Source: James Devaney / Getty If you ain’t know, Sophia the Robot is out here living her best life …so she doesn’t have time for the foolishness. Her hours are precious and if she’s going to give anybody some play, they better be on her level. Who better for the challenge than Will Smith ? He tried dating Sophia in a hilarious video posted to his YouTube channel. How did it go? Let’s just say he might have said one too many wrong things. Check out the scene for yourself below!
Source: Ian West – PA Images / Getty Word on the internet streets is that Kanye West has taken his talents to Wyoming to produce his next album. Yes, Kanye West is in Wyoming. But why? Some will point to the obvious reasons of avoiding press and paparazzi (good luck with that), while others may think the opposite and believe that the mountain move is purely for publicity. Either way, unless you know Yeezy personally it’s hard to be certain on the real motives behind it. Let’s try anyway. First of all, to be clear, Kanye West is a genius. You may dislike his music ( how Sway? ); you may dislike his fashion sense ( even though he created the some of the hottest sneakers in history ); and you probably don’t like the person ( because he keeps it way too real ). But real recognize real, and at this stage of his career, what’s most clear — not only is Kanye West a creative, he’s a creative genius. As a creative professional, no matter how wild and zany things may appear, his behavior likely has a definitive purpose and meaning. So, for the sake of internet wisdom, let’s take a closer look at the method behind the madness of traveling deep into the mountains to make magic happen. Source: Yui Mok – PA Images / Getty Creativity has no bounds. If a creative mind needs room to grow, then a creative genius needs canyons to evolve. While there are no rules to how flames (that ignite the next fire track, album, or movement) should spark, there are keys is to creating an environment where sparks can fly freely, so ideas can catch on and blow up, or light can reveal a path for what will eventually lead to a final product. Getting creative with the setting is just how geniuses do things. Growing up, Kanye was known to lock himself in his bedroom for ridiculous hours working on his craft . Even though a Chicago apartment is far from a Wyoming mountaintop, in this case his mind was the canyon and his room was the space he created for himself to work in; locked in, undisturbed. As you can imagine, that’s probably not as easy nowadays being a grammy-winning, celebrity, family-man, and all. Hide and seek with the real ones. In collaborative cases, how bad do you want it? If you’re not willing to go all in and work with a genius on his/her terms, then how willing are you really to create a life changing product? Just like the wanderer who must travel to the edges of the world map in search of the key to eternal life, even members of the music industry’s elite must traverse the Wyoming landscape to join Kanye West in his quest to do just that — change lives and live forever. Once the worthy have revealed themselves, then and only then is it time to sit high above the clouds and shoot for the stars. Speculation already has artists like Drake and Travis Scott headed off the grid in search for the modern day music magus. Album/Song title idea: Black Magic Source: Yui Mok – PA Images / Getty Block out the noise of the not so genius (aka common folk). Let’s face it, creative geniuses want nothing to do with the mindless mainstream. After all, they don’t need the mainstream, the mainstream needs them. There’s a reason why tastemakers seem to have so many fresh ideas, it’s because many of them find inspiration within. It’s hard for the mind to stay fresh when it’s surrounded by sour stimuli. Not only does a mountain getaway allow for the literal physical space to breathe and expand, it offers an opportunity for ideas to thrive without being met with any impediment. Though some are better than others at shielding the mind from distraction and noise, those who are serious about preventing any unwanted influence will travel far and wide (to Wyoming) to do so. Until further notice, we may never know the real reason why Kanye West has chosen the “Cowboy State” (officially known as the “Equality State”) for his next major production, but we’ve seen this from megastar before. In 2010, news circulated around his grammy award winning album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy , when it was revealed that he was retreating to the islands of Hawaii to work on it. Based on the what came of out of the studio there, it seems like Kanye knows exactly what he’s doing. See you when you get back, Yeezy. words by: Taji Dean Ali
Source: Ian West – PA Images / Getty Word on the internet streets is that Kanye West has taken his talents to Wyoming to produce his next album. Yes, Kanye West is in Wyoming. But why? Some will point to the obvious reasons of avoiding press and paparazzi (good luck with that), while others may think the opposite and believe that the mountain move is purely for publicity. Either way, unless you know Yeezy personally it’s hard to be certain on the real motives behind it. Let’s try anyway. First of all, to be clear, Kanye West is a genius. You may dislike his music ( how Sway? ); you may dislike his fashion sense ( even though he created the some of the hottest sneakers in history ); and you probably don’t like the person ( because he keeps it way too real ). But real recognize real, and at this stage of his career, what’s most clear — not only is Kanye West a creative, he’s a creative genius. As a creative professional, no matter how wild and zany things may appear, his behavior likely has a definitive purpose and meaning. So, for the sake of internet wisdom, let’s take a closer look at the method behind the madness of traveling deep into the mountains to make magic happen. Source: Yui Mok – PA Images / Getty Creativity has no bounds. If a creative mind needs room to grow, then a creative genius needs canyons to evolve. While there are no rules to how flames (that ignite the next fire track, album, or movement) should spark, there are keys is to creating an environment where sparks can fly freely, so ideas can catch on and blow up, or light can reveal a path for what will eventually lead to a final product. Getting creative with the setting is just how geniuses do things. Growing up, Kanye was known to lock himself in his bedroom for ridiculous hours working on his craft . Even though a Chicago apartment is far from a Wyoming mountaintop, in this case his mind was the canyon and his room was the space he created for himself to work in; locked in, undisturbed. As you can imagine, that’s probably not as easy nowadays being a grammy-winning, celebrity, family-man, and all. Hide and seek with the real ones. In collaborative cases, how bad do you want it? If you’re not willing to go all in and work with a genius on his/her terms, then how willing are you really to create a life changing product? Just like the wanderer who must travel to the edges of the world map in search of the key to eternal life, even members of the music industry’s elite must traverse the Wyoming landscape to join Kanye West in his quest to do just that — change lives and live forever. Once the worthy have revealed themselves, then and only then is it time to sit high above the clouds and shoot for the stars. Speculation already has artists like Drake and Travis Scott headed off the grid in search for the modern day music magus. Album/Song title idea: Black Magic Source: Yui Mok – PA Images / Getty Block out the noise of the not so genius (aka common folk). Let’s face it, creative geniuses want nothing to do with the mindless mainstream. After all, they don’t need the mainstream, the mainstream needs them. There’s a reason why tastemakers seem to have so many fresh ideas, it’s because many of them find inspiration within. It’s hard for the mind to stay fresh when it’s surrounded by sour stimuli. Not only does a mountain getaway allow for the literal physical space to breathe and expand, it offers an opportunity for ideas to thrive without being met with any impediment. Though some are better than others at shielding the mind from distraction and noise, those who are serious about preventing any unwanted influence will travel far and wide (to Wyoming) to do so. Until further notice, we may never know the real reason why Kanye West has chosen the “Cowboy State” (officially known as the “Equality State”) for his next major production, but we’ve seen this from megastar before. In 2010, news circulated around his grammy award winning album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy , when it was revealed that he was retreating to the islands of Hawaii to work on it. Based on the what came of out of the studio there, it seems like Kanye knows exactly what he’s doing. See you when you get back, Yeezy. words by: Taji Dean Ali
Source: Tim Mosenfelder / Getty Legendary producer Mill Will drops new dope visuals for his song Aries (YuGo) with Rae Sremmurd, Big Sean, Quavo, & Pharrell. The video is like watching a movie. Check it out below
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On Monday, Royce da 5’9 stopped by The Morning Heat to talk about his new album Book of Ryan a collaboration. This project houses a long list of features on the album which include Dave East, J. Cole, Rhapsody, 2 Chainz and more. While in the studio, they also chopped it up about who has been Royce’s most fierce competitor lyrically, the state of Slaughter House, his feelings towards Detroit music and what musically is left on his bucket list. Get The Latest Music and Entertainment News On Your Phone In reference to whether it is “our time” in Detroit, Royce da 5’9 says “Of course it is. This is really nothing new. We are just starting to get the attention. We’ve always had the greatest artists in the world.” Catch the full interview below. Stay up-to-date by following us on Facebook , Twitter and on Instagram at @hiphopdetroit.
On Monday, Royce da 5’9 stopped by The Morning Heat to talk about his new album Book of Ryan a collaboration. This project houses a long list of features on the album which include Dave East, J. Cole, Rhapsody, 2 Chainz and more. While in the studio, they also chopped it up about who has been Royce’s most fierce competitor lyrically, the state of Slaughter House, his feelings towards Detroit music and what musically is left on his bucket list. Get The Latest Music and Entertainment News On Your Phone In reference to whether it is “our time” in Detroit, Royce da 5’9 says “Of course it is. This is really nothing new. We are just starting to get the attention. We’ve always had the greatest artists in the world.” Catch the full interview below. Stay up-to-date by following us on Facebook , Twitter and on Instagram at @hiphopdetroit.
With the likes of Drake , PARTYNEXTDOOR , Nav , Tory Lanez , and The Weeknd to name a few, Toronto is taking over the music/entertainment landscape. With artist and producers such as Wondagurl, Sevn Thomas, and Murda Beatz producing and curating bangers, the music industry is finally paying attention to the cold, cold North. Meet Pressa also know as Quinton Armani Gardner is on the rise to superstar stardom. At the tender age of 21 Pressa has already had major success with hit singles on his belt such as Wass Gang , Deadmihana , and his latest hit Canada Goose featuring no other than Tory Lanez ; each song has had well over 3 million views on YouTube alone. Jamaican and Filipino decent Pressa has been around music his entire life, mainly Reggae due to his Jamaican roots and being around his uncles who were heavily involved in the streets. In 2015 Pressa became serious about music with the tragic loss of his friend Wassi collaborating with another Toronto star rapper Robin Banks to produce a tribute song Wass Gang. Currently entangled in heavy legal issues this has not stopped Pressa from shining. With the co-sign from the 6ix God himself Drake, he was enlisted to open up for Drake’s Boy Meets World tour where he performed for the first time ever for over 20,000 people. Pressa talks to XXL.com for their The Break issue where he talks about his career, his difficult upbringing, and how Toronto has influenced him. Take a listen to Pressa’s latest project Press A Brick below: Stay up-to-date by following us on Facebook , Twitter and on Instagram at @hiphopdetroit.
With the likes of Drake , PARTYNEXTDOOR , Nav , Tory Lanez , and The Weeknd to name a few, Toronto is taking over the music/entertainment landscape. With artist and producers such as Wondagurl, Sevn Thomas, and Murda Beatz producing and curating bangers, the music industry is finally paying attention to the cold, cold North. Meet Pressa also know as Quinton Armani Gardner is on the rise to superstar stardom. At the tender age of 21 Pressa has already had major success with hit singles on his belt such as Wass Gang , Deadmihana , and his latest hit Canada Goose featuring no other than Tory Lanez ; each song has had well over 3 million views on YouTube alone. Jamaican and Filipino decent Pressa has been around music his entire life, mainly Reggae due to his Jamaican roots and being around his uncles who were heavily involved in the streets. In 2015 Pressa became serious about music with the tragic loss of his friend Wassi collaborating with another Toronto star rapper Robin Banks to produce a tribute song Wass Gang. Currently entangled in heavy legal issues this has not stopped Pressa from shining. With the co-sign from the 6ix God himself Drake, he was enlisted to open up for Drake’s Boy Meets World tour where he performed for the first time ever for over 20,000 people. Pressa talks to XXL.com for their The Break issue where he talks about his career, his difficult upbringing, and how Toronto has influenced him. Take a listen to Pressa’s latest project Press A Brick below: Stay up-to-date by following us on Facebook , Twitter and on Instagram at @hiphopdetroit.
