Archive for June, 2009

New Music: Maino "Kill You"

Saturday, June 20 2009 7:26 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Music
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Jermaine wants to put a hurtin’ to his baby mama on this untagged cut from his debut.

Fun Fact: Likewise, Eminem killed Hailie’s mom on “Kim” from The Marshall Mathers LP. Ironically, Em also has a song callled “Kill You” on the album.

HHNM

New Mixtape: Wale x 9th Wonder "Back To The Feature"

Saturday, June 20 2009 7:11 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Mixtapes
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Apparently, this is a hot commodity on these internets. And so where there is demand, Rap Radar will supply. DL here. Tracklist after the cut.

Xcellence

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New Music: Nipsey Hussle Ft. June Summers x Lloyd Banks x Cory Gunz "My Language

Saturday, June 20 2009 6:57 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Music
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‘Bout time! Off of Bullets Aint Got No Name Vol. 3  coming soon whenever Nipsey feels like it. Sigh.

 

Jamie Foxx Says Drake Is The New Movement

Friday, June 19 2009 9:15 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: R&B
 
Jamie Foxx sat down with MTV’s Tim Kash and cosigned the Canadian actor turnt rapper.

“Drake is the new movement, man. You gotta think about what this

kid has done, man. To have records on a mixtape, and then the next

thing you know he’s on top of the charts. And every time you mention

him, people go crazy. I’ve had the chance to meet

Drake and listen to his music. The volumes of music he’s producing

makes him a strong force that’ll be around for a very long time.

Because usually, when you see an artist of today, they do one thing —

maybe they perform a song or do a great hook — but you seldom see a guy

who can walk a song, all from the R&B end, and then to be on a

track with Bun B … and Bun B, he doesn’t get on tracks with people

unless it’s really legit … so I’m actually honored to have him on a

track called ”Digital Girl,’ and we will be working with each other in

the future.”

“Digital Girl” Ft. Jamie Foxx ft. Kanye West, The-Dream, and Drake

 

 
 
Heads Up: NR

Rap Radar x dead prez Giveaway

Friday, June 19 2009 8:24 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: True Story
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Alright kids, I’ve got five tickets to see dead prez this Sunday at the Highline Ballroom in NYC. The first five souls to send an email to brianmiller@rapradar.com with the subject: DP TIX will win. Please include your full name (No alias’!) and phone number. Cool? Now, give me a hell yeah!

Update: Contest is over. Congrats to the winners.

A Night With Big Boi & Co.

Friday, June 19 2009 8:09 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Focus
 
Photographer, Zach Wolfe’s super HD camera captured Big Boi and friends backstage before a show. I’m sure 3000 had to be hiding somewhere—right?
 

Rap Radar: 100 Days Later

Friday, June 19 2009 6:50 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: True Story
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Ha! I think the Jigga Man would disagree. This was lifted from Gawker and published two weeks before Rap Radar launched on March 9th. That’s right, y’all  today marks 100 days since the Double R set up shot. Take that Barack!

From the very beginning, we were destined to fail. But you know what they say, with success breeds envy. Hell, whether you agreed or disagree with Vibes list, from day uno, RR made headlines with Lil’ Kim and B.I.G.’s paranormal relationship, T.I. fronting on ghostwriting for Dr. Dre, and The Dream defending his main squeeze. Not a bad introduction into the game I’d say.

But in all honesty, no matter how many stories or songs we break, our success isn’t confined within the walls of the Rap Radar mansion. Take a look to the right of your screen and scroll down the list of sites we barter content from daily. Without them, we wouldn’t be squat. Special shouts to Eskay and Miss Info fast…and even Bol‘s bum ass. Hate it or love, the underdogs on top. Be clear, this is not a victory lap. We’ve still got plenty of work ahead. Rap Radar is where YN lives. Hip-Hop’s got a bigger house on the top of the hills. Let’s get it!

New Music: Nas x Swizz Beatz "Be Worried"

Friday, June 19 2009 5:38 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Random Tracks
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Here’s the untagged version of Nas’ cut with Swizz. What’s up with all the recycled material as of late? Gheesh.

 

Thank U: Karen Civil 

Maino Talks About Being Locked Up

Friday, June 19 2009 5:03 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Focus
 
Making a pit stop on the West Coast, Jermaine speaks to Devi Dev about his decade long bid and Christopher Wallace influencing his book of rhymes. …If Tomorrow Comes June 30th.
 
It’s A Hardknock Life

Lil Wayne Performs "Kobe Bryant" At Lakers Day Bash

Friday, June 19 2009 4:42 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Live Show

 
With Kobe Bryant in attendance, Dwayne performs his ode to the black mamba. Ain’t that cute.
 
Spotted: NR via Luscious Liz