July 30, 2013 @ 12:36 AM EDT
News
After wrapping up their individual tours, J. Cole and Wale are both set to embark on their joint tour beginning September 10 in Miami. Peep the remaining dates after the jump. Roc Nation FTW!
Author: Paul “Big Homie” Duong
July 30, 2013 @ 12:32 AM EDT
Song
As Rapper Big Pooh’s Fat Boy Fresh Vol. 3: Happy Birthday Thomas album set to drop next Tuesday, things remain the same on his latest offering. Produced by The Might DR.
July 30, 2013 @ 12:24 AM EDT
Video
As I continue to look for mine, Reggie pulls out his BIC in all colors for his brand new video. Of course, he’s smoking nothing but the green. Now put your lighters up.
July 29, 2013 @ 2:58 PM EDT
Song
Premiered earlier by Hot 97’s DJ Camillo, Rozay questions the trappings of life. Stand your ground: Self Made 3 drops September 17. Mastermind soon after.
July 29, 2013 @ 2:35 PM EDT
News
YG found himself in Atlanta for the video shoot of his next video featuring his CTE boss Jeezy and Rich Homie Quan. Stay tuned, the video is coming soon.
July 29, 2013 @ 9:49 AM EDT
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R. Les’ forthcoming album, Black Mozart has suffered a few delays. Before he hands over the final product, he shares the recording process in Vieanna, Austria in this 25 minute short film.
July 29, 2013 @ 9:16 AM EDT
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Every dog has its day. But in this case of the X, it’s another run-in with the law. Last Friday, it was reported that DMX was arrested for a D.U.I. in SC. His publicist denied the claim stating he passed the breathalyzer test and was only charged for driving with a suspended license— again.
July 29, 2013 @ 8:43 AM EDT
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Pete Rock and CL Smooth were just a few of the acts at the Rock Steady Crew’s 36th anniversary show at NY’s Central Park yesterday. Others on the bill included DMC, Camp Lo, Brand Nubian, Craig G, The Beatnuts’ Pyscho Les, Cormega and more.
July 29, 2013 @ 8:29 AM EDT
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Welcome to Miami. Everything that the 305 has to offer flashes across the green screen in Flo’s new video featuring Pibull. The single is now available on iTunes.
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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.