Archive for February, 2011

Lupe Fiasco “DJ Semtex” Freestyles

Friday, February 18 2011 10:03 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

Still in the UK, Lupe stopped by DJ Semtex’s spot earlier this evening and blessed the airwaves with a couple of freebies. First he recites a familiar one over The Prodigy track before tackling the Kanye instrumental with UK rapper Sway.

“Girls”

“Monster”

Bonus: Another freestyle from yesterday’s Tim Westwood show over “Fire Flame”

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Rick Ross NBA All-Star Weekend Blog 1

Friday, February 18 2011 9:41 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Currently out West for the big weekend, Rozay makes a quick stop at the marijuana facility to cop some of the finest herbs. After his meeting with Khaled, he unveils the MMG Skull Candy headphones and hits the Hollywood streets.

New Music: Cee-Lo “Bright Lights, Bigger City (Scoop DeVille Remix)”

Friday, February 18 2011 9:03 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Music

Scoop DeVille decides to have his way with Cee-Lo’s groove and turn it into something that’ll light up the clubs. Nothing extraordinary here, but it’s alright.

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New Music: Clinton Sparks x Diddy “Rockin’ With The Best”

Friday, February 18 2011 8:35 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Music

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You’re now rocking with the best—I mean Diddy and he has linked up with Clinton Sparks for a new club tune. Unfortunately, this one sounds more like a cut a DJ plays when he wants to clear a room.

New Music: Trae The Truth x Rod-C “Fuck Em”

Friday, February 18 2011 8:10 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Music

Even after releasing a mixtape, Trae comes back with some more music. This time he partners up with Rod-C to jump on Ace Hood’s latest anthem, and they both kill it. Fuck it, this shit still goes hard.

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On The Set: Travis Barker “Can A Drummer Get Some”

Friday, February 18 2011 4:45 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Paparazzi

Earlier today, Travis Barker began shooting his next video at the Avalon in Hollywood for the first single off Can The Drummer Get Some. Here are some snaps with Game and Swizzy. Rozay and Weezy, where art thou?

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Rick Ross On MMG Deal & Beat Selection

Friday, February 18 2011 4:43 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

After their performance, The Source caught up with Rick Ross to discuss signing Wale and Meek Mill to his Maybach Music empire. Rozay also weighs in on being labeled as one of the greatest beat selectors in the game. After the jump, Mr. Folarin elaborates more on his deal. His chain heavy. Ha!

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Juelz Santana Ozone Interview

Friday, February 18 2011 3:55 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Newsstand Stan

A few days ago, Juelz gave an in-depth interview with Ozone. He spoke on his recent arrest and apologized for the delays of Reagan Era and the I Can’t Feel My Face album. He also confirmed the Diplomats pending deal with Interscope Records.

B.o.B. Speaks On His VIBE Cover

Friday, February 18 2011 2:38 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Mikey Fresh sat down with Bobby Ray to speak on his new VIBE cover as well as linking with Bruno Mars and Wiz Khalifa. Hip-Pop rules.

Rap Radar Interview Pt. 3 & Pt. 4: Saigon

Friday, February 18 2011 2:02 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Focus

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Did you know Faith Evans was nine months pregnant when she recorded the hook for “Clap”? How mad was Giddy when Just first played “It’s Alright” on Shade 45? What’s up with the album’s comical, light-hearted joints like “Give It To Me”? All that and more with the conclusion of my convo with Saigon which was conducted on The Greatest Story Never Told‘s release date. Support real rap.

Previously: 1 & 2

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