Banks is pretty large on the streets and obviously here on the Radar. For Banko’s newest weekly music, he does it big over Vado’s Big L-sampled cut. Hunger For More 2 in stores next Monday. thisis50 Previously: “Everything You Got”
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Everyone wants to make a movie these days, but when Yayo’s in the director’s seat, you better start ducking. Sounds like Tony got next. thisis50
Last night, during the NBA Jams and Complex Launch at UBIQ store in Philly, Freezer and Peedi addressed the leak of their recent cut and performed it live for those in attendance. Sounds just as good live.
[vodpod id=Video.4948712&w=425&h=350&fv=] Shaheem Reid is on his grind with his video series and in this portion of his talk with Curren$y, the jet setter discusses how he selects his beats from Ski Beatz. Hey, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Pilot Talk 2 lands November 22.
Earlier today, the Kang returned to his website once again to address his fans. This time around, he says he’s tired of his numerous encounters with incarceration and has vowed this will be his last. Heard it all before? Well, read it all below.
[vodpod id=Video.4936605&w=425&h=350&fv=autoPlay%3Dfalse] Jay-Z made moves over to Comedy Central last night and plugged his publication, Decoded with Jon Stewart on The Daily Show. If you haven’t purchased your copy yet, well, that’s comedy within itself.
Jada recently announced that he has another street mix coming, but until he releases it, here’s a freebie over Mysonne‘s record. Still Batting A Thousand coming soon or maybe it’s I Love You. Ha! 57 UPDATE: Full version courtesy of SCB5.
Polo Dro revealed the features of TIP’s next album earlier this week, but here’s the complete line-up featured in the second promo for No Mercy. Let’s see who supports The Kang on December 7. Previously: Part 1
Jermaine discusses his recent mixtape and Jay Electronica’s signing with Complex, and details how his stand out verse from his G.O.O.D. Friday appearance came into fruition. “[That verse] was last minute. I got the beat the night before from my manager. But nobody told me they wanted to do it for G.O.O.D. Friday, and definitely not that G.O.O.D. Friday. I was like, ‘Oh man, that beat is dope. I’ll write to it soon.’ The next day I woke up in […]
Nicki’s debut album drops next Monday and earlier this morning, she entertained the AM audience on the Wendy Williams Show with her current single. Pink Friday arrives November 22.
It is so heartbreaking to hear DJ Premier break the news that DJ Kool Herc’s health is ailing, as he is literally the founding father who laid down the blueprint for hip-hop culture. Thinking about how someone who built an entire global phenomenon can end up struggling with medical expenses or failing health really puts things into perspective regarding healthcare challenges. When you look at how people navigate health or wellness procedures worldwide—whether someone is researching cosmetic treatments like Liposuction Cyprus or seeking urgent medical care—it underscores how essential access to reliable medical help and proper support systems really is. Kool Herc gave us the breaks, the block parties, and the entire movement that shaped generations of music lovers, so seeing the community step up to show love while DJ Premier brings awareness to his condition is the very least we can do. Sending strength and prayers to Kool Herc for a full recovery, and massive respect to DJ Premier for using his platform to make sure a true pioneer gets the support and respect he deserves.