Where we going to for breakfast? Although it’s still afternoon, here’s DZA’s latest visual off George Kush Da Button. Remember: Break fast like flap jacks and bacon.
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It’s been a long time coming, but Lauryn Hill returned to the Billboard charts for the first time in over a decade. This week, her song “Repercussions” debuted at number 94 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The last time Lauryn appeared on the charts was in 1999 with “Turn Your Lights Down Low”.
Fat Beats announced today that they will close their two remaining stores doors next month. The New York branch will close up shop on September 4 with the L.A. store following suit September 18. During the final weeks, the label will hold blow-out sales and various celebrations. It’s so hard to say goodbye.
[vodpod id=Video.4258173&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D553469%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A553469] Shyne tells 1515 via Skype, that he may release a one off album, entitled The Messiah through Cash Money Records. If all goes according to plan, the project will be released the same day as his Def Jam release, Gangland this December. “I might do that. I’m not sure,” Shyne said about coming with the Cash Money back project. “We’re still finishing the fine points and negotiating that. Maybe I’ll come with something six months later, [maybe] every […]
Nuvo in jail? Ha! Good luck boostin’ that. Capone and Noreaga muse the film Life for their new video directed by Rik Cordero. Unfortunately, Faith doesn’t make an appearance and according to N.O.R.E, this clip wasn’t supposed to see the light of day. People tried to stop this video from coming out, but you know me NORE, I’m a renegade!! This is for the CNN fans. Enjoy! – N.O.R.E. 57thave
Bobby Ray returned to the Fillmore last night in Gotham. The Double R wasn’t around to witness his performance, but here’s some third party footage from the gig.
Another week, another song. Crooked I bangs for his city in his second edition of his Hip Hop Weekly Reloaded series. Bang bang marks. mr. genius Last week: “Mass Appeal”
[vodpod id=Video.4257768&w=425&h=350&fv=launch%3D38754418%26amp%3Bwidth%3D400%26amp%3Bheight%3D320] Ice Cube appeared on the Today Show this morning and plugged his new film, Lottery Ticket. Afterward, he spoke on his upcoming album, I Am The West. I don’t know whether to laugh or cringe listening to Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb talk about “Gangsta Rap”. nahright
It’s the style that fathered a thousand flows. Sean gets up close and personal with some pretty young thang for his latest visual. Finally Famous Vol. 3 coming soon. Hurry. hhnm UPDATE:
Next up off of Lex Diamonds’ OB4CL2 Gold Deluxe edition is the Scram Jones-produced track now featuring Uncle Bun. It’s on iTunes now too. Trill matters. os Previously: “About Me (Remix)” Ft. Game
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.