Author: YN

New Video: Pill “Surroundings”

[vodpod id=Video.3708084&w=425&h=350&fv=] “Go to jail, get out, my middle name was trouble” Pill takes a Pun classic in a whole new direction on his latest visual from the 11:40: The Overdose mixtape which is still long overdue. Can you say six days away? ev

Da Brat Released From Jail

Guess who’s bizack! Brat-a-Tat-Tat is back in the stu with JD. Confused? Well, she’s now on a work release program—making windows. Um, ok. Don’t lose sleep, Minaj. ice Previously: JD Explains Not Visiting Da Brat In Jail

Bun B On His Gumball Adventures

Despite an elbow injury and some knee damage, Uncle Bun finished his international race earlier this month. Here he recounts the crazy experience. Also it looks like his SOB’s show is now official tissue. Get your tickets here. Bun B and Friends? I shoulda thought of that!

Bun B Defends Dirty South Hip Hop Honors

Luke, ‘Face and Tony Draper have all voiced their displeasure with VH1’s upcoming tribute to the South. Well UGK’s Bun B has a different take on things. He’s slated to perform three times during Thursday’s June 3 taping. Here why he’s so supportive of this year’s festivities.

Bun B Debuts Trill OG Opener

Hold up, before we get started: If you didn’t post the last Bun B video—you played yourself. Anyways, here’s another new one from the upcoming Trill OG. Peep the opening track, “Church” from the new album which Bun says he’ll be performing at Hip Hop Honors. No boycott from Port Arthur Texas’ finest? More on that later. Ha.

Bun B Clarifies Drake Collabos

So I spent the day with Bun listening to Trill OG and he schooled me on a few things. Does anyone remember this session? Well that night, Drizzy and Bun knocked out three joints: “Put It Down,” which he debuts for me in the above clip; “It’s Been A Pleasure“, which is actually a Bun song with Drake on the hook (No Jeezy) and “All Night Long”. In the bottom clip, Bun explains how the latter turned into “Miss Me”. […]

Jay Electronica’s Touring With 50 Cent

Jay Elect tells VIBE he’s gonna have a spot on 50 Cent’s upcoming Invitation Tour. I’m touring with G-Unit at the end of the month. I think 50’s gonna be down but right now I don’t even know the dates. Aside from that, I’m working on the next phase of my music. I want to tour and travel the world. I’m definitely at some point going to make a point to go all over the continent especially after the experience […]

Just Blaze On Music Blogs vs. Record Labels

While out on his European tour, Justin took the time to talk to Soul Culture about the battles between the Internet and the record companies. He also credits eskay from Nah Right for building a brand and not just postin’ free music like far too many of these other sites. Oh, don’t be mad. Ha. HHNM

Kon + Amir’s 50 Greatest Hip-Hop Samples

Y’all know YN loves the kids samples. Here two well-respected record collectin’ beat diggers put you up on the biggest breaks that they’ve heard thus far. Ain’t mad at “Impeach The President” at numero uno. Oops, spoiler alert. Ha. Study your lessons at the link below. Complex Sidebar: Ivan adds on.

Diddy’s Dirty Money Brunch

Sean’s in super promo mode today and began his morning with Sucker Free’s DJ Envy. The other hungry grubbers gettin’ their dine on include the two Dirty Money chicks, Aasim (Ghostwriter Supreme), an overjoyed Cassie, Janelle Monae, Red Cafe (not clear above) and Ricky Ross. There’s your nine, Raashaun. More flicks after the jump courtesy of his mobile. 57th Ave

Just Blaze Produced Eminem & Slaughterhouse Record

Royce tells XXL that he and his crew have laid vocals to an Em track produced by the Megatron Don. No word on where or if the song will find a home. “That day was like a regular Slaughterhouse day on steroids,” he said. “We came in there. Just Blaze was sitting there. The beat is up. The beat is retarded. Em’s vocals were already laid. His verse is ridiculous, so you could imagine the kind of pressure that we […]

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