Archive for July, 2010

Nardwuar vs. Drake

Wednesday, July 28 2010 11:28 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

While out in Vancouver, Narduwar catches up with Drake and 40. Once again he puts on a hysterical interview and brought his goodies along with him including a fuckin’ red jacket with some zippers.

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Wale Debuts “The MC”

Wednesday, July 28 2010 10:12 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Focus

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Day 3 of the countdown til the release of More About Nothing on Aug 3rd. Here Mr. Roc Nation talks about how the song he plays above was originally written with Jay-Z in mind. Oh well. One man’s ceiling is another man’s floor. Keep the good shit for yourself. Ha!

Previously: Friends & Strangers & The Eyes Of The Tiger

Sidebar: Second commercial

Fabolous TINC 2 EP Cover & Tracklist

Wednesday, July 28 2010 10:11 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Loso plans to lay his competition to rest again with There Is No Competition 2: The Funeral Service EP on August 31. The re-release will include two new tracks, which are the first two listed below. Moment of silence please.

1. “Lights Out (I Don’t See Nobody)”
2. “Girl You Be Killin’ ‘Em”
3. “I’m Raw”
4. “Body Ya”
5. “Body Count”
6. “Tonight” feat. Red Cafe and Lorel
7. “The Wake”
8. “Body Bag” feat. Cam’ron and Vado

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New Music: N.O.R.E. “Nutcracker”

Wednesday, July 28 2010 10:10 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Music

For the second time Kid Frost’s kid touches up Public Enemy’s classic catalogue for this latest heatrock from Nore. It debuted on Flex tonight and it’s produced by Scoop Deville. It’s still a Queens thing, doofy you broke muthafucka!

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Sidebar: Let’s take em back!

Update: Victor explains the title.

Update: Diry version. Hang Hang

Vado “Speaking Tongues” At S.O.B.’s

Wednesday, July 28 2010 8:05 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Focus

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The opening act is never an easy spot but Cam’s new protege did this thing last night at the Darkside show. Here Mr. Huuhh closes his set with his biggest record to date. Nice shout out, Slime.

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Kid Cudi Album Pushed Back Again

Wednesday, July 28 2010 7:11 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Two pushbacks in less than one week? Damn Scottie. According to Rap-Up, Cudder’s release of MOTM2 got delayed to an even later date of October 26th. Until next time?

Kanye Debuts New Song For Twitter

Wednesday, July 28 2010 6:32 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Guess Kanye has come up with a new marketing strategy to promote his untitled album. Besides joining Twitter today he also performed new material a capella at their corporate HQ. Sound familiar? Facebook one day, Twitter the next, I’m afraid of what Mr. West will do next.

UPDATE: Same clip but vocals a lil clearer here.

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Cassidy Freestyle At S.O.B.’s

Wednesday, July 28 2010 5:54 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

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Before Fat Joe rocked the crowd, Cassidy performed some of his notable hits and recited an acapella freestyle. Getcha tape decks ready!

Wiz Khalifa Announces New Tour

Wednesday, July 28 2010 5:48 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Does this guy ever stop touring? Wiz is hitting the road again this fall with his 55 city Waken Baken Tour. Guest appearances include Yelawolf and Big K.R.I.T. Check him out when he’s coming to a town near you and pre-order tickets here.

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Fat Joe & Friends At S.O.B.’s

Wednesday, July 28 2010 5:03 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

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Joey Crack brought some special guests to The Darkside last night at S.O.B.’s. Joell Ortiz kicked things off and channeled Big Pun with “Twinz (Deep Cover 98)”. Afterward, Joe brought out Redman, Diamond D,  Buckshot, Jeru the Damaja, Mic Geronimo, M.O.P. and capped it off with DJ Premier. If you missed out, kill yourself…or watch the video above.