Curtis doubles our pleasure and toots his buzz with two new joints. Don’t boot it and press play below. “Toot It & Boot It” “Buzzin” hhnm
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It’s time to show them rapping skills and here Kasseem grabs the mic and drops off a freestyle for DJ Enuff. Not bad, but just don’t quit your day job, Swizzy. hhnm
You got to love this interview. Earlier today, the Kang appeared on the Ryan Cameron show on ATL’s V-103. He reunited with Joshua, the suicidal jumper that he rescued last week and spoke on returning to jail. Damn, what a week.
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, and the folks over at Rolling Stone drop off the latest video from them suburban boys. Hey, You Need This Music drops tomorrow. Dontcha wanna tell your neighbor? Earlier: “Never Caught Slippin’” Ft. Snoop Dogg & Royce Da 5’9
Last night DJ Kast One let loose a verse from Pusha T that didn’t end up on Lloyd Banks’ recent posse cut. Surely, we’ll see more duets from the pair, but this should have been added from the start. UGHK! info
Two days after the visual for the first cut dropped, Spitta and Fiend released the follow-up track, which they recorded last night. The jet life continues. kingz Previously: “Still Choppin” Ft. Boo Sledge
Following Loso’s challenge from Joey (and Banks added into the mix) DJ Envy finally premiered the posse cut that everybody’s been in waiting for. MM4 drops digitally Oct. 26 and retail Nov. 4. uhtn Yesterday: “No Idea” UPDATE: Mastered Version
The Fresh Princess finally put some visuals behind her first single. She’s only nine, Flex! The clip also features a cameo from her big brother Jaden. Family business. Sidebar: Writer and producer Jukebox speaks on the track.
[vodpod id=Video.4698547&w=425&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] What it dew, nerds? During last week’s Dew Tour 2010 in Sin City, Pharrell, Chad and Shae performed another new track, which will serve as the bonus cut on their new album. There’s Nothing like jammin’ with these guys. nr
After undergoing countless delays, E-V-E tells Ms. Drama backstage at last week’s show, that her long overdue LP, Lip Lock is scheduled for March 11. Aside from the features, the illest pitbull in a skirt says the pushbacks is what prompted her to leave Jimmy’s label and hints at that Ruff Ryders reunion. Heard it all before.
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.