We haven’t heard much from Yaasin Bey and Mannie Fresh since their studio session. But last week out in Phoenix, Yaasin Bey premiered “Black Jesus” and “Young Love” for the Celebrity Theatre. okp
It was no days off, even for Big Sean’s birthday. Here’s a recap of his celebratory weekend including his shows in NY, L.A. and his surprise party.
To coincide with the release of Adidas’ Heat of the Bull sneaker, Twista laces up his and releases the first single off his The Dark Horse album. fsd
If you haven’t heard it yet, hear it now. French lays down some of his vocals for the remix to Brandy’s “Can You Hear Me Now”. Haan. bf
Shad keeps it simple, yet grown in the first visual off his
Hard to believe, but it’s been 13 years today since Lost Boys member Freaky Tah was murdered in Queens. Earlier today, Mister Cee paid tribute to the LB Fam on your Hot 9-7 with a 20 minute set. Stream below. Download here. info UPDATE: 2013 Mix. R.I.P. Throwback At Noon
During a recording session at Quad Studios, Wale sits down with Shaheem Reid in the latest The Round Up episode. Wale speaks on his come up, his The Gifted album and sneakers.
From fly kicks to fitted caps, Future flaunts his earthly possessions before setting the set ablaze. Pop a wheelie and cop Pluto 3D here.
Cap 1 spreads his wings, well really
Sugar Tongue Slim is back with the third installment of his Gold Rush mixtape series. You know the drill. Stream and 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.