Looks like DJ Haze got all the exclusives and once again, delivers another Trill O.G. leftover with the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League behind the beat. Don’t go too far, Bun’s probably got more in the oven. mr x UPDATE: A week later: No Tags. Surprise, surprise, Bun says it’s unfinished. x again
Where’s the bartender? The long overdue album, Bottoms Up has yet to be served, but while we wait, here’s the street single. No album date set, but let’s hope we get it before 2012. x
[vodpod id=Video.4302481&w=425&h=350&fv=] From the underground to the top, Uncle Bun’s a self-made trillionaire. But we’ll let the man himself along with T-Pain show you. Trill O.G. in stores now. wshh
[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”rick_ross_power_live”] I’m not a star—but Rick Ross is. On Governor’s Island this past Sunday, SpiffTV captured Ross performing Telfon Don‘s opening opus before segueing into “B.M.F.” The Summer’s his?
[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”jcole__106_and_park”] Jermaine made his second appearance on 106 & Park and gave his first performance of “Who Dat”. Afterward, he told Rocsi and Terrence that he’s heading on a college tour in the near future. Cheers to the Roc!
More up close and personal footage courtesy of Peter Rosenberg from this weekend’s Rock The Bells shows. Here Quest runs through track one off Midnight Marauders. “Steve Biko”! Oh yeah, MM > Low End Theory. When you get older, you kids will understand. Ha! Previously: ATCQ
Wish it was just her and I. Anyways, Ricky Blaze’s single, “Just You & I” is all over the radio. And now, Maino dumps a few bars on the song’s opener. splash
This past Saturday, Sheek made his way to Harlem and celebrated the 135th Street Agency’s 5th anniversary. The event was hosted by Free and Datwon Thomas. Louch spoke briefly to Urban Daily about his new venture with Def Jam and said his album should see be out sometime late November. Wishful thinking. Bonus: Starz x Sheek Louch “Life Or Death” tubbskrueger
[vodpod id=Video.4299679&w=425&h=350&fv=] Lex Luger’s beat is sure getting mad usage and Yo Gotti adds a visual to his recent version. Off of Cocaine Muzik 4.5. One time for Memphis. wshh
Hollywood Cole was in the Apple yesterday and performed his two singles at pro BMX rider Nigel Sylvester‘s birthday bash. Mel D. Cole got flicks too. Party up! herfection
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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.