July 26, 2013 @ 12:29 PM EDT
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Chuck and his main squeeze Tiffney Cambridge will return to VH1 for the second season of Marrying The Game. Watch how the drama unfolds Monday, August 5.
Author: Paul “Big Homie” Duong
July 25, 2013 @ 10:06 PM EDT
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Stalley’s dropping his Honest Cowboy project on August 8. Until it arrives, he gives an ode to MC Eiht’s Menace II Society character. Produced by Block Beattaz. Trailer after the jump. Geah!
July 25, 2013 @ 4:32 PM EDT
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As Terrace Martin readies his 3ChordFold for August 13, he pretty much sums up your typical relationship on his new single with Robert Glasper and James Fauntleroy. Download the song here next Tuesday.
July 25, 2013 @ 1:23 PM EDT
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As the release of Tech N9ne‘s Something Else nears, he and his accomplices invite us to their fun, but dark house in their new video. So dope. Pre-order the album on iTunes here.
July 25, 2013 @ 1:16 PM EDT
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For Duct Tape’s Trouble, it’s just another typical day at the crib in the latest video off his The Return Of December 17th. If you haven’t yet, download the tape here.
July 25, 2013 @ 11:51 AM EDT
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You only die once. But for Crooked I, he brings life into VEVO’s video player for his Apex Predator. Album drops July 30. Order yours now.
July 25, 2013 @ 9:18 AM EDT
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Ace Hood and Travis $cott have both recently got onboard for Reebok Classic’s campaign. With “Bugatti” and “Upper Echelon” serving as the soundtrack, they take lace up from the past to present in their ads. hhnm
July 25, 2013 @ 8:26 AM EDT
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It seems as if the City of Brotherly Love ain’t so kind when the city’s throne is up for grabs. Following Meek Mill’s tweets towards Gillie Da Kid a few days ago, Gillie returns fire.
July 25, 2013 @ 8:18 AM EDT
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The block is hot when Termanology is around. And with his GOYA project around the corner, he drops a new cut on iTunes featuring Kay Slay, Donnie G and M.O.P.’s Lil Fame. Stream below.
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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.