August 29, 2012 @ 2:58 PM EDT
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Meek’s freaky tale comes to life with the assistance of director Dre Films and some big ol’ ghetto booties. This is borderline porn, so feel free to take a peek.
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August 29, 2012 @ 1:45 PM EDT
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Hours before Madden 13 was released, Jadakiss previewed it at the Sony Playstation Lounge. Sponsored by Ciroc, guests included Styles P, Twista, Fred The Godson, and Chris Webby.
August 29, 2012 @ 1:18 PM EDT
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Mac Miller visited Sway In The Morning on Shade 45 this week and at the close of his interview recited “Desperado” over M-O-B-B’s classic.
August 29, 2012 @ 12:26 PM EDT
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Macklemore and Ryan Lewis go for broke (literally) and hit the Goodwill for their new visual aid. At least the video cost more than $20. Ha!
August 29, 2012 @ 11:35 AM EDT
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This can’t be life. Before Beanie Sigel begins a
August 28, 2012 @ 11:24 PM EDT
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A week ago, Power 105.1’s DJ Self brought hip-hop’s flavor of the month, Ca$h Out, to Club Amnesia in NYC. He cracked the mic and performed his self-titled hit and “Whatever I Want.” While in the city, he also kicked it with The Breakfast Club.
August 28, 2012 @ 7:44 PM EDT
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Last fall, Lil Wayne introduced us to his newest artist, Torion. Currently on the Scream Tour, here’s the teenage singer’s new mixtape, inspired by the annual concert. Download below.
August 28, 2012 @ 6:50 PM EDT
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Macklemore and Ryan Lewis give new meaning to “popping tags” on this new track off their upcoming album, The Heist. The video drops tomorrow, but here’s what Mack has to say about the recording. I am the most prolific thrift shopper in the rap game right now. What Bob Barker is to the Price Is Right, I am to used fringe jackets.
August 28, 2012 @ 5:01 PM EDT
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Tity Boi’s taking his show on the road this Thursday for the first leg of his Based On A T.R.U. Story tour. Check out the dates above.
August 28, 2012 @ 4:35 PM EDT
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Soulja Boy’s main squeeze celebrates her youth with her new mixtape, The Young Life. It’s hosted by DJ Sense and DJ Scream and features the likes of Keri Hilson (where’s she been), Juicy J, and Verse Simmonds. Download after the jump.
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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.