Iggy Azalea Explains the Meaning Behind the Name of Her Debut Album

In a recent interview for MTV’s Hip Hop POV, Iggy Azalea was questioned about the name of her upcoming debut release, The New Classic.  This is what she had to say about it.

“I think that people think of classic and they think of, like, a Nas record or a Jay-Z record or The Chronic.”

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Azealia Banks Signs With New Manager

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Azealia Banks has received a lot recognition thus far this year.  So, it shouldn’t be surprising that she is becoming more strategic.  Ms. Banks just signed up for new management through Troy Carter, who currently manages Lady Gaga.

Be on the lookout for Azealia’s debut, Broke With Expensive Taste, which drops this September.

Dick Clark Passes Away at Age 82

Dick Clark, known as the longtime host of American Bandstand and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, passed away yesterday at the age of 82 from a massive heart attack at St. John’s Hospital in Los Angeles.  Dick Clark has played an integral role in the fabric of U.S. music culture for a very long time and is considered by many to be a pioneer who brought musical performances into the homes of man Americans via television.  May he be remembered for his many contributions.