Roc Raida 52 Beats

Monday, September 21 2009 12:56 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Music

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In memory of Roc Raida, here’s a classic mix he put together of breakbeats inspired by Kid Capri’s legendary mixtape of the same name. Thanks to DJ Wonder for the tip. Download here.

Props: Domeshots and Fat Laces

J.Cole Interview With ABC News

Monday, September 21 2009 12:04 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

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Light-skinned Jermaine tells ABC News that he’s in the zone like the homie 2-3.

“LeBron does everything. He can shoot, he can pass, he can handle the ball, he gets rebounds … That’s how I feel, whether its lyrics, or flow or beats. I just feel like I’m a renaissance man, like I’m revolutionizing the game. There’s been people who’ve rapped and produced—like Kanye—but I don’t feel like on the rapping side there’s ever been a producer who can rap as good as I think I can rap.”

Does Eminem count?

Props: NR

Clipse Cover Oct/Nov 2009 Complex

Monday, September 21 2009 11:19 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Newsstand Stan

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The Thorntons cover 1/3 of the next issue of Complex. Speaking with journo Damien Scott, the brothers touched on their musical palettes and how their Play Cloths line came out of necessity. After the jump, check out a behind the scenes look from the shoot. Read the rest of this entry »

HP Envy 15: Beats By Dr. Dre Edition

Monday, September 21 2009 11:00 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

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My Italian is a bit rusty, but apparently Dr. Dre has teamed up with Hewlett-Packard to create a limited edition laptop. No word on availability or price point, but be prepared to pay like you weigh.

Sidebar: Lady Gaga’s all ears.

Jay-Z Wants To Stretch—Yoga

Monday, September 21 2009 10:45 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

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According to TVNZ, Hov says Coldplay’s Chris Martin has inspired him to consider takin’ up Yoga.

“Chris hasn’t tried to get me to do yoga yet but I am close to doing it. I’m envious of what he can do on stage. Watching him is amazing, he can really move. I want to be able to move like that, get my leg behind my ear, things like that.”

Russell Rush approves this message.

Previously: Jay-Z On The Price Of Fame

Kid Cudi: Will Work For Sean John

Monday, September 21 2009 10:23 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Scottie tells QDeezy that he used to work at Wendy’s just so he could afford Diddy’s signature threads. Let’s hope Craig Mack isn’t doin’ the same.

MJ “Human Nature” Rehearsal

Monday, September 21 2009 10:17 AM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Here’s a teaser from the upcoming “This Is It” flick. The King doin’ what he did best. Sweet!

Props: Life Files

Whitney Houston Defends R. Kelly

Monday, September 21 2009 9:59 AM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, R&B

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Nippy woke up early this morning and called into Ed Lover’s Power 105.1 morning show. With limited time, she spoke on her decision to work with the Pied Piper. She sounds a lil’ crazy here. Maybe she didn’t have her coffee yet. Oh well.

Previously: Whitney Houston On Oprah |Whitney Houston On Oprah (Part 2)

Affion Crockett “Run This Town”

Monday, September 21 2009 8:46 AM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Focus

As promised, Mr. Crockett delivers again. Really good stuff. Hey anything with Fuck Boy Brown catchin’ a bad one works for me. Ha!

Previously: Affion Crockett “I’m Sorry Taylor”

New Video: Slim Thug “Thug”

Monday, September 21 2009 8:19 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Here’s a new visual from the Boss of all Bosses. Not only is he a thug around the way, but he’s also got the tweets on lock. Follow him here: SlimThugga

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