This morning, ?uestlove appeared for the first time on Preston and Steve’s radio show on 93.3 WMMR. The frequency is Philadelphia’s first Rock radio station. After an interview, ?uest struts his stuff on the sticks. Do remember: The Roots Picnic goes down this Saturday.
One of the best parts about The Roots being on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon is that they perform with their musical guests…including the hip-hop acts. And during Ice Cube’s stop last week, he warmed up the crowd with “Straight Outta Compton”. Black Thought handled MC Ren’s verse while Captain Kirk handled Eazy’s. Still the world’s most dangerous. mum
Last October, David Banner said he was releasing his collaborative album, Death Of A Popstar with 9th Wonder for free. But today on The Morning After with Angela Yee, he explained why he had a change of heart.
Jay Rock’s riding out with Kobe and ’em over James Brown’s classic. Lakers in six. I’m taking all bets. Sidebar: Jay Rock, Little Brother and Kendrick Lamar At Key Club
[vodpod id=Video.3759271&w=425&h=350&fv=] Last night Drake held a listening session for his debut in NYC. Earlier that day, the project sprung a leak and Drizzy addressed it on Twitter. But on camera he tells The Life Files that he’s still standing by his product. Sidebar: YN Talks About The Leak To MTV
As we all know, Don Cannon replaced DJ Drama on Young Jeezy’s latest mixtape, Trap Or Die 2. Up until now, Drama hasn’t spoken on the substitution, but on The Morning After with Angela Yee, he says you can’t speak on Trap Or Die without mentioning him.
Bun B’s probably got more friends than Tom on Myspace. Last night at S.O.B.’s, he brought out some of his comrades for a great live performance. After reciting solo and UGK hits, he kicked things off with Freddie Gibbs and performed “Rock Bottom” for the first time. Afterward, he rocked alongside Termanology; Wale; Big Daddy Kane; Lupe Fiasco; Chamillionaire; Paul Wall, and Slim Thug. Already!
DJ Folk stopped being greedy and shared Da Snowman and Lamborgini Rossini’s take on Drake and Nipsey’s underground hit. Bonus: Young Jeezy x Boo Rossini “D-Boyz”
Niggas is bitin’ off album covers and shit again. Bad enough they biting lines, but like, niggas is killing me on how they bit off of Drake’s shit! Juvey caught his lil’ album cover move, boom, and did the knowledge to that shit. Don’t front for us man. If you gon’ play that role play it. But next time, keep it real, get your own shit man, and be original. That’s all, man. karen civil
DJ Enuff premiered new material from Asher P this afternoon on Hot 97. Pardon the brief moments of dead air. Get on your grind, we’re on ours. Update: Compact Disc Quality, but clean. splash
[…] Over the past few months, Diddy and Rick Ross have formed a close bond. While their friendship sparked industry chatter, it wasn’t until recently that the two confirmed they would be working together in an official capacity. In a video announcement from Diddy’s luxurious office overlooking Central Park, the two discussed their vision, hinting at major money moves to come. […]