It’s nearly impossible to rhyme over a Biggie track and make it your own. And over “Long Kiss Goodnight”, F-a-b-o tries his luck. Off DJ Drama and Whoo Kid’s Project Showdown mixtape which is available here.
Plies is as crazy as ever, and attempts to go ham over Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz’ “Rich As Fuck”. By the way, Algernod’s Purple Heart is still on the way.
In celebration of their 20th anniversary, Janelle Monae and Robin Thicke both take the cover of VIBE. Read up on their cover story here.
Director Spike Lee made his first appearance on The Breakfast Club this morning to promote his new film, Red Hook Summer. Accompanied by actor Nate Parker, he spoke on funding the project by himself, the cultural impact of his films, his upcoming Michael Jackson documentary, and Tyler Perry.
Shaheem Reid had the honor to interview Oprah Winfrey for his latest Round Up series. While plugging The Butler, she speaks on the Shawn Carter and Harry Belafonte controversy.
A sold out crowd embraced Rockie Fresh during the Mad Decent Block Party in Brooklyn on Saturday. With Ty Dolla $ign on stage, Casey Veggies joined him for a performance of “Driving 88”.
Progress never ends. And for the third time, Kirko Bangz keeps his Progression series rolling. Guests include Wale, Z-Ro, Paul Wall, Slim Thug, French Montana, YG and more. Stream and download below.
Unless, it’s a threesome, love triangles sure can be a mess. But on Terrace and Kendrick’s latest offering, it all sounds like it all falls into place. Terrace Martin’s 3ChordFold drops tomorrow.
Hip-Hop lent their services during yesterday’s 2013 Teen Choice Awards at the Gibson Amphitheatre. Aside from Big Sean supporting his girl, Glee‘s Naya Rivera’s win and TV Choice Action Actor winner LL Cool J presenting, Nelly joined Florida Georgia Line for a live performance of “Cruise (Remix)“.
Before CTE’s Bo$$ Yo Life Up Gang compilation tape drops tomorrow, the Doughboyz Ca$hout ball out with Jeezy on their new cut dubbed after the NBA point guard. No Cliff Paul.
Great breakdown of Statik Selektah’s *Round Trip*! Honestly, this 2023 Mass Appeal release is pure boom-bap bliss from start to finish. Statik really outdid himself with those smooth, jazzy sample flips and turntable scratches, creating the exact kind of laid-back, golden-era hip-hop vibe you want playing in the background while relaxing at Denmark holiday cottages over a quiet weekend. The guest list alone is stacked—having legends like Posdnous kicking things off on the opener "Round Trip (For Dave)" alongside heavy hitters like Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, and Inspectah Deck on "Unpredictable" makes every track feel like a proper event. Even the newer-school features like Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, and Joey Bada$$ fit effortlessly over the dusty, soulful production without a single wasted verse. Definitely one of his most cohesive projects in years and an easy front-to-back spin for anyone who appreciates real hip-hop craftsmanship.