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As I patiently wait for Antwan to pass me the final CDQ of “Tangerine”, here’s a flick of a video he just shot for a previously-released joint from that Chico Dusty album. Two funk legends are better than one. Boi
Here’s a live performance of Bobby Ray’s new single from his recent appearance on Jo Jo Wright’s radio show. No Bruno. No problem. YK2
“The Third Coast ain’t never gonna flop” Hakeem gets down with his fellow Texas rap brethren on this catchy groove. Bet this gets a lot of play during NBA All-Star Weekend. Ha. The Rap Up
“I’m cool breeze til I’m Drew Brees” Pass me a late pass and send a rest in peace shout to Teddy P, this is fresh flava from my hometown. It’s a Queens thing, doofy. Don’t miss out.
Guest bloggin’ for XXL, Sirius XM’s DJ Skee gave his opinion that Drake should have never signed with a major label. Guess you only get one chance to change the music industry. Whether you agree or not, it’s an interesting piece. Here’s a sample. I don’t mean to give away the secrets on what I’m working on, but imagine going to company X, who cuts a check to have Drake be a spokesperson for the brand, then pays to create […]
In case you were sleepin’ under a rock or a foot of snow today, John Mayer’s recent provocative interview with Playboy magazine has become a national scandal. In the article, he uses the “N-word” and compares his penis to a white supremacist. Yup, fun stuff. Anyways, as you can imagine Twitter was on fire today with folks observations. Here’s what our culture had to say. After laying low for most of day, Mayer’s back on Twitter addressing the drama. Stay […]
In case you missed it, this was the exclusive snippet from yesterday’s Toca Tuesdays show. The final version of this song will feature Joell Ortiz and possibly one or two more MC’s. It’s from the upcoming Pun project above which now will be pushed back a few more weeks so it can be released on iTunes. All proceeds will go to Liza Rios and the kids.
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Fresh from his day in a New York court, Weezy hit the studio back in Florida late last night. Once again, Lil Twist’s Ustream channel was there to document. Too bad most of the audio was turned off when Mr. Carter was on camera. Oh well, here’s a quick look at the artist at work. No Orajel needed.
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.