With a notable amount of 2013’s major albums out of the way, the past week gave the surrounding artists a chance to prove themselves and what they can also bring to the table. As well as Juicy J announcing the release date of his new album, the likes of The Weeknd, Chance The Rapper, Mac Miller and ScHoolboy Q landed on the cover of several magazines across the world.
In terms of new singles, releases came from Problem, Trinidad Jame$, Jeremih, Miguel, Robin Thicke, Stalley, Nipsey Hussle and many more, with the return of Kings Of Leon making the headlines. You can also check out new projects from artists such as Alchemist, Ka, Spenzo, ProbCause, Warm Brew, Caleb James and Joel Baker amongst others.
Find out everything that happened over the past seven days with The Week OnSMASH!
OS REWIND: The Week OnSMASH [7.13.13]
News
The Weeknd Covers Complex
FIFA 14 Cover Revealed
Juicy J To Release “Stay Trippy” On August 27
Mac Miller & ScHoolboy Q Cover Mass Appeal
Jay-Z’s “Magna Carta Holy Grail” Strikes Gold And Debuts At #1 On The Charts
Jay-Z Covers NME
J. Cole “Power Trip” Goes Platinum
Chance The Rapper Covers Dazed & Confused
The NCAA Will Not Renew Contract With EA, NCAA Football 14 Last Title With Company
Big Sean Reveals Ellie Goulding Will Be Featured On “Hall Of Fame”
Jay Electronica’s Album “Act II: Patents of Nobility (The Turn)” In Final Recording Stages
Kid Cudi Announces “The Cud Life Tour 2013”
Music
Problem & Bad Lucc – 2DaSide
Rudimental – Distance (feat. Bipolar Sunshine)
Alchemist – SSUR [EP]
Chevy Woods – Ain’t Worried Bout Nothin (Freestyle)
Young Jeezy – It’s A Cold World
Jesse Boykins III – Sparks
Miguel – Adorn (Remix) (feat. Jessie Ware)
Robin Thicke – Go Stupid 4 U
Ka – The Night’s Gambit [Album Stream]
Rapsody – Dark Knights (feat. Wale)
Trinidad Jame$ – I Need Mo (Remix) (feat. Mike G & Hodgy Beats)
Pharoahe Monch – Stand Your Ground
Mannie Fresh – Forever (feat. Carmine & Mayalino)
Spenzo – In Spenzo We Trust [Mixtape]
Audio Push – Space Jam (feat. Lil Wayne)
Kevin Gates – Stranger Than Fiction [Album Stream]
Kanye West – I Am A God (Exile Remix)
UMO – So Good At Being In Trouble (Remix) (feat. Killer Mike & Mr MFN eXquire)
Bishop Nehru – strictlyFLOWz [Mixtape]
ProbCause – The Recipe: Volume 2 [Mixtape]
Trinidad Jame$ – $hut Up!!! (feat. Travi$ Scott)
Caleb James – The Jones [Mixtape]
Tech N9ne – Fragile (feat. Kendrick Lamar,¡MAYDAY! & Kendall Morgan)
Kings Of Leon – Supersoaker
Nipsey Hussle – Blessings
Warm Brew – The Ride [Album]
Drake – Girls Love Beyonce (SBTRKT Remix)
Jeremih – Ex-To-See
Stalley – Raise Your Weapons
Noname Gypsy – Mary Jane Love
Billy Kraven – Born On The Fourth Of July [Album Stream]
Dom Kennedy – Erica (Part 1)
Casey Veggies – Baby Don’t Cry
Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – City (feat. Karriem Riggins)
A La $ole – Torture
Mick Jenkins – Crossroads (feat. Chance The Rapper & Vic Mensa)
Joel Baker – Long Sleeves [EP Stream]
Lifestyle
The Future Of Weed: High Country [Documentary]
Black Scale Fall 2013 “Life And Beauty” Collection (Lookbook)
A$AP Rocky x Terry Richardson
Take A Closer Look At The Nike KD VI “Bamboo”
ALIFE x Jadakiss (Backyard Sessions)
“12 Years A Slave” Film Trailer
OVO x New Era (Limited Edition Toronto Blue Jays Fitted)
Fucking Awesome x Vans (2013 Authentics Collection)
Rockstar Warehouse “Grand Theft Auto V” (Los Santos Collection)
Stussy x Hershel Supply Co. (Spring/Summer Capsule Collection)
Wiz Khalifa Previews Converse Collection
Mark McNairy x Adidas Originals 84Labs (Fall/Winter 2013 Lookbook)
Stussy x Flatbush ZOMBIES (Capsule Collection)
Carhartt WIP (Fall/Winter 2013 Collection Lookbook)
Just Don 2013 (Spring/Summer Collection)