Just got my Wizard of Poetry CD in the mail. It’s gonna be a good weekend for the kid. Ha! Sidebar: My physical > Your stream

It looks like Cliff’s going to have to celebrate his 29th in the mess hall. Bummer. According to his horoscope: When following your dreams, you are confident and self-assured. And when you’re in tune with yourself, there is nothing you cannot achieve. You are a clever communicator, and as this is an introspective year, if you listen to yourself to ensure you are following your own desires, it will lead you on the correct journey of life. In that case, […]

This was a collabo between myself and DJ Parler for the party series that we do with RareForm NYC. Straight R&B, Smoothed Out Hip-Hop, New Jack Swing, Jay Dee Bang Bangs and More! For my part of the mix I did a classic Ron G./Kid Capri-style Blends Tape. Ron even co-signed the mix on the intro!! For everyone who likes my Lip Service mixes – this has that flavor!! — DJ Wonder a.k.a. Jack Tripper. What are you waiting for, […]

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3494137&w=425&h=350&fv=] During his set last week at Governors Island, Lupe performed the first verse of Nasir’s flawless opus, “Nas Is Like.” He then segues into his “Run This Town” freestyle. Arrrr! LupEnd

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3493960&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dtype%253Dnetwork%2526id%253D1621920%2526vid%253D440094%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A440094%2526startUri%3Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A440094] On the Hip Hop Honors red carpet, Johnny Blaze puts speculation to rest and confirms that he, Diamonds, and Starks are collaborating on an album. This is the stuff that dreams are made of. Props: 1515

Last night, Consequence headlined Hot 97’s Who’s Next? Showcase at S.O.B.’s in NYC. With special guest John Legend, he premiered his new video “Whatever You Want.” Hype, you’ve redeemed yourself  ‘forever’. Cons TV coming this November. More footage after the jump.

Here’s yet another forgotten gem from VIBE‘s treasure trove. And as always, Pac’s raging against the machine. He repudiates rumors of getting raped in jail and speaks on his ideal mate. He even throws a cheap shot at former President Bill Clinton for his romps in the Oral Oval Office. Even the Commander-in-Chief got around. Previously: 3. 2. 1.

Guess Hov ain’t the only keepin’ his passport well-stamped. Puff’s latest Bad Boy and DJ Envy have been doing the damn thing in East Asia. Here’s some recent footage of them rockin’ an intimate crowd with “Dollar Bill” and “Hottest In The Hood.” Watch Cafe give his chain up at the 3 minute mark so he could go stage divin’. Yup, these guys are havin too much fun overseas.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3488634&w=425&h=350&fv=] “I love you wack muthafuckas.” On a recent Tony Touch radio show, Buck runs through some BCC classics. When was the last time you heard the Teacha perform “Poetry” and “Super-Hoe”? Wow. Props: Paul’s other spot

At the Holiday Inn in Pittsburgh, PA, Tha Kingpin blesses one of Snoop’s oldest supporters with a pair of concert tickets and new name: O.G. Granny. Chuuuch!