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RR’s ’09 Best Albums: #9 Rick Ross “Deeper Than Rap”

Hip-hop’s top cop wasn’t taking any prisoners last year. In the midst of controversy and severe backlash, Ross was shielded by cinematic production and clever wordplay on his third time out. He tried to bury his comp with “Valley of Death” but seemingly brought life to “Maybach Music 2”. He kicked endearing fables (“Rich Off Cocaine”), taunted foes (“Mafia Music”), and laughed in the face of danger (“Gunplay”). With the odds against him, Rick proved that good music runs deep. […]

Game Collabs With Jim Jones & Jadakiss

The man behind the hottest beat in hip-hop today snitched to the Rap-Up. Snoop’s “I Wanna Rock” producer, Scoop Deville reveals that he recorded “Gangs In New York” with Jayceon and special Big Apple-based guests, Capo and Jadakiss. It’s uncertain though if it will make the final cut for The R.E.D. Album. See, it’s still not about East or West.

Game Collabs With Jim Jones & Jadakiss

The man behind the hottest beat in hip-hop today snitched to the Rap-Up. Snoop’s “I Wanna Rock” producer, Scoop Deville reveals that he recorded “Gangs In New York” with Jayceon and special Big Apple-based guests, Capo and Jadakiss. It’s uncertain though if it will make the final cut for The R.E.D. Album. See, it’s still not about East or West.

RR’s ’09 Worst Singles: #10 Jadakiss x OJ Da Juiceman “Who’s Real”

According to Billboard, Jadakiss and OJ Da Juiceman’s “Who’s Real” peaked at number 18 on the Rap Charts and stayed there for 14 weeks. Psssh, I demand a recount! Despite becoming a local NY hit, this dud couldn’t cross state lines. These two aren’t in the same bracket and damn sure don’t belong on the same track. “Silver Hummer, on eights /Life’s good, I’m straight/ Clap your hands one time you relate…” Is that the best you got, OJ? Sorry, […]

RR’s ’09 Best Albums: #10 Mos Def “The Ecstatic”

Truth be told: I’ve never been one to listen to a Mos Def album from front to back. Still somethin’ kept bringing me back to The Ecstatic throughout the past year. And no it’s not because Diddy said it was hot. No, I think it’s because its such a unique collection of dense tunes containing true eclectic sounds. My faves: the intoxicating “Priority,” the as close to a Black Star reunion as you’re ever gonna get headnodder “History”, and the […]

Brandon Jennings Covers SLAM (March 2010)

The young king of braids and cornrows (sorry A.I.) graces the front page of the hip-hop world’s only true sports magazine. I don’t know tho. I mighta split with him his fellow Rookie Of The Year comp, Tyreke Evans. Dude’s turned me into a believer. Spotted: PreZZure via SLAM

Chris Brown’s Not Feelin’ His VIBE Cover

Breezy tells Renada Romain, he was a lil’ tight about the coverline VIBE put across his chest. And CB later claims he would never speak ill of Usher. Oh well, I know from my experience, in most cases, if the artist loves his cover too much, you didn’t do a good job. Plus we can negotiate kid, but ultimately the media does what it wants. Press privileges, punk. Sue us. Ha. Previously: New VIBE Covers: Drake x Chris Brown

New Video: Rakim x Maino “Walk These Streets”

“Haters gonna hate but it’s okay tho”. Even the Tiger Woods of rap can’t save the God from another misstep on one of the few listenable tracks from Allah’s latest. I don’t think this visual is gonna make the streets feel this one. The hook is atrocious. World Preemo: WSHH (Make a better player)

Breaks: God Before Anything

Been lookin’ for this album for months. It contains the sample behind my favorite track off The Ecstatic. More on that tomorrow when B.Dot and I give you RR’s Best Albums and Worst Singles of the ’09. And, oh yeah, DJ Soul is puttin the finishing touches on his custom mix for the best blog in the game. Yup, ’10 is gonna spell the end for a lot of you subpar sites. Keep up or fall off. Nuff Respect: Fullundie

Timbaland On His Friendship With Jay-Z

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.912549&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D468238%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A468238] Ever since the Timbo produced tracks off Jay’s BP3 leaked, speculation arose that tandem were no longer on good terms. Mosley explains to MTV how he values their friendship and believes the culprit wanted to sabotage their rapport. “I felt like, ‘What in the world? Who is trying to sabotage our friendship?‘ That bothers me. I respect my friends, because I don’t got a lot of them, and he’s one of my friends in the music industry. I […]

Gilbert Arenas On Packin’ Heat

Last week, Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton allegedly drew their guns on each other inside the Washington Wizards locker room. Local authorities and the NBA are undergoing an investigation. Agent Zero spoke on the situation and say he’s ready to face the music. The Wizards should go back to the Bullets. Bossip Bonus: Locked & Loaded

Lil Wayne’s Tour Do The Most

Guess Birdman was right. According to Pollstar, Lil Wayne’s tours came in as the 26th highest grossing North American series of 2009. The site estimates that Weezy generated $32 million in show revenue. If you ain’t gettin’ no money, it don’t mean nothin’. Ya heard me? Heads Up: VIBE via AHH