Here’s the first single from the Mechanical Dummy‘s upcoming album Graffiti. The writing’s on the wall, indeed.  All Praises: Angie Mar Now with CDQ HHNM Artwork: Splash

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3527975&w=425&h=350&fv=] In his second Webisode, Joe explains how “Make It Rain” came to fruition and says clubs are where he does his homework. Therein lies a problem. Just because a song bumps in the club, doesn’t mean it will everywhere else. I cringe whenever folks justify shitty music with, “It sound good in the club, though.” Regardless of the setting, more artists should take the approach of making good music. Hell, I’ve never heard an Eminem song after hours […]

In the first installment of Pill’s Hood Necessities cooking show, the trap-a-holic schools us on how to catch a heart attack make a ‘Big Boy” pastry. Yuck.

I just don’t need nobody to smile on this. Props: Semtex Sidebar: Roc 4 Life‘s got the scans, man.

Yesterday, Lupe confirmed that he’s climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. In four months, he and other celebs will trek to Tanzania in hopes of bringing awareness to the global water crisis. No word if any A&R’s will accompany him on the trip. Props: Boombox

Technically yes, and no. Here’s 11-year-old footage of Shawn promoting Streets Is Watching and his female trio, Major Coins. Remember them? Probably not. Once Amil went solo, the ladies disabanded. Four years ago, she told MTV she was relaunching the group. But by then, Whitehead was a day late and a dollar short.

Well, not really. But here he is doing that dumb dance at LeBron James’ celebrity All-Star Game in Hollywood this past weekend. Now, go fuck yourself. Ha! Props: Bossip

Now: A week after premiering his video at S.O.B.’s, here’s the sanctioned version for your viewing pleasure. Then:

Look out Tracy, Andre and Lonnie. According to her recent tweet, Erykah’s coming clean on her former flames. Before shacking up with Jay Electronica, Erykah dated The D.O.C., 3000 and Common. But don’t expect any Superhead esque stories here folks. In past interviews, she has admitted to maintaining a cordial realtionship with her former beaus.

Saig-Giddy reminisces on how his former girlfriend held him down during his stint up North. He also shows off Joy Bryant’s modeling portfolio. Before her career took off, the Yard Father and the actress used to date. In fact, on his song “Favorite Things,” he rapped, “Favorite Girl: Joy.” Somebody loves ya baby. NR Sidebar: Ole girl recently confessed she’s a weave-a-holic.