Archive for March, 2010

RZA Supports Wu-Massacre

Tuesday, March 30 2010 9:04 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Yesterday, RZA phoned into Sirius/XM radio during Ghost’s guest appearance on DJ Envy and DJ Self’s show. The Wu-Tang producer showed support for Wu-Massacre, talks about his current projects and shares his thoughts on Hip-Hop today.

Best of Both Offices

New Music: B.o.B. x Charles Hamilton “Paper Boy”

Tuesday, March 30 2010 8:05 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Music

Bobby Ray and Chuck Hamilton reunite for the first time since their XXL cover for this new ditty. This is one of three tracks the pair recorded last month in Atlanta.

New Music: Joe Budden “Unthinkable”

Tuesday, March 30 2010 7:21 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Music

Joe Budden does the unthinkable over Alicia’s beautiful ballad. Wait, is that a Ricky Martin stab? That’s right, this is marked for freshness.

J.Cole Speaks On Selling Out S.O.B.’s

Tuesday, March 30 2010 6:43 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Tonight it’s going down—basement. For the first time, J.Cole will perform at S.O.B.’s before a sold out crowd. He says the building holds a special place in his heart after watching Kanye perform there for the first time in 2003. Mo’ clips on the way.

LL Cool J To Appear On Sarah Palin’s Fox News Show

Tuesday, March 30 2010 5:46 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, True Story

James Todd Smith will appear on McCain’s old partner’s new TV show this Thursday at 10 on Nas’ favorite network. C’mon, Uncle L. Oh well, guess he always was a true Black Republican.

Huffington Post

Nas & Damian Marley Announce Tour

Tuesday, March 30 2010 5:05 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Looks like the Distant Relatives have decided to take their union on the road. Oh be still, my heart, star. Dates on the other side.

HHDX

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New Music: Ciara x The-Dream “Speechless”

Tuesday, March 30 2010 4:35 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Music

Guess who’s wife put that shoot together? Ha! Anyways, Ci Ci’s back with a lot of help from Terius and Tricky. This ain’t wack but it ain’t great either. Insert shrug.

Splash

Sidebar: Ole girl shot a vid for her true comeback single.

Breaks: Didn’t Take Long

Tuesday, March 30 2010 4:02 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Breaks

The Bella got her way. Album in stores today.

New Video: Raekwon “Canal Street”

Tuesday, March 30 2010 3:55 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Although The Wu-Massacre‘s in stores today, that hasn’t stopped Raekwon from giving XXL the greenlight to debut his new video, from Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II. “I write rhymes that paint clear pictures,” he says. “You can almost close your eyes and see every scene, character and location. I feel like every song off the album deserves it’s own visual. The video for ‘Canal Street’ is another installment.” Get familiar.

Rap Radar Presents B.o.B. At S.O.B.’s (April 12)

Tuesday, March 30 2010 3:24 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, True Story

That’s right, Bobby Ray is coming to the Big Apple and the Double R is a proud media sponsor. We hope to see you in the place with some pretty faces. Cop some tickets and kick it. Y’all ain’t got nothin’ on us. Ha!