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In a recent TV One special, Kamaal explains his musical connection with the late great singer. After the jump, videos from Minnie’s songs that were used for three of Tribe’s biggest records.

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?uestlove and friends had their second annual fun fest this past Saturday in Philly. YN’s invite must have got lost in the mail. Oh well. Tsk. Tsk.

Sidebar: Public Enemy they gets props too courtesy of All The Way Live.

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This is too hard for the kiddies. Ha! Truly off the dome. Rev Run reference at end. Multiple Dame Dash and Da Capo shout-outs. Strange.

Props: Rizoh Via Yardie

Sidebar: Was a lil’ critical on dude here, but he coulda been one of the best in the game. He don’t want it though.

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Shout out to the homie Mr. Torain. Appreciate the acknowledgement. Look out for Rap Radar’s favorite Top 5 Star and Buc Wild videos coming soon. Keep up the good work, gentlemen.

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I forgot about this song. Hey, it’s you know who’s born day. Wonder if Amber will call? Ha! No shots.

Spotted: WSHH

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I used to have a crush on ole girl but now? Not so much. And that make-up? Brother J says, “Yuck.” Song still knockin’ tho. Need that video out ASAP.

Update: There it is.

Earl adds his vocals to Jason’s “Who’s Real.” This is that black brown hoodie rap.

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No Relation: X

Bonus: “Who’s Real” (Live at Summer Jam). No X. SMH. Sad.

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Part 1

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Part 2

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Part 3

Part 4

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Part 5

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Part 6

Fin.

Bonus: From Friday’s Craziness:

Mr. Cee 45 min Pre Game Mix

Funk Flex 18 min “D.O.A.” Mix

Nappy Boy, u maadddddd!!! (Great Photo: Mel D. Cole)

One thing I always liked about Summer Jam was that the next day, the station plays the audio from the event. It’s from the direct feed. So until they release their videos, this is the best sound quality you’ll get.

Young Jeezy “Put On”/Jay-Z “D.O.A.” (Live)

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Bonus: Drake “Best I Ever Had” (Live)

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…Or at least that’s what he’s saying now.

Previously: Asher Roth x Kid Cudi Hit The Road Jack

Sidebar: His tourmate was at Summer Jam still rockin’ those damn flip flops.