Off the release of the Money Making Jam Boys’ The Prestige mixtape, the group: Black Thought, Dice Raw, Truck North, P.O.R.N. and STS all stopped by Tony Touch’s weekly radio show for a freebie. Thank God, our pal Al came through with the audio.
Crooked I is back with some new music and he dedicates this joint to his favorite Twitter hashtag. Not really sure if this is ending up anywhere, but its a good listen. Enough said, adios.
[vodpod id=Video.5593065&w=425&h=350&fv=config%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.karmalooptv.com%2Fxml%2Ffeed%3Fvideo%3D7044] After Pusha T responded to Consequence’s claim of shark biting on “My God”, Cons lays it down thick with Karmaloop TV and explains his reasoning for the accusation. Here’s the good, bad, and ugly.
Although Wiz Khalifa looks lifted, he lands on the cover of FADER’s Spring Style issue. Alternative rocker, James Blake on the other side. Issue hits newsstands March 8th.
Lupe is currently making his promo rounds for Lasers across the pond. During his interview with Tim Westwood, he went HAM over Ye and Jay’s track. This goes harder than a muthafucka too. lupEND
Snoop is keeping his Doggumentary virals rolling in and has begun shooting his next video. It appears E-40 is also on the track. Jeezy’s verse leaked last week. Make yourself at home with more snaps below. 57
[vodpod id=Video.5592044&w=425&h=350&fv=codever%3D1%26stillurl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fpdl%252Estream%252Eaol%252Ecom%252Fpdlext%252Faol%252Fbrightcove%252Fstudionow%252Fams%252Fe3ec9ce4c69b8%252Fposter%252Ejpg%26videoid%3D791393842001%26publisherid%3D1612833736%26playerid%3D91169957001] During Grammy weekend, Quddus caught up with A Tribe Called Quest’s Phife Dawg. Phife spoke on the positive reviews of Michael Rapaport’s documentary at Sundace last month and admitted to getting emotional over it. Tattoo those tears of joy.
Timbaland Thursdays treks on this week with newcomer Lyrica Anderson. Look down below for some of the chanteuses’ backstory. Lyrica Anderson is currently working with Timbaland on his new project. Lyrica has writing credit for the song “Pyramid” by Charice, featuring Iyaz, as well as other Disney productions including “Are You Ready” by Hanna Montana and “Play with the Band” From “The Princess and the Frog” movie
Waka’s manager and Mizay Entertainment’s head honcho, Debra Atney speaks on yesterday’s shooting and gives specifics behind the incident and reveals when she first heard the news. Listen up, ’cause mama knows best.
[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”saigon_2″] As we continue on to his in-store signing, Saigon thoroughly breaks down the blood, sweat and tears behind the first seven songs off Greatest Story Never Told. Why don’t you cop it here? So you can play along. Ha! Previously: Pt. 1
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.