jabari Johnson shot and edited an in-studio video for Neako’s “Three Fingers To The Sun” off of his latest mixtape, Junk Food.

Expect more of Jabari’s videos in the future!

Photo courtesy of Cubannie Links

WORDS BY BRITTANY EPPS

Annie Basulto’s Cubannie Links gives fashion lovers something that they can feel. Her jewelry line is sharp enough to cut and glistens brightly with an envy inducing edginess. Glitzy neon-colored leather, bold statement rings and high-gloss gold chains with funky charms are among the standouts of the Links collection. For those with a taste for foreign cultures, these Cuban inspired designs will make your mouth water. Whether dainty or bulky, metal or nylon, you can have it your way. Who doesn’t appreciate fashion that caters to the senses and the needs of the consumer?

Hailing from Miami, Florida, Annie is a Cuban-American jewelry designer who has been blessed with the Midas touch. The name of the line is combination of her nationality and first name—Cuban Annie, and has been picking up steam ever since the 2007 launch. Basulto first started jewelry making as a hobby and now the line has gained popularity amongst culture femmes Rihanna, M.I.A., Alicia Keys and Tyra Banks.

Bullet earrings, glock-laced rosaries and four-finger rings make the line both unconventional and alluring. Cubannie Links is known for its whimsical items and Basulto’s streetwear consumers have grown quite the appetite. The Fall/Winter 2009-2010 “Inner Goddess” collection is still blazing, but Basulto anticipates a larger response in her future lines. It seems as though Basulto knows exactly what the urban fashionista seeks, and proves she can deliver.

25 Magazine: Tell me what Cubannie Links means to you.

Annie Basulto: CL means happiness, financial opportunity and a legacy (hopefully)!

25: Where does your love for jewelry stem from? How did it all begin?

Annie: I’ve always loved jewelry and always owned tons of accessories, but to say I thought I was going to be a jewelry designer or own a company, I would have laughed at you for not knowing me well enough. Apparently I didn’t even know me well enough. But the truth is, as it will always be my honest answer, it all began out of desperation to not work at job I don’t love for people who don’t appreciate me. New York has a special air about it. You can really do anything. New York has that survival air you can breathe in and it changes everything. Desperation. Motivation. That’s how it started.

Photo courtesy of Cubannie Links

25: What is the inspiration behind your daring and edgy pieces?

Annie: I am obviously inspired by the same things many designers are inspired by, but I have to admit I don’t follow the molds for conventional thinking. I just make jewelry that I would wear and I do wear.

25: You’ve been receiving amazing notoriety to say your line is only a little under 3 years old, why do you think people are so receptive to your collections?

Annie: CL will be 3 in July 2010. It speaks to everyone. Although there are pieces that more mature woman wouldn’t wear, there are definitely pieces for every type of girl: conservative, edgy, and glamorous.

25: How does it feel when you have stars like Alicia Keys, Rihanna, and Tyra Banks wearing your jewelry or your items are featured in top magazine publications?

Annie: It’s an amazing feeling. It’s a feeling you can describe as your child winning an Oscar or your sister becoming the President. It’s an achievement that happens through my work-its own entity.

Photo courtesy of Cubannie Links

25: What impact do you think Cubannie Links is making on the fashion and jewelry industry?

Annie: Gosh I wish an industry big shot would tell me what impact I am making in the fashion industry. As far as I can see, there are many supportive people who love the collection and those are the testaments that mean most to me.

25: Where do you see Cubannie Links going in the future?

Annie: CL has continued to expand internationally and that has really been a great fete. Mostly getting in department stores like Bloomingdale’s or Macy’s is something I hope to soon achieve.

25: Any advice for those with creativity brewing under their skin, but are too afraid to reach for their dreams?

Annie: Experiment, network, take risks, take classes, explore, travel, do research…anything you can do to expand you creative juices will be a great way to find your style and specific interest.

For more information on Cubannie Links, visit cubannielinks.com.

25 Magazine finds the hottest new releases to put on your radar.

ALBUM

Freeway and Jake One | The Stimulus Package (Rhymesayers) 2.16.10
The first collaboration album between the two artists features artists Raekwon, Birdman, Beanie Siegel, Young Chris, Bun B, LaToiya Williams, Omillo Sparks and Mr. Porter.

LMNO | Push that Work (Technicali Sound) 2.16.10
Push that Work is the first of ten LMNO albums to be released this year and features producer LD.

Wu Tang Clan | Return of the Wu and Friends (Gold Dust Media) 2.16.10
Return of the Wu and Friends is a compilation of unreleased tracks and remixes produced by Mathematics and features artists such as Raekwon, Method Man and Ghostface Killah.

FILM

Shutter Island | Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Michelle Williams, Max von Sydow (Paramount Pictures)
Release Date: February 19, 2010
Director: Martin Scorsese
Genre: Action/Adventure, Thriller and Adaptation
Two US Marshalls are called to investigate the disappearance of a murderer from a hospital for the criminally insane.

The Ghost Writer | Starring Pierce Brosnan, Ewan McGregor, Kim Cattrall, Olivia Williams, Tom Wilkinson (Summit Entertainment)
Release Date: February 19, 2010
Director: Roman Polanski
Genre: Thriller and Adaptation
When a man agrees to write the memoirs of a deceased British Prime Minister, he stumbles upon a dark secret about the man.

The Good Guy | Starring Alexis Bledel, Scott Porter, Bryan Greenberg, Anna Chlumsky, Aaron Yoo (Roadside Attractions)
Release Date: February 19, 2010
Director: Julia DePietro
Genre: Comedy and Romance
An ambitious young New York woman thinks she has found the one in Wall Street hot shot Tommy, until his co-worker Daniel comes along.

Preview H&M’s eco-friendly spring collection due this March! Read more for review and photos.

Maintaining the stability of our beautiful Earth has been made easier and more stylish thanks to H&M’s 2010 Garden Collection which will be sold exclusively at H&M stores from the end of March. The romance and glamour of Spring gardens are the inspiration for the collection. The floral prints and dainty blouses give you the breath of fresh air you’ve been craving. What is perhaps most exciting about this collection is that it is entirely made from organic and recycled materials. From the well designed red rose petal jacket to the elegant beige tube dress, there is no reason to sacrifice style for a healthy environment. H&M’s Garden Collection has fashion lovers excited for Spring and even more excited for the release of this dazzling collection. Going green has never looked so good. #verynecessary

Our Picks:

Photos courtesy of H&M

Jay-Z told MTV, “I think “We Are the World” is like “Thriller” to me. I don’t ever wanna see it touched,” on his thoughts for the “We Are the World” 25th Anniversary re-recording and Haiti earthquake disaster tribute. The remake includes contributions from Wyclef Jean, Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Jennifer Hudson, and others.  The interview took place at the “2 Kings” dinner during the NBA All-Star weekend.

Jay-Z, along with Rihanna, Bono and The Edge recorded “Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour)” in tribute as well in an effort to raise funds for disaster relief. Compare the two performances after the jump!

“Good to Me” is a single off of LeToya Luckett’s 2009 3rd quarter release, Lady Love.