Archive for February, 2011

New Music: Fat Joe x Raekwon “Pushing Keys”

Tuesday, February 22 2011 9:40 AM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Music

Melo’s a Knick and Fat Joe’s back to heat up the streets. I dare you to hate on this one. Ha!

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New Music: Maino “Yeah Carmelo”

Tuesday, February 22 2011 9:30 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Music

It’s been less than 24 hours since Carmelo Anthony was traded to the New York Knickerbockers. And already, Maino rolls out the welcome mat with this new freestyle. Can Chauncey Billups get some love too? Geesh!

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New Music: Lupe Fiasco “All Black Everything”

Tuesday, February 22 2011 12:04 AM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Music

All Black Everything

We’re getting closer to the release of Lupe’s upcoming LP and today he lets go another one. To hear Lupe tell it, this is the best track on the album. Find out for yourself and cop it on iTunes.

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New Music: Mac Miller “She Said”

Monday, February 21 2011 11:58 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

Mac Miller had his best day ever today and wanted to celebrate his XXL cover, by leaking his Khrysis-produced track. We say this sounds good. Best Day Ever happens March 11.

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Pusha T & Bangladesh Studio Footage

Monday, February 21 2011 11:05 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Here’s footage captured during Pusha T and Bangladesh’s studio session four months ago. If you remember, the producer spoke on the session and what beats Pusha wanted for the project. Fear Of God coming soon.

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Snoop Dogg Celebrity B-Ball Tournament

Monday, February 21 2011 10:15 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Clutch

During All-Star weekend, Adidas and Snoop teamed up for their adiHOOP 3-on-3 VIP b-ball tournament in Santa Monica. Participants included Chris Brown, Game, YG and DMC. When it was all said and done, Snoop’s team came up victorious off a winning shot. Yes!

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New Music: Marsha Ambrosius “I Want You To Stay”

Monday, February 21 2011 9:15 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, R&B

Here is one of the stand-out tracks that we’re definitely feeling from Marsha’s upcoming album, which is also produced by herself. Late Nights & Early Mornings finally arrives next week.

Bonus: “Lose Myself”

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New Music: Justin Bieber x Tyga “Stuck In The Moment (Remix)”

Monday, February 21 2011 8:39 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

Looks like the Bieb is stuck in the moment there. Anywho, here’s a cut featuring Tyga that did not make his Never Say Never (The Remixes). We know Jimmy is going to dig this. He’s got Bieber fever.

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XXL Freshmen Cover (2011)

Monday, February 21 2011 4:55 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Newsstand Stan

Whoa! A month before it hits newsstands, eighty8clothing got a hold of XXL‘s 2011 freshman class. Here’s a roll call from the top. Starting at the the left: Lil Twist, CyHi Da Prynce, Big K.R.I.T., Meek Mill, Diggy Simmons, Kendrick Lamar, Yelawolf, Fred The Godson, Mac Miller, Lil B, and YG.

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Related: Vado Absent On XXL Cover

UPDATE: Hi-res via XXL

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Dee Vazquez: Blog Rappers vs. Street Rappers Pt. 1

Monday, February 21 2011 4:33 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Here’s the first installment of Dee Vazquez’s Blog Rappers vs. Street Rappers debate. Skyzoo, MTV’s J-Rod and Uncle Murda discuss balancing the existence of both worlds and how Lil B made his mark virally. Big K.R.I.T. phones in and comments on his come up through the Internet.

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