[vodpod id=Video.5181654&w=425&h=350&fv=] During Busta Rhymes’ interview on Kay Slay’s Streetsweepers radio, he gives Reek and Jon Connor the big cosign as the next hottest MCs in the game. Reek also discusses his upcoming mixtape, The Gift which drops tomorrow. young sav
Tis the season. As promised, Tech N9ne gives XXL the green light to drop his latest street mix hosted by DJ Whoo Kid and DJ Scream. Tracklist and download link after the jump.
It sure didn’t take long for Weezy to return to the charts. While his new single “6’7” sat at #1 on iTunes, the track also debuted at #9 this week on the Billboard Hot 100. That’s a tall order. ru
Banko is back in town, but while across the pond last week, he gave London’s DJ MK a freestyle over Milkbone’s seminal instrumental. Hunger For More 2 in stores now. Related: Tim Westwood Interview: Pt 1 | Pt. 2
What it dew? Miss Info got the skinny that Jay Electronica has signed on to remix “The Announcement” for Mountain Dew Code Red’s latest campaign, “It’s Different on the Mountain.” See how it all came about after the jump.
This past summer, Lauryn Hill got back into the swing of things and performed a few spot dates. But starting next week, L Boogie has announced that she’s performing 17 shows until February across the U.S. See when Ms. Hill’s coming to your town after the jump.
After Banks and the Young Gunz left the stage, it was Yelawolf’s turn to win the crowd. He gave a rousing performance and recited tracks from his latest project, Trunk Muzik: 0-60. More footage after the jump.
Prodigy will finally put his lifetime in between the paper’s lines and release his autobiography, My Infamous Life: The Autobiography of Mobb Deep’s Prodigy on April 19th through Simon and Schuster. The book is co-authored with writer Laura Checkoway and P is scheduled to be released from prison in two months after serving three years on a 2008 gun charge. ahh
Opening up for Yelawolf last night at S.O.B.’s was Young Chris who brought his Young Gunz partner Neef and Lloyd Banks out. The rapper’s set ended abruptly though after Chris had a seizure on stage. He was later admitted to a nearby hospital. His condition was unknown, but he’s apparently fine and gave an update on his status this morning. flex|karencivil
It’s been a minute, but the Black Hippy’s have reunited and plan to bring some “setbacks” with them. No, not those kind of delays, but their new project Setbacks on January 1, 2011. Below is the bonus track from the tape. Roll wit it.
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.