Rockie Fresh’s The Birthday Tape is arriving next week. And with Dot Da Genius behind the boards, Gunplay is rolling on Rockie’s latest release.
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Nothing is more important than family. And in Big Sean’s latest vlog, he takes us along from Detroit to Paris while explaining how his family has helped him to be the successful artist that he is today. Previously: Reality
Mr. Green kept his crazy costumes at home but brought his latest single to Ellen’s show earlier today. His forthcoming album, Cee-Lo Green…Is Everybody’s Brother coming soon.
DJ Prostyle celebrated his born day last night at the Hammerstein Ballroom and invited more than enough performers. During Chris Brown’s set, he brought out Fabolous for their single”Ready” and Fat Joe joined Breezy for “Another Round”. Other guests included Future, Wale, Ciara and Ne-Yo. xzone
Can I borrow a dollar? Ransom finds himself himself on skid row for The Alternative‘s visual aid. When the going gets tough, just remember, it can always be worse. Mixtape coming soon. nr
Los stops by Bizzy Crooks recording sessions and shoots an instudio video for their collaboration. The song will be featured on Bizzy’s forthcoming project 84. Says Bizzy: “84 is the year MJ was drafted into the NBA. The beginning of his journey to becoming the greatest basketball player that ever lived. I’m telling my story, as a rookie that is aspiring to become the greatest. 2013 is my year, this is my ’84!”
Cap 1 arrives right on time with his new video in support of the T.R.U. 2 It mixtape. Not for nothing, those models are thicker than the yellow pages. Download the tape here.
It’s been nearly 10 years since De La Soul’s last opus. But now, the trio are retuning to the mainstage with a new album, You’re Welcome. Here’s their first dose featuring soundbites of the Wu-Tang Clan. Says Posdnuos: “I’ve always loved the ‘Intro’ on Disc Two of Wu-Tang Forever – this erie sample with no beat, that they only talked over, I stumbled on the original sample while crate digging one day, took it straight to the lab and added drums. The feel […]
Our president appeared on Today this morning. When asked about Jay and Bey’s trip to Cuba, he reiterates that the Carter’s followed the proper protocol. “I wasn’t familiar that they were taking the trip. My understanding is, I think they went through a group that organizes these educational trips down to Cuba. This is not something the White House was involved with. We’ve got better things to do.” Lesson learned. People can’t take lyrics or clever wordplay literally. Sheesh. Besides, this isn’t the […]
March 25th marked a decade since the release of the Diplomats compilation, Diplomatic Immunity. Rsonist of the Heatmakers produced a bulk of the album and gave a track by track breakdown with The Facts Remain.
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.