According to my folks out in Yay Area, this joint has the streets going dumb. The song is called “You Played Me” and it’s by D-Lo a.k.a. Mr. No Hoe. Yeah, I think someone has a chip on their shoulders.
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Interview: Brian “B.Dot” Miller
Convict. Thug. Mixtape rapper. One-hit wonder. Yep, Jermaine “Maino” Coleman’s heard it it all before. And after years of sitting in hip-hop purgatory the Brooklynite finally seeing the light with the release of his debut album, …If Tomorrow Comes on June 30th. In part one of our interview, Maino spoke to Rap Radar about beating the odds, Oprah’s BFF, and, puttin’ on for his city.
Never cared too much for the lyrical stylings of Mr. Kweli, but this joint goes down easy. If you want, cough up four quarters and cop it on iTunes.
In the new video game, Grand Theft Auto Chinatown Wars, The Alchemist has an instrumental channel in the games radio feature. Taking it a step further, Al recruited Ohno, Phat Kat, MidaZ the Beast, Royce 59, Sean Price, Medafor, Roc C, Chino XL, Marvwon, Guilty Simpson and Evidence to add their vocals to it. Take a listen here and afterwards, build your own with the instrumental.
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Here’s footage of M1 and stic.man’s performance at the Highline Ballroom on Sunday. Get off your ass, and cop Pulse of The People in stores today.
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With Nick Cannon at the helm, Asher phoned with It’s On and apologized for missing his performance due to illness. That Swine Flu epidemic pandemic is just sick. Ha!
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“I did two rap songs. I’m very proud about that. I sang rap, you understand what I’m saying? I’m a rapper!”
See, it’s so easy even Johnny Carson’s sidekick did it. Even before Plies threw wads cash, Ed had plenty money to distribute. Ask Mrs. Carter or Justin Timberlake, Eddie Mac gave them their start too. Saynora sir. Enjoy those Cash 4 Gold pavements in the sky.
Well, well, well. Look who’s back after a week long hiatus. Ha! Posted on the wall, Mr. Gunz proves he sumf’in like a street dwella.
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Sidebar: Oh yeah, yesterday was the Young Gunna’s 22nd born day. So, if you’re in the NY area tonight, head down to the Retreat Lounge and celebrate with the Bronx Bomber.
Dude, you’ve gotta come up with better song titles.
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Props: HHNM
Previously: Chris Brown Sentenced To Community Service
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DJ JS-1 made an appearance on regis and Kelly and gave the twosome a tutorial in turntable assassination. I think Kelly may be Mims’ only biggest fan. Pick up, No Sellout in stores today.
Spotted: Broken Cool
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.