No more maybes. Eleven #1 albums! Still movin’ units in a drought. Elvis, who? Ha! Congrats, S.C.! Previously: SoundScan Showdown: Jay-Z vs. The Beatles Sidebar: The making of the album cover. Update: According to XXL and Hov’s publicist, the final tally is slightly higher. Ha!
With all the talk of how unique Drake’s record deal was things appear pretty typical on the packaging of the CD. I see no signs of Aspire, the label that was created with Drizzy’s manager Cortez Bryant and the Young Money imprint only appears in logo form. Credits throughout go to Cash Money Records with manufacturing, marketing and distribution by Universal Motown Records. You thought you had it bad, Cudi. Ha!
Last night, GFK went on the radio show your favorite MC is too shook to participate in. With Angela Yee and the lovely Leah Rose at the helm and Rosa Acosta and Sexy Milani by his side, how could it not be an entertaining program. Wizard of Poetry, in stores soon. Peace God! Link 1 Link 2 Props: DJ Wonder
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3426360&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Did%253D1621568%2526vid%253D437477%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A437477%2526startUri%3D%7BstartUri%7D] Lil Mama tells Tim Kash that she was overwhelmed with excitement and felt a bond after bum-rushing Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ set. Previously: Lil Mama Apologizes For Ruining Hov & Alicia’s Set
TMZ scored the audio of the Commander In Chief calling Kanye West a jackass. Congratulations. Now, for the real matter at hand. So far in my career, I’ve been entrusted with enough “off-the-record” statements to write a tell all. As a journalist, it’s disheartening that a reporter betrayed the president’s trust and transcribed what he said via Twitter. Is anything sacred these days? Stop letting your fingers do the talking, people. Previously: Our President Is Black, Kanye Is A “Jackass” […]
Not the complete set. But pretty far along. I know. I’m still far too kind. Link Previously: YN’s BP3 Breaks
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3425939&w=425&h=350&fv=autoPlay%3Dfalse] Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert bashes Kanye for bum rushing the podium last Sunday. How could you be so heartless. Ha! Props: PDS
It’s so ambitious to tackle an undisputed classic but thankfully Playboy Trey assists Amerie with a fresh new approach to the tune. I’m riding with this one. Good job, y’all. Supplier: Splash
Two weeks ago, señor Bad Azz made a pit stop to Shade 45. He revealed to Angela Yee that while flying first class, he reads X-Rated magazines. Oh, Boosie. You ain’t nothin but a hound horn dog. Ha! Superbad is in stores today. Props: Team Yee Previously: Boosie Will Put A Pill In Your Azz
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3425391&w=425&h=350&fv=] Boi-1da, you’re a genius for this one. Drake’s EP in stores today. Sounds good on CD. Pretty good. © Larry David
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.