[vodpod id=Video.7144236&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Killer Mike co-headlined S.O.B.’s last night and performed a bunch of his hits. Above, he recites his Grammy Award-winning verse from “The Whole World”. More footage after the cut. Sidebar: Techienyc Photos
[vodpod id=Video.7144260&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Meek Mill was the special guest last night at S.O.B.’s and during his quick set he decided to bring out his MMG compadre, Wale. Above is some footage of them performing “600 Benz”. After the cut, check out “Moment 4 Life (Freestyle)” and “Tupac Back”.
[vodpod id=Video.7144234&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Pac Div performed last night at S.O.B.’s and did most of their tracks from their latest project, Mania!. Above you can check out film of them reciting “Shine” from their mixtape, Don’t Mention It.
[vodpod id=Video.7117601&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Lupe performed last night at The Roseland Ballroom in NYC for the first of two shows this week. Sorry for the not-so-great footage but for now check out Lupe performing his hit single, “The Show Goes On” and a few more selections after the cut. Sidebar: New video dropping this week.
[vodpod id=Video.7111789&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Was this the surprise Jay Sean had in mind? If so, we demand a do over. More or less, this a remix to “Hit The Lights” now featuring Tyga, Busta, and Cory Gunz. CDQ version should be coming soon. ybf
Just when you thought Maino was done he rolls in with another freestyle this week. This time he goes in on Gunplay’s single produced by Lil Lody. nr Sidebar: Gunplay Performance At I Am Music 2 Tour
[vodpod id=Video.6792359&w=540&h=350&fv=] Last Wednesday, Manhattan boutique WEST NYC commemorated the release of a collaborative T-shirt with Milkcrate Athletics and Rakim. The God MC performed classics including “Microphone Fiend”, “Know The Ledge” and “Paid In Full”. More footage below.
[vodpod id=Video.7097299&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Joe Beezy stopped by Five Towns College for a performance at the Hip Hop and R&B Showcase on Thursday. Above, iRockCollege provides a film montage from Joey’s set. It’s deeper than rap.
Tyler teamed up with his Odd Future partner Frank Ocean in Los Angeles to shoot the second video in support of his upcoming album Goblin. You can check out some photos that were released via their tumblr. More flicks after the cut. rap up
Beastie Boys continue their winning streak, and drop off a new track with some help from Santigold. This too will appear on their upcoming album, Hot Sauce Committee Part 2 on May 3rd. Sidebar: Beastie Boys Make Some Noise MSG hhnm
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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.