After holding court at B.B. Kings last night, XXL brings forth their new mixtape which features brand new music from all of the Freshmen Class as well as some special guests. Tracklist and download link after the cut.
Amalgam Digital keeps the wave going and digitally-released Biggavelli’s LP, Vigilante Season yesterday. Not to blow anyone’s high, but with a 75 year sentence, how much more longer can Max stay afloat?
Damn, Jeffrey just can’t catch a break. According to AP, Ja plead guilty to two counts of tax evasion of $3 million earlier today in Newark. He will be sentenced in June. On the 8th of that month, Loki begins his two year prison term for his 2007 gun charge. His next album, The Renaissance Project is set to be released the day before. UPDATE: 50’s Two Cents
[vodpod id=Video.5825136&w=540&h=350&fv=] The other half of the Clipse, Malice hit up Vinnie’s Styles in Brooklyn to sign copies of his book Wretched, Pitiful, Poor, Blind, And Naked. Alan Mildor was there and filmed the meet and greet. Book in stores now.
Devi Dev ran into Fabby Davis on 6th Street last week in Austin, Texas and persuaded him to freestyle for Hardknock TV. Needless to say, F.A.B. defecated on the microphone.
[vodpod id=Video.5824803&w=540&h=350&fv=] Wiz held a listening session for his upcoming album last night in the Windy City at CRS Studios. Before pressing play, Gowherehiphop captured him introducing the LP. Rolling Papers in stores March 29th.
B.B. King Blues Club was the place to be last night to witness this year’s XXL class showcase their talents. Although Lil B was the only one absent, the undergrads brought out special guests Rev Run, Vado, Big Sean and Pusha T. Weren’t there? The Masked Gorilla provides a 15 minute recap. Photos Courtesy Of Techienyc: Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3
Despite a rough start yesterday, Chris Brown celebrated the release of his album last night at NYC’s Webster Hall with a performance featuring Bow Wow, Waka and Kevin McCall. Enjoy the show thanks to Nigel D. and go pick up F.A.M.E. in stores now.
Here’s a preview of Action Jackson’s next film distributed through Lionsgate. The Mike Gunther-directed flick stars Curtis alongside actors Bruce Willis and Ryan Phillippe. Get ready for the ski mask way to hit theaters later this year.
[vodpod id=Video.5822293&w=540&h=350&fv=] The UN was in the building this evening as Killa and Vado made their way over to Mo’s spot for an interview and a performance of their latest single. Hopefully, Gunz N Butta is still set to drop next month. 3030fm
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This is a great reminder of how powerful and lasting Lauryn Hill’s influence has been in music. The fact that The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill eventually reached diamond status after so many years shows that truly meaningful music can continue finding new listeners long after its original release. I also like how the article highlights the combination of hip hop, R&B, neo soul, and reggae that made the album so distinctive. Achieving more than 10 million sales is an incredible milestone, especially considering how much the music industry has changed since 1998. The album’s success feels less like a temporary trend and more like proof that strong songwriting and authentic artistic expression can remain relevant across generations. It is interesting to see how numbers can tell part of a story, whether we are looking at album sales or using a proportion calculator to understand relationships between different figures.