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MTV2 Sucker Free: On The Radar (Ep. 2)

A week ago, MTV2‘s cameras returned to the Double R mansion for On The Radar. This time, I spoke on records from Slaughterhouse 2 Chainz, and Rick Ross. J.Cole’s “The Cure” would’ve made the cut, but he released it the day after filming. Bummer. In any event, tune in to Sucker Free every Sunday at 11 AM EST on MTV2.

IFWT: B.Dot’s 10 Overlooked Songs

So here’s the skinny. Last Friday, yours truly called out Hot 97’s Funkmaster Flex for putting too much energy into his beef with Power 105.1—instead of breaking records. Dialogue followed and Flex told me to make a list of 10 songs that I felt were overlooked for NYC radio play. It wasn’t an easy task. And after listening to a string of recent releases, here’s a list of recordings that I felt had the most potential for the airwaves. Here […]

Big K.R.I.T. Calls YN On EVR

Casey wasn’t the only one checking in during the Rap Radar celebration this past Friday at East Village Radio. Big K.R.I.T. reached out and touched YN to discuss his sold-out show at Highline Ballroom, his new project, 4 Eva N A Day, and his long-awaited Def Jam debut, Live From The Underground. Peep playlist and whole show here.

Casey Veggies Calls YN On EVR

A day before rockin’ a sold out Roxy headlining show, Casey reached out to YN and Keep It Thoro guest co-host, B.Dot to discuss his concert, his reunion with Earl Sweatshirt and rumors of an impending Roc Nation deal. Swag. Peep playlist and whole show here.

Al Lindstrom’s 2011 Most Improved

[vodpod id=Video.15820590&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] We already got their choice for Rookie Of The Year. And today, Combat Jack, Jayson Rodriguez, Jeff Sledge, Joe La Puma, and  Brian give us their choice for this year’s most improved MC. What do you think? al lindstrom

BET Interviews B.Dot

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B.Dot & Co. Speak On “Otis” Video

[vodpod id=Video.14963573&w=540&h=350&fv=] Hours before the premiere of The Throne’s “Otis” video, yours truly, itsthereal, Charlamange Tha God, and Chuck Creekmur weighed in on the flick with MTV. As I said before, this is the most expensive low budget video off all time. Of all time! Brian “B.Dot” Miller from hip-hop blog Rap Radar likened “Otis” to Jay-Z’s 1998 video for “Money Ain’t a Thing,” in which he and Jermaine Dupri raced expensive whips for cash. “I liked it. I think […]

Hip-Hop Chronicle Interviews YN & B.Dot

[vodpod id=Video.5964177&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Sumit of HHC caught up with Rap Radar’s top dogs YN and B.Dot at SXSW in Austin, Texas. They speak on the highlights of running the site over the past two years, B.Dot’s transition from print to the Internet, why YN didn’t get the Sirius Radio gig and more.

Rhymefest Loses Alderman Election Bid

Rhymefest lost his bid for alderman of Chicago’s 20th Ward Tuesday night to incumbent Willie Cochran. The Chicago Tribune reports the rapper pulled an impressive 45.4 percent of the votes, but it wasn’t enough for Cochran’s 54.6. Last October, Che announced he was running for the seat and in February he successfully forced a run-off election. Sidebar: B.Dot Speaks On Rhymefest With CNN

B.Dot, Vado, & More Speed Date Angela Yee

[vodpod id=Video.5444364&w=425&h=350&fv=p%3D5296%26c%3D449330%26s%3D1155466%26tbid%3D5510%26allowFullScreen%3Dtrue%26] Women say a good man is hard to find, I say they’re lying. So yours truly, Vado, Terrance J, and a few others went on a speed date with Power 105.1’s Angela Yee.  Sorry mom, but my date didn’t go over too well. Ha!

B.Dot “So Kodak” Interview

Drake and Trey Songz aren’t the only ones riding out with Kodak. As part of RESPECT. and So Kodak’s ad campaign, yours truly along with Angela Yee, John Gotty, and Nigel D gave testimonies on our daily grind. Cameras followed me through the Rap Radar Mansion and to Headquarters barbershop in Queens. Get the picture? UPDATE: Now with flash photography.

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