@IAMAYOJAY – “AVAILABLE” (DANCE VIDEO BY D3 DANCERS)

Fast-rising Pop star AYO JAY is riding high on the back of the release of his “Available” music video to rave reviews a few weeks ago, while award-winning dance group D3 DANCERS continue to impress with their dance videos, the latest of which was their “Dorobucci” dance video, co-signed by Don Jazzy himself.

Together, Ayo Jay and D3 Dancers prove to be a match made in heaven, with the UK-based dance trio taking on Ayo Jay’s “Available” and offering up an exciting new dance video to the massive hit single.

Shot in London’s Canary Wharf and filmed by Fli5 Star, the dance visuals see all three dancers showcasing their choreography and freestyle skills, accompanied by the glorious Mystro-produced tune. Watch and enjoy the D3 Dancers doing their thing to Ayo Jay’s “Available” below.

@EMINIKOFFICIAL – BIZARRE FT MO’RACK, MAJOR MAC, SHIMZIE & OLA

 It is definitely safe to say that the world has gained itself a new music guru by the emergence of the ace producer Eminik who is taking modern music to another level. When we say "another level" we mean it. The super gifted producer promised to unleash some of his personal records this year and right here he kicks off with "Bizarre" featuring 4 sensational rap artists (Mo'Racks, Major Mac, Shimzie & Ola) from different parts of the world - Texas, London, Aberdeen - to collaborate in this chart topping effort

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E-BLACK ONPOINT- MAMIYO

E-Black Onpoint drops this radio-friendly single Mamiyo. It's been long such single graces the airwaves, in this track, E-Black over a lush percussion and guitar, croons to his love interest in a playful and romantic way.

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JAYZ PHYSICALLY ATTACKED BY BEYONCE'S SISTER, SOLANGE KNOWLES

LL COOL J AND DAUGHTER RECEIVE DEGREE TOGETHER

Hip hop legend and actor LL Cool J never graduated from high school or college after signing with Def Jam Records as a teenager in 1984.

But last week, the rapper born James Todd Smith received an honorary doctorate degree from Northeastern University. The moment became even more special because he shared the experience with his daughter, Italia Smith, who also graduated.

 “I’ve been called a few things, but never a doctor, that’s for sure,” said Cool J to CBS Boston. “For them to recognize my body of work and my contributions to the world of art is an amazing feeling.”

Adding to the ‘awe’ factor, LL was allowed to present his daughter her degree after she walked across the stage.

“It made me feel real proud because I know she put a lot of hard work in, a lot of dedication, a lot of commitment and a lot of hours,” LL said.

MusicCafe fam, show your love to Italia and “Doctor” Cool J in the comments below.

PHOTOSPEAKS: NICKI MINAJ, THE 7 DIFFERENT SHADES

Nicki Minaj as Roman Zolanski

Harajuku Barbie stunned many industry watcher this year when she changed her look, from the gaudy Cookie, to Harajuku Barbie to Point Dexter, Roman Zolanski, Nicki Teresa and Nicki Minaj. Nicki Minaj has been constantly evolving.  Due to her childhood, the rapper/singer has evolved through different alter ego.

At Itsmusiccafe, we explored the different shade of Nicki Minaj over time.

Nicki Minaj as Harajuku Barbie

Nicki Minaj is famous for her outlandish costumes, make and wigs. She was quoted saying ''Cookie' was my first identity – that stayed with me for a while. I went on to 'Harajuku Barbie,'   . You might not like Nicki Minaj different personas but can't help but fancy her curves.

Nicki Minaj as Nicki Minaj on set of a wine beverage photoshoot

Due to her persona, Nicki Minaj has been referred to as the Black Lady Gaga. Aside from her fashion conscious persona, Nicki Minaj is the most charted female rapper in the history of Billboard Hot 100


Nicki Minaj as Point Dexter


Say what you will, Nicki Minaj is a provocative beautify and her outrageous persona has been paying off with huge endorsement in fashion, eletronics, cosmetics, video games and comics


Nicki Minaj as Nicki Teresa with her colourful healing scarf

NAIJA BOYZ @naijaboyz - WE MADE IT [DRAKE & SOULJA BOY AFRICAN REMIX]

Its Official!, Naija boyz will be releasing their first Original single titled ‘Queen To Be’ pretty soon. But first, Enjoy this remix to the Drake/Soulja Boy song, We Made It. Very amusing as always, watch below and let us hear your thoughts.

LIL WAYNE'S THA CARTER V ARTWORK TWEETED BY KOBE BRYANT

Lil Wayne has called Kobe Bryant his inspiration for life and music, which is why he got the Los Angeles Lakers great to premiere the cover art for his highly anticipated Tha Carter V on Monday (April 28).

“Carter V season begins #carterV,” Kobe tweeted, with a picture of the simple yet balanced artwork. 

CULLED FROM http://www.mtv.com/news/1817224/see-lil-waynes-tha-carter-v-artwork-courtesy-of-kobe-bryant/

20 YEARS LATER, NAS' ILLMATIC ALBUM IS STILL THE RAP ALBUM TO BEAT

I am pleasantly surprised that it’s already 20 years since the April 19,1994 release of Nas’ debut album Illmatic. This album established Nas as a permanent feature of HipHop Hall of Fame and the acclaim has not died 20 years since. I was fresh out of primary school when the album dropped. Then I would mumbled to the radio as brother of mine play Raekwon, Eric B. & Rakim, Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane and other veterans. Then the album dropped and it redefined the way we listen to rap.

 As Nas celebrates the 20th anniversary of the album that launched him to stardom, I realize how much I still love it. Illmatic represents the best that hip-hop can be. At itsmusiccafe, we are glad Nas is getting the respect he deserves and that people are realizing how "Illmatic" changed hip hop. And I am glad "IIImatic" came out before the internet, trolls, fake and dick riding hip hop journalists, fake fans, too many fake rappers and people equating a rapper's money to being he's best rapper.

Ten tracks. Every one of them a classic, there was no dead weight. It was one of those rare records that remains perfect through each play through, for many of us at the very least, and it made the notion that Hip Hop could be poetry seem like a sane notion.

An album that received widespread acceptance, even when most of the mainstream media treated rap like garbage. Everyone has an opinion on Illmatic and everyone has heard much of the album in its entirety, even if they never had the record themselves, but that’s okay because the album was not made for them. It was made for us, for the fans, for the folks who would listen to the words under a fine toothcomb to make the album reveal its secrets.

Nas' Illmatic

Released: April 19, 1994

Recorded: 1992–93; Battery Studios, Unique Studios, Chung King Studios, D&D Recording; New York City

Genre: Hip hop

Length: 39:51

Label: Columbia

Producer: DJ Premier, Large Professor,L.E.S., MC Serch (exec.), Pete Rock,Q-Tip

BOOTYFUL NICKI MINAJ WOWWW AT "THE OTHER WOMAN" PREMIERE

The Harajuku Barbie, Nicki Minaj’s beautiful is certainly undeniable, and this is more so with her new natural look. The Trinidadian rapper turned a lot of heads at her debut film “The Other Woman” premiere on Monday night in Los Angeles.

Nicki Minaj donned a curve-hugging cream dress that show off her famous ass-ets. She then dressed in a red knitted skirt and off shoulder top showing off her ample cleavage for the after party at W Hotel.

Nicki Minaj star in the romantic comedy “The Other Woman” alongside Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann and Kate Upton. Nicki Minaj debut in the romantic comedy “The Other Woman” starring alongside Kate Upton, Leslie Mann and Cameron Diaz. In the flick Nicki MInaj plays the role of a paralegal secretary in Cameron Diaz’s Law Firm.

The “starship” rapper is working on “The Pink Print” studio album scheduled for later this year.

CAN THIS BE NICKI MINAJ? SHE SHOWS OFF NATURAL HAIR ON RED CARPET AND DARN! SHE HOT

The SuperBass singer, 31, has dropped her barbie look for a natural Nubian queen look. I am not gay but I can't stop looking at her. She looks like a Nubian queen. I could have never imagined that this goddess was under all of that garish Harajuku barbie we've all grown accustom to. Dare I say that she is the most beautiful in the industry. I hope this is not a temp look because she could never be more beautiful and exotic.

Nicki Minaj at MTV Awards Red Carpet

The "Right Thru Me" singer has shared plenty of pictures of her brunette locks on Instagram, but she debuted it on the red carpet at the MTV Movie Awards.

FRANKIE FREE PRESENTS #ESMAILA

As the release date of the "Diary Of A Hustler" mix-tape by Frankie Free comes to a close, he decides to put out another a track off it. This one, titled "E Sweet Me And I Like Am [ESMAILA]" is a combination of 2 South music raves of the moment, talking about Frankie Free himself and DJ Toxiq-A. DJ Toxiq-A who produced "Roll-1", the 1^st track off this "Diary Of A Hustler" mix-tape comes through on this one again whilst carefully sampling "Love Is Wicked" by Brick & Lace. The mix-tape sure is looking to be an entertaining one in all feats as it boasts of different genre of music which cuts across different classes of the masses. Listen up and share your thoughts.

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