Donnis is set to release his next mixtape, Southern Lights in the coming weeks. As the project’s first release, he revamps Mista’s hit, “Blackberry Molasses” with the track’s original producers, Organized Noize. Good music never changes.
[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”ceelo”] At the Axe Lounge this past weekend in Dallas, TX , Cee-Lo comments on actress Gwyneth Paltrow‘s vocal talents and their upcoming performance this Sunday at the 53rd Grammy Awards.
Cory Gunz’s reality show, Son Of A Gun is set to premiere this April. But it seems things may have already backfired. According to TMZ, MTV and executive producer Nick Cannon were served with a cease and desist from Johnny Fratto, son of mafia boss Louis Fratto. Fratto claims he has a series titled Son Of A Gun in the works and that the MTV trailer used some of his themes. Now that ain’t gangsta.
GoodFella Media were at the Hip Hop Nation studios and captured an in-studio performance of Talib Kweli and Sean Price reciting track four off Gutter Rainbows. Album is available for digital download here.
This was initially supposed to drop last year. But with yesterday marking 11 years since Pun’s passing DJ Soul finally releases his tribute mix of the late rapper. He plans to release the project on iTunes with proceeds going towards Pun’s family. Tracklist and download link after the jump.
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G Rap’s probably seen the Godfather one too many times. So in the spirit of Vito Corleone, comes his new EP, Offer You Can’t Refuse. Make the family proud and download it here. hhnm
For the cover of Snoop Dogg’s 11th solo album, Doggumentary, he takes a back seat and leaves his chair vacant. Better watch the throne, nephew. Album drops March 29th.
Maino shot his new video for “We Keep It Rockin” at club Amnesia in NYC yesterday evening. NigelD’s camera was there and filmed what went down.
Later today, Cons will finally get to premiere his Movies On Demand 2 over at XXL, but until then, grab a seat and check out a preview of what’s in store with its latest leak.
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.