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I like Irv and I dig Deb, but they waited too long for a season 2 for me. Not sayin’ if I catch I ain’t gonna watch it, but I ain’t lookin’ for it.
Props: Info (The Queen of Vimeo) Ha!
Sidebar: So much for Irv’s “new artist”. This guy is old Newz. Ha! Check the archives, XXL April 2004
It’s official the following is the tracklist for one of the most anticipated albums in a long muthafuckin’ time.
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Crack’s my mans, but I woulda told Pistol Pete to spend more dough on the video girls. Ha!
“Did you catch this classic reference on the hook? The kids don’t know.” (c) Danamo
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Whoa. Guess I gotta start being nicer to these guys. The Virginian-Pilot reports:
UPDATE: We got the papers, got the papers.
“The owner of a defunct Virginia Beach nightclub who has ties to the rap stars Clipse has been charged in U.S. District Court with leading a $10 million drug ring.
The 82-count indictment charges Gonzalez, 34, of Chesapeake and six others in a drug conspiracy that stretches from Hampton Roads across the country to South America and back. Police and federal agents were still searching for Gonzalez, also known as Geezy, as of late Monday
Federal agents recorded many of the drug sales, according to the indictment.
In one call, Gonzalez is told by one of his suppliers that, ‘I’m here with my boy and he’s giving me something right now… it’s really nice… like half in buds… half in shake,’ the indictment says.
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Can’t keep up with all the material Mr. Rhymes is unleashing until May 19th. But DJ Scratch made a believer out of me with this one. Joy minus the joystick. Pause. Ha!
“Respect my conglomerate/ I don’t even know what that word means.”—Fame up in Prospect
“The Game Room”
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“Listen boy you should play your role/ Like rap don’t need a brand new De La Soul.”
Here’s some real rap shit for your late night. The formidable first single off Statik Selektah’s third album, The Hangover. Damn, I thought I work hard. Smh. Ha!
“The Thrill Is Gone” Featuring Styles P and Talib Kweli
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Links after the jump cuz Statik says so!
My homegirl Angela Yee went down to Atlanta for the Core DJ’s conference this past weekend, and Diddy pretty much scolded all the turntable assassins for being copycats and afraid to embrace and break new music. Yup, Yee got some Flip Cam on the way, but Puff advises: “Don’t be afraid to clear the dance floor.” Um, ok. Good advice.
Anyway, according to a Bad Boy promo guy who couldn’t resist Yee’s charms, Red Cafe is the newest member of the Bad Boy team. And he’s gonna make that nigga Puff… nevermind. Hey if you’re still scoring at home, you’ll recall Cafe is signed to Akon’s Konvict label. But supposedly, this is gonna be some kind of big business co-venture. The lengths Combs will go for A level lyrics for his Last Train to Nowhere. Smh. “What else?” Nothing. That’s it.
UPDATE: Joni Mitchell YN never lied.
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BONUS: “Hottest In The Hood (Remix)”
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Props: HHNM
And the beat goes on.
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If your name is David Brown…
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I’ma let my lil’ homie tell it:
So fresh and so mean.
This was a solid piece, especially how it highlights Benny The Butcher’s personality and presence during the car interview. I like how it shows a more relaxed, real side of him while still keeping that raw energy he is known for. It’s interesting to see how artists can express themselves differently in casual settings compared to a studio or stage environment. It also made me think about how comfort and setup matter in everyday situations, not just in music or media. For example, when you spend a lot of time in a vehicle, small upgrades can really improve the experience. Something like kei truck seat covers can help keep things comfortable and protect your seats at the same time. It’s all about finding ways to improve both comfort and longevity in whatever you use daily.