The Roots Premiere "How I Got Over" On Jimmy Fallon

Thursday, June 25 2009 2:25 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Live Show
 
Last night, The Roots debuted their first single and title track on their own nightly gig. How’s that for convenience.
 

Jonathan Mannion: Jay-Z's Hard Knock Life Outtake

Thursday, June 25 2009 6:20 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Rap Radar Exclusives Video

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Somewhere in my hip-hop treasure trove, I have another variation of this image as a Hard Knock Life Vol. 2 promo poster. Taking a trip down memeory lane, Jon gives the skinny on the shoot and how Jigga’s royal blue Bentley crushed the block—and ego’s. 

Jonathan Mannion: Notorious B.I.G. At The Palladium

Thursday, June 25 2009 5:47 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Rap Radar Exclusives Video

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Last night was the opening of celebrity photographer Johnathan Mannion‘s three week long exhibition at the Milk Gallery in New York City. For 15 years, he’s captured some of hip-hop’s most iconic images. Above, he gives the story behind The Notorious B.I.G.’s photograph at the Palladium. More footage on the way.

No Country For New Artists

Wednesday, June 24 2009 10:29 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Focus

During Busta Rhymes’ soliloquy, the crowd boo’s him when he mentions Kid Cudi. FYI: Buss, Dwayne’s NOT a new artist.

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New Video: Rick Ross Ft. Triple C x Magazeen "Yacht Club (Remix)"

Wednesday, June 24 2009 9:34 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Focus
 
Ricky and his first mates go on a three hour tour…a three hour tour for the remix of Yacht Club.

New Music: Nas x Damian Marley "As We Are" (Snippet)

Wednesday, June 24 2009 8:12 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Music
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Here’s taste of what’s to come from Nas and Damian’s collaborative effort, Distant Relatives. This might be better than I thought after all.


 

Previously: Nas x Damian Marley: E Pluribus Unum (Part 1) & (Part 2)

Update: Hip-Hop Is Read Found The Sample!

XXL & 50 Cent Review War Angel LP

Wednesday, June 24 2009 7:58 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Focus

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Carl’s facial expressions are priceless.
Props: XXL

New Video: Pill "Trap Goin Ham"

Wednesday, June 24 2009 7:30 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Focus
 
Meet, Pill. A couple of days ago, Maurice Garland and White Boy D told me to keep an ear and eye out for this guy. Well, after watching the visual above, he definitely has my attention. This reminds me of an updated version Juvenile’s “Ha.” Ain’t nothing funny here.
 
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Props: MG

Jadakiss Has A Cone Head

Wednesday, June 24 2009 6:10 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Focus
 
Scaring one Anglo Saxon at a time.
Props: 57th Ave

New Music: Ghostface Killah x RZA x Havoc "Evil Deeds"

Wednesday, June 24 2009 5:40 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Music
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Six days before this hits Best Buy and I’m still confused. Does this count as an official Wu album? Someone call Prince Rakeem.