[vimeo http://vimeo.com/4818325] 

Marion gives his 2 cents on the artists emerging out of the West. See, great minds think alike.

Big Up: Hip Hop Stan

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5l7doeg0bM] 

Can the enigma of rap get some? The mighty Mos man sets off a stirring sing-along.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KJBsbLB_-k] 

Kweli continues to showcase his skills with another formidable Reflection Eternal joint and the Kanye West-produced biggest song of his career.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uwmZ9zJ30U] 

The BK duo get it in over the Run-DMC classic before Kweli shines on Reflection Eternal’s biggest hit.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-KZ2UDjGp8] 

Although my back hurts and these niggas didn’t go on til 1:45 am, YN really enjoyed the show last night. Mos Def and Talib Kweli were in top form with Black Star album tracks, freestyles over classic breaks, and their biggest solo joints. And yes I shot the whole fuckin’ thing. Mucho footage on the way.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwqWdWwmMME]

In the film, Victor performs his hit, “Grimey” on 42st between 7th and 8th Ave’s at the Legends of Hip-Hop concert. Does Tommy Boy still suck?

Props: 57th Ave

[vimeo http://vimeo.com/4926500]

Yesterday, Gene and Terrence thumbed through their catalouge at the Sneakerpimps covention in Miami. After Memorial Day, my days in Dade are over.

Props: The 305

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01T34InzkEc]

Karen Civil rides shot gun with Mr. Crump as he talks about the harsh realites in hip-hop.

Kanye recycles adds his verse to Clifford and Bobby Rays cut on Paper Trail.  Big Deal, right?

 {mp3}11 on top of the world ft kanye west b.o.b unreleased version{/mp3}

Spotted: NR

Here’s a two for one off Neighborhood Nip Hussle’s forthcoming, Bullets Ain’t Got No Name Vol. 3. Better tighten up them laces, marks. Hussle’s in the house.

“The Hussle Way” Produced By: Phonix

{mp3}the hule way.mstr 1{/mp3}

“Strapped”  Produced By: Jonny Shipes

{mp3}1-01 strapped{/mp3}