Rihanna lands on yet another cover, this time it’s GQ magazine’s December 2012 issue. She’s clad only in a cropped leather jacket along with what  looks to be her very much loved Aiche body chain. The cover is part of her efforts to promote the November 19th launch of her album, Unapologetic. To further build excitement, she kicks off her 777 Tour this Wednesday, covering seven cities in seven days, starting in Mexico City November 14th and ending up in New York City on the 20th. Phew! Say what you will about her various personal dramas but you cannot say this young woman doesn’t work her tail feathers off!

A$AP Rocky grabs the cover of Complex magazine’s December 2012 issue, and chats about the imminent launch of his long-awaited album, Live.Love.A$AP.  The article includes a q&a in which Rocky, aka Rakim Mayers, discusses the changes that have come with fame, including some painful losses (which sorry but he had to be THE only one surprised by betrayal of a crew member! I mean that kind of thing is biblical).

Complex: What’s changed the most in the past year for you? Rocky: I had a lot of close friends stab me in the back for their own greedy desires. I never saw that coming. I never thought my real niggas would be on some fuck shit with me, and do wack shit. I’m a good nigga, and a lot of people fuck with me and then leave with these accusations trying to fuck up what I worked hard for.

He also brings a little fire by stating flat out that Kanye’s fashion is influenced by him.

Complex: Do you think you’re influencing people like Kanye? Rocky: Of course. That’s obvious. [Laughs.] We’re all in the same circle. He’s way richer than me, but of course he’s influenced by me. C’mon, bro. I made waxed denim cool in hip-hop. Fucking waxed denim and rips in jeans. Nobody else did that. I don’t give a fuck. I didn’t know what I was doing. These jeans are Balmain, and I wear them with a Supreme jacket. Of course I’m influencing.

Read the rest of the interview at Complex. See the cover and more images from the issue on the next page.

Watch the new video ‘Atlantis’ from Azealia’s mixtape Fantasea. The new video was directed by French artist Fafi who is known for her comic paintings of Lolita girlies. Watch the video here above. Enjoy!

Nas and his father, jazz musician Olu Dara, are featured for Gap’s “Love Comes In Every Shade” holiday ad campaign. Most know though this campaign will surely make  many more aware that Nas’s genius as a wordsmith has nature & nurture roots that originate with his pops.

What started in the Netherlands by the trio od Irfan, Duncan, and Theo( ID&T ) in 2005 has become a global house music phenomenon . Sensation White partnered with Bud Light platinum this past week to bring the biggest dance party to Brooklyn’s own Barclays Center. Headlining Dj’s included, Mr. White, Fedde Le Grand, Dennis Ferrer, Joris Voorn, and Nic Fanciulli on Friday. Enjoy on the flip a video of what it was like during the interludes . A house electro music lovers heaven. On the next page see a few pics of the attendees all white looks.

Enjoy the latest single by Roses Gabor ‘Stars’ featuring a smooth catchy beat, and great vocals.More on Roses Gabor here.

One of the biggest Electronic music events launches in Brooklyn’s Barclays Center next week. Sensation, the global music phenomenon gives us a taste of the ambiance with Fedde Le Grand. Enjoy!

Gotta luv the rocker chicks for they secretly rule the world–or at the very least are best party overlords. Check out the video here of Los Angeles band Deep Vally, made up of guitartist/singer Lindsey Troy (above right) and drummer Julie Edwards (left), as they perform the band’s single “End of the World,” available as of yesterday on itunes. Look for the album November 19th.

With only 24-years Rihanna will release her seventh studio album on November 27. Titled ‘Side Effects’ the album will feature productions from Stargate, Sia and many more. We have the official cover for you to ckeck out.

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Pink does some serious dancing with hunk Colt Prattes in an emotional and physical choreography that really reminds me of Mia Michaels’, but is actually by RJ Durell and Nick Florez . Enjoy!