Hey, it’s a slow news day. Ha!

Inner Circle: F.M. Phenomenal

One of the most coveted unreleased hip-hop albums has finally seen the light of day: Large Professor’s The LP. Take a listen to a version of “Mad Scientist” that I’ve never heard before. And if you’re still lost, peep the Book of Rap Lists explanation below. I’m so far ahead of myself, I should start another life. Ha!

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Cop the album ’cause he dropped it.

Bonus: More backstory for you kids. Pull up a chair.

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I dug When We Were Kings and some trusted hip-hop heads like Questo, are tellin’ me this flick is even better. Can’t wait to check out this inside look at the music festival behind the famous Ali-Foreman fight in Zaire, Africa. Ali-Boom-Bye-Yae!

Props: Complex

The folks at Rocawear just sent over a collection of Mattel Barbie dolls inspired by Rocawear’s upcoming 10th-year anniversary. Although we don’t have complete details about the partnership between Mattel and Rocawear, we do have some cool photos of both male and female Barbie’s. As you can see, the dolls are freshly dipped in Rocawear apparel.

Props: Prefix via Jimmy Jazz

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Def Jam exec Lenny S explains the concept behind The Wizard of Poetry to the 1515 Boys. I don’t know. I still love me a sped-up soul sample. We’ll see.

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Was sounding pretty good to me. Might wanna reassess on some “Ignorant Shit” shit.

Heads Up: Dre

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Here’s a lil’ reggae flavor for you on your Thurs. morn. I’m still swingin’ wit da Heavsta. And you?

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Never thought I’d type that in my life.

Bonus: Hov does the honors.

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It’s a family affair. Video removed in 5… 4… 3… 2… Ha!

Spotted: CL

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The other night in the Chi, Hov got through the whole verse of the joint that got J.T. Taylor hot under his red collar. Follow along:

We talkin’ about real shit or we talkin’ about rhymes
Y’all talkin’ about millions or y’all just talkin’ about mines
What we talkin’ about? ‘Cause I ain’t got time
For what people be talkin’ about all the time
What we talkin’ about fiction or we talkin’ about fact?
We talkin’ about fiction, hold up, pardon my back
We talkin’ about life and all I hear is, “Oh yeah he keeps talkin’ about crack.”
I ain’t talkin’ about profit
I’m talkin’ about pain
I’m talkin’ about despair
I’m talkin’ about shame
I ain’t talkin’ about gossip
I ain’t talkin’ about Game
I ain’t talkin’ about Jimmy
I ain’t talkin’ about Dame

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“I’m the only dark cloud in the sky.”

Here’s the visual to match your audio. Wonder if Curtis really went out for the MJ memorial? Doubtful.

Gheez, does this guy got NY on his back or what? Another good one from the Cafe man. What else? It’s produced by Pete Rock. Take that, you pure rap heads.

Props: OnSmash via Dajaz1

Bonus: Let’s dance! © Puff

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And another one. Australia’s biggest urban mag bids us adieu. But don’t fret, they’re goin’ digital. Hey Dominic, I forgive you for this last cover. Ha!

Finally, here’s the CDQ of the new mix that was first showcased in the video.

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Salute: Team Supreme

Thank You: Miss Info

The homies at the 305 have got their detective on and ID’d five of the ladies from rap’s most controversial video. Dig in, fellas. And ladies, please forgive that lightskinned fool, he’ll find a way to make it up to ya. Ha!

Previously: Drake “Best I Ever Had”

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Last night, Hov kicked some reported BP3 flavor. It ain’t hard to tell who he’s talkin’ about. Damn, I shoulda flew out there.

Props: Dre got more details.

Curtis just went on Mister Cee’s show to bring his latest street heat. Peep the on-air theatrics.

Forever King Hot 97 Debut

Plus: Forever King Link

Props: Miss Info

“Soulja Boy got me feelin’ like The Jetsons.” Huh?

This guy won’t rest untl he’s relevant again.

 
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Although his next mixtape, Forever King is no longer all 90’s R&B influenced, Curtis speaks to 1515 Boy, Sha about some of his favorite joints from Jeff Red, Horace Brown, Gina Thompson and Intro.

Reminder: 50 premieres the mixtape tonight on Hot 97 with Mr. Cee at 9 PM EST.

Bonus: “London Girl Pt. 2”

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