Archive for April, 2011

New Music: Maino “Rollin (Remix)”

Monday, April 25 2011 3:13 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Music

Just when you thought Maino was done he rolls in with another freestyle this week. This time he goes in on Gunplay’s single produced by Lil Lody.

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Sidebar: Gunplay Performance At I Am Music 2 Tour

Breaks: Peace, God

Monday, April 25 2011 3:00 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Breaks

You just frontin’ for the public and you frontin’ for the press.

Ty Kidd

Previously: It Ain’t For You

New Music: Kidz In The Hall “Sip & Ride”

Monday, April 25 2011 2:40 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

We got a sneak peek of the track and accompanying visual. But today Naledge and Double-O pour the rest of the track out. Just don’t have the keys in the ignition.

ESGN: Freddie Gibbs “D’Antoni, Shut What We Call ‘The Fuck Up’”

Monday, April 25 2011 1:41 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Guest List


After noticing Freddie Gibbs’ insightful and often humorous observations on sports through his Twitter account, Rap Radar decided to give him a forum to express his thoughts on the thrills of victory and the agonies of defeat. It’s Gangsta Gibbs Wide World Of Sports. The black Bill Simmons is here. And for his seventh column, Gibbs provides another NBA Playoff update. Better luck next year, Knickerbockers.

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Rakim Performs At WEST NYC

Monday, April 25 2011 12:33 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Last Wednesday, Manhattan boutique WEST NYC commemorated the release of a collaborative T-shirt with Milkcrate Athletics and Rakim. The God MC performed classics including “Microphone Fiend”,  “Know The Ledge” and “Paid In Full”.  More footage below.

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Joe Budden At R&B Showcase 2011

Monday, April 25 2011 12:30 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Joe Beezy stopped by Five Towns College for a performance at the Hip Hop and R&B Showcase on Thursday. Above, iRockCollege provides a film montage from Joey’s set. It’s deeper than rap.

Idris Elba Covers The Source

Monday, April 25 2011 11:16 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Newsstand Stan

Idris Elba also known as DJ Driis, has the eye of the tiger on the May issue of The Source. In the issue, which hits newsstands May 2, Idris discusses producing for Jay-Z, his transition from his role on The Wire to his upcoming flick, Thor and more.

On The Set: Tyler, The Creator x Frank Ocean “She”

Monday, April 25 2011 10:30 AM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Paparazzi

Tyler teamed up with his Odd Future partner Frank Ocean in Los Angeles to shoot the second video in support of his upcoming album Goblin. You can check out some photos that were released via their tumblr. More flicks after the cut.

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Pharrell Talks Bionic Yarn On MSNBC

Monday, April 25 2011 10:25 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Last Friday, Skateboard P appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe alongside Tyson Toussant to discuss Bionic Yarn. The line of fabrics consist of fibers from recycled plastic bottles. Captain planet to the rescue.

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New Music: Beastie Boys x Santigold “Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win”

Monday, April 25 2011 10:05 AM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Music

Beastie Boys continue their winning streak, and drop off a new track with some help from Santigold. This too will appear on their upcoming album, Hot Sauce Committee Part 2 on May 3rd.

Sidebar: Beastie Boys Make Some Noise MSG

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