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[Censorship Advised] By Maria-Karmina Landicho @MariaKarmina A hipster, is seen drinking their typical “Boxed Water Is Better” water on stage at this passed SXSW in Austin, Texas. It’s none other than Chance The Rapper. He’s a Chicago kid that sounds like an educated Danny Brown, yet equally high. Don’t believe me? Keep reading. His newly [...]

In yet another record by The Dream, he collabs with Pusha T and Big Sean for a sexy aggressive record titled, P^ssy off his upcoming IV Play album. “Got my left hand on that booty/ Got my right hand on that p^ssy.” sings The Dream in the hook. Dream’s Def Jam project drops May 28. [...]

In reference to Kanye West’s latest mishap with paparazzi photographers and a pesky parking sign, the Fun Boys and Lil Jon poke a little fun with their latest parody, No Photos. World premiering on Sway in the Morning earlier today, listen to the @TheFunBoys‘ track below. [...]

By Maria-Karmina Landicho @MariaKarmina House DJ and Producer Romanthony [Anthony Moore], passed away on May 7th. Updated information was confirmed by the family that his passing was due to complications of his long battle with kidney disease. Moore may be widely known for the auto-tune hook he laid down on Daft Punk’s One More Time [...]

The Bay and LA unite on Sway in the Morning, as Problem and IAMSU swing by our Shade 45 studios. Not only do these young independent hustlers talk about how they met and how the west coast is coming together for a new sound, but they even performed Ya Undastand Me in-studio, with Sway on [...]

By Miranda Johnson @Randa_writes Looks like Kanye West is not the only rapper making a cameo in Anchorman: The Legend Continues. Saturday, Drake was spotted shooting scenes for the sequel while rocking an interesting look through NYC. Taking a true blast to the past, Drake rocked an afro along with some other 70’s inspired apparel [...]

By Miranda Johnson @Randa_writes If graduation itself was not enough, the 2013 graduating class of USC got a special surprise receiving speeches from both Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre. The two music icons are now members of the Trojan family as they are currently in the works to open the “The Jimmy Iovine and Andre [...]

Written by Heather B CHEERS!!! So imagine walking into a room and someone says, “I was JUST talking about you a few days ago!” Then imagine that person is…WAYNE BRADY! As shocked as I was, my mouth moved “Talking about MEEEE???” Wayne says “YEAH!” then continued. “We were having a discussion about reality tv and [...]

After killing his second 5 Fingers of Death on Sway in the Morning (watch here), Wayne Brady announced a Whose Line is it Anyway return to television! On July 16, the improve show is returning to the CW — and in case you’re wondering if any if of it is scripted, Mr, Brady assures you [...]

On part 3 of Talib Kweli’s In-Studio Concert Series on Sway in the Morning he performs a new record with an old swing, titled Turnt Up. Off his Prisoner of Conscious album, which is in-stores now, watch this live rendition above. Fun fact: If you buy the album, the artwork doubles as an 18-page booklet [...]