Technically: Hov has topped the pop charts three times before, but all as a guest (MC’s “Heartbreaker”, B’s “Crazy In Love” and Ri-Ri’s “Umbrella”). “Empire State of Mind” is the man with 11 #1 albums, first #1 Hot 100 single from an actual Shawn Carter CD. Clap for him. Louder! Billboard
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Cory rips Bangladesh’s instrumental to shreds in The City of Love. Yeah, you gotta love it.
Rap-Up says The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul has changed the title of her upcoming Dec 22nd album from Stronger to Stronger with Each Tear. Big change? *Kanye shrug*
Envy went 2-for-2 today. This is the remix. Da Capo. F-A-B-O. And what else? Who else? Red Cafe. Previously: Diddy Previews His Remixes
Oh no, it can’t be. The Quence got Gram Fam back-up. The vocals fly by faster than a speeding bullet. How soon before CDQ? UPDATE: Only an hour. Not bad. Splash
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3949712&w=425&h=350&fv=] In a preview from the.Life Files‘ sit down with Steve Stoute, The Commissioner says it was Jigga’s idea to give 50 Cent a shoe deal. Either way, as soon as the sneakers hit stores, Reebok’s stock soared.
Life is one big video shoot apparently. Wayne looks quite devilish above. Yikes. My political connects tell me this song is on Santana’s Def Jam album. If there really is such a thing. Spotted: YBF Previously: On The Set: Juelz Santana x Lil Wayne “Home Run”
Why wait December 8th? Feed your need now with a preview of the Doggfather’s upcoming project below. 1. Intro 2. I Wanna Rock 3. 2 Minute Warning 4. 1800 (Featuring Lil Jon) 5. Different Languages (Featuring Jazmine Sullivan) 6. Gangsta Luv (featuring The-Dream) 7. Pronto 8. That’s Tha Homie 9. Upside Down 10. Secrets (Featuring Kokane) 11. Pimpin Ain’t EZ (Featuring R. Kelly) 12. Luv Drunk (Featuring The Dream) 13. Special (Featuring Brandy and Pharrell) 14. Outro Props: Nav
RR Update: B Dot still hates this song and YN thinks it’s gonna be a big hit. Here’s two photos from the upcoming video from Weezy’s crew. DGBlog has a gang of others. Knock yourself out.
I was saddened the other day when I heard news of the passing of Ken Ober. He was the host of one of MTV’s first non-video playing ventures in the late ’80s, a TV trivia game show called Remote Control. Adam Sandler got his start on the show and my 16-year-old hormones had a thing for Kari Wuhrer. I found a clip of one of my favorite eps featuring LL Cool J with bodyguard in tow, chompin’ on cookies and […]
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.