Busta to the rescue! During last week’s shoot, Joey gives MTV the scoop on how the track with Kanye came about. Jada also chimes in on how he contributed to the record. Video coming soon. UPDATE: Official behind the scenes.
It is CTE or nothing. While discussing upcoming projects with Thuro Magazine, Fred reveals he has a joint project with Jeezy titled, Nino & G-Money on the way. Am I my brother’s keeper? xzone
K. Dot swung by 106 today to premiere his new video. He spoke on the concept, holding it down for the West Coast, his tour, convos with Dr. Dre, and his TDE clothing line. Amaya will take a double-X. Ha!
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Nas kept it politically correct this evening with Michael Eric Dyson on The Ed Show. Nas spoke on Obama’s presidency, contributing to Occupy Wall Street, longevity and Life Is Good.
We might finally see Shad’s album Underrated this Fall. In the meantime, he gases up the Lambo and makes his way to the night spot in his brand new music video.
With DJ Bombshell Boogie working the turn tables, Spitta brings the Jet Life to The Backroom for this week’s freestyle Friday. The Stoned Immaculate, in stores now. Last Week: Prodigy
And last but not least, here’s A$AP Rocky’s contribution to DJ Clue’s brand new mixtape. They title may look nice, but as far as the audio, we’ll pass. UPDATE: Early version. Not approved by mgmt.
Clue’s Desert Storm Radio: The Takeover keeps the exclusive’s rolling with a solid MGK and Jeezy’s collabo. MGK’s debut album, Laced Up in stores later this year. UPDATE: CDQ via Karen Civil
DJ Clue got a lot of new records for his latest mixtape, and here is Pusha T’s record with an unlikely guest: Lil Jon. Not sure this is everything we expected it to be.
Based On A T.R.U. Story drops in two weeks, but today, 2 Chainz drops off two new tracks off DJ Clue’s, Desert Storm Radio: The Takeover. Everything G.O.O.D. comes in twos. “Twilight Zone” “Flossin”
Great breakdown of Statik Selektah’s *Round Trip*! Honestly, this 2023 Mass Appeal release is pure boom-bap bliss from start to finish. Statik really outdid himself with those smooth, jazzy sample flips and turntable scratches, creating the exact kind of laid-back, golden-era hip-hop vibe you want playing in the background while relaxing at Denmark holiday cottages over a quiet weekend. The guest list alone is stacked—having legends like Posdnous kicking things off on the opener "Round Trip (For Dave)" alongside heavy hitters like Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, and Inspectah Deck on "Unpredictable" makes every track feel like a proper event. Even the newer-school features like Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, and Joey Bada$$ fit effortlessly over the dusty, soulful production without a single wasted verse. Definitely one of his most cohesive projects in years and an easy front-to-back spin for anyone who appreciates real hip-hop craftsmanship.