The underdogs are on top. Six months after it’s release, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ independent debut The Heist has gone gold. Their singles “Thrift Shop” and “Can’t Hold Us” are currently, number one and 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Congratulations to the entire Sharkface Gang. After the jump, check them out at We Day in Seattle this past week.
From the Chi, down to the A, to even back across L.A., Cap 1 keeps the movement strong with support from Jeezy and Chuck. Off his T.R.U. 2 It tape. Hopefully, the gang units aren’t watching this.
Nardwuar’s SXSW interviews aren’t over. This time, he runs up on Pusha T and puts him through the ringer. He says it took nine months to break “Grindin” and that Pharell threatened to give the beat to Jay-Z. Don’t drop the vinyl Push!
20 years in the game, Slum Village keeps their name everlasting on the first release of their forthcoming album, Evolution. Catch them live at New York’s Santos House Party April 30th. okp
As expected, Justin Timberlake’s 20/20 Experience has crossed the one million mark. Over the last seven days, the album moved another 318,000 units. The project also remains at the Billboard charts. Congrats!
Alongside, Luke James, BJ the Chicago Kid and August Alsin, The-Dream catered to NY’s Stage 48 last night as part of Def Jam’s “Spotlight Live”. Here’s a recap courtesy of EME. In other news, Terius visited 106 & Park yesterday and revealed a few guests off IV Play, including Hov, Bey, Big Sean and Kelly Rowland. His return to The Breakfast Club below.
Move over MTV. Down in Austin for SXSW, Top Dawg Entertainment cordially invite us inside their Austin pad and ScHoolboy Q does the honors of giving us a tour.
The origins of this particular recording is a mystery for now, but do remember, Dreamchasers 3 is on the way. splash
In honor of Mobb Deep’s reunion over the weekend, Mister Cee recognized Prodigy and Havoc’s catalog during this afternoon’s mix on Hot 97.
Now that The Dream and Fabolous have reunited, the tandem bring their collaboration to the small screen. Screw the DJ, ol’ girl in the striped skirt could slow down an entire party. IV Play arrives May 28th.
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.