Taking the crown as the best single of 2009, is Drake’s “Best I Ever Had.” Before becoming a radio staple and the root of his $2 million deal, the track appeared on his mixtape, So Far Gone. With wingman Boi-1da on the boards, Drizzy tapped into a forgotten fanbase: The ladies. In a charmful baritone, he warmed hearts with cozy lines like, “Sweat pants, hair tied/ Chillin’ with no make-up on/ That’s when you’re the prettiest, I hope that you […]

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The day the earth stood still was on June 5, 2009. Before the stroke of midnight, millions were tuned in to hear Mr. Cee and Funkmaster Flex premiere Jay-Z’s “D.O.A.” on NY’s Hot 97.  From Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine, fans rejoiced after hearing Hov’s deathblow on top of NO I.D.’s schizophrenic track. Sssh, moment of silence. Before: RR’s ’09 Best Singles: #3 Jamie Foxx “Blame It”

Although Rick Ross managed to produce one of last year’s better albums, not much positive could be said for his Triple C’s crew’s debut. Take the creatively bankrupt “Throw It In The Sky” or the aftermarket dud “Finer Things” as prime examples. Later “Chick’n Talk’n” falls on deaf ears while guest Game fails to bring an edge to “Gangster Shit”. Ultimately though, the real problem is internal. Although there’s some sonically impressive production throughout, The Cartel fail miserably on making […]

Although Rick Ross managed to produce one of last year

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In two weeks, Slaughterhouse kick off their European invansion. For RR’s friends across the pond, above is their tour schedule.

New York has its share of anthems. But not since Ol Blue Eyes’ ode has a record been embraced by Big Apple folk more than Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ “Empire State Of Mind”. Fleeting pianos set the backdrop for Hov’s rugged rhymes and Alicia’s buttery chords. Even the Average Joe can sieze the day with a line like, “Where dreams are made of. There’s nothing you can’t do…” Just goes to show, it doesn’t matter where ya from — it’s where […]

Technically, this wasn’t released in 2009—or was it? Due out this June, Amazon.com prematurely mailed copies of Lil Wayne’s rock inspired album, Rebirth last month. But before the cat was let out the bag, Weezy turned up the Auto-Tune on the brutal single, “Prom Queen” last winter. The faulty vocal mechanics continued on “Hot Revolver”, “Da Da Da” , and  “On Fire”. Not even Eminem’s five star verse on “Drop The World” could save the day. Now with talk of […]

Damn, that was fast. After joing N.E.R.D. last summer, word is vocalist Rhea was recently cut loose. No reason as to why, but rumor has it creative differences played a role.