Are veteran MCs trying too hard? Well, for the inaugural episode of Life and Times‘ “The Truth”, our Elliott Wilson gives evaluations of LL Cool J’s “Ratchet”, Fat Joe’s “Instagram That Hoe“, and Eve’s “She Bad Bad”. Unfortunately, none of these are easy on the ears.
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Gucci puts a toe tag on his enemies for his new video featuring Trae Tha Truth and protege Young Scooter. Make way for the Trap God in two days.
Don’t attempt to adjust your player. In slow mo, Hov puffs a cuban with a glass of his D’USSE VSOP for the cognac drink’s new ad. Cheers.
Love can be deadly. But for The Man With The Iron Fists‘ latest leak, Talib Kweli and Res have it their way anyway. Soundtrack in stores October 23. Cop the deluxe version here. Film hits theaters November 2. hhnm
There’s more room on the executive side of Def Jam. Today, the company announced that producer Dallas Austin will fill the role as the Senior Vice President of A&R at Island Records. “I am truly honored to be working with the most cutting-edge and creative artists in the business,” said Mr. Austin. “I am inspired and excited every day by this amazing and diverse roster and by the leadership and vision of Barry Weiss, Steve Bartels and the IDJ team. […]
[youtube-http://youtu.be/cPa76DrWiUE] It’s politics as usual as Jay-Z gives an endorsement for President Barack Obama’s re-election. The second round of debates takes place tomorrow at 9:00 PM EST. Rock the vote November 6th.
Stuntin to the max with Weezy, T.I. drops his new single produced by Rico Love and Earl & E. The video’s been shot and will be released October 22. Trouble Man arrives December 18.
Maino and his cosa nostra packed Sway’s morning show and invidually took turns rapping over the “Stay Schemin” beat. If you haven’t yet, download The Mafia mixtape here.
Buckle up, ladies. MMG’s Masspike Miles is preparing to take off with his next EP, Skky Miles 2: Cozmic Cloudz, and it arrives today with his new duet featuring Gunplay. xzone
Last month, the “Chopped & Screwed” pioneering record company earned its way to the library of Rice University. As part of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, the memorabilia from the Houston label will display the origins and their achievements for students. “We are delighted to be able to initiate this effort with the materials brought to us by Swishahouse,” Anthony Pinn, the Professor of Humanities and Religious Studies that created and taught a course at Rice on religion and hip-hop culture with […]
Cons recently chatted with the folks over at Montreality and revealed the title of his sophomore set, Start Your Own Business. At the 6:16 mark, he then kicked a rhyme. Movies On Demand 4 coming soon.
All for the love of money, Kurupt and RBX bring forth their new collaboration off Kurupt’s upcoming mix, Money Bitches Power on November 7. hhnm
What he look like? Another rapper arrested. Yesterday, DJ Paul was cuffed in NYC when a taser was found during a search for having an open container of alcohol. He was booked on a misdemeanor charge. According to AHH: As DJ Paul was being booked, police officers allegedly took photos with him and singing the chorus to his hit single 2005 single “Stay Fly” featuring Young Buck and Eightball & MJG.
Over the weekend, MTV kicked off their new series This Is How I Made It with Tauheed Epps, better known as 2 Chainz. As the title of the show suggests, Chainz chronicles his journey to the the top of hip-hop’s food chain.
Queens gets the money and a new video. Nas’ baby bro Jungle compiles clips for a street version of “Queens Story”. The clip is crudely produced, but it’ll do for now. Cop Life Is Good here .
More trouble for Scottie. TMZ reports that the producer is wanted by Florida police for failing to pay $28,300 in child support, a missed court appearance and skipping a $4,000 bill at a Beverly Hills hotel. Last February, he was arrested in Las Vegas for possession of cocaine.
Better have the remote handy. Earlier today, Mac Miller took to his Twitter account and announced the title of his sophomore album, Watching Movies With The Sound Off. Sounds like a blockbuster hit.
With Q-Tip on the 1s and 2s and Affion Crockett hosting, the Electric Factory hosted last night’s Heineken’s Red Star Access event. After Wale warmed up the crowd, Esco took it from there. hhs87
Now that Turk is a free man, he gave his first interview with Wild Wayne on Q93 in New Orleans. He said he’s set to release his autobiography and, of course, new music. As far as a Cash Money reunion goes, he claims it’s “in the air”. Interesting. After the jump, check out footage from his release from the bing. realtalkny
Rocking an Indian headdress, Wiz Khalifa finds himself in the middle of the desert in his new video. The song is off ONIFC which is scheduled to drop December 4th.
he's good at rapping I don't like the base and the voice that "fights" with the base.