Speculation is over. An official press release has just gone out announcing that Jay-Z and Kanye should now be known as The Throne. Album drops on iTunes August 8th exclusively. It will then be available at additional physical and digital distributors four days later. And on yeah, there’s a tour too! Dates on the other side. Tickets available on the 8th. It’s gonna be a hot fall. Ha! UPDATE: Revised list. Cop tickets at Livenation.
No bars from Rozay, but he provides his signature adlibs as Meek kicks a freebie over “Tony Montana” and “Otis” during their recent stop at The Come Up Show in Philly. Dream Chasers drops August 11.
Division 1’s Young Chris and Rico Love kick back and sail away for their latest clip. Feel like canoodling? Well let the L.I.F.E. mixtape serve as your soundtrack. wshh
[vodpod id=Video.14367659&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] The Dirty Dozen has been quiet these last few months but they made a stop at DJ Tony Touch’s Toca Tuesdays show. Of course Tony turned on the beat and they spit a few bars. al
Raekwon revealed to XXL, that his biopic C.R.E.A.M. is 60% complete and he has enlisted Cee-Lo to play the role of his father. “Cee Lo Green [is] playing my pops in the film. Cee Lo is gon’ play Raekwon’s ol’ dad! [He’s] a good friend of mine. When I called him and told him about it he was just overwhelmed. He’s just one out of the greats that’s gonna be on the project.”
Presented by Embassy Ent., Willie The Kid uses his one-of-a-kind raps over some familiar samples for his latest mix. You know the drill. Tracklist and download link below.
We’re getting close to the release of Breezy’s rap mixtape, and producers Tha Bizness let loose a new record which they produced featuring Kevin McCall. Boy In Detention drops August 15th.
Loso was across the border at the Telus Theatre in Montreal last Thursday. During his set, he paid tribute to the late Nate Dogg while performing “Can’t Deny It”. You don’t wanna fuck with we. montreality
Although B.o.B.’s working on his sophomore album, he’s still promoting his debut, The Adventures Of Bobby Ray. A few days ago, he began his Far East expedition. Here’s footage of him in Jakarta, Indonesia. If you’re in Asia, check him out tonight in Singapore. Hard to get a ticket.
Good question. Just a few weeks after Jay held his own, The Throne held a listening session last night at the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan. Guests included Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, DJ Khaled, Pusha T, Busta Rhymes, Q-Tip and more. Watch The Throne drops digitally August 8 on iTunes and in stores August 12.
It is so heartbreaking to hear DJ Premier break the news that DJ Kool Herc’s health is ailing, as he is literally the founding father who laid down the blueprint for hip-hop culture. Thinking about how someone who built an entire global phenomenon can end up struggling with medical expenses or failing health really puts things into perspective regarding healthcare challenges. When you look at how people navigate health or wellness procedures worldwide—whether someone is researching cosmetic treatments like Liposuction Cyprus or seeking urgent medical care—it underscores how essential access to reliable medical help and proper support systems really is. Kool Herc gave us the breaks, the block parties, and the entire movement that shaped generations of music lovers, so seeing the community step up to show love while DJ Premier brings awareness to his condition is the very least we can do. Sending strength and prayers to Kool Herc for a full recovery, and massive respect to DJ Premier for using his platform to make sure a true pioneer gets the support and respect he deserves.