Here’s another cut from Sir Prestige. Houston Presto Vol.2: The Playoffs is fixing to be a blowout. Previously: Dustin Prestige “The Underdawg”
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Funny, I looked up this address too when I heard “Empire State of Mind.” The folks at NYmag paid a visit to 560 State St. in the Boerum Hill section of Brooklyn. On the aforementioned track, Hov mentions the address as a former stash house. Apparently in ’96-’97, Jigga not only laid his hat, but his work, in Apt. 10B. According to lifelong residents, Jay was a respectful and cordial neighbor. Guess they were the soft ones. Heads Up: SRD
Another one from the baritone brother from the Chi. Previously: YN’s Breakaday: He’s A Rider
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3439694&w=425&h=350&fv=] “I felt it would be live to come to my man’s city being that he jumped on something for me and showed that love. It’s like why can’t I come and bring it back and bring it to his town.” Here’s a look at The Chef and Mack Mittens during the making of CL 2’s next visual which was fittingly shot in Illadelphia. Hey, has the Broad Street Bully turned himself in yet? The Double R wants to […]
At a recent Ecstatic tour stop in New York, the mystery man of rap got his favorite producer to come out from behind the scenes. This amuses me: Maybe ’cause I know both these guys personally. Sorry I missed the show, Mr. Electronica. Stop threatening talk shows hosts. Jay on Jay crime. Ha! Prop Yourself: Megatron Don
In the second clip, Pac says he’s got nothing but love for the East Coast, but gripes about the lack of respect reciprocated. And what’s this about Wu-Tang getting robbed for their jewels? So many questions. So many tears. Props: Broken Cool via Vibe Previously: Unreleased 2 Pac Footage Part. 1 (Vibe)
So the Internets are abuzz with claims that Kia Shine ghostwrote Drake’s “Best I Ever Had.” Although he does own a portion of one of rap’s biggest hits, it appears to be because he produced the original Young Money joint that inspired it. Take a listen: As you can hear in the opening verse, Drake lifted the melody and a few words from Weezy. So Mr. Carter and Kia get a piece of the pie—BMI Awards and all. That’s how […]
In an effort to promote their reunion show this Saturday, The Mob gives a bus tour of their respective neighborhoods. Roll wit cha folk. He’s An: Evil Bastard Previously: Goodie Mob Creative Loafing Cover
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3438855&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D437997%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A437997%2526startUri%3D%7BstartUri%7D] I don’t know about you. But I can’t get enough of this. Does Fuck Boy got work today? 179 to go. City of Richmond, the spotlight’s on you. Ha! MTV Sidebar: This guy’s doin’ promo. SMH. Update: It’s workin’! Green skully and all. Betcha he’s got a matching bowtie.
“With the same sword they knight you, they’re gonna good night you with.” Hov and his homie Chris Martin’s band did their 1-2 thing last night in Glasgow. Footage is a lil jumpy but this was just a warm-up to the big Roundhouse show tonight. I’m sure someone’s gonna shoot that shit in HD. Ha! Props: Mick Boogie
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.