Fabolous is currently traveling across the country with Pusha T on “The Life Is So Exciting” tour, which wraps next month. Fresh off the stage at Club Nokia in L.A. last Friday, Loso caught up backstage with Rap-Up TV.

Surrounded by ladies and his friend Trey Songz (who he brought out to perform with Cassie), the Brooklyn MC told us what to expect from his upcoming album Loso’s Way 2: Rise to Power.

“Just a little bit of growth. I’ma give you what I do and some collaborations here and there, but definitely some evolution as an artist, as a man, as a father, as a friend,” he said of the sequel to 2009’s Loso’s Way. “Just talking about some real shit and still doing what I do, giving you some witty lines, giving you some catchy stuff for the ladies. Just good music overall.”

The album will feature collaborations with Future, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Ne-Yo, 2 Chainz, and Trey Songz, who was in the room during the interview.

Previously due June 18, Loso’s Way 2 will now arrive in late July (either the 23rd or 30th). “We actually pushed back a little bit. We needed to handle some technicalities.”

Twelve years after releasing his debut, Fab feels confident about his status in the game. “I’m cool, I’m blessed, and God has blessed me to be here,” he said. “This is a young man’s game, so it’s a blessing just to be here still now.”

He plans to do some acting, but music remains his focus. “I definitely want to get more present in the game.”

After her collaborations with Rick Ross and Wiz Khalifa, Cassie links up with Fabolous on “I Love It,” the latest release off her mixtape RockaByeBaby. The Bad Girl, or “Cassilina” as Loso calls her, takes us behind the scenes as she shoots in an underground club in the Chris Latouche-directed clip.

Over the weekend, Fab brought out Cassie to perform “Diced Pineapples” with him and Trey Songz at his L.A. show at Club Nokia.

Read the rest of this entry »

Fabolous and Pusha T’s “The Life Is So Exciting” tour rolled through L.A.’s Club Nokia on Friday night with some special guests. Following Pusha’s set, Loso brought out Cassie and Trey Songz for the remix to “Diced Pineapples,” which appears on his mixtape Soul Tape 2. He was later joined onstage by The-Dream for “Throw It in the Bag” and the remix.

He explained the true meaning of the song. “‘Throw It in the Bag’ wasn’t about trickin’ on no hos. Fuck them hos,” said the Brooklyn MC. “It was about making sure you take care of your lady. If that’s your lady, make sure you take care of her ’cause I promise you if you won’t, somebody else will.”

Watch Loso and friends light up L.A.

Read the rest of this entry »

If thought Fabolous’ original video for “Ready” was a movie, wait until you see the extended version. The seven-and-a-half-minute director’s cut includes additional scenes and dialogue from Fabolous and his leading lady, Violeta Castillo. The romantic storyline plays out in the bonus footage, which was shot in the Dominican Republic.

“Ready” is the first single off Fabolous’ upcoming album Loso’s Way 2: Rise to Power, due June 18. In addition to Chris Brown, the project features collaborations with Trey Songz, Rick Ross, Future, and Young Jeezy.

Grab your popcorn and push play on Loso’s flick.

Read the rest of this entry »

Red Café shows out on his flashy new single “Boss Bitches & Fast Cars” featuring Fabolous and Pusha T. In the accompanying visuals, the Bad Boy rapper makes his way to the PROJECT trade show in Las Vegas and performs at the DUB Show in L.A., where he meets up with Akon and his labelmate French Montana.

The song will appear on his upcoming mixtape American Psycho II, due in May. His Bad Boy debut Shakedown is set to follow in September.

Read the rest of this entry »

Fabolous dropped off the video for “Ready” with Chris Brown during his visit to “106 & Park” on Wednesday. He also revealed the release date and guests on his upcoming album Loso’s Way 2: Rise to Power.

“I think I wanna come with June 18. That’s the date,” he told Bow Wow. “Be on the lookout for another record or two to come before that. ‘Ready’ was just to get ya’ll ready.”

The follow-up to 2009’s Loso’s Way will feature collaborations with Trey Songz, Rick Ross, Future, and Young Jeezy.

Check out Loso’s announcement below.

Read the rest of this entry »

Fabolous finds love in paradise in the cinematic video for “Ready,” the first single off his upcoming album Loso’s Way 2: Rise to Power.

While vacationing in the Dominican Republic, the Brooklyn rapper meets a gorgeous maid (played by Violeta Castillo). He finds himself struck by her beauty so much that he invites her to have dinner with him on the beach. He leaves a note at her house and she shows up later that evening. After spending the night together, she notices that he got her a passport. She quietly runs off in the middle of the night, only to surprise him back in the U.S.

Chris Brown also makes an appearance, performing alongside Loso while overlooking the ocean in Malibu.

Watch Loso’s love story unfold in the TAJ-directed clip.

Read the rest of this entry »

Fabolous finds love in the Dominican Republic in the dramatic trailer for “Ready,” the first single off his upcoming album Loso’s Way 2: Rise to Power. The short film, directed by TAJ, co-stars Chris Brown and Violeta Castillo, and will premiere on April 10. Watch the second teaser below.

Read the rest of this entry »