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I probably shouldn't admit this, but I have always dreamed of throwing a Molotov cocktail. Maybe I was just born with a rebel spirit, but there's just something about lighting that rag and hurling the flaming bottle that remains very appealing to this grown up kid. But since I spend my days occupying a cubicle instead of the frontlines of a rebellion, I get to live vicariously through the mob in Jay-Z and Kanye West's visual for "No Church in the Wild." The Throne makes sure that the revolution is televised in this Romain Gervais directed video shot on the streets of Prague. We get a glimpse of police clashing with angry citizens plus "concrete proof" that these two are part of that nameless secret society. I personally didn't see any proof, but I'm sure the rumor mill will be churning. Peep the video below and make plans to catch the track live at the Watch the Throne European Tour on your Eurotrip this summer.

After dropping one of the best EPs of the year -- and perhaps one of the year's best releases period -- it seems that mysterious duo Rhye has disappeared into the cloud of smoke from whence they came. While we can only hope for more music from them soon, the three-track EP seems to keep giving musical gifts. Take for instance the EPs title track "Open." SB first discovered the track when its racy video first debuted back in February. What we missed, however, was its companion piece. Titled "Open, in the living room," it's simply "Open" stripped down to its bare essentials: voice and piano. What was already beautiful is made even more hauntingly so. While the video brings up more questions about the group (Who is the shadowy figure? Who is the girl listening? Whose living room was this filmed in?), the song soothes them all away. Now if we could only get a clip for the dreamy "3 Days" in the near future...

With over five decades in the industry, Bobby Womack has had his fair share of ups and downs, most recently battling -- and beating -- colon cancer. With so many of our legends passing before their time it's great to see a fighting spirit come out on top and prepare to release what could be one of the best releases of the year, and of their career. We have already heard a triad of heartfelt soul songs from the 10-track collection, and the release of "Deep River" makes it four-for-four for Bobby, and his production team Damon Albarn and Richard Russell. The pairing of their forward-thinking production style, and one of the most soulful voices to have graced this earth had me -- and I'm sure many of you- - a little nervous at first, but from what we have heard so far it definitely works, and it even convinced me to listen to a whole song featuring Lana Del Rey. "Deep River" is a heartfelt slice of "traditional" soul music, at least in its live, stripped-back form seen in the video below, but we don't have to wait too long to sample the studio version as The Bravest Man In The Universe will be released in a little under two weeks.

It's damn near impossible to turn on the tube without catching a glimpse of Ice-T. If he's not solving what seems to be the same crime committed by a different guest star each week on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, he's living a reality TV producer's idea of marriage on Ice Loves Coco. And while some young bucks may have long forgotten, those of us with a little bit of gray in our beards still remember Detective Tutuola as a stone cold pimp on the other side of the law. In his new documentary, Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap, Ice shows us that he has no intentions of leaving behind his roots as he takes us on a journey across the country with what reads like a who's who of past and present hip-hop super stars. The simple fact that so many artists agreed to participate in Ice's project is a true testament to his legacy to the game as well as their devotion to illustrating the essence of an often misunderstood art form.

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• Her secret is out: Court records accused Queen Latifah of playing for both sides, owning shares in Fatburger while she was a Jenny Craig spokesperson. [NYP] 
• Justin Bieber's tussle with a photographer was referred to the L.A. County prosecutor. [FN] 
• Stephanie Mills denied multiple requests to appear on TV One's Unsung.  SoulBounce has TONS of other suggestions...[HP] 
• Bobby Brown said he knows Bobbi Kristina will do the right thing, not repeating his mistakes. [MTV] 
• Hey, Robin Thicke, please quit it. [EUR] 

Brooklyn's Body Language has been getting plenty of mileage from its debut EP, Social Studies. Chock full with infectious dance floor grooves like "Falling Out" and "Holiday," the collection has been available since late 2010, with a deluxe edition that included several remixes released last October. It's surprising, then, that up until now Social Studies only produced one music video -- a fun, animated concoction for "Holiday." To correct that wrong, they've recently dropped a clip for the '80's-inspired synth-pop jam "You Can." In the clip, we see a couple and a few friends enjoy a posh estate. Unfortunately for the couple, it seems that a rift grows between them during their time there. Of course, being that Body Language is a part of the Brooklyn indie music scene, the video is interspersed with artsy scenes of faces being coated with white paint, close ups of peeling façades and, of course, the band jamming out. You can check out the clip for "You Can" below. Also, check out the single for "You Can," which features several dope remixes of the track.

In spite of, or perhaps inspired by Burger King's crispy chicken-gate, Mary J. Blige has released a visual for "Don't Mind." If you didn't already know, the perfectly good song served as the basis for her infamous chicken wrap serenade. Hopefully viewers will be willing to forgive and forget the whole debacle in order to give the video for what I consider one of the hottest joints off of My Life II...The Journey Continues (Act I) a chance. The June 2012 Essence magazine cover girl is looking fierce at 41 outfitted in a slinky, backless number with a plunging neckline. The video is visually dark and simple, keeping the focus all on Mary as she laments failed attempts to destroy her relationship and expresses an everlasting love (no Tony Terry) for her man. For the most part, it's just her, a stool and a screen. There's also a requisite Mary in shades scene, and her signature bounce makes an appearance. Have it her way and check out the latest offering from My Life II.

DJ Rahdu over at BamaLoveSoul has conjured up a mesmerizing mix of Erykah Badu rarities, remixes and remakes. Y'all Feel That, a collection of digital gems, features remixes by the likes of MeLo-X, Sam Champ, Freddie Joachim and J Finesse. The mix also boasts covers by My Morning Jacket, Collette, Vlooper, Jesse Boykins III and the most recent addition to Badu's band Neda Stella, Durand Bernarr. Originally featured on Durand's 2010 album, 8ight: The Stepson of Erykah Badu, "Flipside of the Game" encompasses the very essence of the entire mix and stands out as a shining star in this hour-long galaxy of creative bliss. Other standouts include Nonagon's "Southern Girl" remix, Lawrence Wiggins' "Honey" remix and Boykins' blend of Erykah and Lauryn Hill's soulful goodness on "Mystery of Iniquity (BaduBoykinsHill)." This is a must download for any serious Badu fan, and you can do just that on BLS' SoundCloud page.

As we keep two-stepping into the future we've seen some real game-changing events occur with the art of the music video. Take for example the new visual from the Malaysian songbird Yuna, which was recorded and animated entirely on a Samsung Galaxy Note mobile phone. Before you eye-roll at the product placement, the visual for song "Sparkle" is a part of Samsung's Sparkle Project, which focuses on the burgeoning bridging of technology, art and music -- and what is so wrong with that? Watching this visual you'll never think twice about how it was derived as you get caught up in the swirl of Yuna's world as she works a beautiful headscarf and contemplates a dInner date while finding herself swirling among some cutesy animations. And if you're searching the tracklisting on your copy of Yuna's oh-so-alluring self-titled debut for "Sparkle" you sadly won't find this warm fuzzy sweater of a track present. It will be released on her next Malaysian album, Terukir Di Bintang, that is set for a release later this year. Still, getting wrapped up in Yuna's acoustic glow is an ideal way to spend your afternoon, so dig in.

While he may be spending the summer with the likes of John Legend, Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Nettles on ABC's Duets, that doesn't mean that he doesn't have time to drop new music for the masses. The latest sound from his camp is the song "Top of the World," which he released over the weekend via his website as a special "thank u" to his fans. The track finds the "Love After War" crooner dusting off his rap skills as he tells the story of a woman who's become successful, but has yet to find a love to share it all with. While I'm usually not a fan of singers trying to rap, I'm not entirely mad at Robin's flow on this one. My only criticism is that, though in his usual laid back style, it lacks a bit of the charm that we've come to expect from Mr. Thicke. Still, as a freebie for fans, it's not bad at all. If you want to get familiar with Robin's lyrical flow, take a listen for yourself after the bounce.

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