[vodpod id=Video.3134440&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%3Dnews%26amp%3Bvid%3D487787] In a game dominated by males, Luda tells MTV that he hopes Battle Of The Sexes helps more female MCs be heard. Initially, the album was a joint collaboration with Luda and former DTP artist, Shawnna. But once she split, Luda still kept the concept. Ah well, guess you gotta learn to live with regrets. Right, Dram?
Earlier this week, we gave away a pair of tickets to Cole’s gig at the Loft in Atlanta. YN already posted his performance with B.o.B., but here’s the remaining footage from his set. A-Town stay down! Exclusive Access Sidebar: Give Cole back his camera!
Last night at Chicago’s RSVP Gallery, Big Sean addresses appearing on XXL‘s upcoming Freshmen 10 cover. Afterward, he gives the heads up on his new mixtape and working on Kanye’s new allbum “a top secret project”. Sssh, keep that one the low. Chris Franco
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
Recording in Jamaica and guess who’s single is getting finalized? Yup, the wait is almost over. OVO
HHNM is unclear as to the origin of this record. What is clear is that it’s dope. Even if you disagree, you still my nigga.
Kidz In The Hall, 88 Keys, Donnis and Izza Kizza embark on their Crowd Control tour this Sunday. But before hitting the road, here’s a cut showcasing the quartet. Show dates after the jump.
Two fourths of Black Hippy let the horns blow on this new track. Negatives aren’t the only thing this world’s full of. OS
[vodpod id=Video.3128930&w=425&h=350&fv=] Yesterday, Luda took a flick with his new platinum plaque. He also shared the moment with Ustream and the Def Jam staff. If you missed his acceptance speech, the Life Files was on deck to capture it first hand.
Last August, Cam’Ron and partner Omar “Iceman” Sharif announced the arrival of Dip Set West. Apparently, Jones didn’t get the memo and today, renounced the entity. What’s the movement to move with?
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This is a great reminder of how powerful and lasting Lauryn Hill’s influence has been in music. The fact that The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill eventually reached diamond status after so many years shows that truly meaningful music can continue finding new listeners long after its original release. I also like how the article highlights the combination of hip hop, R&B, neo soul, and reggae that made the album so distinctive. Achieving more than 10 million sales is an incredible milestone, especially considering how much the music industry has changed since 1998. The album’s success feels less like a temporary trend and more like proof that strong songwriting and authentic artistic expression can remain relevant across generations. It is interesting to see how numbers can tell part of a story, whether we are looking at album sales or using a proportion calculator to understand relationships between different figures.