The Mayback Music Group constituent just dropped the FreeStalley record, “Chevys and Spaceships.” The Ohio emcee was recently added to Rick Ross’ MMG’s roster in April, also home to artists Wale, Pill and Meek Mill. MMG’s Self Made compilation also debuted today. Read more for a stream and download of “Chevys and Spaceships.”

What do you think of “Chevys and Spaceships,” does Stalley have a winner?

The clock struck midnight and J. Cole’s blog, Dream Villain, went down. The influx of Cole fans has the website bandwidth acting up so there is no download in sight for Friday Night Lights. Stay tuned for a link when the dust settles.

Update: The link for the download has arrived. J. Cole – Friday Night Lights | Download Here or Here

01 Friday Night Lights (Intro)

02 Too Deep For The Intro

06 Villematic

07 Enchanted

08 Blow Up

09 Higher

10 In The Morning

11 2Face

12 The Autograph

13 Best Friend

14 Cost Me A Lot

15 Premeditated Murder

16 Home For The Holidays

17 Love Me Not

18 See World

19 Farewell

20 Looking For Trouble (Bonus)

Couldn’t make it down to D.C. for Howard University’s Homecoming festivities? We did and caught some guerrilla footage at some of the shows, more videos after the jump!

RICK ROSS:

WALE:

DONDRIA:

DOUG E. FRESH:

DOUG E. FRESH “TEACH ME HOW TO DOUGIE” FREESTYLE:

J.COLE:

MARSHA AMBROSIUS (of Floetry) “SAY YES”:

STREET STYLE @ HOWARD HOMECOMING:

Check out the video we shot down at Howard University’s Homecoming of all the best dressed on campus, did you make the cut?

The song featured is “All The Other Kids” by Shawn Chrystopher, we interviewed him not too long ago.

Looking for your photo? Check out our blog – sidewalkswag.25mag.com!

The self-proclaimed face of the DMV (read: Washington, D.C. metro) and Roc Nation signee, Wale’s mixtape, More About Nothing, a follow-up to the acclaimed Mixtape About Nothing, is now available for download. Get excited.

Wale – More About Nothing (mixtape) |  Download Here or here

In the days leading up to his mixtape, Wale leaked some material from the tape, check it out:

Wale’s mixtape, More About Nothing will be available for download today at 12 p.m. Get excited. Read more for the tracklist and latest release, “Black and Gold.”

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Wale’s upcoming mixtape, More About Nothing, will drop Aug. 3 and well, we’re excited. The self-proclaimed, and rightfully so, face of the DMV (D.C./Maryland/Northern Virginia) has released a couple tracks from the project as well as this video teaser, take a listen after the jump.

Bun B works hard. Shortly after the February release of mixtape, No Mixtape, Bun B continued to hit the studio to complete his upcoming album, Trill O.G., slated for an August 3 release. Trill O.G. serves as the third installment of Bun B’s trill err, trilogy— Trill (2005) and II Trill (2008) were both certified gold.

Somewhere between recording with everyone from Chester French and Wale to Reflection Eternal for outside projects, Mr. Freeman was able to garner a star-studded feature list for Trill O.G.

Expect verses from Young Jeezy, Drake, Raekwon and Gucci Mane as well as posthumous bars from Pimp C and 2pac (we’re sure he wrote his a long time ago, perhaps in ’94) on the album.

1. Church
2. Trillionaire
3. Just Like That f. Young Jeezy
4. Put It Down f. Drake
5. Right Now f. Pimp C, 2pac & Trey Songz
6. Countin’ Money All Day f. Gucci Mane & Yo Gotti
7. Ridin’ Slow f. Slim Thug
8. Speak Easy f. Twista & Cedric the Entertainer
9. Lights, Camera, Action
10. I Get Down For Mine
11. No Competition f. Raekwon (prod. DJ Khalil)
12. Let ‘Em Know (prod. DJ Premier)
13. All A Dream f. Latoya Luckett
14. It’s Been a Pleasure f. Drake

Wale premieres his video for “Diary” on MTV Jams.

Wale’s video for “Diary” will debut this week on MTV and BET Networks.

As he announced via Twitter, Wale’s video for “Diary” debuts tomorrow, May 3rd on MTV Jams at 11:24 a.m. For BET, it will premiere on May 5th. “Diary” came from the Roc Nation artist’s most recent album, Attention Deficit. The video was shot in Brooklyn, NY and was directed by Rik Cordero.

D.C. rapper Wale drops new tracks, “Basehead” and “Kini Big Deal.” 

Wale released two new tracks today, “Kini Big Deal” and “Basehead” via his Twitter. Be sure to download them both.

“Kini Big Deal” – Wale | Download Here

“Basehead” – Wale | Download Here

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!

D.C. native Wale released the video for “My Sweetie,” a bonus track on his album Attention Deficit via his twitter. The video was directed by fellow DMV artist, Tabi Bonney and highlights and celebrates Wale’s Nigerian heritage.

Wale Speaks On Haiti x Charles Hamilton x 2010 from 25 Magazine on Vimeo.

We caught up with Wale after his performance for the Hands for Haiti benefit concert at Howard University for a follow up to this interview. Check it out!

It’s on youtube too!

We caught up with Wale after his set in the DMV Helps Haiti Benefit Concert at Club 930 for a quick interview, check it out!

R&B artist Raheem DeVaughn releases new mixtape Mr. February x March Madness. Tracklist and download after the jump!

While gearing up for the release of his new album In Love & MasterPeace on March 2nd, DeVaughn put out this mixtape to prep his fans. He remixes a variety of songs, such as Invented Sex, Pretty Girls, Bonita Applebum, and Soldier of Love.

Give it a listen. Download here!

Shouts to 2DB!

Here’s a sneak peek of Wale’s video for his second single, and well-known club banger, “Pretty Girls”.

According to Dan at Elitaste blog, “The Meeting,” recorded two years ago, was Wale’s manifesto of his goals in his music career. The track produced by Osinachi was once played in his first label meetings. Hear for yourself whether Wale measured up to his goals.

Listen here:

Source: Elitaste

Download: “The Meeting” by Wale

The Five One covers Wale’s “Pretty Girls.” Download and stream after the jump!

“Say girl ain’t no time to play girl/You can keep your friend I don’t mind a gay girl”

An “acoustic driven” cover off their upcoming EP Deuce Day World.

It’s different, consensus?

25 Magazine’s India Banks gives Wale’s debut album Attention Deficit, a first listen.

Words by India Banks

D.C. native and rapper, Wale has officiated the DMV’s recognition as a growing niche in the hip hop world, with his debut album Attention Deficit. On his road from underground rapper to an internationally known artist, Wale built his mound through his past three mixtapes: Seinfield, A Mixtape About Nothing, and his recent June release, Back to the Feature. With these mixtapes being his main outputs and his album release date being pushed back from October 20th to November 11th, hip-hop lovers have anxiously craved his debut. Yet the wait was well worth it. Wale manages to fill the vacant spot for the DMV on the international hip-hop scene with his first two singles “Chillin” and “Pretty Girls,” which both carry the essence of D.C. go-go music. Instead of Wale selfishly professing his lyrical skills on Attention Deficit, he spits about real life issues from insecure females on the track, “Diary,” to blacks facing colorism on the Chrisette Michele vocal driven track, “Shades.” This album allows this altruistic artist to demand respect not only for the DMV, but additionally as a successful newcomer.

1. “Triumph” – Wale starts off strong with this jazzy tune complimented with big horns. He shouts out Lily Allen and Kanye West for helping him rise. Wale shows he means business as he opens with the line “I aint tryna be politically correct, but I won’t rest til I’m given my respect.”

2. “Mama Told Me” – This track instantly grabs your attention with the heavy bass. Wale spits about how difficult it is to make it to the top. He shouts out some people that have helped him make it this far.

3. “Mirrors” – Wale teams with Bun B to express how most artists are fake and can’t face themselves in the mirror. He lyrically challenges his haters to fight to see who’s the realest. The gothic guitars and heavy drums add to the intense mood of this track.

4. “Pretty Girls” – Wale attracts his female and DMV fan base with his hit single, that features Back Yard Band’s signature go-go beat. He teams with southern rapper Gucci Mane and demands the ‘Pretty girls’ to clap and the ‘ugly girls’ to be quiet.

5. “World Tour” – This track reveals Wale’s progress from being a dropout to traveling the world to perform for his fans. From New York to London, he’s gonna take us ‘all around the globe.’ Jazmine Sullivan’s powerful add libs add more momentum to this track.

6. “Let It Loose” – This track offers the typical ‘girls just wanna have fun’ theme as Wale and Pharrel describe the party girls who are ready to release their wild side and down for those one night stands.

7. “90210″ – Wale raps over this Nintendoish beat filled with electronic pulses as he describes the stereotypical L.A. girl, who has high dreams of becoming a celebrity. “She throws up whatever she eat/she leaves the bathroom with a nose bleed/regular girl, celebrity dreams/ she is 90210.”

8. “Shades” – Wale collabs with Chrisette Michele and deeply hits another topic that exists within him, but that is rarely made public. He professes that when he was younger; he was timid because of his darker skin and encourages blacks to not be ashamed of the shade of their skin. “I never fit in with them light skins/I felt the lighter they was, the better that they life is.”

9. “Chillin” – Wale puts the DMV area on the map and professes his cockiness in this first hit single. This track poses as his introduction to the industry. Lady Gaga’s sweet, catchy hook will have listeners chanting nonstop.

10. “TV in the Radio” – The rocking beat, electric guitar, classic horns, and K’naan’s unique voice gives this track a captivating sound. Wale gets hype about his style and individuality.

11. “Contemplate” – This track samples the hook from Rhianna’s “Question Existing,” which compliments the dark lyrics of Wale questioning his place in hip hop.

12. “Diary” – Wale unites with Marsha Ambrosius to present a black girl having difficulties holding her own. He opens his diary to help heal her pain and regain her independence.

13. “Beautiful Bliss” – Melanie Fiona opens this track with her soothing voice claiming, “It’s a beautiful day.” The horns and extensive piano contributes to the positive mood as Wale encourages listeners to focus on the prize at the end of the day.

14. “Prescription” – The D.C. native successfully sums up his album with a smooth beat of the congos, flutes, and soft piano keys. Wale proudly states that he is the new face of hip hop and his “lang. will provide as a pain killer.”

A recap and photos of Howard University’s Homecoming 2009 Yardfest.

Words by Stacy-Ann Ellis.

The district shut down for Howard University’s Yardfest on Friday, October 23rd, one of Homecoming’s highly anticipated events. Alumni and current students crowded the yard to see free performances and appearances from celebrities and Hip Hop and R&B artists. The event was hosted by Howard’s own Jae Murphy and Howard alum Angie Ange.

Performers Nipsey Hussle, The Clipse, Big Sean, Cameo, and headliner Fabolous were initially announced to perform at Yardfest, but the Homecoming Steering Committee wowed the crowd with surprise performances. Raheem Devaughn, Don Juan, Pooch Hall, Melanie Fiona, Lance Gross, Wale and others all hit the stage sending the masses into a frenzy.

The rain came for a short stint during Wale’s set, but it didn’t stop his fans from rapping along to his current hits “Pretty Girls” and “Chillin.”

The final performance from veteran R&B group Cameo, satisfied members from the older crowd and some of the younger ones who knew the words to their songs as well. Dressed in glitter and patent leather, there was not a dull moment in Cameo’s performance.

Howard students, alumni, and other visitors were entertained by a variety of performances, and left Yardfest ready to kick off their Homecoming weekend.

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25 Mag – Jabari Video Exclusive from 25 Magazine on Vimeo.

25 Magazine catches up with Jabari @ the premiere of his track “Dopeman” Ft. Nicki Minaj & Pusha T off the upcoming compilation album Famous on the Internet. Read more for download and cover art.

Famous on the Internet will drop in late 2009 and  feature Pusha-T, Wale, Nicki Minaj, Raheem Devaughn, Max B, Young Chris, Curren$y, and Charles Hamilton among others.

“Dopeman” Ft. Nicki Minaj & Pusha T (prod. Cookin Soul) – Jabari | Download here

Props to the NMC supporting a student from HU [the real HU that is]