Lupe Fiasco- Out of My Head featuring Trey Songz (Official Video)

From the first time I heard this song, I knew it would receive significant airplay on the urban radio stations, I was right. "Out of My Head" is currently the number nine song on the rap charts. The video, as you would imagine, is about a beautiful lady Lupe can't stop thinking about. It is a farcry from the serious, politically charged "Words I Never Say".

Alicia Keys etched into history with wax

On June 28, Alicia Keys became the next celebrity to have a wax figure formed to her likeness revealed in Times Square. I have visited Madaam Tussaud's impressive wax museum in Washington D.C and was amazed by how detailed the figures are. Sometimes, the figures can be a little off but the replica of Alicia Keys' seen above is spot on.

Dazzling pitch by Cirque de Soleil performer

I'm not a fan of baseball but I enjoy watching celebrities botch their "first pitch" at a baseball game. What this Cirque de Coleil performer did outtrumps any pitch I've ever seen. Watch above.

Eminem- Space Bound (Official Video)

The latest video from Eminem's multi-platinum Recovery album features former porn star Sasha Grey and a self-inflicted shot to the head from a handgun. You're gonna have to watch this one several times to grasp what's going on.

T-Pain- Booty Work (Official Video)

Bet you wish this was your street! T-Pain and Kevin Hart take a simple stroll to the car but along the way they see ASStronomical booty's bouncing to this club jam.

Will injured Ravens be ready for season?

As fans, players and league associates alike hope the negotiations between the league and the players result in the end of the lockout, two Ravens, cornerback Domonique Foxworth and safety Ed Reed, hope their physical health can withstand another season, full or abbreviated.

At the very beginning of last year's training camp Foxworth severely injured his right knee during non-contact drills. He spent the 2010 season on IR (Injured Reserve), healing and recovering from knee surgery. The lack of OTA's and possibility of losing training camp could be disruptive to Foxworth's gradual return to the field. Before his injury, Foxworth started all 16 games at the right cornerback position in the 2009 season. He probably won't be able to contribute that way immediately but should be worked back into rotation and eventually a starting position.

Reed's situation is a little different. He played through a painful hip injury during the second half of the season after his PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) tag expired. Despite playing in only 10 games, Reed ended the season with a league-leading eight interceptions. Reed has recently come out and admitted that he is ready for the season mentally but not physically. Reed is capable of missing preseason activity and playing at a high-level, evident by his 2010 performance.

Lloyd- Naked

Singer Lloyd is releasing his first album as an Interscope artist, King of Hearts, in early July. Surprisingly, Lloyd got Dr. Dre to produce a sexed-up slow jam for him. The result? Arguably the best leak from the album so far.

Jeezy- Ballin featuring Lil' Wayne (Official Video)

In case you didnt know, ballin is a homonym in the rap realm, both meanings are displayed in this video. "Ballin", the first single from Jeezy's possibly forthcoming Thug Motivation: 103 serves as a soundtrack to a cinematic video. Wayne appears in the video strictly for his verse, not to act in the storyline.

BTW: Some things never change (Jeezy's still rocking the bandana)

Frank Ocean- Novacane (Official Video)

Frank Ocean's "Novacane" has grown on me during past week or so. It's being played more and more on the radio and now has a mystical video with a surprising ending to accompany it.

Cyhi tha Prince- New Girl featuring Trey Songz

Atlanta native and G.O.O.D Music representer Cyhi tha Prince's new mixtape Royal Flush 2 hit he internet yesterday, eight months after the first installment of the series was released. One of my favorite tracks from the project is "New Girl", a collaboration with Trey Songz produced by Lil C. In this slow-tempo track, Cyhi explains what kind of girl he wants to find and where he may find her.

Wale- 600 Benz featuring Rick Ross and Jadakiss (Official Video)

Very simple video for "600 Benz" from Maybach Music Group's Self Made Vol. 1 album. To my surprise, Jadakiss was present for the video shoot. Then again, what else would he have had to do?

Mavericks vs Heat meet for a sixth episode of the series

I usually pay no attention to the NBA but this year's finals series, being played by the Dallas Mavericks and the Miami Heat has been but nothing short of thrilling.

The heroic last few minutes of Dirk Nowinski and his Dallas teammates in games 4 and 5 left me on the edge of my seat. Lebron James' surprising inability to take control at the end of games has left me equally shocked.

Right now, the series is tied at 3-2 (The Mavericks lead the series) and a pivotal game in Miami tips off tonight at 8 p.m. If the Mavs win tonight, they take the series and the 2011 NBA Championship. Players like Nowinski and Jason Terry will be propelled in stardom only yielded to champions. Their Miami opponents will go home dissapointed and upset. The controversy Lebron James and Chris Bosh's move to the city created will not have seemed to balance out.

A victory by the Heat tonight will extend the series to seven games, something the close final scores and back-and-forth competition prevalant throughout the entire series as led many to forsee.

Yelawolf- Daddy's Lambo (Official Video)

Six months after the release of his mixtape/album Trunk Musik: 0-60, a video for "Daddy's Lambo" surfaces online. As you can imagine, Yelawolf does drive a Lamborghini after hooking up with a drunken, seemingly rich, white girl. Rob Dyrdek's cousin Christopher Pfaff, commonly referred to as 'Drama' on Rob and Big and Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory, produced the track and appears in the video.

Big K.R.I.T- Country Sh*t featuring Ludacris and Bun B (Official Video)

Big K.R.I.T is finally gaining some mainstream steam after months and years of being one of the South's best kept secrets. "Country Sh*t remix", from his most recent mixtape Return of 4eva, has gradually been more and more demanded on radio and other platforms.

The images in the video are not innovative but the collaboration itself and K.R.I.T's production make it something worth watching. Ludacris seems to be more focused on the chicken wing he's nibbling on than either K.R.I.T's or Bun B's verse but it's all good!

Beyonce - Party featuring Andre 3000

Beyonce's "Party" tracked leaked today to the joy and excitement of her fans, and rightfully so. This track was instantly one of the anticipated when the masses found out Andre 3000 was featured. We haven't heard from Andre 3000 since he hopped on to the remix of Ke$ha's Sleazy.

The Queen B definitely didn't disappoint this time. In addition to grabbing one of hip hop's most beloved and elusive rappers, she got Kanye West and Consequence to handle the production. The 80's influence is very apparent and the 808 drums meet the trunk-knocking needs of today's listeners; I envision this song becoming a large summer hit in the next few months.

4 is coming out in two weeks on June 28.

Eminem & Royce da 5'9" (Bad Meets Evil) - A Kiss

Royce and Em use their rapid flows to boggle minds over Bangladesh's heavy beat. This track is almost all rapping and no chorus. Hell: Sequel, a nine track EP, hits shelves next Tuesday.

Nipsey Hussle- Keys to the City (Official Video)

Nipsey Hussle always tries to represent his hometown Los Angelos; this time he is rapping about the luxurious life and having multiple women at his disposal (real original right?). "Keys to the City" is featured on his most recent mixtape The Marathon, released in December of 2010.

Killer Mike- Ric Flair

 


Alongside sound bites from braggadocios wrestler Ric Flair, Killer Mike raps about escaping the hood and reaching the lavish life. This track is one of my favorites from Killer Mike's Pl3dge, released on May 17th.

Eminem & Royce da 5'9" (Bad Meets Evil) - Lighters featuring Bruno Mars

 

Eminem, Royce and Bruno salute the haters for motivating them to fulfill their dreams. The slower-tempo collaboration is probably the most thoughtful song to leak from the EP so far but thankfully doesn't lack the clever wordplay and lyrical essence. Having superstar chorus man Bruno Mars is a plus.

Bad Meets Evil's forthcoming EP Hell: The Sequel will be released June 14.