Browsing All Posts By Norman Brian Galang
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EOTY Lists 7
Norman’s Top In 2017
The rap culture flexed its impact on the word by making 2017 an eventful one, hit after hit, artist after artist, album after album. An MEB EOTY list ...
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EOTY Lists 0
Norman’s Top In 2016
1. The Weeknd – Starboy Gucci Mane’s sobriety put GuWop on a better music path, but apparently The Weeknd as well. The XO star’s new unorthodox sound fits ...
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EOTY Lists 0
Norman Galang’s Top In 2015
10. Travi$ Scott – Rodeo 9. A$AP Rocky – At. Long. Last. ASAP 8. Future – DS2 7. Wale – The Album About Nothing 6. Pusha T – King Push – Darkest Before The Dawn: The Prelude 5. Jay Rock – 90059 “The ...
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Interviews 21
AMH Addresses Ghostwriting In Hip-Hop & Working In A Group
With the recent battle between Drake and Meek Mill, the topic of ghostwriting has fans debating whether letting someone else write your lyrics is acceptable in hip-hop, considering ...
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Interviews 0
John Q on “Team Light Skin vs Dark Skin”: We’re All Black
John Q of the Florida-based hip-hop group All My Homies recently did an exclusive interview with Mind Equals Blown. The 25-year-old artist spoke about his controversial lyrics on the ...
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Show Reviews 0
III Points Festival: Hip-Hop Stands Strong In EDM Scene [Review]
Glowing alien-esque pyramids, five bass-pounding stages strapped with futuristic lasers shooting across the eerie sky – III Points quite literally intersected music, art and technology; an exceptional concoction for a weekend. ...
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Interviews 14
True Vine: Spirituality & Negativity in EDM [Video Interview]
MEB got to chat with Colombian artist True Vine at the pre-show for III Points Music, Art & Tech Festival, insane lineup, by the way, where he touches on topics ...
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Miami’s III Points Lineup: Nicolas Jaar, Run The Jewels, Ghostface Killah + MF Doom [Reminder]
The Scoop: III Points is coming and the lineup will quench any thirsty concert goer. In celebration of its third year, the event will return to Miami this October 9 ...
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Tupac Actor Marcc Rose & Director John Singleton Working On “Proper Biopic”
The Scoop: With the N.W.A-biopic “Straight Outta Compton” stealing all the headlines and reportedly grossing over $100 million since its release, fans are still fathoming the most fascinating 15 seconds of the movie, where ...
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Editorials 0
FEATURE: Dr. Dre’s Latest Co-Sign, King Mez
The recent excitement of Dr. Dre‘s new album Compton: A Soundtrack has the internet going nutz (word to Paul Wall). With Doc announcing that his long-awaited Detox was scrapped, this ...
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Detox is Over….Dr. Dre’s “Compton: A Soundtrack” Up Next
The Scoop: Dr. Dre announced on his Beats 1 radio show “The Pharmacy” that his new album Compton: A Soundtrack, inspired by the upcoming N.W.A movie Straight Outta Compton, is dropping on ...
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Duke Freestyles Using Words From The Audience | @MEBMusic Exclusive
The Scoop: Rapper Duke spits a freestyle using words yelled out by the audience at Mellow Soul Tuesdays in Gainesville, FL. Mr. Orange and Blue carries a solid flow as ...
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The Game & Drake Keep It “100” In New Music Video
The Scoop: Right in the midst of 2015’s biggest rap beef, The Game takes hip-hop’s man of the hour Drake through Compton in the new music video “100.” The Theo Skuda-directed video ...
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Wale Will Perform at The White House In Support of Michelle Obama
The Scoop: The First Lady Michelle Obama and rapper Wale are teaming up for this year’s Reach Higher initiative as part of the 2015 Beating the Odds Summit to ...
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DJ Mustard Announces “10 Summers: The Mixtape Vol. 1” Tracklist + Cover Art
The Scoop: Mustard on the beat, hoe is coming out with a new project that’s sure to bang heavy for the summer. The L.A. beatsmith, DJ Mustard announced that his new project 10 Summers: ...
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Future Announces Free Tour To “Salute The Fans”
The Scoop: Other than the Migos, you can say Future is one of the few artists in this era who’s been scorching hot since he blew up. Remember 2011’s Racks ...
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Vince Staples Gets Arrested In New Video “Norf Norf”
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb6Jc4juSF8[/youtube] The Scoop: [BREAKING NEWS] Long Beach’s new rapstar is automatically guilty until proven innocent. Not really. Vince Staples drops another black-and-white visual for “Norf Norf,” a ...
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Chinx’s “Welcome to JFK” Tracklist & Album Cover
The Scoop: It’s been two months since Chinx was tragically murdered due to gun violence. While the hip-hop community continues to mourn, fans of the Coke Boy rapper ...
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YG – “Twist My Fingaz” [FULL SONG + UPDATED]
The Scoop: Who else represents the West Coast, drops an amazing album (My Krazy Life), gets shot up, survives it and comes back with another song? YG…The next acceptable ...
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M33z Spits Weirdly-Clever Freestyle for MEB
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12KI_4Fh0zE[/youtube] The Scoop: Rapper M33z flexes his based metaphors to an open mic crowd at Mellow Soul Tuesdays in his hometown of Gainesville, FL. The monotoned MC ...
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Gunplay & YG Bring You To L.A. In “Wuzhanindoe” Video
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlBC0RHBI2w[/youtube] The Scoop: Gunplay is wilyin’ out in South Central L.A. askin’ you “Wuzhanindoe?” The Miami rapper pays homage to Cali hip-hop and grabs DJ Mustard for a classic West ...
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Interviews 0
Duke Dinero Talks Collabs w/ Chinx, Game, Skeme, DUBB & Speaks on Iggy Azalea & Cultural Appropriation in Hip-Hop
Hip-hop producer Duke Dinero is an upcoming Toronto artist who is already well received and respected in the scene. After scoring two major placements on Chinx and Game’s albums, the 33-year-old beatsmith has ...
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Chinx’s First Song Since His Tragic Death, “On Your Body”
The Scoop: Hip-hop is still mourning his death, but the music lives on. Chinx who was recently murdered in a drive-by shooting, was wrapping up his debut album Welcome To J.F.K. eOne Music announced the posthumous project will drop ...
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Jay Rock – “Money Trees Deuce”
The Scoop: After rumblings of new music coming, Jay Rock decided to drop one of his most ambitious singles yet, “Money Trees Deuce” produced by by Flippa and J Proof. The ...
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Method Man Announces Breaking-Bad Inspired “The Meth Lab” Album
The Scoop: Method Man found the best way to announce a new album, drop a cartoon clip of him and his homies murdering Walter White and Jesse Pinkman then ...
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A$AP Rocky Ft. Juicy J & UGK – Wavybone
The Scoop: A$AP Rocky is known for waving that trill flag and paying homage to his influences, so it’s not a surprise that he managed to put Juicy ...
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Young Jeezy Throws Unexpected Free “Gangsta Party” Mixtape
The Scoop: Young Jeezy supplies the fans with a Memorial Day present, a surprise mixtape hosted by DJ Drama titled Gangsta Party. Fill your cup with some Avion ...
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News 11
Rapper Chinx Killed in Drive-By Shooting
The Scoop: Rapper Chinx was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting at approximately 5 a.m. in his hometown of Queens, NY. Pictures of his shot up Porche ...
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A$AP Rocky Serves “Beef” and Pays Homage to B.I.G.
The Scoop: A$AP Rocky proves he isn’t slowing down the cooking process (#TYBG) as The Notorious B.I.G.-inspired “What’s Beef” leaks. The self-proclaimed “Pretty Motherfucker” turns super grimy as ...
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Omarion Featuring DeJ Loaf, Trey Songz, Ty Dolla $ign & Rick Ross on “Post To Be” Remix
The Scoop: It’s only right the feel-good smash would get its proper remix. Omarion was not hesitant to share the spotlight when he recruited Dej Loaf, Trey Songz, ...
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A$AP Rocky Pays Homage to A$AP Yams On New Album Cover
The Scoop: Pretty Flacko went on Instagram to reveal the artwork for his upcoming album At. Long. Last. A$AP. The cover shows A$AP Rocky not only sporting heavy rings, ...
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Interviews 12
Jus MaRx. Speaks on Being Labeled a Backpack Rapper
Jus MaRx. of LNEM (Late Night Early Mornings) spoke to Norman Galang & Mind Equals Blown about being labeled a “backpack rapper.” Although MaRx. understands the term, he said it ...
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EOTY Lists 0
Norman’s Top In 2014
This is MEBBIES’ finest. You rewind this, MEB’s behind this. 10. Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – Piñata 9. Ab-Soul – These Days… 8. T.I. – Paperwork 7. G-Eazy ...
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Lupe Fiasco’s “Tetsuo & Youth” Cover + Tracklist
The Scoop: Fans of hip-hop’s favorite skater just revealed the artwork and track list for his latest album, Tetsuo & Youth. Lupe Fiasco plans to drop the long-awaited album on ...
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Bishop Nehru Freestyles On Sway In The Morning
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biyoAkpODtQ&list=UUuS96jkLKpTaGB_OWnwZV_A[/youtube] The Scoop: Fresh off a list of heavy-hitter co-signs, Bishop Nehru is one of the most favored upcoming MC’s to rise from the underground. His unorthodox style reminds fans ...
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T.Y. (B.G.’s Son) Releases ‘Son Of A Gangsta’ Mixtape
The Scoop: Southern hip-hop royalty has risen. T.Y. is the son of original Cash Money Hot Boy B.G., and is carrying his father’s legacy respectively. The young New ...
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A$AP Ferg – Ferg Forever (Mixtape / Steam & Download)
The Scoop: A$AP Ferg and DJ Drama joined forces to unleash Ferg Forever. The Fergenstein won’t / can’t die. Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com The 19-track project is far ...
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Drake Is Dropping A Mixtape In January?
The Scoop: Drake might be dropping a new mixtape before his forthcoming album Views From The 6 comes out. According to NBA player / Toronto Raptor, DeMar DeRozan, Drizzy has a new project coming out at the ...
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J. Cole’s 2014 Forest Hills Drive – Official Tracklist
The Scoop: J. Cole surprised the hip-hop internet world by announcing his new album 2014 Forest Hills Drive, will be droppin’ on December 9. Amazon just leaked the back tray ...
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YG Reveals “Blame It on the Streets” Short Film and Soundtrack
The Scoop: YG announced the release date for his first ever short film Blame It on The Streets and accompanying soundtrack. The duel project is set to be released on December ...
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Juvenile Returns to Cash Money Records
The Scoop: You can’t do nothing but be surprised, ha? Sitting and readin’ this headline, gaspin’, ha? Yes. Juvenile sat with MTV News and revealed what fans have ...
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Joe Budden – “Make A Deal” ft. Ransom
The Scoop: Joe Budden teams up with fellow NJ-rapper Ransom for “Make A Deal,” produced by Darknight & 8Bars. This is the 3rd installment of Budden’s #SomeLove series, ...
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Lil Herb ft. Common & Chance The Rapper – “Fight Or Flight (Remix)” Music Video
The Scoop: Lil Herb drops visuals for his socially-conscious remix, “Fight Or Flight” featuring Common and Chance The Rapper. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtS_AvUfvfA[/youtube] The Spin: The three Chicago natives detail the ...
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Young Jeezy “Seen It All” Tour Dates
The Scoop: Fresh from heating up the streets with Seen It All, Young Jeezy will be hittin’ the road for a two-month tour starting Oct. 9 to Dec. ...
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Snoop Dogg & Pharrell Duo-Album Coming Soon
The Scoop: Pharrell will be entirely-producing Snoop Dogg’s new solo album. Can we get an amen? [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtUVQei3nX4[/youtube] The Spin: “It’s a great record me and Pharrell did from top to bottom,” ...
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Death Valley Beach Bums Reveals Release Date & Album Cover
The Scoop: The Death Valley Beach Bums reveal the cover for their album, Baxiz. Which drops on September 3rd. The Spin: DVBB is gearing up to release this 12-song project for free. This is the Gainesville rappers’ official ...
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Interviews 10
Interview: Rob Diioia
MEB staffer Norman Brian Galang recently chopped it up with Rob Diioia, an upcoming rapper & producer from Philadelphia, PA. The 20-year-old rapper supplies fun-hearted raps over soulful uptempo beats that ...
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Interview: Macy Kate of Rising Star
MEB staffer Norman Brian Galang recently had the honor of interviewing Macy Kate from ABC’s hit TV-show Rising Star. The young 16-year-old singer was able to chat about ...
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3 Of The Week 7
3 Of The Week: (7/22/14)
With the semester ending and the summer on full kick-start, to students that usually means rewarding themselves with never-ending concerts, festivals, having a rad time with friends and ...
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YG is “Bicken Back Being Bool” – Music Video
The Scoop: Compton rapper YG displays how him and the homies are “Bicken Back Being Bool” in his latest music video…..until a rival crew does a drive-by and ...
