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In the mid-1990s, Sublime's mix of dub, reggae, punk, ska and hip-hop would help define an entire subgenre of alternative rock. The band's laid-back tales of California life felt like the flip side of grunge's nihilism and was able to unite the punks, surfers, rastas and hip-hop fans behind one band. Bassist Eric Wilson and drummer Bud Gaugh have continued playing despite the 1996 death of singer Bradley Nowell. They've added singer/guitarist Rome Ramirez to form Sublime With Rome. And now we've got the exclusive new single "Can You Feel it," featuring Wiz Khalifa.

While it's hard to mistake Ramirez's voice for Nowell's, the group leans heavily on its reggae and dub influence on "Can You Feel It," channeling soulful Jamaican crooners like Jimmy Cliff and Desmond Dekker. When Ramirez cedes the mic to Wiz, the rapper delivers another ode to his favorite medicinal herb: "I'm rollin' up a G6/Hit it once you won't believe this/You say your mind is racing/I'm just trying to help you pace it," rhymes Wiz, always the thoughtful friend.

"Can You Feel It" is the second single from the group's upcoming debut album Yours Truly, out everywhere July 12. Hear clips of all the songs on Yours Truly over at iTunes, and check out Sublime With Rome on tour all summer long with 311. Head to sublimewithrome.com for more info.

+ Listen to Sublime With Rome's "Can You Feel It" featuring Wiz Khalifa below.

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+ "I have nothing but love and respect for her," said Pete Wentz about soon-to-be ex-wife Ashlee Simpson during a recent interview with Ryan Seacrest. The couple filed for divorce in February of this year. (PopEater)

+ 30 Seconds To Mars is feeling pretty confident about MTV's Musical March Madness tournament. It's time to get to work, Echelon. (MTV News)

+ Katy Perry basically invented latex dresses with candy prints, and we're so thankful that she did. Check out the singer's top 5 latex outfits. (Buzznet)

+ If you thought there couldn't be more people on Kanye West's "All Of The Lights," think again. Listen to the rap-filled remix featuring Drake, Lil Wayne and Big Sean. (Neon Limelight)

+ The '90s called...and told us that Sublime -- now called Sublime With Rome (because that's the new lead singer's name) -- is releasing their first new album since Brad Nowell's death in 1996. (Rolling Stone)

Tags 30 Seconds To Mars, Ashlee Simpson, Buzz Bites, Drake, Kanye West, Katy Perry, Lil Wayne, Pete Wentz, Sublime

Dog days, people. That's where we're headed; that point of the summer where the "OMG! I <3 SUMMER!" feeling kind of dissipates and your days are basically composed of sweating, staying hydrated, cursing global warming and generally losing your sense of swag.

What you need is a nice, breezy, chill-out feel-good jam to cool you down. And that's what we have here with "Lay Me Down," courtesy of the L.A. band, The Dirty Heads, with a little help from Rome, the lead singer of Sublime With Rome (a group that features ex-members of the classic summertime band Sublime).

In this Thomas Mignone-directed clip, we get that easy summer feeling, watching the band perform on the beach while interspersed with some footage of lovers on the run in Mexico.

"Lay Me Down" is taken from The Dirty Heads' Any Port In A Storm, out now. Check out the video below.

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Last we heard from Travis McCoy (or, as he's now known, Travie McCoy), he was sticking his hands in the "Cookie Jar" on Gym Class Heroes's 2008 album The Quilt. When MTV News caught up with hip-hop frontman late last year, he mentioned good news and bad news: First, fans are going to have to wait a little longer for a new Gym Class album for a little while. (Sad.) Second, a Travie McCoy solo joint is well in the works. (Happy!)

OK, it's more than in the works. We're pleased to present "Billionaire," the first single off Travie's upcoming solo album called Lazarus. The song, featuring Bruno Mars, has a sort of laid-back, island feel to it. Think Sublime meets Common meets Jason Mraz. The lyrics, on the other hand, rattle off a laundry list of wishes for Travie if — nay, when — he becomes a billionaire, including becoming besties with Oprah and appearing on the cover of Forbes.

To see Travie perform the song live, check him out on MTV's Movies & Music Festival dates with Cobra Starship and 3OH!3.

Too Fast For Love tour with Cobra Starship, 3OH!3, Travie McCoy & The Lazarus Project

4/29/10 Kent, OH - Kent State

5/7/10 Rochester, NY - Gordon Field House RIT

5/8/10 Danbury, CT - Charles Ives Center For The Arts

5/9/10 Boston, MA - House Of Blues

For a complete list of tour dates, zoom over to Cobra Starship's Web Site.

In the meantime, take a listen to "Billionaire" featuring Bruno Mars below. The single will be available March 9 on Travie McCoy's blog.

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+ Beyonce's still trying to convince everyone that Jay-Z was the first guy who got her feeling all "Crazy In Love." (HipHopRX)

+ Kelly Clarkson pees in the shower. And so do you. (Blender)

+ Why (the hell?) did Diddy host Rihanna and Chris Brown at his place in Miami? Because he's all "Wah! It's my house and I can have whoever I want over! I can do what I want when I want! It's my house! Because I said so! That's why!" Well, that's not exactly a direct quote, but that's basically what he told Ellen. (Radar)

+ More Chris Brown (boooo!) news: Despite his nominations, sources say he does not plan to attend the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards on March 28. (People)

+ Mandy Moore and Ryan Adams got married! Sorry ladies! (Hollyscoop)

+ Pop quiz: Is this Agatha Ruiz de La Prada's Fall 2009 Milan Fashion Week show, or Katy Perry's closet on parade? (Coutorture)

+ Starving yourself is SOOOO passe. So here's an easier, less taxing way you can look like Lindsay Lohan. (Pretty Boring)

+ Speaking of, Nicole Scherzinger, ZOMG! What happened, girlfriend? (ONTD)

+ Pete Doherty took a trip. This time on a bus! (The Rad Report)

+ Happy (/sad) Nick Jonas diabetes day. :<  (JonasHQ)

+ It looks like Sublime... It sounds like Sublime... But is it the wrong way? (Tripwire)

+ If you seek photos of Britney in her blue bikini, then here they are. (JustJared)

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... Or not. But you know if they did, you'd be begging your parents for Scuba lessons right now. They were actually just in San Pedro, Cali, yesterday shooting their next video, which the ever-reliable Just Jared thinks is either "Kung Fu Grip" or "Burning Up." (And the night before, following their Idol appearance, which NY Mag felt lacked heart, they were seen out with actress Selena Gomez, who's been deemed the next Miley... so get those racy pix ready, dearie!)

But back to the new Jonas Brothers video. The neo-19th century hair give the Jo Bros a very Panic At the Disco vibe. We're also going to use both context clues and our keen instincts to assume that the Jonas Brothers aren't covering Madonna's "Burning Up," nor does their "Kung Fu Grip" have anything to do with Sublime's infamous reference.

In other Jonas Brothers news: People magazine's all-JB collector's edition issue hits stands today.

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