New Video: The Roots “How I Got Over”

Wednesday, September 30 2009 2:20 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Is that a cassette? Let’s go back to the hood for Black Thought’s black hoodie rap. The imagery is prettier than a Spike Lee flick, but as smart as I am I still don’t know what’s goin’ on here. I need a lifeline. Ahmir, holla at me, man!

Wale “Breakdown” (Live From Spin HQ)

Wednesday, September 30 2009 2:08 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Focus

When I ran a publication, I didn’t like rappers visting the premises. Let alone the idea of them performing at my spot—yuck! (You’ll never clear that Lauryn Hill sample, Kanye. Ha!) Well Spin doesn’t feel that way. Wale dusts off one of his old tunes to introduce the rock mag’s new in-office concert series. Pretty innovative.

Pardon the rip. Full set here.

T-Pain Cops A Plea To Jay-Z

Wednesday, September 30 2009 12:31 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Music

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“I just gotta be more careful.”

After blamin’ it on the Nuvo, blubberin’ about being hated on for five years, and defending the light-skinned regular chick by his side, Faheem uses Drake’s “Successful” instrumental to send an open letter to Hova. Guess this guy doesn’t believe in Twitter.


“Alright, so let’s talk about this Jay shit
Somedays I wish that I ain’t never say shit
And Diddy said, ain’t no excuse for what I did
But I felt like he was knocking the same shit that feeds my kids
I do music cause I need it to make my world spin
So when you down it, it’s like you dissin’ my girlfriend
And Jay one of the only niggas I hear bringin’ it
So I didn’t think that he would even entertain the shit
Cause entertainment is see through
But if you really feel like I’m dead, then nigga me too
I ain’t tryna write you’re rhymes
But you coulda skipped one DJ and all you had to say was ‘
T-Pain, we cool’
But by all means don’t take this as a diss or hatin’
I just wanna explain my side of the situation
So if you knew just how much respect that I had
You’d know that I’m a real nigga when I say, my bad.”

Does anyone think Jigga gives a fuck at this point? Not me, autotuner.

Props: Team Supreme for the tune and transcription.

Previously: T-Pain Addresses His Jay-Z Diss

Sidebar: Happy Birthday, Nappy Boy

DMX Goes MMA

Wednesday, September 30 2009 12:30 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

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Someone get HBO on the phone. This deserves a 24/7 special. Three months from now, X is going to have the opportunity to kick Eric Martinez’s ass in the squared circle. According to AHH, Martinez is also part of Earl’s management team. Hopefully, someone Flip Cam’s the mixed martial arts bout. On another note, Butterbean sure let himself go, no?

Props: NR

Kanye West Flaps Over Chicken?

Wednesday, September 30 2009 12:16 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Gossip

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According to VIBE and MTV UK, Kanye had another tantrum this past weekend. Backstage at the Common & Friends benefit concert he allegedly asked, “Why wasn’t I offered chicken? You want me to perform for free, [and] everyone is eating… why am I not eating?” When a waitress replied that he didn’t ask for any, he blurted, “Well, I’m asking now!” Allegedly, he took a bite and threw the rest in the trash. Waste not, want not?

Bonus: I’m Hungry!

Update: Common says Kanye ate good in the neighborhood.

New Music: Freddie Gibbs “Thug Psalms”

Wednesday, September 30 2009 11:38 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Music

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Freddie Booth gives a testimonial to DJ Booth over Anita Baker’s sampled “Rapture.” It all comes together when you think about it. Hallelujah, holla back.


Ghostface Speaks On The Abbot’s Appeal

Wednesday, September 30 2009 10:57 AM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Uncategorized

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Let’s get you up to speed. Ghost sues. He wins. And now RZA says he’ll appeal. Angela Yee gets GFK’s reaction. The saga continues.


Previously: Ghostface Speaks On Suing RZA

Sidebar: The funniest crew in rap!


Eve’s Rockin’ & Rollin’

Wednesday, September 30 2009 10:31 AM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, True Story

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No record deal. No clothing line. No problem. You can’t keep Eve off a red carpet nowadays as she pushes her token black role in Drew Barrymore’s directorial debut. Peep the trailer below— which is as close as I’m gonna get to watchin’ this flick. Roller derby, ma? Never that!

Previously: Eve Speaks On Ruff Ryders Reunion

Poetry Breaks: Come Here, Ma

Wednesday, September 30 2009 10:09 AM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Music

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I’m not quite through. Got another funky Ghostface break for you. Hit it!


Previously: Poetry Breaks: Sequence Fail

De La Soul “Pass The Plugs” (Live In Paris)

Wednesday, September 30 2009 9:55 AM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Focus

A lil classic material for your morning. Here’s the brothers from Long Island on their European tour grind performing one of my favorite tunes from their second classic album, De La Soul Is Dead. Clever use of the JB‘s original in the mix, but I don’t co-sign the corny car bit at the end. Ha!

Full show at Grand Crew.