Hurricane Sandy left quite the path of destruction throughout the East Coast a few weeks ago, but this week a nor’easter hit the tri-state following Sandy, which brought inches of snow throughout the East, and plenty of folks snowed-in without heat. This week we also saw President Obama get re-elected into office after months of campaigning and millions of people hitting the voting polls to support on Tuesday.
On the home front with music, plenty of singles rolled out by the big dawgs, including a couple from The Weeknd, Young Jeezy, B.o.B, Meek Mill, Fabolous, Rick Ross, Bruno Mars, Big Boi, Alicia Keys, the late Whitney Houston, Harry Fraud and more. We also paid homage to Jay-Z’s In My Lifetime Vol. 1 and DETOX, heard news from TLC, got a surprise from Lady Gaga and Rihanna navy took over in anticipation of Unapologetic.
Look back at the past seven days with us on The Week OnSMASH.
OS REWIND: The Week OnSMASH [11.3.12]
News
What Dr. Dre’s “DETOX” Sounds Like
A Salute To Jay-Z’s “In My Lifetime, Vol. 1″
Beyoncé Pens A Letter To The President
Listen To Lady Gaga’s Version Of “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe” In Her Tour Vlog
VH1′s Behind The Music: T.I.
Ricky Anderson Recovers Lost Nas & Frank Ocean “No Such Thing As White Jesus” Track
fun. Takes Over The “Satuday Night Live” Stage And Performs “Some Nights”
TLC Will Return To The Game With First Album In 10 Years
J. Cole Announces “Born Sinner” Album Title And Release Date
Rihanna Visits The A$AP Mob Backstage In Los Angeles
Rihanna – Unapologetic (Artwork x Tracklist)
Chris Brown Discusses Rumors About Rihanna & Their Friendship
A$AP Rocky Has Now Been Added To Rihanna’s “Diamonds” World Tour
2 Chainz “No Lie” Goes Platinum
Nicki Minaj’s “My Truth” Episode 1
Jay-Z Live Performance At President Obama Rally
Joe Budden – A Loose Quarter (Artwork x Tracklist)
Travi$ Scott Confirms G.O.O.D. Music Signing
Nipsey Hu$$le “Victory Lap” Album Cover Shoot
Music
Harry Fraud – Mean (feat. French Montana & Action Bronson)
The Weeknd – Twenty Eight x The Weeknd – Valerie
Young Jeezy – We Done It Again
2 Chainz – I’m Different
B.o.B – Still In This Bitch (feat. T.I. & Juicy J)
Meek Mill – Freak Show (feat. Sam Sneak & 2 Chainz)
Fabolous – For The Love
A$ton Matthews – Min Van Dan (Remix) (feat. Danny Brown, A$AP Nast & Flatbush ZOMBiES)
Bruno Mars – Young Girls
Rick Ross – Hold Me Back (Remix) (feat. Gunplay, French Montana, Yo Gotti & Lil’ Wayne)
Big Boi – Lines (feat. A$AP Rocky & Phantogram)
Whitney Houston – Never Give Up
Alicia Keys – Brand New Me
Game – Holy Water
Toro Y Moi – So Many Details (Remix) (feat. Hodgy Beats)
The Internet – Give It Time
Young Scooter – Street Lights (feat. Gucci Mane & OJ Da Juiceman)
Joe Budden – More Of Me (feat. Emanny)
Chase N. Cashe – Beastin (feat. A$AP Rocky)
Pac Div – Cross-Trainers (feat. Kendrick Lamar & Blu)
Roc Marciano – Stop Me
Audio Push – Inland Empire [Mixtape]
Terrace Martin – Living Life (feat. Juicy J, Problem & A Da Business)
Alexander Spit – Getaway Car (feat. The Alchemist)
Jahlil Beats – Legend Era [Mixtape]
Doe Boy, Lex Luger & Young Chop – Boyz N Da Hood 2 [Mixtape]
Troy Ave – Dope Boy (feat. Norega)
JR & PH7 – Goodbye (feat. Phonte & Median)
Kenna – Politics
Murs & 9th Wonder – The Final Adventure [Album Stream]
Sports
Los Angeles Lakers Officially Fire Brown
President Barack Obama Visits ESPN’s Outside The Lines
Lifestyle
Grand Theft Auto 5 Stars Three Protagonist
LVRS x 40oz Van (Snapback)
“Skyfall” Sells $287 Million Internationally
Kate Upton Goes Bondage For The New Issue Of Vogue
Jay-Z Shows Black Scale Some Presidential Love
IAMSU! x Pink Dolphin ($UZY 6$PEED Capsule Collection)
Rihanna & Kate Moss Go Topless For V Magazine Shoot
Gap Holiday 2012: Love Comes In Every Shade (Starring Nas, Olu Dara, etc.)
Cousin Bang “Borrows” Cam’Ron’s New Whip
LRG Says “Gucci Mane For President”
Hurricane Sandy On Bikes In NYC
Blake Griffin Takes His Talents Over To Jordan Brand
Apple Sell Three Million iPads Over The Weekend