You may know BJ the Chicago Kid’s voice from the ubiquitous SchoolBoy Q song “Studio,” but you’d be remiss if that’s where you stopped listening.

New York recently came out in a big way before ultimately giving him the green-light,to show support and experience an inmate performance at SOB’s on February 23rd, headlining HOT97’s infamous “Who’s Next?” concert series along with the electro-funk stylings of Jay Watts. The Chi-town native was well aware of rough reputation and hard-to-please ears of the city he was in, “The love that New York City is giving me right now is incredible, ‘cause I’m definitely not from here and growing up to know how New York taste is, is very particular so, to accepted? I love it, I love it.”

The singer’s kept a constant stream of soul and energy through out his intense performance, including crowd favorites such as his Chance The Rapper and Buddy collab “Church”; An apropos song for someone grew up in the choir and who was once a back-up singer for gospel duo Mary Mary. Going from background vocals to topping bills at solo shows means BJ has reason to celebrate but explains that he’s remaining focused. It’s only right seeing as though he’s just recently dropped his major label debut In My Mind, off Motown records, which is currently available on Tidal.

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Hot97‘s Mr. Cee delivered a fantastic hour-long Red and Mef mix for everyone to enjoy. If you missed it, MissInfo was kind enough to throw up a stream of the show.

There’s some great collabs, remixes and freestyles on here. Spark one and enjoy.

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Hot97’s annual hip-hop bash is getting a dose of Barbie. The YMCMB queen will be headlining this year’s festival at Met Life stadium on June 3.

Other guests include Waka Flocka, French Montana, Maino, Rick Ross and the MMG crew, 2 Chainz, Young Jeezy, J. Cole, DJ Khaled and more.  Check out the concert’s website for more details.

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“You ain’t ’bout that life. Not on these streets of New York, you hoe.”

DJ Clue took to Power 105 to respond to Funkmaster Flex’s rant and claims from a few nights ago. Clue kept it brief but to the point, calling out Flex on his ratings and club gigs. He even took a shot at Peter Rosenberg at the end. Never one to keep entirely quiet about anything, Flex took to Twitter and fired off a simple message: box. Might that be a challenge? Take a listen to Clue’s own rant below.

UPDATE: Flex took to their airwaves and responded to Clue’s rant. Shouts to Mr. X for the rips.

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Nicki Minaj had quite a day. First, she graced the cover of Complex’s 10th anniversary issue. Then, she premiered her new Chris Brown-assisted cut, “Right By My Side.” Everything was set up for DJ Clue to play another joint off Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded later tonight at 7pm. Funkmaster Flex, however, was having none of that. Flex got his hands on the cut first and the record graced Hot97’s airways before anyone knew what hit them. Flex fired off some tweets and Clue responded.

@NICKIMINAJ i gets everything first!!! cracked his email and took it!!! turn on hot97!! angie blasting it now!! hot97.com

— Funk Flex !!!!!(@funkmasterflex) March 20, 2012

my shit talk game is going to be at level 10 on that radio tonight!!!!

— Funk Flex !!!!!(@funkmasterflex) March 20, 2012

pause button djs talking bout they have exclusives??? we took his exclusive right out his email box!!!! crownholder!!!!! — Funk Flex !!!!!(@funkmasterflex) March 20, 2012

So this Fat Old dude saying he hacked my email & took a record that never got emailed to me? #CompulsiveLiar — DJ CLUE (@DJCLUE) March 20, 2012

I know one thing I’m first in ..The Ratings #1 at Nights 6-10 pm & rated higher 7-12pm Hold That! instagr.am/p/IaWqGLwXQ4/

— DJ CLUE (@DJCLUE) March 20, 2012

Later, Flex took to the air and let loose the only way he knew how. Stream the rant and Nicki’s new record “Beez in the Trap” below.

Funkmaster Flex 10 Minute Hot97 Rant

Nicki Minaj – “Beez in the Trap” (Feat. 2 Chainz)

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Hot97’s Peter Rosenberg has scored the first-ever on-air interview with Odd Future’s Earl Sweatshirt.  Earl is clearly not at his most comfortable, but it’s certainly interesting to watch. Tyler and Taco were also on hand to discuss what the return of the group’s spitter means. The group’s latest effort, The OF Tape, vol. 2 is available now. Peep the talk below.

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