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All Praises Due To Bill Withers

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If you don’t know who Bill Withers is then go do your research. OK I’ll help you a lil’ bit. Dude is one of my favorite musicians of all-time so needless to say I’m amped about this upcoming documentary on him. Apparently, it debuted out in Austin during SXSW but I missed it. Where the fuck I was at? I lost!

Props: SpineMagazine via On Point

88-Keys’ Kanye West Impersonation

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MC Too Short struggles to fill in some big shoes at a SXSW showcase. Here’s visual evidence on why you MCs need to slow down on them collabos. Rakim didn’t have no guests.

But he never wrote a hook either. Nevermind like Nirvana.

Propers: Rise like The Phoenix

RR Listening: Asher Roth “Asleep In The Bread Aisle”
Roth RapRadar.com

Pressed for time but here goes: 

1. “Lark On My Go Kart”

You know I fucks with this one. That track is hard. The crazy Jewish kid behind the boards here is Oren Yoel and this well-produced album is as much a coming-out party for Roth as it is for him.

2. “Blunt Cruise”

Saw him do this one live at SXSW. An ode to weed. Roth ain’t a player but he smokes a lot. Not as bad as Cudi tho.

3. “I Love College”

Hate it or love it, the shit went gold. Weezer sample or not.

4. “La Di Da”

My personal favorite cut produced by Don Cannon. I think I’m quietly becoming a stan of the former Aphiliate’s work.

5. “Be By Myself”

The next single features Cee-Lo on the hook and has an ill musical breakdown in the bridge.

New Video: The Knux “Fire”

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If you’re unable to check the Lindsey brothers out this Saturday at SXSW, shame on you. But don’t fret, peep their spankin’ new clip “Fire” and pretend you were there.

It Must Be Bobby: New B.O.B. Music
B.O.B. RapRadar.com

I’m still gonna call this guy B.O.B. for now. Gettin’ us warmed up for his SXSW performances, we have…

“Mr. Bobby”

{mp3}01 – bobby ray aka b.o.b. – mr. bobby{/mp3}

“Ghost In The Machine”

{mp3}02 – bobby ray aka b.o.b. – ghost in a machine{/mp3}

YN Says: “Ghost In The Machine” > “Mr. Bobby.” No shots.

Props: Dre via B.O.B.’s MySpace

We Don’t Believe You: Kid Cudi
Cudi RapRadar.com

We just put a feature up on this guy and he’s talking about “retiring.” SMH. Rappers get on blogs and social network all over the place and all they end up with is system overload. Then they want to take their ball and go home. You kids are crazy. I’m goin’ to SXSW to talk some sense into you young fools.

Kid Cudi Retires (And he’s sorry like Vanilla)

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