Here’s some mo’ footage of Cole’s recent show in Texas. As Jermaine told me he does at his shows, he kicked an original freestyle before goin’ into “Lights Please”. Told y’all, that boy’s nice too! Ha. 2DB Previously: J.Cole Live At Aces Lounge (Austin)
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Soul Culture continues their discussion with Van Gibbs’ son who reveals that Nas recorded a remix for Sade’s “Lovers Rock” back in 2001 that never came out. Damn, we need to hear that pronto. Sidebar: Hey maybe Esco wasn’t lyin’.
“Gary gangsta yes I’m no longer a stranger/ Yo I get love out on the West Coast like I ball for the Lakers” Gangsta Gibbs paid a visit to Power 106 and blesses the mic with a performance of his “Crushin’ Feelin’s” off Straight Killa No Filla. Told y’all dude got skills.
Here’s some new material from Chuck Taylor, produced by Cool & Dre. Pay attention to the second verse. Name drops fo’ days. Bottom Feeder UPDATE: Remember this guy was supposed to do all those mixtapes?
That flick takes you back, right? Ha. Anyways, like I hinted at yesterday (wink, wink) Just is movin’ his hit-makin’ operation Uptown. That’s right, Red 5 is movin’ into the recording complex, Stadium Red. HipHopDX got Mr. Smith’s official statement: “I’m looking forward to setting up shop with the guys at Stadium Red. I’ve been in this business for 13 years and their vision and drive are the perfect complement to what I look to build during the next phase […]
This afternoon Perez Hilton and plenty of his fellow gossip mongers, ran a report that Slim and his infamous former flame, Kim were back together again. Well Team Marshall has quickly rebuffed that talk, here’s the official statement. “Contrary to false rumors spread by unreliable tabloids, Marshall and Kim Mathers are not romantically reunited in any way, nor are they expecting a child together. They are a divorced couple who share custody of their daughter and maintain a friendly relationship.” […]
Talib announced today the release date for his and Hi-Tek’s upcoming album. Mark your calendars.
[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.919904&w=425&h=350&fv=videoId%3D64626105001%26playerId%3D1119642854%26viewerSecureGatewayURL%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fconsole.brightcove.com%2Fservices%2Famfgateway%26servicesURL%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fservices.brightcove.com%2Fservices%26cdnURL%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fadmin.brightcove.com%26domain%3Dembed%26autoStart%3Dtrue%26] While discussing his writing process at the BMI “How I Wrote That Song” panel, Lonnie says it was conversation with a prostitute that inspired him to pen the track, “It’s Your World” off his Be album. Catch a date, trick. VIBE Sidebar: Common Gushers Over Serena Previously: Nas On The BMI “How I Wrote That Song” Panel
[vodpod id=Video.2982885&w=425&h=350&fv=width%3D500%26amp%3Bheight%3D360%26amp%3Bfile%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fvideo.ak.facebook.com%2Fvideo-ak-sf2p%2Fv6812%2F53%2F112%2F103521149676940_7779.mp4%26amp%3Bskin%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.radioplanet.tv%2Fwp-content%2Fmediaplayer-viral%2Fmodieus%2Fmodieus.swf%26amp%3Bimage%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.radioplanet.tv%2Fwp-content%2Fmediaplayer-viral%2F640.jpg] Juelz commissioned Dan The Man to direct a video for his “I Wanna Rock” freestyle. Cheap, yet effective. UHTN via RadioPlanet
[vodpod id=Video.2982787&w=425&h=350&fv=] Last week in the Texas capital, J.Cole performed a couple tracks from The Warm Up mixtape. The lone star is born.
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.