Pimp C: We need "Laffy Taffy"
That gyrating siren in the background is distracting.
Related Posts:
-UGK ft. Willie D - "Quit Hatin' the South" (mp3)
-Ghostface: "Laffy Taffy" = Bullsh*t (Video)
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
That gyrating siren in the background is distracting.
Related Posts:
-UGK ft. Willie D - "Quit Hatin' the South" (mp3)
-Ghostface: "Laffy Taffy" = Bullsh*t (Video)
Cuban Linx 2-28-07
::Cover art for Flip's upcoming LP, I Need Mine, due out March 27
-Prefixmag interviews lyricist extraordinaire, Rich Boy. I keed! I keed!!
-2007 SXSW Hip-Hop Schedule.
-Ski Beatz: Don't call it a comeback.
-Hip-Hop Rumors: Jay-Z and Dame Dash collaboration?
-Breaking NEWS!! Rap is a vehicle for social change.
-Winning muslim hearts with Eminem.
-Fabolous trades in Weezy for Jeezy.
-50 Cent's baby mama out to get more than 50 cents.
-Snoop and Diddy to play under the "stupidest" name ever.
-Health scare at Beyonce's Sports Illustrated bash.
-Can't make this up.
Labels: Album Cover, Cuban Linx, Headlines, News
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Cuban Linx 2-27-07
::Video: Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony - I Tried
-Understandably, Ludacris asks for privacy after dad's death.
-Who knew Mariah Carey was a Bone Thugs stan?
-"Sensitive thugs, you all need hugs." (c)S.Carter
-"The only crime I'm guilty of is being a young black woman," Foxy Brown.
-Good to hear that James Brown will finally rest in peace.
-Dick Cheney heard "boom!", ran to shelter.
-Ray-J hooks up with Lil Kim.
- Devin asked to wait till March 20th to Inhale.
-Wu-Tang join forces with Rage Against the Machine.
Labels: Cuban Linx, Headlines, News, Videos
Monday, February 26, 2007
Video: Timbaland ft. JT & Nelly Furtado - Give it to Me
Timbo's video arrives just in time to silence the mud-slingers. Problem is, this song is yawn-inducing. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you the new Black Eyed Peas.
Labels: Videos
Shots Fired: Scott Storch - Built Like Dat (Timbaland Diss)
Scott Storch ft. Nox - Built Like Dat (Timbaland Diss)
It took a little jab from Timbaland to make Scott Storch pick up the mic? This might be the first intriguing producer battle of our era. Not in terms of talent--because neither Tim nor Scott can rap his way out of jail--but, this is everything the JD/Dre feud wasn't. Balanced. Legit. Yet establishes nothing.
Storch started off as a founding member of The Roots and ended up making doo-doo songs with Paris Hilton and Brooke Hogan. On the other hand, Tim's pop production prowess has never been in question. He's better recognized for the Aaliyah tracks than for crafting one of the toughest beats on a Jay-Z album. Which is why it's a good idea for Scott to stick with non-music-related disses here: "Whatchu tryin to lose weight, try to gain some respect".
Oh, in case you're wondering how it all started, Timbaland hauled some thin-veiled insults at Storch on his new single, "Give It to Me," and claims to have recorded another diss to the "Piano Man" on his new album. Something about beat-jacking and whatnot.
And beef keeps evolving...
Labels: Beef, Shots Fired
Questions for Little Brother
I have an upcoming interview with a member of one of my favorite hip-hop groups, Phonte of Little Brother.
What do you want me to ask him?
Cuban Linx: 2-26-07
-Complete list of Oscar winners.
-The Source and Ebony are among the 51 Best Magazines of all time, according to Goodmagazine.com.
-Gaming League Showdown: Just Blaze vs. Ne-Yo
-Tim Hardaway sued for skipping mortgage and car wash rent payments.
-Beyonce cries over J-Hud's Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
-Justin Combs' security team fired over that controversial lapdance.
-Pictures from the Oscars.
-Imagine this happening in the U.S.?
-Rap Meets Rock: Looking for the Emo Connection.
-Timbaland at Wrestlemania?
-FameCast, an American Idol-style competition needs your votes.
-My condolences go out to Ludacris on the death of his father.
Labels: Cuban Linx, Headlines, News
Friday, February 23, 2007
Timbaland Presents Shock Value Cover Art
You're looking at the official cover art for Timbaland Presents Shock Value, due out on April 3rd, 2007. The guest list for Shock Value reads like a musical melting pot. I wonder what Timbo's trying to affirm with this record.
Labels: Album Cover
Cuban Linx 2-23-07
::Video: Hue Hef - Southern Man
-Soundbomb of the Day: Fall Out Boy + Kanye - This Ain't a Sceeeennne...
-Some well-deserved buzz on Byron Hurt's Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats & Rhymes.
-Seeing as DMX has not been arrested for traffic violations for 3 weeks, Busta Rhymes rises to the occasion.
-Edutainment grows in Brooklyn.
-And Paula Zahn won't tell you this.
-Why white kids love hip-hop.
-Oliver Wang weighs in on the mind-boggling debate over Obama's blackness.
Labels: Cuban Linx, Headlines, News
Freebie Friday: Young Buck - The Clean Up Man
Download: Young Buck - The Clean Up Man | Tracklist
Shouldn't Lebron James be dropping his shabby mix tapes on Roc-a-fella?
Bonus Tape: Redman - Live from the Brick House
Labels: Freebie Friday, Mixtapes
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Cuban Linx 2-22-07
::Young Buck - "Get Buck" video
-Four Four zooms in on some fact-checking errors in the otherwise stellar March issue of VIBE.
-Speaking of waxing nostalgic, Noz digs up some oft-overlooked Critical Condition joints.
-Bill Cosby vs. 2Pac
-Next Level Audiobloggery for Listeners: O-dub compares two softwares that allow Mac and PC users to stream (or download) mp3s from their favorite blogs.
-Need a reason to watch VH1's Blood Diamonds documentary tonight at 8? Here's an insider's take on Bling'd: Blood Diamonds & Hip-Hop.
-Polow da Don: The King of White Girls.
-Enigmatik reviews (well sorta) The Roots' Houston concert.
Labels: Cuban Linx, Headlines, News
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Soundscam 2-21-07
As you can see, Cris has been steadily climbing back up the chart lately, thanks to an undeserved win for Best Rap Album at the Wammys.
(4) 11. Akon - Konvicted - 69,751 (1,569,843)
(32) 37. Young Jeezy - The Inspiration - 28,302 (858,445)
(111) 44. Gnarls Barkley - St. Elsewhere - 26,672 (1,232,070)
(65) 48. Ludacris - Release Therapy - 22,867 (1,083,957)
(48) 60. Eminem - Eminem Presents: The Re-Up - 18,639 (873,146)
(53) 62. Nas - Hip-Hop Is Dead - 17,814 (633,803)
(56) 67. Jay-Z - Kingdom Come - 16,144 (1,351,775)
(55) 69. Gym Class Heroes - As Cruel As School Children - 15,935 (160,562)
(54) 70. Birdman & Lil' Wayne - Like Father Like Son - 15,774 (619,741)
(59) 73. Snoop Dogg - Blue Carpet Treatment - 14,963 (782,147)
(79) 76. Game - Doctor's Advocate - 13,874 12 (847,441)
(999) 84. JR Writer - Writer's Block 4 - 12,926 12,965
(86) 86. Bow Wow -Price of Fame - 12,516 (420,522)
(118) 100. Diddy - Press Play - Press Play - 10,797 (531,099)
(152) 137. T.I. KING - 7,565 (1,629,604)
Cuban Linx: 2-21-07
::My Block Virginia - Part 2
-Kanye's ego will probably fly through the roof after this.
-It's bigger than hip-hop.
-Must read: Welcome to the hip-hop woodstock.
-Another facet of blood diamond trade.
-Busta Rhymes ponders plea deal.
-Obama heads to Hollywood.
-Vanessa Williams to pose nude again?
-Can't make this up.
Labels: Cuban Linx, Headlines, News
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Video: Lupe Fiasco - Sunshine
I forgot just how ill Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor was.
Labels: Videos
Monday, February 19, 2007
Soundbites: Prodigy + Nas + Joel Ortiz + Redman
Redman - Put It Down (version 2)
Here's the clean, DJ-less version of that Redman joint I posted last week.
Joell Ortiz ft. Immortal Technique - Modern Day Slavery
Like minds Joel Ortiz and Immortal Technique challenge various conspiracy theories. Perfect Black History Month theme song, and they're not even black.
Prodigy - 7th Heaven
From the mildly anticipated Return of the Mac.
Nas - Hope (Original version?)
Allegedly the original version of "Hope." Sure sounds better than that a capella drop on Hip-Hop Is Dead.
Bonus 'Bites:
Young Chris ft. Freeway & M.O.P. - Original Gangstas
Saigon ft. B.G. & The Game - Pain In My Life (Bloodstains) Rmx
K-Starks - Still Fresh
[Thanks to Cicana.com, Enigmatik, Young Legend, and all the mp3 heads who sent me links over the weekend.]
Cuban Linx 2-19-07
::Top 10 Rap Releases for March
-Black History Month special: Tavis Smiley examines different representations of hip-hop.
-Hip-Hop acts on TV this week.
-Crimes behind the rhymes: Hip-hop's institutionalized messages of violence, misogyny and homophobia.
-Mixtape Monday: Redman talks about his upcoming album; Young Buck finds 50/Cam feud funny; Busta weighs in on the now forgotten 50/Game beef.
-Hip-hop biz news in cartoon form?
-Are all our Black leaders dead?
-Video: Martin Lawrence gets mistaken for Eddie Murphy.
Labels: Cuban Linx
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Termanology - 50 Bodies (Mix Tape)
Mixtapes are forever, forever, forever...
50 Bodies is the latest installment from one of my favorite new emcees, Termanology. It highlights 50 of his most ferocious verses recorded between 2002 and 2007.
Download: Termanology - 50 Bodies
Labels: Mixtapes
E-40 is NOT Dead
Apparently, someone has been spreading some ill-informed rumors that led many to believe that E-40's stunna shades were blasted off his eyes in LasVegas. His publicist shot down those reports in a statement fired off to The Rap Up office:
I am writing to dispel any and all of the rumors currently circulating concerning the health and safety of Earl Stevens p/k/a E-40. Mr. Stevens is alive and well in Las Vegas enjoying All-Star weekend and has not been the victim of any shooting or accident. Sick Wid It Records, Chaz Hayes, and 40 Water thank all those who have expressed concern and kept 40 in their prayers and urge whoever is responsible for generating these outrageous rumors to contemplate the gravity of their actions and stop immediately.Feel free to add this to Snopes.com
Friday, February 16, 2007
Video: Prodigy - Stuck on You
"Stuck on You" is the lead single from Prodigy's upcoming Koch album, Return of the Mac. See, with catchy ditties like this Blood Money might had a solid showing on the charts.
Labels: Videos
Cuban Linx 2-16-07
::How about some classy pics of Coolio "I Got Some Head" to spice up your weekend?
-Taking Hip-Hop to New Heights: CNN's spotlight feature on Felicia Palmer, SOHH.com founder and Rizoh's former employer.
-Read Q's interview with Pharoahe Monch to get the skinny on Desire.
-Hip-Hop Summit Action will stop by Houston in March. Count me in.
-Here we go again. Foxy Brown revives an otherwise dull news week.
-Cam'ron forced to meet with Probation officer, following the well publicized 50 Cent beef.
-Since Jay won't put out his album anytime soon, Freeway's getting his bread elsewhere.
-Devin the Dude going gospel?
-Travis Barker gets down with Paul Wall and Juelz Santana.
-If you're in the NYC region and looking for something to do this weekend, may I recommend Hip-Hop Karaoke at the Knitting Factory.
Labels: Cuban Linx, Headlines, News
Freebie Friday: Grind Time Rap Gang - Skulls & Roses
Download: Grind Time Rap Gang - Skulls & Roses
Killer Mike has built a career off staying outside the confines of convention and cookie-cutter music. Skulls & Roses, an EP showcasing his Grind Time Rap family, is no different.
Labels: Freebie Friday, Mixtapes
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Redman - Put It Down
Redman - Put It Down (produced by Timbaland)
I hear it's the new single from Red Gone Wild.
On a semi-unrelated note, Fabolous' new LP has been pushed back to April 17th for some odd reason. Developing...
Fabolous Interview
My chat with Fabolous is now available for your viewage on About.com.
"It's stupid to complain and bash your label before coming out. I can see you doing that after you come out or after you get off that label...I can't say that LL Cool J or Method Man or whoever was stupid for doing it, because if you're having problems you should voice them. But it's about the way you do it...All those artists have been long time artists, so they should be able to sit down and try to work it out, rather than going to a magazine and saying, "F**k Def Jam!" That doesn't really make sense."He also spills the beans on his new album, From Nothin' to Somethin' (guest emcees and producers), and talks about his relationship with the big homie.
Kanye, Nas, Rakim, KRS - Classic
Better Than I've Ever Been (Produced by Rick Rubin)
Classic (Better Than I've Ever Been Remix) (prod. by DJ Premier)
(Audios are in windows media)
Some would argue that Kanye's presence here is a tabboo, and that's not an illegitimate argument. However, Ye's inclusion subtly opens and shuts the generational gap that would exist if, say, Jeru Tha Damaja were to take his place. All three "golden" eras of hip-hop are well-represented here: Ra & KRS (circa '88), Nas (circa 93'), Kanye (circa '98)...you get the point. I like all four verses equally, but Nas' raps should be locked in a jail for this.
Good to see KRS "I'll jump over the table and whoop yo ass" One back better than he's ever been.
Go read Renato's review on the song.
(Update: Hope you enjoyed the mp3s. You can purchase the tracks on Feb. 20th via iTunes. Proceeds will go to the "NIKE Youth Sport for Change Fund" to assist youth programs that use sport as a catalyst for change. Now, go out there and support a good cause. )
Video: Cam'ron - Currrtiss! (50 Cent Diss)
It's a new day in hip-hop when so much energy and resources are being channeled into beef. That said, congratulations to Cam on his victory.
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Cam is done. Who anywhere is ever going to take this man seriously again? As his wordplay gets weirder, he proves himself more and more the a**hole and as he beefs with more people and alienates himself in the industry, nothing he puts out is ever seeing 300k again. (Flint)
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"Cam won no question. His disses were funnier. Anyone notice how Jimmy and Juelz were visibly absent from this video? You really start to wonder..."(Esbee)
Related Posts:
50 Cent - Funeral Music Video
Cam'ron - Currrtiss (mp3)
Labels: Beef, Shots Fired, Videos
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Soundscam: 2-14-07
Someone please explain this Jeezy/Eminem phenomenon to me. Who's buying these albums?
(LW) TW. Artist - Album - TW (Total Sales)
(6)4. Akon - Konvicted 64,643 (1,500,092)
(26) 32. Young Jeezy - The Inspiration 27,821 (830,143)
(41) 48. Eminem Presents: The Re-Up - 18,896 (854,507)
(50) 53. Nas - Hip-Hop Is Dead - 17,552 (615,989)
(52) 54. Birdman & Lil Wayne - Like Father Like Son - 16,870 (603,967)
(96) 55. Gym Class Heroes - As Cruel As School Children - 16,727 (144,627)
(54) 56. Jay-Z - Kingdom Come - 16,660 (1,335,631)
(49) 59. Snoop Dogg - Blue Carpet Treatment 16,333 (767,184)
(70) 65 Ludacris - Release Therapy 13,966 (1,061,090)
(82) 79 The Game - Doctor's Advocate 12,417 (833,567)
(71) 86 Bow Wow - Price of Fame 11,113 (408,006)
(137) 111. Gnarls Barkley - St. Elsewhere 9,127 (1,205,398)
(116) 118. Diddy - Press Play 8,339 (520,302)
(113) 122. Lil Scrappy - Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live 8,181 (223,623)
(126) 132. Jim Jones - Hustler's P.O.M.E. 7,048 (332,355)
(144) 141. Jibbs - Jibbs 6,497 (232,972)
(134) 142. Tupac - Pac's Life 6,340 (392,959)
(180) 199. Fat Joe - Me Myself & I 4,711 (164,288)
Cuban Linx 2-14-07
::Peanut Butter Wolf Valentine's Mixtape
-Top 12 Hip-Hop Love Songs.
-A hip-hop valentine
-Now, that's what I'm talking about.
-Smh at Billboard describing Remy Ma as a Bronx singer.
-Sleep on Oh Word's Incredible Rap Songs series at your own peril.
-Might have to start reading Sports Illustrated again.
-Vanilla Ice can help you with your taxes.
-War on Barack Obama.
Labels: Cuban Linx, Headlines, News
Def Jam Release Schedule - 1st Quarter
Happy to see the first quarter steaming up, with albums from Timbaland and Redman (wishful thinking?) on the way. Here's what to expect from the Black Oasis in the next two months:
- Sisqo, Millennium Collection: 20th Century
March 13th - Dru Hill, Millennium Collection: 20th Century
March 13th - Young Jeezy, Almost Famous: The Lost Files Vol..1
March 20th - Fabolous, From Nothin' to Somethin'
March 27th (Pushed back to 4/17) - Redman, Red Gone Wild
March 27th - Bobby Valentino, Special Occasion
April 3rd - Tru Life, Tru Life
April 17th - Ne-Yo, TBA
April 24th
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Monday, February 12, 2007
Cuban Linx 2-12-07
-Soundbomb of the Day: Nas, Kanye, Rakim, KRS-One - Classic (mp3) (Prod. by Premier)
Potentially the best posse cut of '07.
-2007 Grammy Rap Winners. See also: Past "Best Rap Album" winners and nominees.
-Freedom of the press under attack again. What would be the reaction if this started happening in music?
-Universal threatens DJ Swindle. You may remember Swindle from that Almatic mash-up I posted last year.
-State of the Black Union 2007. Glad to see others documenting today's political arena.
-Video: Two-6-Mafia ft. Chamillionaire - Doe Boy Fresh
-Has Jay-Z dumped Beyonce? Were they ever together?
-Wyclef is "nuts" for Shakira. This made my day.
-Audio: Cam'ron's Hot 97 interview with Kay Slay. *Yawn*
Labels: Cuban Linx, Headlines, News
Video: Jay-Z - Minority Report
Here's the video for Jay-Z's better-late-than-ever Katrina song. Actually, it's more like a mini-movie, less like a music video.
Saturday, February 10, 2007
J Dilla: Still, Shinin'
It's a shame how we only celebrate lives after they're no more. (Not knocking anybody who's paying tributes to hip-hop's fallen soldiers, because I'm guilty of it as well.)
That said, Jay Dee deserves as much adulation, even in death, as Big, Pac, and others who died violently.
Celebrate Dilla's death anniversary by declaring war on lupus, the health condition that claimed his life.
Lupus is one of the most prevalent, unpredictable and potentially fatal diseases in the country. It affects over 2 million Americans, mostly women. Lupus is a leading cause of stroke, kidney and premature cardiovascular disease in young women. It's three times more likely to occur in black women than in white women. And, it's very difficult to diagnose.
Stay informed. Test yourself. Get involved.
Enough of the depressing stuff, and onto the donuts. Some noteworthy tributes for you to check out:
- J Dilla Mix (via: the Beastie Boys message board)
- Time: Donuts of the Heart
- Donuts Are Forever
- J Dilla: Still Dunking Donuts
- Dilla Speaks
- HHNLive Remembers Dilla
Image by Hurricane Ivan for The Rap Up
Obama Joins the Race
Barack Obama officially joined the presidential race today.
It's interesting to learn that the only Black candidate who actually has a shot at being president is without the support of African-Americans.
Watch Barack Obama's presidential announcement.
Labels: Barack Obama
Video: UGK - The Game Belongs to Me
Glad to see UGK leaning with with "The Game Belongs to Me" over that less captivating Jazze Pha track. Their double album, Underground Kingz, has been pushed back (again!??) to April-something.
Mixtape: Big Mike - What's Beef Pt. 2
Download: Big Mike - What's Beef Pt. 2
Big Mike is cool, but I like our own What's Beef series better.
Labels: Mixtapes
Friday, February 09, 2007
Cam'ron - Bugs Monkey (50 Cent diss)
Cam'ron - Bugs Monkey (50 Cent diss)(full)
As expected, Cam's rebuttal is comical (albeit feather light).
Now that I've heard the whole thing, Cam wasn't that bad but I'd still rather read a few books about Black History than listen to this petty back-and-forth. The whole thing sounds like a pre-meditated pub stunt anyway.
(Major props to Enigmatik)
Cuban Linx 2-9-07
::Who's the better imposter: John Brown or Lil' Wayne ?
-Reunited--and it feels so good.
-What people do for money. Sandra Rose weighs in on the Kim K sex tape. Oh my at that photo of "Ray J hammering his point home to Kim."
-Dr. Dre eyes film-making.
-Hip-hop as a valuable tool in the struggle for liberation.
-What We Do: The Movie, a free Freeway-hosted mix tape.
-Gillie da Kid enjoys more publicity than he bargained for.
-Download: JR Writer - Writer's Block
[Tomorrow Feb. 10 is Dilla's one year death anniversary. If you happen to get a tribute in by tomorrow, feel free to hit me up with a link.]
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Video: 50 Cent - Funeral Music (Cam'ron Diss)
This is actually a better look for Mr. Giles than for whatever G-Unit project Fitty's promoting this time.
True to fashion, the shittalking at the end is gullier than the diss itself.
"From now on, Jimmy is the boss of Dipset, and Juelz is the Capo. Cam is now demoted to soldier. We like Jimmy better anyway. Ballinnnn'"
Update: 50 Cent - Funeral Music (mp3)
Labels: Beef, Shots Fired, Videos
Styles P feat. Akon - Eyez on You
Styles P feat. Akon - Eyez on You (Radio rip)
Styles P was on Hot 97 today to discuss the road rage incident that left him in crutches. He also announced that he's dropping his next album, 5 Star General, on Koch.
"Eyez on You" is featured on his new album, due out in May.
Update: While we're still on D-Block, Jadakiss has been indicted on gun and drug charges. If convicted, he's looking at anywhere from 16 months to 7 years.
Soundbites: Talib Kweli + Cassidy + Cormega
Talib Kweli - Lie A Lot (mp3)
Sucker MCs come under fire, as Kweli angrily lacerates the snaptacular "This is Why I'm Hot" beat.
[Sample lyrics: "I'm shooting from the hip/ I can't stand these rappers that be shooting off the lip"]
Cassidy + Beanie Sig + Fabolous - You Already Know(mp3)
Their lyrical fitness is unquestionable. Start a group already. By the way, what do these three have in common? Clue: It ends with an "L"
[Sample lyrics: "It's Mack and Cass, back to back like mac 'n' bread"]
Cormega ft. Styles P - Use Mad Clips(mp3)
Hang around SP long enough and you'll be talking about guns 24/7, it seems.
[Sample lyrics: "You rap about gats, feel mine"]
Bonus Bite:
DJ Jazzy Jeff ft. Raheem DeVaughn - My Soul's Not 4 Sale
(Props to Team OnSmash)
Cuban Linx 02-08-07
::Def Jam icon tutorial for Xbox 360 heads
-The Kufi Smacker in DJ Icon. Is Nas in this game at all?
-Gillie da Kid arrested for running drug houses. Who snitched on him?
-Redman's Live From the Bricks track list.
-People, leave Prince alone for Nikki's sakes.
-According to this witness, The Roots killed hip-hop at their Fillmore show.
-50 Cent teams up with Robert Green on his new book The 50th Law.
-Al Green gets funky with ?uestlove.
-Mark Cuban: What should the music business do next?
-Video: Ray J and Kim Kardashian sex tape(preview).
-Two events worth checking this weekend:
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Video: Jeezy feat. R.Kelly - Go Getta
It's like that Head-On commercial, I can't stand his album but I like this song.
Cuban Linx 2-7-07
::G-Unit Radio Pt. 23
-HHNLive writer rides the B Train with Dana Dane.
Their discussion ranges from his early days to the 5th element of hip-hop.
-The Roots are eyeing October for Game Theory follow-up.
-R.Kelly hospitalized.
-Aesop Rock tapped for Nike's workout track.
-Nominees for the 21st annual Soul Train Awards announced.
How the hell does Yung Joc get nominated for a Soul Train award?
-Jermaine Dupri takes his shiny forehead to the newly-formed Island Records Urban.
-Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness day.
-Hip-H'opera: Music-based after school program.
-Outspoken as always, Monie Love kicks some knowledge.
-Can't make this stuff up.
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Video: Nas - Can't Forget About You
It's a bright day in hip-hop when the best joint on an album becomes a single.
Monday, February 05, 2007
Cuban Linx 2-5-07
::What's wrong with this new G-Unit mix tape cover
-My boy Q chats up Redman about his forthcoming album, Gilla House crew, Blackout 2 with Method Man, among other things.
-Speaking of Reggie Noble, the UK isn't feeling that new Red Gone Wild album cover.
-Rumored track list for Pharoahe Monch's Desire, due out on 5/1/07.
-Shawn Carter and Sean Combs looking to expand their hu$tle. New Comcast Channel plot on the way.
-Biggie's family still in pursuit of justice. Wrongful death lawsuit back in court this summer.
-More Bombs over Baghdad than necessary.
Video: Internet Celebrities at Sundance Festival.
-Learn how to do "the Bird Flu dance."
-Music writers, Village Voice is still hiring.
-Yawn.
-MP3 of the Day: Nas - Where Are They Now (The Mega-Mega mix by O-Dub)
All three remixes in one chop.
-Remember that hilarious exchange between Cam'ron and 50 Cent on Hot 97 last week? Well, here's the video of Cam'ron on the phone with Cuurrrtisss!!
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Red Gone Wild
Alleged cover art for the notoriously-delayed Red Gone Wild, now slated for March 27.
Friday, February 02, 2007
Freebie Friday: My Mind's Playing Tricks on Me
While you're waiting on ?uestlove to unveil his reworked version of Pharrell's underwhelming, Grammy-nominated solo effort In My Mind, DJ Jus Ske's interpretation of the album should hold you over for now. Jus Ske, whose website is a spitten image of Google's, has remixed In My Mind by utilizing instrumentals from Stevie Wonder, Prince, Junior M.A.F.I.A, Eric B. & Rakim, etc.
Download and discuss:
Jus Ske + Pharrell - My Mind's Playing Tricks on Me
(Thanks, Mike)
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Nas - Where Are They Now (80's Remix)
Nas - Where Are They Now (80's Remix)
This one features Grandmaster Caz, MC Shan, Raheem (Furious Five), Doctor Ice (UTFO), Kangol (UTFO), Kool Moe Dee, Sha Rock (Funky Four Plus One), Tito (Fearless Four), Lin Que (Isis of X Clan), Dana Dane, Pebblee Poo & Just Ice. (Courtesy of the indomitable Team OnSmash)
Phew! What's next? 70's mix with James Brown and Fela Kuti?
Update: Nas - Where Are They Now (West Coast Remix)
Related Entries:
Nas - Where Are They Now (90's Remix)
KRS-One - Nas Tribute (mp3)
Video: Nas & Will.i.am on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Nas - That's That Sh*t (Remix)
Cuban Linx 2-1-07
RZA on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
-William E. Ketchum on the evolution of Andre 3000
-MP3 of the Day: DJ Jazzy Jeff ft. CL Smooth - "All I Know"
I've had this one on repeat for the past two days. It's that good. I'm talking Mecca & the Soul Brother good (Thanks, Renato)
-The Game cops a plea. Still waiting to hear that he's apologized to Vida for that fingerbanging story.
-Front on her all you want but Fergie's looking fergalicious in the new Candie's Spring ads.
-Video: Benzino's sex tape (Absolutely NSFW)
-Hip-hop originated in Spain
-Slum Village - "Bootleggin' My Shit"
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