Archive for September, 2011

New Mixtape: Trouble Green Light

Tuesday, September 20 2011 2:26 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Mixtapes

Trouble gets the green light to release his new mixtape, hosted by Don Cannon. Tracklist after the jump and download it here at livemixtapes.

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Freddie Gibbs “She Will” Freestyle

Tuesday, September 20 2011 2:09 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Instead of a blunt in one ear, Gibbs sports the Beats by Dr. Dre headphones as he puts his gangsta raps over Weezy and Drizzy’s radio hit. Cold Day In Hell coming soon.

thank you: kc

Previously: Bow Wow

Breaks: Blowin’ Your Mind

Tuesday, September 20 2011 1:55 PM EST | Posted by: Ty Kidd | Posted in: Blog, Breaks

We in two different lanes, you can’t navigate.

Ty Kidd

Previously: Just Play Your Part

New Music: Naughty By Nature x Joe “Perfect Party”

Tuesday, September 20 2011 1:50 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

In celebration of 20 years, them Naughty boys from Jerz will release their, Anthem Inc., which will feature re-recordings and unreleased material. Before that arrives on November 15, here’s a new jam featuring Joe. Cop on iTunes here.

Video Preview: Wale Ft. Meek Mill, Pill & Rick Ross “By Any Means”

Tuesday, September 20 2011 12:45 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

As-Salamu Alaykum. Wa alaikum as salaam. And before the full version is released, MMG’s fantastic four tease us with a pretty lengthy preview. Directed by SpiffTV and Dre Films. Self Made in stores now.

Kreayshawn Covers Complex

Tuesday, September 20 2011 12:26 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Newsstand Stan

Shocked? Yeah, us too. On the other side of Complex’s October/November cover is Bay Area rapper, Kreayshawn. Again, issue on newsstands October 4th, but you can peruse the feature here.

“I never made anything with the intention of signing a record deal,” she says. “It was just for fun. The moment I realized I could get a record deal, was when I got a record deal. I didn’t see myself getting famous.”

“People say, ‘You’re changing the game,’” she continues. “I’m just being me. This is what I’ve been doing.” Whatever it is, it’s worked—so far. But can she keep it up now that she’s been mainstreamed? Stay tuned.

Wale Returns To ESPN 1st & 10

Tuesday, September 20 2011 12:02 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Clutch

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Wale sat in the hot seat again this morning on ESPN’s 1st & 10. He spoke on his beloved Washington Redskins, LeBron James, and plugged his upcoming album, Ambition. 11.1.11.

New Mixtape: Soulja Boy Supreme

Tuesday, September 20 2011 11:50 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Mixtapes

Inspired by the trendy clothing line, SB reps the Supreme team with his latest street mix. Tracklist and download link after the jump.

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Christian Louboutin On Working With Swizz Beatz

Tuesday, September 20 2011 11:00 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Newsstand Stan

A year ago, Swizz Beatz revealed that he collaborated with designer Christian Louboutin on a signature sneaker. In Swizz’s new Haute Living feature, Mr. Red Bottoms himself speaks on what it’s like working with Tha Monsta.

“Swizz is a great soul,” Louboutin said. “The wonderful thing to collaborate with someone like him is that you have no sense of boredom, no sense of exhaustion. It’s all great energy mixed with fun ideas. To translate words, situations and images into music is a fantastic gift. It’s great to share common sense about beauty and aesthetics in general with your friends. With Beatz it’s always showtime, being around him would put anyone in the best mood.”

“The fashion style of Swizz is a colored mix of various influences,” Louboutin said. “[It’s the meeting of] the street style of the hip hop culture, but also the way he wraps himself in his scarves reminds me of these élégant bédouins from the Sahara Desert. He also reminds me sometimes, in his well-tailored suits fitting his deep voice, of Nat King Cole.”

New Video: Patrick Stump x Lupe Fiasco “This City”

Tuesday, September 20 2011 10:03 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

No matter what city your currently in, Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump and his fellow Chi native Lupe Fiasco, bring us to their residence for their new video. Off the rocker’s debut, Soul Punk.

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