F.A.B. is back with another leak off his forthcoming mixtape. Judging by this and the previous track, we’re in for a treat. So soulful. So good. I Found My Backpack drops January 18th. tss via ingrooves
As promised, here is the title track from Raekwon’s upcoming album, Shaolin Vs. Wu-Tang, which will be hitting stores on March 8, 2011. We can all agree this comes out victorious. flex UPDATE: Dirty Version via 2DB.
After hearing the preview six months ago, Mike Bigga combusts back on to the radar with the full Sweatbox-produced cut. Sounds hot. Hopefully, we will see PL3DGE in March. dgb
From the streets to the studio, Free and Statik recorded 7 tracks in 7 hours last night for their EP, StatikFree. Featuring Mac Miller, The Jacka, Jakk Frost, Tek of Smif-N-Wessun and Reek Da Villian, the EP drops on iTunes at midnight, but here’s one of the end results from their busy night. Blaow! nr
Leading up to the release of Snoop Dogg’s new album, the Doggumentary, the Doggfather’s introducing his new music series. #puffpuffpasstuesdays. And with the NBA All Star Game getting underway next month, he kicks things off with this track dedicated to the the city of angels produced by Scoop Deville.
Still waiting on more music from the Dips? Yeah, we are too. And in an interview with VIBE, Capo reveals that the crew plan to drop a mixtape in preparation of their comeback album. “We’re about to drop a Diplomats mixtape just to get the streets warm,” Jones revealed, adding that the release will feature original records and Dipset remixes of popular records. “You know how we do the mixtapes. Hopefully by February we’ll have that on the streets.”
With the Spring 2011 semester beginning today at Rice University, Bun B called the Madd Hatta Morning Show on 97.9 The Box in Houston and spoke on teaching his Spirituality and Hip Hop course. Below is the required reading for the class. We see you, Decoded.
It’s time for some slime. Here’s a new recording from V12 that should have everybody’s hands going up—or down.
Third time’s a charm and for week three of Tity Boi’s 2 Chainz Tuesdays, he keeps it moving with another solid track, this time featuring G.O.O.D. Music’s royal highness.
Wax ushers in the New Year with a new freestyle over EOM production. Think RED and play this again.
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.