The Fresh Prince sure knows how to produce some talent. And with Téo providing the soundtrack, the Smith siblings connect on their new duet. Sounds pretty fly.
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They don’t make movies like they used to. This May, Menace II Society will turn 20 years old—that’s just crazy. The film was directed by twins The Hughes Brothers and featured rappers like Saafir, MC Eiht, and Too $hort. Allen Hughes appeared on Sway In The Morning and discussed the movie, encounter with 2Pac, and iconic scene below. UPDATE: Full interview.
Slum Village hits the battlefield for some paintball action in their new video. Gives a new meaning to going hard in the paint. Afterwards, Guilty Simpson joins ’em for their second presentation. Their mixtape Dirty Slums 2 drops January 29.
New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony introduced his Melo M9 sneaker last night at Cipriani Club 55 in NYC. Fabolous and French were on hand and blessed the crowd with a performance. Disclaimer: Fab’s audio gets jacked at the 2:14 mark. page31
After a seven year hiatus, Justin Timberlake is back with a new single featuring Jay-Z. Apparently, this collaboration’s been years in the making. His upcoming album The 20/20 Experience will be entirely produced by Timbaland.
Cassidy doesn’t settle for just anything. So today, he hollers at Jahlil Beats for his new motivational music. splash
Before the San Francisco 49ers beat the Green Bay Packers yesterday at Candlestick Park, Clyde Carson performed his regional hit, “Slow Down”. The Niners take on the Atlanta Falcons next Sunday for the NFC Championship.
Inside the studio, Twista lets the cameras roll as he gives an in-studio performance of a track off his upcoming Dark Horse album. fsd
During his chat with the Huffington Post, Boi shared advice for young artists, explained why he didn’t vote for Obama, addressed gun laws, as well as his “Pink Matter” remix and OutKast reunion.
49ers WR Michael Crabtree may have been the star during their 45-31 win over the Packers yesterday. But after closing out the game, 2 Chainz was the highlight of the NFL Network post-game chat. Security!
I have to admit that Russ's vocals on 'Crazy' are really impressive. The way he modulates his voice fits the mood of the song perfectly. Maybe the melody is a little too 'clean' for my personal taste, but there's no denying that Russ is a talented artist. His ability to sing and rap on 'Crazy' makes it a catchy track, highlighting his talent.