On 106 & Park’s number one spot, Jimmy tells Rocsi and Terrence that his New Year’s Resolution is to live his life like Gil Scott-Heron’s famous composition. Ya dig?!

Production duo Sean C & LV converse with Nodfactor on their humble beginnings and working with Sean John and Shawn Carter.

Production duo Sean C & LV converse with Nodfactor on their humble beginnings and working with Sean John and Shawn Carter.

During DJ Enuff’s Rush Hour mix on Hot 97, The Heavy Hitter let loose another cut off Statik Selektah’s album, 100 Proof. Cop it February 2nd.

During DJ Enuff’s Rush Hour mix on Hot 97, The Heavy Hitter let loose another cut off Statik Selektah’s album, 100 Proof. Cop it February 2nd.

Where’s Cam’ron > Where’s The Beef. The hype behind Mr. Giles return to the rap game was crazy. We were starving for the Diplomats founder to feed the streets and the Internets too. I remember seeing him live at the Highline Ballroom and for the first half of the show as he ran through his past arsenal it was Gilesmania. But when he dropped the new material, not so much. No disrespect to in-house producer Skitzo, but next time, Cam […]

Ghostface Killah’s Wizard Of Poetry In Emerald City should’ve came with a mattress for the way it was slept on. Where was the support?! From top to bottom, the LP had something from everyone. For the pervs there was “Stapleton Sex”;  the scorned (“Do Over”); and purists (“Guest House”). Beautifully unconventional, Ghost showed his sensitive side with “Baby” and vulnerability on “Paragraphs of Love”. Then with the help of John Legend, Starks laid his game down flat on “Let’s Stop […]

This is more spoken word than rap, but the message is poignant nonetheless. Check it out on his self-titled mixtape here. Props: Nahright.com

This is more spoken word than rap, but the message is poignant nonetheless. Check it out on his self-titled mixtape here. Props: Nahright.com

Looks like Keyshia Cole’s set to jump the broom with Cleveland Cavaliers’ Daniel “Boobie” Gibson. The couple are also expecting their first child. Hoooollaaaa! US Weekly via TLF

When I first heard this album, I dug it. Was pleasantly surprised. But a record doesn’t have to suck to be a disappointment. This guy was one of the heralded freshman and we were expecting him to really make an impact until Rick Ross spanked him on SoundScan. Shit, Steve Rifkind had a spot on his wall ready for the platinum plaque. So why didn’t this project work? You can’t tell me “Lark On My Go-Kart” doesn’t bang or “As […]

Tha Top Dogg chops it up backstage with Santana and then shares a laugh with the champ. No cameras were harmed in the making of this clip.

Tha Top Dogg chops it up backstage with Santana and then shares a laugh with the champ. No cameras were harmed in the making of this clip.

Here’s the first cut off Luda’s upcoming Conjure mixtape. Just like his booze, this one goes down easy. Remember to listen responsibly.

A few years ago, Maino was written off as another “mixtape rapper”. After many postponements, he proved naysayers wrong and in June finally released his debut album …If Tomorrow Comes. Though Maino isn’t the most gifted wordsmith, he’s probably one of the most palpable. His warrior cry is echoed on cuts like “Remember My Name”, “Gangsta”, and “Kill You”. Meanwhile, he enjoyed the fruits of his labor on “Million Bucks”, “Hi Hater” and “Celebrate”.  Shame only 59,000 experienced it with […]

My ears! Here’s the latest brick from Mimi and Minaj. It can’t get no worse this…can it? Bobo

Following the classic record that defined his career, “We Fly High,” Jim Jones put the suits at Sony in a headlock and they put them dollars up and backed Dip Set’s engine. Unfortunately, it only paid off for Da Capo. Maybe it was the juvenilish first single, “Na Na Nana Na Na” but this project never connected with the masses. Despite highlights like the Ryan Leslie two-step punch of “Precious” and the emotionally chest-clearing “Frienemies,” the album was marred with […]

Maino looks into his crystal ball once more and gives his predictions for the remaining 358 days. Lil Wayne converting to Islam? That’s loonacy! Splash

As much as I enjoy the Reggie Noble and Clifford Smith chemistry, I must admit I had zero expectation that a reunion album ten years later would be something I would enjoy. But thankfully I was wrong. Rae wasn’t the only Clansman who made a comeback in the final year of the decade, as Meth sounds rejuvenated paired with a rhyme partner who still got sword-sharp metaphors. A potent playlist can be easily be formulated from the soaring intro (“BO2”); […]

As much as I enjoy the Reggie Noble and Clifford Smith chemistry, I must admit I had zero expectation that a reunion album ten years later would be something I would enjoy. But thankfully I was wrong. Rae wasn’t the only Clansman who made a comeback in the final year of the decade, as Meth sounds rejuvenated paired with a rhyme partner who still got sword-sharp metaphors. A potent playlist can be easily be formulated from the soaring intro (“BO2”); […]