Guess this would be good time to embrace my West Indian roots. Here’s something new Jamaican badman, Sean de Paul.*Does Pepperseed* Ha!

 “So Fine”

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My Yut: HHNM

Take a long look at this picture boys and girls. Over the past few years, this guys influence has changed the sound of hip-hop—for better or worst. Yeah, that’s Roger Troutman and today marks a decade since his passing. As the lead singer of Zapp, Roger spawned classic cuts like “Computer Love” and “I Want To Be Your Man” using his signature Talk Box device. And while 90% of the game jacks his immortal techniques, he most remembered for spicing the chorous on 2Pac’s “California Love.” Check out some clips after the jump. T-Pain owes you a Fathers Day card.

Sidebar: Our readers are smarter than yours.

Please clarify that Roger used a talkbox and T-Pain uses autotune.

studio effect that takes no talent whatsoever to use. — “Priest Forever”

Here’s something new tune from Capo and his henchman, NOE. I’m slowly differentiating his voice from Jigga’s. It’s definitely tough at times.

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Here are pics of Omarion’s upcoming signature sneaker, The Obio’s. Even Steve Wonder could see that these are a complete knock off of Kanye’s Gay Fish’s Meteor Man’s. Now let me be clear, I think both shoes are a horrible. But shark biting is a big no-no. 

Sidebar: Is it just me, or is everyone trying to look like the guy on the right these days?

This past Wednesday, Vibe held their VSessions concert series with Young Steff, Trey Songz, and Pleasure P at Joe’s Pub here in NYC. More pics after the jump.

Sidebar: Anyone remember when Young Steff was Roc’n The Mic, right? Pause.

Props: NB

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In the clip Asher responses to Em’s quote in the new XXL, on newsstands everywhere May 5th!

“Really, it’s just crazy that he even knows my name in the sense of being a 23-year-old kid on the come up, it’s great to have the pioneers before you really know who you are. It’s still early on in this project, there’s a lot to do, so, it’s awesome, man. That’s cool.

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Yesterday, GLC and Gay Fish appeared on 106 & Park to premiere their new videos, “Big Screen” and “Amazin,'” respectively. No disrespect, but GLC looks more like Kanye’s bodyguard than an artist signed to his label. Instead of playing the cut, he maybe he should’ve check his boss’ ego.  

“Earlier you asked me, I said I was doing beats for Jay. I said I was doing it and you asked me, was it good? Like what do you mean is it going to be good?”

Fish Sticks anyone?

Sidebar: Watch ‘Ye’s video here.

Props: FSD