“I got love for Hov, but I ain’t fuckin’ with that ‘Suit & Tie’.” Like we always do at this time. Following Kanye’s performance of “Clique” at the Hammersmith Apollo in London, he got some things off his chest. He spoke on his
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
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.