Apparently he has a new album out. Coulda fooled me. Damn this guy fell the fuck off. Read this sad account of his in-store performance at one of my favorite NYC record spots.
Props: Village Voice
A few weeks ago this Entertainment Weekly article promised that the new Clipse single “Kinda Like A Big Deal” would be released on Monday March 9. Well as you can see that hasn’t happened yet. What’s the hold up? Well the streets are saying that the song’s guest Kanye West is considering keeping the song for himself to be used as the theme song to sell his new Air Yeezy shoe. Damn ‘Ye how could you be so heartless? Ha!
Sidebar: All may not be lost for the brothers Thornton who I heard recorded a hot collabo with Cam’ron “Mr. Promo” Giles that’s produced by Pharrell.
As reported here yesterday, automaker Scion produced a documentary short called BDK on iconic rapper and former Playgirl model, Big Daddy Kane. Apparently, the entire 16 min flick is available online, but can’t be embedded. So make like a movie ticket and rip it apart.
“It’s crazy how they changed Brooklyn all around man. It’s like you come out here and seeing Starbucks and all types of other lil’ goofy ass stuff
Here is the artwork for Saigon and Statik Selektah’s collaborative effort All In A Day’s Work on Amalgam Digital. And just because I’m in a good mood, here are two cuts off the album. You’re all welcome! Album drops March 17.
“Spit”
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“The Rules”
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Last Train to Paris conductor made an appearance on Ellen and justifies why he let Ike Turner Chris Brown crash at his casa. In the clip, Diddy says it’s wrong for anyone to put their hands on anyone. He must’ve forgotten about this.
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I don’t see no T-Pain or Just Blaze. Ha! The big question is which album’s coming first Greatest Story Never Told or If Tomorrow Comes? I’m just teasin’ Justin. Don’t ether me on Twitter.
Props: Mr. World Premiere courtesy of KidGenius TV
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I wasn’t invited. *Cottonelle to the third eye then wipe slowly*
“Is your hand alright? Did I cut you? ‘Cause I’m so sharp.”
Raekwon attempts to explain why we’re still waiting for Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II and shoots down the previous leaked songs that he says won’t make the cut.
“I had to make it my business to serve appetizers and that’s what they were. Guess people must of thought it was Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II. I’m in the back laughing because I know at the end of the day these are just Jamaican beef patties.”
Props: VIBE
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“Let’s go eat exotic pasta/I can tell you a lady just by your posture.” Ha!
Swizzie is outta control.
Props: Spotted by Nah Right courtesy of Pardon Me Duke.
Their YouTube channel says:
“Swizz comes with his second solo LP with the most Ballerific video shot entirely in Dubai. I’m talking 6 star hotels, Roll Royce EX Drop Head Coupes, Sand, Gold Faucets & More.”
Can’t wait.
Freddie Gibbs is one of the most authentic voices in contemporary hip-hop. With his ability to tell real stories and create unique atmospheres, he has conquered an ever-widening audience.