Author: YN

YN vs. DJ Drama (Pt.1)

Y’all refresh your page and send tweets to beg for the release of new music, I get on a plane and step straight to the source to get the real deal Holyfield. At the infamous Aphilliates office, me and my lightskinned brother from another disect the Fab-mixtape-blame-game, release-date-change, never-ending clusterfuck. I want answers and I want the truth!

YN vs. Big Boi (Live From Stankonia)

While in the A, I hit up Antwan’s legendary stu to hear the current version of Sir Lucious Left Foot. Let me tell you after 3 years of hard work and label politrix, he’s got some funky shit. It’s a wild ride. I hope you get the pleasure to hear it soon. And you will, if Boi’s off-the-record plans hold true. Above, a brief lil convo exchange between two OG’s (Old Official G’s). Stay tuned and you might be able […]

Gang Starr’s Guru Has Cardiac Arrest

Over the weekend, Guru suffered a heart attack and is currently in a coma at a New York-based hospital. He is slated to undergo surgery today. An outpouring of love and support has already started on Twitter. Let’s please keep Keith Elam in our prayers. Miss Info via HHDX thru HipHopWired

Young Jeezy x Plies “Lose My Mind” (BP3 Tour, Atlanta)

Mr. Birthday Bash brought out one guest for his hometown stop on Hov’s BP3 Tour. I shrugged when I knew it was Plies, but he proved me wrong with the debut of their dope new collabo off TM103. I thought the Goon said this was about to drop? I’m sure it’ll be out by manana along with more of my footage. You poorly write about it, I live it.

B.o.B. x J.Cole “Gladiators” (ATL)

Last night, Lightskinned Jermaine tore down The Loft on Peachtree St. But he didn’t do it alone. In the above clip, Bobby Ray pops up to perform his hit single and their standout from the May 25th mixtape. Sorry I missed it, I’m actually on my way to Atlanta right now. Literally. Gogo, son. I’ll be in the sky. Ha. Nav

New Mixtape: Unkut & Doo Wop’s Counter Strike

My dude Robbie is not a fan of 2010 rap. But instead of just bitchin’ about it like most of youse, he put together a collection of hip-hop he thinks you should be listening to. Hosted by mixtape master Doo Wop, this is heavy East Coast underground and commemorates the Unkut site’s sixth year in existence. *YN salutes* Download here and tracklist on the other side.

?uestlove Talks Fela Kuti’s Legacy

You know, I still haven’t seen the play. Damn. Anyway, the video above has Philly’s favorite drummer waxing poetic over the African music legend. He also breaks down the hip-hop artists who have sampled his work. Footage provided by Knitting Factory Records who are re-releasing Fela’s entire catalogue. Already available is the “Chop N’ Quench” collection of 6 CDs from 1964-1974 at fela.net. Give the gift of music. Ha.

50 Cent Berlin TV Interview

Here’s a news report from Germany on Curtis’ opening night of his European Tour this past Tuesday. Below is some janky iPhone footage of the first two opening songs, “The Invitation” and “Crack A Bottle”. Notice all your favorite rappers are on the road. Show money is the only money in this game.

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