RR Exclusive: Nipsey Hussle x Snoop Dogg "Gangsta Life"

Thursday, August 27 2009 9:32 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Music
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Nip Hussle gives Big Snoop D-O-Double-G the blue carpet treatment on this cut from their upcoming collaborative effort. According to Cinematic CEO Jonny Shipes, an incomplete version of this leaked earlier this morning. The audio below is the proper recording.


Lil Boosie: Life After His XXL Cover

Thursday, August 27 2009 8:08 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Rap Radar Exclusives Video

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So far, one of the highlights of my career was penning Boosie’s 2007 feature in XXL’s inaugural Freshman 10 issue. Technically, it was it my first cover story. At the time, he was gaining national attention for his verse on the “Wipe Down (Remix)”. A year later on the street cut, “Don’t I Act A Donkey” he quipped: “I’m bout my mill muthafucka, XXL cover/ But I stand out from everybody though and everybody know”. Here, Boosie reflects on his appearance.

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Lil Boosie Speaks On His Album Delay

Thursday, August 27 2009 7:30 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Rap Radar Exclusives Video

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Earlier today, I had a pow wow with señor Bad Azz at Asylum Records. For those keeping score, it’s been three years since the release of Bad Azz. And while most artists fade to obscurity, mixtape releases and guest spots helped preserve his buzz. Following up with Superbad on September 15th, Boosie talks about the postponment. Hang tight, more clips on the way.

Kid Cudi Album Preview: “Man On The Moon”

Thursday, August 27 2009 7:07 AM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog

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There was a big listening of Man On The Moon tonight in the NYC. Lots of journalists and bloggers had their phones and flip cams confiscated to experience the event. Well, YN is still on his couch. But thankfully, my folks at Showing Out hit me with a recap. Like a lot of folks I’m following on Twitter, they’re feelin’ the album.

Now this is a bold statement: To put it bluntly, Kanye wishes that he could have made this album, one that sounds genuine without a single forced element.

Well, read all about here.

Note: The views of SO do not necessarily reflect the RR. Got it? Good.

Kid Cudi Album Preview: "Man On The Moon"

Thursday, August 27 2009 7:07 AM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Album Reviews
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There was a big listening of Man On The Moon tonight in the NYC. Lots of journalists and bloggers had their phones and flip cams confiscated to experience the event. Well, YN is still on his couch. But thankfully, my folks at Showing Out hit me with a recap. Like a lot of folks I’m following on Twitter, they’re feelin’ the album.

Now this is a bold statement: To put it bluntly, Kanye wishes that he could have made this album, one that sounds genuine without a single forced element.

Well, read all about here.

Note: The views of SO do not necessarily reflect the RR. Got it? Good.

The Making Of DJ Khalil's "Kinda Like A Big Deal"

Thursday, August 27 2009 6:37 AM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Focus

 

The Aftermath producer breaks down the creation of the music behind the Clipse’s first single. I know for a fact that track went through several hands through the years before gettin’ to the Thornton Brothers. But obviously, it was meant to be. The boys from VA nailed this one. Ugh!

Props: HHO

The Making Of DJ Khalil’s “Kinda Like A Big Deal”

Thursday, August 27 2009 6:37 AM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Focus

The Aftermath producer breaks down the creation of the music behind the Clipse’s first single. I know for a fact that track went through several hands through the years before gettin’ to the Thornton Brothers. But obviously, it was meant to be. The boys from VA nailed this one. Ugh!

Props: HHO

"Run This Town" (DJ Green Lantern Mix)

Thursday, August 27 2009 6:04 AM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Random Tracks
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Here’s a lil somethin’, lil somethin’ from Mr. D’Agostino. The Evil Genius has a great ear for this rap shit. Listen and learn.

 

Bonus: This is a fave of the Mrs. and it’s actually tighter than the AG version. 

 

New Music: Drake Ft. Lil Wayne, Kanye West, & Eminem "Forever"

Thursday, August 27 2009 2:50 AM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Music

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Um, after one listen: Drake & Em > Yeezy & Weezy. White Power FTW!


Props: Lil Wayne HQ| Photo Collage: ThisIs50

Update: The party’s just gettin’ started.

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Update 2: OnSmash has tagless.


 

Update 3: Now with lyrics!

T.I. "Swagger Like Us" (Original Verse)

Thursday, August 27 2009 2:35 AM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Random Tracks
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I remember when LowKey on the low sent me the annoyingly-tagged up early copy of “S.L.U.” I wasn’t even back in the game then. My how times have changed. Honestly, I didn’t recall Clifford changed his bars on this but so glad he did. Minus the colder than February line, I used to think his verse was the best on the final mix. Don’t shoot me. Think we all agree the following is pretty underwhelming.


 

Sidebar: Hopefully, we’re two days away from “Forever” and why would you ever change the hook? Somebody get Mack Maine on the phone!

Update: Uh oh, it just leaked.