Nas ain’t the only one that made a song dedicated to Rakim. TTS let loose a portion of a song Rae made for the 18th Letter. No joke, this sounds serious. NR
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Joey Crack gives us a few set of bars on Drizzy’s track. If you thought that it was over, The Darkside is on the way. YK2 Sidebar: Fat Joe Says Young Jeezy Knocked Out “Slow Down” Hook
Nas and Damain get it the ski mask way in their video for “As We Enter”. The video was shot over the weekend in L.A. and is directed by Nabil. More flicks below. Honey
Well, that’s unfortunate. TM 103‘s still on the way…we hope.
The other half of Gang Starr issued this statement regarding his former partner’s death. Very well put, Preem. LFH
B.Dot and I weren’t the only ones in the house for Tha Doggfather’s NY invasion last night. Photographer Ernest Estime shot the following flicks of Donnis, Peter Rosenberg and Frank Lucas. Now that’s gangsta.
What does it take to be #1 ? Plenty of things. And patience is one of ’em. I first heard of B.o.B. in the fall of 2007 when we were working on XXL‘s Leaders Of The New School issue. “He could sing. He can rap. He’s got this song, “Cloud 9″. He’s dope!,” the staff told me. So even though he was less established than most of his counterparts on the 10 runners-up list, his profile was featured first. Seems […]
Capone tips his glass to Guru over “Moment Of Truth.” Only right if that’s followed by a moment of silence. 57th Ave
Over the Wu’s “Our Dreams”, Joell pens a love letter to actress Sanaa Lathan. Slick move, Casanova. Ha! Sidebar: Joell’s mixtape trailer
Word is that Breezy and Tyga are working on a new mixtape together called, Fan Of A Fan. Please, hold your applause. In support of that, here’s their first video, “Holla At Me”. Get your jerk on.
This was an interesting read, especially since it shows how music and pop culture can blend in unexpected ways. T-Pain’s use of Auto-Tune really changed the sound of modern music, and it’s cool to see how artists and even public figures get referenced in creative ways like this. It highlights how certain trends spread and influence different parts of culture over time. It also made me think about how creativity shows up in everyday things beyond music. Even in something like car ownership, small personal touches can reflect style and personality. For example, using honda acty seat covers is a simple way to add comfort while also protecting the interior, which is a practical upgrade that still ties into personal taste and care. Overall, it’s interesting to see how different topics connect, whether it’s music, culture, or even cars.