Charles Hamilton Is A-Okay

Wednesday, July 01 2009 4:42 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: True Story
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We don’t believe you. Tell Chuck to holla at me, man! 

On The Set: Kid Cudi "Make Her Say"

Wednesday, July 01 2009 3:56 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Paparazzi
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Although “Sky Might Fall” will be his next offical single, Cudi shot a visual for that raunchy playful tune featuring ‘Ye and Com.

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Hey young lady, you’re the lead girl in the “Poke Her Face” video. Your daddy must be proud.

Spotted: HHU

Michael Jackson Village Voice Cover

Wednesday, July 01 2009 3:16 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Newsstand Stan
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The best looking cover of the King that I’ve seen thus far. Inside, respected scribe Greg Tate remembers the man who changed music and Jean Grae shares her heartbroken thoughts.

Props: Sound of The City 

Related: Pharrell salutes MJ and Q’s magic and reconfirms the story of how his Justin Timberlake tracks were intended for Michael.

New Video: Ace Hood x Jazmine Sullivan "Champion"

Wednesday, July 01 2009 2:59 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Focus

 

Still think this song coulda been big minus you-know-who. Video is pretty underwhelming too. And uh, Jaz? Lose the shades.

Previously: Hip-Hop’s New Hook Queen

Stevie Wonder's Tribute To Michael Jackson

Wednesday, July 01 2009 7:07 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Focus

A day after MJ’s passing, Stevie pays his respect to the King with an encore of Jackson’s hits. How bitter sweet the sound.

Previously: Michael Jackson x Stevie Wonder In The Studio 

Props: PDS via IllDoc

New Video: Rick Ross "Pushing Keys"

Wednesday, July 01 2009 6:47 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Focus

Ricky channels Stevie for his his latest Nuvo commerical viral clip.

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New Music: Ras Kass "Mike Jacks"

Wednesday, July 01 2009 6:32 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Random Tracks
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 The west kept secret pays homage to the King by Jacking for beats. What a smooth criminal.


 

Charlamagne Buys 10 Copies Of Maino's Album

Wednesday, July 01 2009 1:41 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Focus
 
Keeping his word, earlier today, radio personality Charlamagne Tha God copped ten copies of Maino’s …If Tomorrow Comes. My debit card only allowed me to purchase one, so get off your ass and support the cause. There’s strength in numbers, ya know. 
 

Nipsey Hussle On True Stories Radio

Tuesday, June 30 2009 11:35 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Focus

Nip Hussle has a pow wow with True Stories Radio and discusses his rise, groupies, and getting confronted by the U.S. Marshalls.

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Props: Eskay

New Music: Consequence "Whatever You Want"

Tuesday, June 30 2009 10:14 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Music
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Here’s the first leak off the Cons’ upcoming album, Cons TV. I hope this fairs better in the marketplace. Don’t Quit Your Day Job was a definite sleeper. 


 

Props: Showoffhiphop

Art: X via NR