Following the classic record that defined his career, “We Fly High,” Jim Jones put the suits at Sony in a headlock and they put them dollars up and backed Dip Set’s engine. Unfortunately, it only paid off for Da Capo. Maybe it was the juvenilish first single, “Na Na Nana Na Na” but this project never connected with the masses. Despite highlights like the Ryan Leslie two-step punch of “Precious” and the emotionally chest-clearing “Frienemies,” the album was marred with […]

Maino looks into his crystal ball once more and gives his predictions for the remaining 358 days. Lil Wayne converting to Islam? That’s loonacy! Splash

As much as I enjoy the Reggie Noble and Clifford Smith chemistry, I must admit I had zero expectation that a reunion album ten years later would be something I would enjoy. But thankfully I was wrong. Rae wasn’t the only Clansman who made a comeback in the final year of the decade, as Meth sounds rejuvenated paired with a rhyme partner who still got sword-sharp metaphors. A potent playlist can be easily be formulated from the soaring intro (“BO2”); […]

As much as I enjoy the Reggie Noble and Clifford Smith chemistry, I must admit I had zero expectation that a reunion album ten years later would be something I would enjoy. But thankfully I was wrong. Rae wasn’t the only Clansman who made a comeback in the final year of the decade, as Meth sounds rejuvenated paired with a rhyme partner who still got sword-sharp metaphors. A potent playlist can be easily be formulated from the soaring intro (“BO2”); […]

“From Bushwick, I’m from Flatbush/ Might as well be Ethiopian with that kush” Talib stopped by Tony Touch’s Toca Tuesdays and discussed how the “Just Begun” collab came about and also spits one off the dome. Interview Freestyle

The stakes are high for Jadakiss. As one of the game’s premiere spitters, the Yonkers native’s forced to meet towering expectation with profitable return. The release of The Last Kiss proved no different in pumping out impressive first week numbers. There’s no denying Jada’s skill set (“Pain & Torture”) or songwriting ability (“Rockin’ With The Best”, “Can’t Stop Me”).  His Achilles heel however is song selection. Tracks like “Who’s Real”, “Something Else” and “I Tried” should’ve been left on the […]

Rosa was nice enough to share some photos of her, enjoying some fun in the sun. Dammit, I need a vacation.

I told ya I had a feeling Crack had something up his sleeve. Call it a comeback, Mr. Cartagena!

Pinero sends a kite and the visual for it should be arriving any day now. The Green Ghost Project haunts through your speakers February 2nd. NR Sidebar: Producers step your YouTube game up.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4398843&w=425&h=350&fv=] Snoop played himself last night. Not literally, but on CBS’s celebrity prank show, I Get That A Lot. Parking lot pimpin’ never looked so easy. Hang Hang: 57th Ave