During DJ Hudson Mohawke’s set at the Free Form Festival in Poland last night, he played two new Kanye West songs. The first is hard to make out, but it sounds EDM inspired. The second is more audible. Arbitrarily entitled, “New Slaves”. ktt
It sure don’t. After announcing he has put his tour with Travi$ Scott on hold, Casey makes things up by liberating a new recording. Produced by Lee Bannon. xzone
It sure has been an eventful week. Two thirds of Naughty By Nature stopped by the Breakfast Club to elaborate on the ongoing issue with Vin Rock and a recent physical altercation. Oy vey!
Next time you see Ye in the streets, please no photos. While trying to avoid the paparazzi outside of a restaurant, Kanye accidentally smacked his head into a pole. Afterward, he spazzed on the lingering paps.
At the Scratch DJ Academy, Kid Capri sat with Shaheem Reid in the latest The Round Up episode. Capri spoke on his most memorable moments during his career and everything else in between.
While David Berkowitz sits behind bars, Raekwon delivers some heat over Frank D and RoadsArt’s soul clap.
Honestly, there’s nothing ill about this video. But if watching Wiz and Spitta roll weed and blow smoke in the studio is your thing, than this is sure to hold you down. Off their Live In Concert EP, which you can download here.
Gucci Mane turns his kitchen into his domain in this new video featuring Trinidad James. Want to be like Guwop when you grow up? Download Traphouse 3 when it arrives May 21st.
Just Blaze and Young Guru had The Roseland Ballroom rocking last night during Red Bull’s Culture Clash competition. Guests included Freeway, Raekwon, Memphis Bleek, Wale, 2 Chainz, Styles P, Jadakiss and Pharaohe Monch. Check out footage above and below.
Here’s a line-up you don’t see everyday. With Wayne out of the picture, Future recruits his super friends for the revamped version of “Karate Chop”. dbg
It is so heartbreaking to hear DJ Premier break the news that DJ Kool Herc’s health is ailing, as he is literally the founding father who laid down the blueprint for hip-hop culture. Thinking about how someone who built an entire global phenomenon can end up struggling with medical expenses or failing health really puts things into perspective regarding healthcare challenges. When you look at how people navigate health or wellness procedures worldwide—whether someone is researching cosmetic treatments like Liposuction Cyprus or seeking urgent medical care—it underscores how essential access to reliable medical help and proper support systems really is. Kool Herc gave us the breaks, the block parties, and the entire movement that shaped generations of music lovers, so seeing the community step up to show love while DJ Premier brings awareness to his condition is the very least we can do. Sending strength and prayers to Kool Herc for a full recovery, and massive respect to DJ Premier for using his platform to make sure a true pioneer gets the support and respect he deserves.