[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.919986&w=425&h=350&fv=videoId%3D64582403001%26playerId%3D1119642854%26viewerSecureGatewayURL%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fconsole.brightcove.com%2Fservices%2Famfgateway%26servicesURL%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fservices.brightcove.com%2Fservices%26cdnURL%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fadmin.brightcove.com%26domain%3Dembed%26autoStart%3Dtrue%26] Here’s mo’ footage from last weekend’s Roots Jam Session. This time, we have Mr. Legend testing out some new material with the baddest band on late night television. What a great combo. VIBE Previously: The Roots To Produce John Legend Album
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Soul Culture continues their discussion with Van Gibbs’ son who reveals that Nas recorded a remix for Sade’s “Lovers Rock” back in 2001 that never came out. Damn, we need to hear that pronto. Sidebar: Hey maybe Esco wasn’t lyin’.
“Gary gangsta yes I’m no longer a stranger/ Yo I get love out on the West Coast like I ball for the Lakers” Gangsta Gibbs paid a visit to Power 106 and blesses the mic with a performance of his “Crushin’ Feelin’s” off Straight Killa No Filla. Told y’all dude got skills.
Here’s some new material from Chuck Taylor, produced by Cool & Dre. Pay attention to the second verse. Name drops fo’ days. Bottom Feeder UPDATE: Remember this guy was supposed to do all those mixtapes?
Talib announced today the release date for his and Hi-Tek’s upcoming album. Mark your calendars.
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[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.919892&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D478482%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A478482] In an exclusive sit-down interview with MTV in his Atlanta home, Waka Flocka goes in-depth about his shooting two weeks ago. He explains how it all went down and the brief scuffle with the shooter before taking one in the arm. Ouch! Previoiusly: Waka Flocka Speaks On Shooting
Last night, Naledge and Double O stopped by Toca Tuesdays with Tony Touch to promote their upcoming Land Of Make Believe album and debuted a couple of exclusives off their March 9th release. We’re going ham over this one. “Traffic” Ft. Coldhard of Crucial Conflict
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The Grammy record-breaker furthered her business portfolio last night at the debut of her perfume Heat at NYC’s 15 Union Square West. Her husband, Usher, and Michelle Williams were on deck to lend their support. Meanwhile, the crowd was entertained by you-know-who on the 1s and 2s. All red everything! Rap-Up
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.