So So Def will reunite at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre tonight for their 20th year anniversary. JD gives us a look behind the scenes during preparation with Xscape, Jagged Edge, Da Brat and Kris Kross. Other acts tonight include Bow Wow, Bone Crusher, Anthony Hamilton, Dondria with special guests, Nelly, Luda and possibly surprises from Mariah Carey and Jay-Z. Da Brat from last night below. rap-up
On his born day, March 15, Buck and his artist Tha City Paper will be releasing their project, G.A.S. (Gangsta & Street)
Chevy keeps it basic in his new video and rounds up his comrades for a game of poker. No full houses necessary. Chevy’s Gangland 2 mixtape is coming soon.
B.o.B was down under last month as part of the annual Big Day Out concert. If you couldn’t make it out, here’s footage of his adventure and performance.
Yours truly was on 106 & Park this evening to judge this week’s Freestyle Friday competition. The battle was between newcomers Interstate Fatz and John Sisco. It was a tough decision, but we ended up crowning Interstate Fatz. Check out the second portion after the jump.
A calm and humble Wale visited Philly’s Power 99 the other day. He explained to Cosmic Kev his confrontation with the Toronto Raptors announcers and his altercation with fans. Woosah! UPDATE: Fan Reacts & Threats
On the last Friday of Black History Month, Mister Cee capped off his “Black Fist Friday” 2013 series with the Kid Capri this afternoon on Hot 97. Listen to the hour mix below. thatsenuff
N d club wit Suge miss those death row days!
Swizz Beatz and Shaq were at the Project Trade Show in Las Vegas this week to help reintroduce Reebok’s Shaq Attack and Shaqnosis. The kicks hit retailers April 19th and July 19th respectively. UPDATE: Got mine. Ha! Shouts to Scott & Wayno
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Masego continues to show his creativity and versatility with Studying Abroad: Extended Stay. The combination of live instrumentation, smooth vocals, and West Indian influences makes this project an exciting listening experience. Adding new collaborations with talented artists gives fans even more reasons to explore the album and appreciate its musical diversity. I also appreciate how music and learning can connect through creativity, exploration, and new experiences. In the same way that listeners explore different musical styles, people can improve their practical skills by learning useful techniques such as "How to calculate proportions easily". Understanding proportions can make everyday calculations, comparisons, and problem solving much simpler. This is a great reminder that exploring new ideas can be rewarding in music, education, and daily life.