Archive for March, 2011

New Music: Lil Wayne x Rick Ross “John”

Wednesday, March 23 2011 6:36 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

This sounds like the remix to “I’m Not A Star“, but supposedly, it’s a cut from Weezy’s Tha Carter IV. It’s produced by Polow Da Don, but we’ll find out soon enough. Hopefully, the release date he revealed last week still sticks.

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UDPATE: Dirty version via fnm.

Common & Lin-Manuel Miranda Freestyle

Wednesday, March 23 2011 5:40 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

According to the description:

Disney’s “The Odd Life of Timothy Green,” a film by Peter Hedges, is currently on location in Georgia. On Saturday, Jennifer Garner surprised her co-stars Joel Edgerton, CJ Adams, Odeya Rush and the rest of the cast and crew by treating them to a live lunchbreak performance by the local southern rock band Fiasco. As Fiasco was creating a lively mood, two of the film’s other stars — Common and Lin-Manuel Miranda — spontaneously joined the band and begin to trade the microphone by freestyle rapping to everyone’s delight!

Nardwuar vs. Lil B

Wednesday, March 23 2011 5:19 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Odd Future weren’t the only ones who ran into Nardwuar. After the Based God’s show at SXSW in Austin, The Human Serviette had more rare treats for Lil Brandon. He’s such a pretty chef.

L.E.P. Bogus Boys & The Cool Kids “Countin’ My Money” At SXSW

Wednesday, March 23 2011 1:54 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

During one of The Cool Kids’ sets last week at SXSW, the duo brought out Moonie and Count for the first live performance of “Countin’ My Money”. Cash rules everything.

New Video: Big K.R.I.T. “Dreamin”

Wednesday, March 23 2011 1:45 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

K.R.I.T.’s street album Returnof4eva got pushed back until next Monday. But in the in-between time, here is his imagery for the first single.

The Diplomats Perform In Chicago

Wednesday, March 23 2011 1:41 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Dipset continues their Reunion Tour and made a stop at the Congress Theater in Chicago and spoke with GWHH‘s Jen DeLeon. After the interview, catch some footage from the concert.

Living Proof With Sway Part 2

Wednesday, March 23 2011 1:39 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Al Lindstrom continues his talk with MTV’s Sway, and this time around, they speak on his first interview with 50 Cent and talking to Kanye West following the Roc-A-Fella break up.

New Video: Grafh “Showing Off Again”

Wednesday, March 23 2011 12:54 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Once again, Grafh flaunts his set of bars over Nicki’s “Roman’s Revenge”. But this time, he gives it the viral touch.

New Music: Trae The Truth “Racks On Racks (Freestyle)”

Wednesday, March 23 2011 12:48 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Music

Seems like this is everyone’s favorite beat to jump on these days. And next up is Trae The Truth. It might be time for an official remix already.

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New Mixtape: XXL 2011 Freshman Class: The Mixtape

Wednesday, March 23 2011 12:19 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Mixtapes

After holding court at B.B. Kings last night, XXL brings forth their new mixtape which features brand new music from all of the Freshmen Class as well as some special guests. Tracklist and download link after the cut.

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