Keyshia Cole gives an update regarding her upcoming project and relationship with estranged family. To all my friends and fans – It’s time that I clear the air. It’s not a secret that I haven’t been in contact with my mother Frankie, and my sisters Neffe and Elite and I never wanted to air out our differences to the public. While I won’t go into detail here I find it necessary to let you guys know I decided to stop […]

With the close of the summer, Trey Songz kept the game warm last year with his third album, Ready. He immediately sets the mood with “Panty Droppa” and soon after, disturbs the peace with “Neighbors Know My Name”. Eventually, Trey trades in his player card and searches for Ms. Right on “I Need A Girl”, but it isn’t long until he’s back to his old ways on “I Invented Sex”. Currently anchored by the intoxicating single “Say Aah”, Ready comes […]

With the close of the summer, Trey Songz kept the game warm last year with his third album, Ready. He immediately sets the mood with

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.913849&w=425&h=350&fv=file%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fcms.springboard.gorillanation.com%2Fxml_feeds_advanced%2Findex%2F9%2F3%2F111537%2F%26width%3D601%26height%3D405%26pid%3Dhh006%26allowscriptaccess%3D] “You on a MTV list/ I put ya brains all over ya MTV cribs/ Whoever wrote that/ Double X-L this/ I double excel” Ghost kicks a quick 16 for HHDX‘s latest installment of 16 Bars. Lock in. Previously: DJ Green Lantern x Styles P “Send A Kite”

East Coast lyricism meets Dirty South grit on Pill’s debut mixtape, 4180: The Prescription. Along with DJ Burn One, the Atlanta native caused a raucous with his trap anthem, “Trap Goin Ham”.  But Pill wasn’t confined to just the block. He globetrotted on “Dreamin” and walked a thousand miles in his “Trap Boots”. Unfortunately old habits die hard, and on “Blow” he flips Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” into another dope boy ode. Get geeked. Before: RR’s ’09 Best Mixtapes: #5 Lil […]

Both weathering the storm, if Chris Brown’s music was good Rihanna’s was even better. While Chris pretty much avoided the hot topic on his CD, Ri-Ri went all the way there from the cover art to the cussin’ like a sailor to the creepy “Cold Case Love”. “Wait Your Turn” and “Russian Roulette” may have been too dark pop for plenty of people’s tastes but there’s no denying the Jeezy collabo “Hard,” which still sounds as good to me as […]

Both weathering the storm, if Chris Brown’s music was good Rihanna’s was even better. While Chris pretty much avoided the hot topic on his CD, Ri-Ri went all the way there from the cover art to the cussin’ like a sailor to the creepy “Cold Case Love”. “Wait Your Turn” and “Russian Roulette” may have been too dark pop for plenty of people’s tastes but there’s no denying the Jeezy collabo “Hard,” which still sounds as good to me as […]

We were all geeked for the return of the Mixtape Weezy. So excited, that this project prematurely leaked. Then on Halloween, four new songs were quickly added. The Cool and Dre produed title track was one of them which contained one of my favorite chrouses, “Pop that pussy and shake your ass. No Ceilings!” Ha. Seriously, there’s a lot to enjoy here. Even hit-and-miss Minaj shines on B’s “Sweet Dreams”. Still Dwayne is large and the one in-charge as he […]

Radio Rah rehashes Tremaine’s steamy ballad. Ay girl, Raheem’s The Love & War MasterPeace coming soon. OS

There’s not a doubt in my mind that if Breezy hadn’t socked Ri-Ri, “I Can Transform Ya” would’ve been one of the hugest records of the past year. I don’t care what you say, that Swizz Beatz stutter-step track knocks and it’s not the only good song to be found here. Ebro’s DJs at NY’s Hot 97 have made it abundantly clear that Chris’ sly Fenty-reference rocker “Famous Girl” should be the next single. I’ve yet to watch the video […]

There’s not a doubt in my mind that if Breezy hadn’t socked Ri-Ri, “I Can Transform Ya” would’ve been one of the hugest records of the past year. I don’t care what you say, that Swizz Beatz stutter-step track knocks and it’s not the only good song to be found here. Ebro’s DJs at NY’s Hot 97 have made it abundantly clear that Chris’ sly Fenty-reference rocker “Famous Girl” should be the next single. I’ve yet to watch the video […]

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4410145&w=425&h=350&fv=] Seated at the Round Table, Cory discusses his upcoming MTV reality show, Son Of A Gun. Must See TV. NR

For years, Gary, Indiana’s claim to fame came courtesy of Joseph & Katherine’s nine children. Now, The G has something to else to sing about with Freddie Gibbs and his mixtape Midwestgangstaboxframecadillacmuzik. Teaming with DJ Skee, Gangsta Gibbs keeps it greasy like a Church’s chicken 20 piece on “Malcolm In The Middle (Inhale)” and “I’m The Man”. He flirts with death on the murky “Murda On My Mind” and rides out with Pill on “Womb To The Team”. Pot heads […]

Originally conceived as a sequel to the spectacular Sincerely Yours, Southside, 50 adds his magic touch to some mo’ R&B classics. This time it’s ’90s bangers that get the takeover treatment. He makes it clear that “success is his addiction” on Gina Thompson’s “The Things That You Do”; counts his stacks over Horace Brown’s “One For The Money” and is lookin’ for a ride-or-die chick to the sounds of Intro’s “Funny How Time Flies”. But instead of sticking to the […]

Statik says the leak that’s floating around is the wrong mix. Do your ears a favor and check out the proper version below.

Statik says the leak that’s floating around is the wrong mix. Do your ears a favor and check out the proper version below.

Hold up. Before we get started, let’s get something clear. Just ’cause I don’t personally like someone, doesn’t mean I can’t document objectively their contributions to this culture which is bigger than all of us. I hate Kobe, but he’s three rings away from being the undisputed G.O.A.T. Yes, I’m not fond of Mr. Jaco, but there’s no denying his strong MC skills. His Turkey day-released gift to fans, Enemy of The State, is even further proof of that. Timbo’s […]

You can’t call your album “Kiss My Ass”? Fuck it, make a mixtape bearing the name. Get back with Green Lantern, the DJ behind the captivating Champ Is Here, and attempt to make a work that comes close to eclipsing its potent prodecessor. Revved up for the reunion, Jada spazzes on the MIC with Pacquaio power-packed punchlines. He’s “the cornerstone of the corner store” (“Child Albuse”), “nicer than Jordan when he hit the jumper over Craig Ehlo” (“The People”) and […]

Pretty Boy Floyd issued this statement regarding the scrapped bout between him and Manny Pacquiao. Throughout this whole process I have remained patient, but at this point I am thoroughly disgusted that Pacquiao and his representatives are trying to blame me for the fight not happening when clearly the blame is on them. First and foremost, not only do I want to fight Manny Pacquiao, I want to whip his punk ass. Before the mediation, my team proposed a 14-day, […]

Here’s a front row seat to Alicia’s Alicia Keys & Friends show last night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem USA. Above is her performance of “No One”. No cue cards. Billboard got the full show here.