Throwback Ad: Jay-Z "The Black Album"

Thursday, August 20 2009 12:19 AM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: True Story
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Will all the chitter-chatter about the BP3 final tracklist, it reminds me of the stir that started when this ad first emerged for The Black Album. This woulda been a hell of a concept. Oh well.

Props: THExKM1

Sidebar: We still haven’t got confirmation on the producers of the new songs. But of course, there’s a Wiki list. Let’s see if it holds up.

Hot 97 & Converse Band Of Ballers Tournament

Wednesday, August 19 2009 11:55 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Focus

*Blows whistle* Technical foul on number 9-7. Nearly a week later, the station blazing hip-hop and R&B finally uploaded footage from the Band of Ballers game. Jimmy and The Jones Family took the chip. No need to say who took the “L”.

Previously: Jim Jones M.V.B. (Most Valuable Baller

Mos Def x Jay Electronica “Exhibit A (Remix)” (Live in N.O.)

Wednesday, August 19 2009 11:50 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Uncategorized

“Ah man, that was alright.”

I didn’t even know there was an “Exhibit B”. Now this is some good hip-hop shit. Dante and the hometown boy delivered this past Monday. Just watch.

Spotted: NR

Update: It’s “Exhibit A (Remix)”. Clear? Cool.

Jam Master Jay: 2 Turntables And A Microphone (Trailer)

Wednesday, August 19 2009 11:45 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Focus

Here’s a sneak peak at the documentary surrounding the murder of Run-DMC DJ, Jam Master Jay. The clip features commentary from folks like 50 Cent, Russell Simmons, and Bill Adler. Seven years later and still no arrests? That sound’s stupid to me.

Props: Bossip

Shaq Fights Oscar De La Toya

Wednesday, August 19 2009 11:33 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Clutch

TMZ got some footage of Shaq in the ring with one of the greatest boxers of our time. If this is how Shaq’s reality show which debuted last night is, I might have to check it out. This is pretty entertaining.

First Look At Nas & Kelis’ Son Knight Jones

Wednesday, August 19 2009 11:14 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Gossip

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Kelis has gone to great lengths to keep her and Nas’ child’s image from being snapped. But someone at a recent industry event she attended betrayed that trust. The Internets have no conscience.

Props: Natasha

Sidebar: Cute kid!

Jay-Z & B’s Bodyguard vs. The Paps

Wednesday, August 19 2009 11:00 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Uncategorized

Wow, there’s video of the craziness goin’ down in Croatia. Damn, let The Carters vacay in peace. Some of our media brethren don’t know how to act. Where’s Norm?

Props: Necole Bitchie

Update: “If he hits you with that camera, fuck him up.” (c) Hov

D Dot got more footage.

Update 2: Now ripped to YouTube. Put your late pass away.

Update 3: Hey, Julius toss a tripod, catch a case.

New Music: Whitney Houston "Salute"

Wednesday, August 19 2009 10:36 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: R&B
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“Don’t call it a comeback. I’ve been here for years.”

Hey, does Whitney say something about “you think that your shit don’t stink” here? You wanna talk about attitude? Well, ole girl got it on her album’s closer. Call me crazy, but this sounds like the big fuck you to B. Brown. 

“It took me all these years/ To realize that you don’t belong here/ I can do better/ You say I’d never do better/ Yeah, right whatever.”


 

Sidebar: Tell Mr. Brown to blame Robert on this one. Here’s Kells demo version. And you say, Chi-City!


 

Jay Rock Interview With XXL

Wednesday, August 19 2009 10:29 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Focus

Jay Rock sat down with XXL and spoke on his vocal comparisons and making his mark in the game. Get familiar, the South West got something to say.

Props: XXL

Rakim Bigs Up N.Y. Rap

Wednesday, August 19 2009 9:46 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Focus

The 18th Letter salutes the hometown but he’s not sleepin’ on Drizzy and the new generation.

“You gotta give it up to Jay. He’s holding New York right now,” Rakim said. “You have brothers like Fabolous that’s holding New York right now. Rap is spread out right now. It’s like the NFL last year. A lot of the teams we thought was going to the Super Bowl last year didn’t make it. You have young teams that people sleeping on in the playoffs. It’s the same thing in rap. New brothers is sprouting out. It’s crazy. From Drake to you name it. I’m a fan of hip-hop as well. I like everybody who keeps the game on their toes and keep it pushing.”

Props: 1515 Boys