Archive for April, 2009

RR Exclusive: Asher Roth "Lion's Roar" (Live)

Wednesday, April 22 2009 8:45 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Rap Radar Exclusives Video

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I didn’t like this joint when I first heard it, but it’s growin’ on me. Beans came down from Philly, so where the fuck were you at Busta? That nigga usually shows up to any kickball game in the Rotten Apple. Musta been OT.

Throwback Video: Rare Jay-Z Interview

Wednesday, April 22 2009 7:51 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Focus

 

Matik’s back at it. This time, he unearths a rare Jay-Z interview brought to you by ShadesRadio.com. In clip, Jigga talks about his upcoming album, Reasonable Doubt and the future of hip-hop.

“After these albums, I’ma be sitting behind that desk.” 

Clairvoyant win.

Hot 97 Summer Jam 2009 Lineup Announcements

Wednesday, April 22 2009 7:44 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: True Story
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I’ll be keepin’ you updated live. Stay tuned.

Here we go:

Mary J. Blige

The-Dream

Jim Jones and Juelz Santana

Elephant Man

Serani

Mavado

Young Jeezy

T-Pain and “Friends”

Jadakiss

Host: Tracy Morgan

Ho. Hum.

Here’s the audio, hoes. Rape and pillage.

So basically Dipset headlines for second year in a row and we wait and cross our fingers that Cam will play nice and join his old buddies. Maybe Ebro shoulda got Chappelle to host. Hey, he got the Fugees back together. Ha!

Hot 97′s new slogan for the suggestion box:

Hot 97: We Won’t Rest Until Dipset Reunites!

Update: Drake is one of T-Pain’s “friends.”

 

Ross vs. Roth Sales Update

Wednesday, April 22 2009 7:35 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: True Story
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Not that crazy.

Ross:160 K.

Roth: 80 K.

Source: HDD

Pharrell Gets Tattoos Removed

Wednesday, April 22 2009 7:27 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: True Story
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 Pardon his back, but here’s Skateboard B getting his tattoos removed with the laaazer.

“Laser treatment bitches! Extra crispy.”  See, no skin graft here, just pure laser pain.  This is our own version of Mythbusters!  Laser is the new primer.”

Blog Roll Occupant: BC via BBC

RR Exclusive: Asher Roth "Freestyle"

Wednesday, April 22 2009 6:58 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Rap Radar Exclusives Video

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YN’s second favorite white rapper kicks a free one about eating healthy. Clearly, Beans didn’t get the memo.

YN’s UPDATE: Is anyone else reminded of this?

 

Chrisette Michele "Blame It On Me" (Live)

Wednesday, April 22 2009 6:39 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Live Show

 

Last night, The Fly Girl caught Chrisette Michele pouring her heart out at the listening session for her new album, Epiphany. Take a listen vocalists, Auto-Tune is for losers.

New Music: Jay Rock "Make Da Trap Say Aye (Freestyle)"

Wednesday, April 22 2009 6:03 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Random Tracks
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Jay Rock gives his rendition of Otis’ cut, “Make Da Trap Say Aye” If I were you, I’d keep my head up and eyes opened on the new talent emerging from the Left Coast. Sorry New York, but it’s going to be a while.

 

 Prop: X

New Music: Usher "Radar"

Wednesday, April 22 2009 5:21 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: R&B
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Here’s an unreleased cut courtesy of Ursheeer. And looky here, its called “Radar” too. YN, did you sign off on this?

They Got: HipHop-N-More

RR Exclusive: Asher Roth "Perfectionist" (Live)

Wednesday, April 22 2009 5:03 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Rap Radar Exclusives Video

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Who says White MC’s don’t have street cred? B Sigel blesses the stage and flaunts his far-from-svelte physique. It’s Mack, bitches!