O say can you see? After nearly a decade, Papoose’s debut The Nacirema Dream is dropping on March 26th. Here’s his cover art and accompanying manifesto. UPDATE: Titles below. Now available for pre-order on Amazon. 1. INTRO 2. Motion Picture 3. Mother Ghetto 4. Aim Shoot (Feat. Mobb Deep) 5. Skit 6. Cure (Feat. Erykah Badu) 7. Nacirema Dream 8. Pimpin Won
Project Pat and Nasty Mane are all about their paper. So in the new visual off Cheez-N-Dope, they count plenty of it before taking off to Vegas. Hopefully, they aren’t all about spending it all at one place.
Microsoft just redesigned their Outlook service. So what better way to usher in their new look than Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ “Can’t Hold Us” for the soundtrack in their new ad. R.I.P. Hotmail.
So So Def will reunite at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre tonight for their 20th year anniversary. JD gives us a look behind the scenes during preparation with Xscape, Jagged Edge, Da Brat and Kris Kross. Other acts tonight include Bow Wow, Bone Crusher, Anthony Hamilton, Dondria with special guests, Nelly, Luda and possibly surprises from Mariah Carey and Jay-Z. Da Brat from last night below. rap-up
On his born day, March 15, Buck and his artist Tha City Paper will be releasing their project, G.A.S. (Gangsta & Street)
Chevy keeps it basic in his new video and rounds up his comrades for a game of poker. No full houses necessary. Chevy’s Gangland 2 mixtape is coming soon.
B.o.B was down under last month as part of the annual Big Day Out concert. If you couldn’t make it out, here’s footage of his adventure and performance.
Yours truly was on 106 & Park this evening to judge this week’s Freestyle Friday competition. The battle was between newcomers Interstate Fatz and John Sisco. It was a tough decision, but we ended up crowning Interstate Fatz. Check out the second portion after the jump.
A calm and humble Wale visited Philly’s Power 99 the other day. He explained to Cosmic Kev his confrontation with the Toronto Raptors announcers and his altercation with fans. Woosah! UPDATE: Fan Reacts & Threats
On the last Friday of Black History Month, Mister Cee capped off his “Black Fist Friday” 2013 series with the Kid Capri this afternoon on Hot 97. Listen to the hour mix below. thatsenuff
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.