Archive for January, 2011

New Music: Busta Rhymes “H.A.M. (Remix)”

Tuesday, January 18 2011 5:09 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Music

Kanye and Hov already showed us how to go H.A.M. but it’s not over. Busta steps up to the plate and he speed flows a verse to the duo’s first single. Let’s see you transcribe these bars. Ha!

Diddy Covers The Source

Tuesday, January 18 2011 4:29 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Newsstand Stan

Diddy returns to the cover of The Source. Issue hits newsstands January 25th. Below is an excerpt from the feature.

Source: What’s your assessment of President Obama thus far?
Diddy: “I love the president like most of us. I just want the president to do better. There’s a difference between us voting for somebody and us  believing in somebody. He’s the person that we believed in so I pray night and day that he understands how God ordained his presidency. I feel there was a promise made to God to look after people that was less fortunate, and [many] of those people are African-American…”

Saigon Toca Tuesday Freestyle

Tuesday, January 18 2011 4:21 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Saigon brought his book of rhymes to Tony Touch’s show this past Tuesday. Greatest Story Never Told coming February 15th.

New Video: Talib Kweli “I’m On One”

Tuesday, January 18 2011 3:58 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Focus

We are official one week away from Mr. Kweli’s new solo album Gutter Rainbows. But here is a brand new visual for his latest single. This is one you don’t want to miss.

New Music: B.o.B. “Make It Rain (Remix)”

Tuesday, January 18 2011 3:52 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Music

B.o.B. gets his rain dance on and adds a verse to Travis Porter’s strip club staple. No umbrellas needed.

Travis Barker Give The Drummer Some Cover

Tuesday, January 18 2011 3:33 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Despite a few delays, Travis Barker will finally Give The Drummer Some on March 15th. The first single will be the title track and feature Game, Swizz Beatz, Lil Wayne, and Rick Ross. Other guests include the Clipse, Ludacris and Kid Cudi. Of course the drummer will have more in store.

Lil B Explains Kanye West Tweet

Tuesday, January 18 2011 3:20 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Last October, Lil B tweeted that if Kanye West didn’t respond or work with him, he said he was going to “fuck him in the ass”. DJ Vlad, recently caught up with the Based God for an explanation. Better break out the KY Jelly.

Snoop Dogg Announces Get Wet Tour

Tuesday, January 18 2011 2:34 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Grab your blunts and towels, nephews. In support his upcoming album, Doggumentary, Uncle Snoop plans to hit the road for a 22-city trek. See where he makes his splash in your vicinity after the jump.

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Mac Miller Brings Out Juicy J

Tuesday, January 18 2011 2:11 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

During Mac’s show at the Glass House in Pomona, Cailfornia this past Saturday, he popped his collar and brought out 36 Mafia frontman, Juicy J. What’s flyer than that?

New Music: Freeway & Statik Selektah Ft. Reek Da Villian “I’m In The Hood”

Tuesday, January 18 2011 2:01 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

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Here’s another one of the seven tracks recorded last week for Free and Statik’s FreeStatik EP. Also on board is Reek Da Villian. If you haven’t copped the EP yet, what are you waiting for? Get to it.