May 15, 2013 @ 4:28 PM EDT
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Ghostface Killah’s 12 Reason To Die comic is on stands now. And in this vignette, he explains how the book came together and his affinity for the medium. Cop the album here.
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May 15, 2013 @ 1:16 PM EDT
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Picking up from where the original left off, 360 seeks revenge with accomplices Jadakiss and Freddie Gibbs. The video is one of the first off his upcoming LP Beginning Of Forever dropping next month.
May 15, 2013 @ 12:50 PM EDT
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Troy Ave and his Brick Star Boyz are back with the second installment of their BSB series. Titles and download below.
May 15, 2013 @ 7:42 AM EDT
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Recession? What recession? Later today, Dr. Dre and business partner Jimmy Iovine will donate $70 million to the University of Southern California. The endowment will be used to create the Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy for Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation. Set to launch in Fall 2014, the four-year program will offer undergrads courses in entrepreneurship; technology, art, design and marketing. In a statement, USC President C.L. Max Nikias says: “The vision and generosity of Jimmy Iovine […]
May 14, 2013 @ 5:26 PM EDT
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Still no word on when Banko will drop his Failure’s No Option, but today, he connects with Montana on this recording. Think Curtis will dig it? splash
May 14, 2013 @ 4:53 PM EDT
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Trouble leaves Atlanta behind and find himself in Winston Salem, North Carolina for his new video featuring newcomers Big Bank Black and 2Wop.
May 14, 2013 @ 3:36 PM EDT
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As previously reported, the head nigga in charge is set to release is second memoir, H.N.I.C. And for the book’s jacket, he rehashes his patriotic flick. God Bless America. The book is due out July 16th. hhnm
May 13, 2013 @ 5:18 PM EDT
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Jeremih lets loose this new collaboration with Game. Even with Chuck mimicking Kendrick’s flow, this one deserves a playback.
May 13, 2013 @ 4:48 PM EDT
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It’s been a fun ride, but after three years at Def Jam, Sha Money XL is heading to Epic Records as Executive Vice President of Urban A&R. During his tenure at Def Jam, he spearheaded artists like 2 Chainz and Big K.R.I.T. In a statement, Sha says: “As I embark on this new Epic journey. I have a great vision for what the new record industry should be like, the music, the experience and lifestyle.” billboard
May 13, 2013 @ 4:14 PM EDT
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DJ Khaled deserves a SAG membership for these vlogs. In his latest one, he welcomes Hot 97’s Bobby Trends into his We The Best Music Group. Remember: No. New. Friends.
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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.