Archive for February, 2011

New Video: Lil’ Kim “Black Friday”

Thursday, February 17 2011 9:24 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Kimberly cruises Jamaica Ave in Queens for the first video off her Black Friday mixtape. We’re assuming not only a Nicki Minaj look-a-like is featured in the flick, but also her so-called Paypal supporters. Can’t wait for another reaction.

Sidebar: Lil Kim On Juan Epstein l Faith Talks Lil Kim & B.I.G.’s Son

Odd Future On Jimmy Fallon

Thursday, February 17 2011 8:58 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Such kind words. Anyway, Tyler, The Creator and Hodgy Beats of Odd Future made their television debut on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. With backup from The Roots, they performed the cut, “Sandwitches”. At the end of their recital, Mos Def also makes a brief on-camera appearance. Swag.

Previously: Tyler, The Creator Performs “Yonkers” At Santos

New Music: Jadakiss “Lil Bruh (So Raspy)”

Thursday, February 17 2011 12:22 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music


With N.E.R.D.’s “God Bless Us All”, Jadakiss emerges with a new freestyle, which Flex premiered earlier this evening. Interesting choice of beat lil bruh. I Love You mixtape on the way.

New Music: Black Thought, John Legend & Rakim “In The Ghetto (Wake Up!)”

Thursday, February 17 2011 12:12 AM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Music

J.Period will release a new remix compilation project featuring Black Thought, John Legend, and Rakim and here’s the first offering. Sounds like a good idea, so don’t sleep on this one.

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Ryan Leslie Debuts “Maybachs & Diamonds”

Wednesday, February 16 2011 9:09 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, R&B

You might remember hearing this beat back in 2009 when R-Les and Rozay were in the studio working together. Obviously, the beat never went to Rozay, so Les took it for himself. Few weeks ago, he premiered the track live at Love Nightclub in D.C. Maybachs are a guys best friend.

Talib Kweli On Black Star’s Return

Wednesday, February 16 2011 9:02 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Talib Kweli recently sat down with DJ Envy for MTV’s Sucker Free and spoke on his son rapping, a Black Star album that could possibly be in the works in the near future and recording with Mos Def in MC Hammer’s home studio.

New Mixtape: Fashawn Higher Learning 2

Wednesday, February 16 2011 8:55 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Mixtapes

As promised, Fashawn drops off his latest mixtape, which features 22 tracks with appearances by GLC, Tony Williams, Gilbere Forte & J.Cole. Learn a thing or 2 after the jump.

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The Legendary (A Film About The Roots)

Wednesday, February 16 2011 8:44 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Media personalities Jeff Baraka and Can Be captured various shows during The Roots’ Hennessey Artistry tour last year. Included in the nine minute short-film, they also had the chance to interview ?uestlove at the House Of Blues in Chicago.

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Waka Flocka Shot At In North Carolina

Wednesday, February 16 2011 7:30 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Here we go againTMZ reports that Waka Flocka dodged bullets this afternoon when his tour bus was riddled in Charlotte, NC. After Waka’s security returned fire, one individual was hit and a few were detained. Here’s to life imitating art.

Update: Looks like Flocka is fine.

Tru Life Offered 10 Year Prison Deal

Wednesday, February 16 2011 7:15 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Former Roc La Familia artist, Tru Life appeared at Manhattan Criminal Court today and was offered a plea deal of 10 years in prison. Tru and his brother are accused in the 2009 stabbing death of Christopher Guerrero. Both have been charged with second-degree murder, gang assault and assault charges.

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