Author: B.Dot

Snoop Dogg On

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4398843&w=425&h=350&fv=] Snoop played himself last night. Not literally, but on CBS’s celebrity prank show, I Get That A Lot. Parking lot pimpin’ never looked so easy. Hang Hang: 57th Ave

RR’s ’09 Disappointing Albums: #5 Busta Rhymes “Back On My B.S.”

Back in 2006, Busta was at the top of his game with The Big Bang. Three years—and a few delays later, Mr. Smith sought to win listeners again on his eighth LP. But things seemed doomed from out the gate as Busta switched labels and got off to a rocky start with the controversial lead-off “Arab Money”. Things didn’t fair better on the following singles “Hustler’s Anthem ‘09” and the Estelle-assisted “World Go Round”. Album tracks like “We Want In”, […]

Clipse “Grindin” On Jimmy Fallon

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4398224&w=425&h=350&fv=] After performing “Popular Demand“, Virginia’s own rocked their hit 2002 single. And once again Black Thought joined the fray. Here’s to making this duo a trio! Previously: Clipse & The Roots “Grindin” Backstage (Jimmy Fallon)

Clipse On Jimmy Fallon

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”clipse”] As scheduled, The Thorntons appeared on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon and performed “Popular Demand”. Even Black Thought joined in for a mean 16 of his own.

RR’s ’09 Worst Albums: #1 Rakim “The Seventh Seal”

Rakim is a living legend. Unfortunately, his comeback offering The Seventh Seal doesn’t compliment his lauded status. Purists will probably disagree, but the LP is packaged in bad production (“Satisfaction Guranteed”, “Put It All To Music”) and poor execution (“Dedicated”, “Still In Love”). Elsewhere, he sounds out of touch (“How To Emcee”) and completely out of place ( “Psychic Love”). Clearly, Rakim is still a microphone fiend. However, now would be a good time to consider rehab. We expect more from […]