August 9, 2013 @ 3:43 PM EDT
News
Mike Will’s definitely made it now. With a long list of hits to his credit, the producer makes his cover debut on the front of Billboard. Read all about it here. David Peisner wrote it.
Author: B.Dot
August 9, 2013 @ 3:24 PM EDT
News
Big Sean’s been in the city all week and after his Hall Of Fame listening session, he kicked it with DJ S.Whit over on Hip-Hop Nation. Below is a synopsis of their conversation.
August 9, 2013 @ 3:01 PM EDT
Video
2 Chainz isn’t the only rapper the feds are watching. DJ Scream and Travis Porter find themselves under surveillance too in their video in support of The Ratchet Superior EP. Download it here.
August 8, 2013 @ 10:19 PM EDT
Mixtape
Howdy partner. Stalley arrives with with his new tape featuring guest spots from Scarface, ScHoolboy Q, and DJ Quik. Tracklist and download after the jump.
August 8, 2013 @ 10:09 PM EDT
Song
Now that Ja Rule’s out the clink, N.O.R.E. snatches him, Lil Wayne and Birdman for his remix. The track will appear on N.O.’s Good Belt Gang compilation which is set to drop later this year.
August 8, 2013 @ 7:35 PM EDT
Song
Red Cafe’s rich, bitch. And with Young Chop on the beat, he lets his money do the talking. My poor ears.
August 8, 2013 @ 7:05 PM EDT
News
Nas is like, half man-half amazing. Late last month, D.C. resident Stanley Young and his eight children lost their home to a fire. After learning of the Young’s misfortune, Nas stepped up and launched a donation page for the family.
August 8, 2013 @ 6:26 PM EDT
News
Before Birdman and Mannie Fresh repaired their relationship, Stunna told Sway that the new Big Tymers would consist of himself, Lil Wayne, and Drake. Unfortunately, Drizzy didn’t get the office memo.
August 8, 2013 @ 7:00 AM EDT
News
The Roc’s is in the building! Last night, Jay-Z and Dame Dash crossed paths at music exec Chaka Pilgrim’s birthday party. Hov said in an interview he couldn’t remember the last time he saw his former partner, so hopefully this is a sign of things to come.
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This is a great reminder of how powerful and lasting Lauryn Hill’s influence has been in music. The fact that The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill eventually reached diamond status after so many years shows that truly meaningful music can continue finding new listeners long after its original release. I also like how the article highlights the combination of hip hop, R&B, neo soul, and reggae that made the album so distinctive. Achieving more than 10 million sales is an incredible milestone, especially considering how much the music industry has changed since 1998. The album’s success feels less like a temporary trend and more like proof that strong songwriting and authentic artistic expression can remain relevant across generations. It is interesting to see how numbers can tell part of a story, whether we are looking at album sales or using a proportion calculator to understand relationships between different figures.