New Music: Green Lantern’s “Empire State of Mind” remix feat. Raekwon, CNN, and Styles P (Dirty)

Just in time for tonite’s NY stop of Raekwon’s Cuban Linx 2 tour, where him, Capone-N-Noreaga will be at Irving Plaza…DJ Green Lantern blasted out a remix of “Empire State of Mind” featuring all three, as well as Styles P. Thanks to Green for sending it over…(he says he’s DJ-ing New Year’s Eve in Abu [...]

Alicia Keys feat. Stephen Colbert “New York State of Mind II” (Colbert Report Remix)

The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Alicia Keys – Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor U.S. Speedskating Mikey: This is the suburban remix, classic material right here.

Erykah Badu New Amerykah Part II‎ listening session w/ Creative Control TV

Mikey: Creative Control TV takes us into Erykah Badu’s listening session for her forthcoming album, New Amerykah Part II (Feb.23rd, 2010)‎. We also get a closer look at the DD172 space.  (shouts to Emeka)

Roots Holiday Jam ‘09 feat. Mos Def, Blitz, Brother Ali, and more

Mikey: Despite taking the stage after the date changed, The Legendary Roots Crew pulled off yet another soulful holiday jamboree. The 3rd annual Roots Holiday Jam took place last night at BB Kings in New York City with the cast of Fela and Blitz The Ambassador opening the evening up. After we took an unforgettable [...]

New Music: Joell Ortiz & Frequency Road To Kill, 9thmatic & Khrysis “Make It Big”, Game feat. Busta Rhymes “Breakin’ Rules”, and Mary J. Blige “Kitchen”

Download: Joell Ortiz & Frequency Road To Kill Mixtape (via Nahright) 9thmatic & Khrysis “Make It Big” (props to 9th Wonder) Game feat. Busta Rhymes “Breakin’ Rules” (prod. by Scott Storch) (props to TeamSupreme) Mary J Blige “Kitchen” (prod. by Tricky Stewart, written by The Dream) (props to UHTN)

MUSIC VIDEO: ALEXANDRA BURKE - “BROKEN HEELS”

Here’s the new video from Alexandra Burke for her empowerment anthem, “Broken Heels”. The 21-year-old X-Factor winner sports football attire and high heels in the Frank Gatson-choreographed (who did “Single Ladies”) video that “shows people that no matter what your shape, color, size, whatever you are, you are beautiful“.

TV BIT: WORDS & MUSIC WITH MARY J. BLIGE

Mary J. Blige performs Tuesday at BET Studios in New York for the taping of Words & Music with Mary J. Blige, which premieres at 7:30 p.m. on December 22, a day after the release of her new album, Stronger withEach Tear. Mary will also be performing on A&E Private Sessions at 9 a.m. this [...]

GUESS WHO: GROCERY SHOPPING WITH DAUGHTER

Guess who was spotted grocery shopping with her daughter earlier this week. Hint: She has been working on her fifth album since November 2008. It’s Macy Gray! She and daughter Tahmel Hinds were spotted at Ralph’s Supermarket in Los Angeles. Macy is finishing up her fifth album, The Sellout, which she calls “most certainly my best [...]

MAG COVERS: RIHANNA ON GQ

Rihanna covers the January 2010 issue of GQ topless and in short shorts offering up one of her most revealing interviews ever. Talking about the incident with Chris Brown has helped the healing process, she says: “It’s relieving because it was built up for so long, and all these thoughts and emotions have been running through [...]

MUSIC VIDEO: LEONA LEWIS - “I SEE YOU”

Check out the new video from Leona Lewis for her contribution to the Avatar soundtrack, “I See You”. The 3D epic adventure hits theaters this Friday.