Archive for March, 2010

B.o.B. Explains Album Cover & More

Friday, March 26 2010 7:20 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Bobby Ray gave a thorough interview with The Hip Hop Chronicle and explained the concept of his album cover, collaborating with Eminem, and his first encounters.

New Music: Prodigy “The Phone Tap (Welcome to State Prison)”

Friday, March 26 2010 6:22 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Music

That’s right, Queens is in this bitch. And so is Prodigy with this new seven minute cut over a Sid Roams beat. Although the recording is over the jack, this is harder than a state-issued bunk.

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Freddie Gibbs “Crushin’ Feelin’s” (RR SXSW)

Friday, March 26 2010 6:00 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Ok here’s my final clip from GG’s SXSW adventures. Hey, what do you want I’m bias?! And I really dig this joint off the upcoming Str8 Killa No Filla. I need that shit to drop ASAP.

Fashawn “Our Way” x “Stars” (RR SXSW)

Friday, March 26 2010 5:53 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Before Freddie and Donnis touched the Mohawk stage, another XXL Freshmen did his one-two thing for the enthusiastic heads. Another one I didn’t know much about until that night. Nice job by the young fella from Fresno.

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Killer Mike Confirms Role In Wall & Cham Reunion (RR SXSW)

Friday, March 26 2010 5:45 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Focus

While in Austin, I ran across this article on All Hip Hop that cited Mike Bigga as a force in bringing the two Texas parties together. So you know I had to ask the homie about it while we were down there. Hey, Killer, where’s the interview you did with me?

New Video: R. Kelly “Echo”

Friday, March 26 2010 5:41 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, R&B

Kellz must’ve spent the video budget on those snazzy shades. Standing in front a green screen, the crooner brings forth his latest video off his latest album, Untitled. This needs a do over, stat!

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Murs “Can It Be” (RR SXSW)

Friday, March 26 2010 5:16 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

I honestly have never really listened to dude’s stuff but this performance at the Respect The West party won me over. Guess I’m a sucker for an MJ sample. On the flip, Mr. Carter gives DJ Quik a helluva introduction. Respect your elders, kids.

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New Music: Erykah Badu “Gone Baby, Don’t Be Long”

Friday, March 26 2010 4:36 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, R&B

Third time’s a charm. Here’s some new material off Erykah’s forthcoming album, New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh). Sounds like another winner.

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Ludacris Talks Dr. Dre & Eminem

Friday, March 26 2010 3:24 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

During Luda’s conversation with YoungHollywood, the rapper speaks on ghostwriting for Dr. Dre and his desire to collaborate with Eminem. Personally, I’ve been petitioning for that since the beginning of time.

New Music: Lloyd Banks “Beamer, Benz, Or Bentley” (New Verse)

Friday, March 26 2010 2:40 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Music

During Hot 97′s New at 2, they let loose a new verse from Banks’ “Beamer, Benz, or Bentley.” After this, it’s probably the remix.