I’m pretty curious to hear what this new sound E-V-E has in store for us. She was in the stu yesterday with Toronto electro group, MSTRKRFT for her upcoming Lip Lock. Hey, let’s just hope this LP doesn’t get scrapped again. Rap-Up
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Sir Paul’s favorite artist blessed the BBC with a taste of two new tunes from New Amerykah 2. This actually came from her boo Jay Elect’s appearance on Giles Peterson show while he was across the pond. So blame him. You can check the full show out here. “Agitation” “Don’t Be Long” HHNM
[vodpod id=Video.3119295&w=425&h=350&fv=] On Valentine’s Day nonetheless, Freeway and Just Blaze ironed out their differences via Twitter. In an on-camera interview with XXL, Free further discussed their reconcilation. What’s beef?
Guess guesting on a wack-ass Teairra Mari song does have its benefits. *YN shrug* TI5
Glasses flips Snoop’s vocals on this new blue rag ode. Getcha walk on responsibly. Box Kev
[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”the_wizards”] The good folks at NY’s premiere radio channel brought their behind the scenes drama to the forefront with the debut last night of an online reality show. Get to know Cipha Sounds, DJ Enuff, and DJ Camilo. Featured guest 50 Cent.
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.
During Wasalu’s tour stop in the outback, he spoke with The Age to discuss past label conflicts and satisfying his core audience.”I don’t want to be Jay-Z and be worth $400 million and perform on every awards show,” he says. “It’s getting in touch with somebody who needs to improve their self-esteem. As opposed to driving a Bentley and putting some chains on.” LupE.N.D.
Here’s a spankin’ new leak from Freddie’s mixtape, Str8 Killa No Filla. Fred recited the first verse a couple weeks ago on Anglea Yee’s morning show. Good to hear it in its entirety. Call us crazy, but that chick at the very end sounds awfully familiar.
There’s been a gang of behind the scenese video from here, there, and everywhere, but here’s some image stills from Rik Cordero’s stimulating visual. Now if we could just get our greedy hands on a joint from the album to share. Hmm.
The style and skill are on a par with the exaggerated musicality. I tried to understand the message of the song. I think it's about a person who thinks they can do a series of things that may be beautiful or "powerful," but in reality it's nothing of the sort. People are like chickens that eat each other and don't know that they're raised and live only to be eaten.