Archive for January, 2011

Big Boi Named Crown Royal Spokesman

Wednesday, January 19 2011 5:31 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

BREAKING NEWS!!! Guess who’s the new spokesperson for Crown Royal Black. And oh yes , they let me and my team @RobTheBarber1 design the bag and everything !!!

Crown Royal recently introduced their latest line, Crown Royal Black. And to usher in their “The Crown Life” campaign, Big Boi was named their official spokesperson. Another pick after the jump.

(more…)

New Music: Rich Boy Ft. Lloyd x G-Roc “Lavish”

Wednesday, January 19 2011 5:02 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Music

The pride of Mobile, Alabama teams up with Young Goldie and newcomer G-Roc for some new material. More than likely, it will appear on his upcoming mixtape, Pharaoh$ & King$. This is far from anything lavish.

dgb

Kanye West To Headline Coachella 2011

Wednesday, January 19 2011 4:03 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

After a surprise appearance in 2006, Kanye has just been tapped to headline this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The annual three day music festival takes place April 15-17 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA. Also on the bill: Nas & Damian Marley, Wiz Khalifa, Lil B, Cee-Lo, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Raphael Saadiq and more. Grab a ticket.

New Music: Josh Xantus x Nipsey Hussle “I Don’t Care (West Coast Remix)”

Wednesday, January 19 2011 3:16 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, R&B


Styles did it and now Neighborhood Nipsey decides to add a little West Coast flavor to Josh and Ghostdini’s collab. I don’t care what you think, this song still knocks.

Eminem, Slaughterhouse, & Yelawolf Cover XXL (March 2011)

Wednesday, January 19 2011 1:45 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Newsstand Stan

Here’s the official cover for Eminem and his new band of brothers. If you’re keeping score, this is also Crooked I’s third cover and Joell’s second. No album, no problem. Marshall speaks on Yela below. Issue hits newsstands February 8th.

I saw the video to ‘Pop the Trunk,’ and I was like, ‘Yo, this is fuckin’ dope,’ Em says. “I took the CD home that I had already had and started listening to the shit, and I was like, ‘Fuck, he can spit.’”

xxl

#YN40 Born Day Bash Photos

Wednesday, January 19 2011 1:44 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Party Life

All Photos: DeAndre DaCosta

So about last night: I officially kissed the 30s goodbye at the Spotted Pig with my family and a select few friends and colleagues. Yup, the food and that open bar was something special (My aching dome piece!). Anyways, special thanks to Shirea Carroll a.k.a. Ms Invite Only, my lovely wife Danamo, photographer DeAndre DaCosta and young H.O. for breakin’ my 100% rapper free rule. I forgive ya! Ha!

(more…)

New Music: Wes Fif Ft. Big K.R.I.T., CyHi Da Prynce, & Dreamer “Hometeam”

Wednesday, January 19 2011 1:19 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Music

Wes Fif drafts Big K.R.I.T., CyHi Da Prynce and Dreamer to rep for his side on this new track. Time to root for the home team.

PROFILE: DJ Envy

Wednesday, January 19 2011 12:55 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Focus

It’s been about a month since Dee Vasquez’s last PROFILE. But here’s the latest testimonial with the Breakfast Club’s DJ Envy. This is people’s choice approved.

Sidebar: The Breakfast Club “Revenge Of The Nerd”

New Music: Clinton Sparks Ft. Jim Jones, Bun B, & Game “Favorite DJ” (Green Lantern Remix)

Wednesday, January 19 2011 12:29 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Music

Who’s your favorite DJ? Well, Jim Jones, Bun B, and Game fill in the blanks for Clinton Sparks. This should keep ‘em dancing all night. Thanks Green.

Prodigy My Infamous Life Book Cover

Wednesday, January 19 2011 11:07 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Newsstand Stan

As previously reported, Prodigy will be releasing his autobiography, My Infamous Life: The Autobiography of Mobb Deep’s Prodigy on April 19th. Pictured above is the book’s cover jacket. In other related news, P recently teamed up with Selfish Skateboards to help design Blood Sport skate decks. Kick push after the jump for a look.

(more…)