With DJ Clark Kent on the mic, Wale held court last night at the Bowery Ballroom and brought out French Montana for “Back 2 Ballin”, “Actin Up” and “Ocho Cinco”. Page 31 has more footage below of Wale performing “Bad” alongside Tiara Thomas and “The One Eyed Kitten Song”.

Is Brooklyn in the house? Without a doubt. So for Joell Ortiz, he reps his borough the best way he knows how on his latest recording. ifwt

Trinidad James keeps it in his hometown with the official remix featuring his fellow ATLiens. If that ain’t enough for ya, expect a lot more on the way. hhnm

The Heist is a fitting title for Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ official debut. Seemingly in broad daylight, hip-hop’s independent contractors infiltrated Main Street, made their demands, and robbed critics blind with big budget hits and honest transparency. Anchored entirely by Ryan Lewis’ sonic boom, Macklemore begins their caper with “Ten Thousand Hours” and follows up with the irresistible, “Can’t Hold Us”. He spills his guts on cuts like “Neon Cathedral”, “Make The Money”, “Starting Over”) but still manages to not take […]

The best selling rap album of the year. The most controversial rap album of the year. And the most disappointing! Oh Nicki you can rhyme but the direction you’re taking your career is disturbing. Who cosigned this Roman character shit in the first place? The intro here is dreadful. And did you really have to put your dick in our face on the clumsy “Come On A Cone”? Besides the terrific “Beez In The Trap” (Thank you, 2 Chainz) you […]

Everyone likes when a plan comes together. Such is the case when producer El-P hooked up with Killer Mike to score last year’s R.A.P. Music (Rebellious African People). Bun B, T.I. and Trouble set the tone on the lyrical monster “Big Beast”. But make no mistake, Mike’s no slouch. He’s meaner than John Hinckley Jr. on “Reagan” and engrossing with narratives like “JoJo’s Chillin” and “Don’t Die”. He catches the holy ghost on the title track and wrestles with his spirituality on […]

Throw a molotov through your window and yell “mazel tov”. Ty Kidd Previously: Apply The Pressure

Let’s face it, Waka was hit with the sophomore jinx for Triple F Life. For starters his single, “I Don’t Really Care” lived up to its name and “Get Low” was just a poor effort. The project did have a few highlights with “Lurkin”,  “Let Dem Guns Blam” , “Power Of My Pen” and of course, the Drake-aided “Round of Applause”. But outside of those chosen few, it was downhill from there. Lackluster cuts such as “Rooster In My Rari”, “Fist Pump”, “Flex”, […]

If you need yours replaced, have no fear. In support of his HITstory project, Hit-Boy has more than enough wattage to light up in his new video. Easy on the high beams, ladies.

I’m starting to think y’all niggas take DJ Khaled for granted. Maybe it’s because the Mouth of The South continues to make amazing all-star collabos look so easy. “Bitches and Bottles” is one of his career best with an infectious Future hook and a rejuvenated T.I.’s opening bars. “I got my own shine/But I want yours.” Khaled has always been able to get the most out of an MC. Who else could motivate Kanye West to spaz out like he […]