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So in honor of Sir Juice, I’ve begun the painful process of diggin’ through my old dusty cassettes to see if I have a gem or two for you. Here’s what sounds like Biz Mark’s first radio interview ever. Yup, I do it for hip-hop. Why would you even try to compete? Ha. Sidebar: Miss Info has the funeral arrangements.
Fuck me, I never noticed Russell and Lyor’s birthdays were a day apart. That’s some spooky shit. Here’s the GG account from last night’s party. Yes, while 50 was making nice with all the NY rappers, Lyor Cohen was celebrating his 50th. Ha. Middle finger salute! Don’t forget Amber!
The Godfather is 52 today. Salute! Whatchu kids know about Def Jam history?
And now, for the main event. Accompanied by his G-Unit brethren, 50 hit the stage and performed an endless supply of hits. In fact, he was so amped, he threw his leather jacket in the crowd. Towards the middle of set, he allowed them boys from Yonkers to do their one-two things. Later came Maino. Unfortunately, Flip Cams aren’t built for six hour concerts. Sorry Jermaine.
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3569762&w=425&h=350&fv=] He’s no Hyman Roth, but Joe says his career has helped spawn millionaires. Let’s see: Scott Storch, Cool & Dre, DJ Khaled, Big Pun….That’s one million, two million, three million, four. Props: NR
With his own camera in hand, it was Jimmy’s turn to turn it up a notch. Along with Santana Bandana, the tandem ran through some Dipset classics and even “Pop Champagne” with Ron Browz. Mazel Tov.
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3568962&w=425&h=350&fv=] Initially when this song dropped, I panned it as “underwhelming.” Well, after the thousandth spin on my Hot nine-seven, its stuck in my head. I need a brain wash. With that said, check out a behind-the-scenes look from the video shoot. Props: 305
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.