There's so much good stuff on Xbox Music and Xbox Video. How do you keep up with what's new and worth checking out? You don't have to; we'll do that for you. Every Friday we'll grab the hottest albums and singles on Xbox Music. We'll also let you know what movies and television shows are out to watch on Xbox Video. It's the weekend, and we'll help entertain you.
Xbox Music
Azealia Banks – Broke With Expensive Taste
Broke with Expensive Taste is the long-awaited debut album from Azealia Banks. It finally dropped earlier this week and is receiving positive acclaim so far. Banks has talent, but the album jumps around a bit from genre to genre. Check out the single Heavy Metal and Reflective to get an idea for what you'll find on this album. [Hip hop]
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arca – Xen
Here's something different from producer arca. You might not know who arca is, but you've certainly heard his work with other artists. He's worked Kanye West on Yeezus and on the debut album for FKA Twigs. Xen is his own little experimental album and it's a trip. [Electronic / Dance]
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Tracks worth checking
- Shamir - On The Regular [Listen on Xbox Music{.nofollow}]
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Xbox Video
Hercules
Forget the critics. You just want to watch The Rock be Hercules. The movie didn't fare to well this summer in theaters, maybe this extended edition on Xbox Video is better. Rent and find out. [Unrated, 1 hr 41 min]
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Maleficent
Angelina Jolie plays the witch from Sleeping Beauty in Disney's Maleficent. It's so-so from critics, but you can now rent it on Xbox Video if you're in a Disney mood. It's rated PG, so the whole family should be able to enjoy this movie together. [PG, 1 hr 33 min]
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A Most Wanted Man
A Most Wanted Man might just be the best reviewed movie out this week to rent. It's also the last of Philip Seymour Hoffman's films released before his death. The movie is an espionage-thriller and is based on the novel of the same name by John le Carré. The movie flew under the radar here in the US, so now's your chance to experience it yourself. [R, 2 hr 2 min]
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What are you watching or listening to this weekend? Share your recommendations with everyone else below!
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