Looks like we will have to wait an extra month for the release of Weezy’s next album. According to Rap Dose , Tha Carter IV has been pushed back from May 16 to June. The delay has no relation to the rumored tracklist that surfaced on the net earlier this week. Sidebar: Lil Wayne Likes “Racks On Racks”
In his conversation with The Source, Maino takes us back to the summer of 2009 when his best friend, 80 was shot in the back by NYPD, which left him permanently paralyzed.
Just in case if you aren’t up on the funk, Bootsy is prepping the release of his next album and here’s a track featuring some of Hip Hop’s OGs. Take a trip to The Funk Capital Of The World on April 25. saving soul
L-Boogie made her first Coachella performance yesterday and despite a few technical sound difficulties, Ms. Hill made up for it by bringing her solo classics as well as her Fugees tracks to the stage.
After showing up 30 minutes late, the Lady Killer finally hit the stage during yesterday’s Coachella music festival and performed some of his notable tracks. I sure would love to give his drummer some. Ha!
[vodpod id=Video.6547099&w=540&h=350&fv=config%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.karmalooptv.com%2Fxml%2Ffeed%3Fvideo%3D9028] Coachella kicked off yesterday and the OFWGKTA collective made their debut performance. During their set, they brought out Skateboard P for a performance of “Inside of Clouds”. After the cut, check out Tyler run through, “Yonkers”. Sidebar: Complex Finds Earl Sweatshirt
Swizzy brought out Eve for some “Coolin” out during his show at Webster Hall two nights ago. Afterwards at about the 1:50 mark, he debuts a new track, “Dance Like A White Girl” off Haute Living. Time to hit the dance floor. hhnm
[vodpod id=Video.6207831&w=540&h=350&fv=] In a conversation with Fuse‘s Hip Hop Shop, Just Blaze reminisces on the first music equipment he received including a Radio Shack Realistic 4 channel mixer for Christmas in the sixth grade and a Roland.
Last night, Big Sean continued his college trek in the Nation’s Capital at The Real HU. During his set, he brought out Waka to recite his verse off “No Hands”. Below, Sean Don runs through “My Last”, “Bullshittin”, then returns to the stage with “Supa Dupa Lemonade” for the finale.
DJ Quik’s album drops in three days, but in the meantime, boogie on down with his latest groove featuring his fellow West Coaster, Ice Cube. Conk’d out? Well The Book Of David drops April 19. nav
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.