Archive for July, 2009

MCA Has Cancer

Monday, July 20 2009 5:32 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: True Story

 

Sad news. Adam Yauch has been diagnosed with cancer. Thus, his group’s new album and tour have been postponed. Thankfully, the disease appears to be treatable. Best to the Beasties and their families.

Spotted: Nah Right

Nas "Hip-Hop Is Dead" (Live In NY)

Monday, July 20 2009 4:53 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Live Show

 

Keepin’ it Queens: Here’s the opening tune from the night’s headliner. More tings from Nasir and Marley pon di way.

Havoc "Shook Ones"/"Eye For An Eye" (Live In NY)

Monday, July 20 2009 4:46 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Live Show

 

One half of the M-O-B-B was Rae’s special guest during his Wu set. Random but pretty enjoyable.

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Slaughterhouse Acapella Mania (Live In NY)

Monday, July 20 2009 4:32 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Live Show

 

As customary in a Slaughter show, each of the fab four kick freestyles which are actually verses from past tunes. Thus Royce throws Charles Hamilton under the bus again. Confused? Well the majority will just sit back and worship their heroes. 

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On The Set: Yo Gotti "5 Star Chick"

Monday, July 20 2009 4:18 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Focus

Rik Cordero packs up his lens and heads to the A to shoot Yo Gotti’s latest visual. At the 1:15 mark, Officer Ricky holds down security detail.

Props: Three21Media

Joe Budden Interview (Team Yee Exclusive)

Monday, July 20 2009 3:52 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Focus

Jump Off talks about what jump’d off between him and Method Man. At the 5:07 mark, he and Tahiry talk love and marriage.

Props: Team Yee

Inspectah Deck Interview (Team Yee Exclusive)

Monday, July 20 2009 2:00 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Focus

 

After the mysterious backstage scuffle, my homegirl Angela Yee rolled up on the Inspectah and got her investigative reporter on. We work hard. You hardly work. 

Props: Team Yee

Alfamega Denies Being A Rat

Monday, July 20 2009 1:42 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: True Story

 

Hip-Hop’s Sammy Gravano repudiates claims that he’s a government informant. Pssh. I ain’t buying that shit you shovelin’.

Previously: T.I. Kicks Alfamega Out Of Grand Hustle

M.O.P. "Ante Up" (Live in NY)

Monday, July 20 2009 1:37 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Live Show

 

How about some hardcore? With Bumpy Knuckles in tow, the Mash Out Posse bring the muthafuckin’ noise. Tuck that chain in!

Ice Cube x Nike SB Ad

Monday, July 20 2009 1:17 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Focus

The bigwigs over in Beaverton cut O’Shea a check to use his classic track, “It Was A Good Day” in their latest ad campaign. Pick up the cash flow, indeed.

Props: Woooha