VIDEO: Prepared for Takeoff Series Presents | Yao Jones - Flava In Ya Ear...

"The Prepared for Takeoff series kicks off with an emerging talent out of queens by way of brooklyn, Yao Jones. Here he is with Flava In Ya Ear."

VIDEO: Prepared for Takeoff Series Presents | Yao Jones - Flava In Ya Ear

AUDIO: Ark | Kill Yourself...

Ark shares her submission for the "Exclusive Justice League Crooks & Castles Contest" titled "Kill Yourself". You may wonder "Who is Ark?" Stay tuned.

AUDIO: Ark - Kill Yourself

VIDEO: Singer-Songwriter Luke James | "I Want You" Acapella...

Super Producer Danja & Mercury Records Present: Luke James. “If I don’t feel it, I can’t do it. Music is everything to me.”

There comes a moment when an artist demands your complete attention. It's not because of what they're wearing or even what they're saying. They demand your attention because they posses an undeniable amount of raw, emotional talent. The next minute and twenty-three seconds will change your life and this is only a glimpse of the greatness to come. Experience the truth. Experience the falsetto. Experience Luke James. I Want You...

VIDEO: Luke James - I Want You (Acapella)

Singer-songwriter Luke James is prepping the release of his debut album and pre album, both entitled Made To Love. Luke James is the co-writer of Chris Brown’s “Crawl” and has penned songs for Justin Bieber (“That Should Be Me”) and Britney Spears (“Kill The Lights”). His growing fan base includes none other than Beyoncé, who selected him for a featured role in her “Run the World (Girls)” video. Stay tuned for the "I Want You" single premiere and much more from this future musical icon!

MIXTAPE: T. Mills | "Leaving Home"...

T. Mills releases new online album, Leaving Home, featuring contributions from Colin Munroe, Neal Pogue and France’s So Fly & Nius.

The project is the outcome of 140 songs recorded in Los Angeles pared down to a solid 10 cuts. Synth-splotched beats cozy up to his journal-mined rhymes, evidenced on the smooth “Hollywood” and revved up “Vans On,” a song that rocks even harder during his stellar live show.

Download: Leaving Home

Tracklist

1. Oh Just Like Me

2. Vans On

3. Can't Take Ur Eyes Off Me

4. Hollywood

5. LA It Down

6. Name All On It

7. Scandalous

8. Pillow Talk

9. Smoke & Mirrors

10. Leaving Home

VIDEO: New Sneaker Culture Anthem from Hip Hop Collective, Nation Ruckus...

Introducing Nation Ruckus, the hip-hop collective behind the summer jam "Funky Sneakers".

The single "Funky Sneakers" from Montreal's alternative hip-hop mavericks Nation Ruckus is officially being released. The track, a perfect summer jam with whimsical, lively lyrics over hypnotizing drum beats, is off to a blazing start as this year's sneaker culture anthem. Check out the official "Funky Sneakers" video below!

VIDEO: Nation Ruckus - Funky Sneakers

AUDIO: Darkchild Presents: Lil Playy, Toya, Ace Primo "I'm On One (Remix)"...

Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins is building up an impressive roster of young talent! Houston's finest Lil Playy joins forces with his Darkchild teammates Toya and Ace Primo for the "I'm On One (Remix)"!

Grammy nominated & ASCAP Award winning songwriter who penned the "My Chick Bad" hook is the latest breakout rapper on the scene!

AUDIO: Toya - I'm On One (Remix) [feat. Lil Playy & Ace Primo]

Darkchild and Interscope's newest signee Lil Playy rocks with the band in the TAJ directed music video for "Birthday Dress". One listen to this future Top 40 smash and everyday will feel like your birthday!

VIDEO: Kevin Hart Presents "Laugh at my Pain" in theaters Sept. 9th!

"Alright! Alright! Alright!" Funnyman Kevin Hart is back and starring in the theatrical version of his 2011 "Laugh at my Pain", the comedy tour that swept the nation! Starting September 9, experience the historical, record-breaking and side-splitting stand-up of Kevin Hart in "Laugh at my Pain".

VIDEO: All Access - Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain - Official Movie Trailer (HD)

VIDEO: Darkchild Presents Lil Playy "Birthday Dress" | Billboard Interview...

Darkchild and Interscope's newest signee Lil Playy rocks with the band in the TAJ directed music video for "Birthday Dress". One listen to this future Top 40 smash and everyday will feel like your birthday!

Grammy nominated & ASCAP Award winning songwriter who penned the "My Chick Bad" hook is the latest breakout rapper on the scene!

VIDEO: Lil Playy - Birthday Dress

Billboard.com recently chatted with Lil Playy about his upcoming EP, working with Kelly Rowland and his music inspirations. Learn more about the rising star HERE!

AUDIO: Introducing Columbia Records’ T. Mills | "Vans On"...

Producer/Mixer Neal H. Pogue (Outkast, TLC and Travis Barker) says: “Travis (T. Mills) has a great sense of old school melody that will win every time. He's very soulful. He’s creating his own lane and will prove to be one of the most important artists of his time.”

You may have seen him rock the stage at Bamboozle, on the VANS Warped Tour, or even at the annual Roots Picnic. Now check out "Vans On", the first single off T. Mills upcoming free album Leaving Home - available 7/22!

AUDIO: T. Mills - Vans On (Dirty)

VIDEO: Young Bruno | Sleepless In California...

Young Bruno's "Life After Rooney" album continues with his latest track "Sleepless in California" produced by Willie B. Video directed by Follow The Script Multimedia. Check it out.

VIDEO: Young Bruno - Sleepless In California

VIDEO: Lil Playy | Behind the Scenes of "Birthday Dress"...

Houston newcomer Lil Playy recently shot the music video for his summer smash single "Birthday Dress" in Malibu. Go behind the scenes with Playy, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins and the track's featured vocalist Matthew Koma. "Playytime is not over...it's just beginning!"

VIDEO: Lil Playy - Behind The Scenes of "Birthday Dress

Check out Lil Playy and his "Tour Bus Muzik" mixtape. The 17 track collection features production from Darkchild, Jukebox (Whip My Hair) and a host of other rising talent. Also, Check out Lil Playy's debut music video for "B.B.M. (Bigger Better Moneyy)"!

MIXTAPE: Gist The Essence | Summer Madness 2...

Gist The Essence is back with another one, "Summer Madness 2" hosted by DJ Envy and DJ Whutevva

Download: Gist The Essence - Summer Madness 2

Also, check out "Diamonds & Pearls" by Gist The Essence featuring Corte Ellis.

MIXTAPE: Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins Hosts Lil Playy Mixtape "Tour Bus Muzik"...

Darkchild/Stunny Moneyy/Interscope Records present Lil Playy and his "Tour Bus Muzik" mixtape. The 17 track collection features production from Darkchild, Jukebox (Whip My Hair) and a host of other rising talent.

Download: Lil Playy - "Tour Bus Muzik"

Also, Check out Lil Playy's debut music video for "B.B.M. (Bigger Better Moneyy)"!