Master P, Alley Boy and Fat Trel make up the collective, Louie V Mob. And today, it is mixtape domination with their new release, New World Order. Too sweet? Tracklist and download link after the jump.
Love & Hip Hop took the day off this week. And for those going through withdrawal, Cons keeps his weekly service going with a new release. See you next week.
With the 55th Grammy Awards in the bag, Elliott’s returns this week with his take on the ceremony. Hip-hop deserves a lil’ more RESPECT. No pun intended.
Denzil Porter takes off into the galaxy with his new video in support of his mixtape, Porters Pot. Here’s some background on the audio. “Solar Flight”, produced by Christopher “Claws” Stevens samples the 1977 funk/jazz song of the same title by Mandre. Because hip hop was created off of the sounds of funk and jazz, recording this track was very special for Denzil. He included neighborhood friends Maurice Parks on the funky guitar solo and Sean Taylor on the trumpet to bring […]
Hip-Hop Renaissance Man Bobbito Garcia was the latest guest on Cipha Sounds and Peter Rosenberg’s Juan Epstein podcast. He spoke on his legendary career, Stretch & Bobbito, and new film Doin It In The Park. Oh, yeah!
The stars are still in Tinsletown. And last night, Jeezy and 2 Chainz began filming their “R.I.P” video with a few special guests. Thanks to Instagram and Julia Beverly, here’s a first look. hhnm
Ro’s got sole and soul. On this episode, he lays down some vocals with Mr. Porter. Afterward, the Burn Rubber crew catches Big Sean at his homecoming concert. Previously: Episode 2
2 Chainz made his acting debut on last night’s episode of 2 Broke Girls. In the episode, Max and Caroline hit the G5 jet with the rapper while en route to the Grammys. Drinkin champagne on an airplane. rap-up
Producer Terrace Martin is set to release his solo project 3 Chord Fold later this year. But for now, he delivers his first single produced by 9th Wonder. That autotune is something else, indeed. If this tickles your fancy, download on iTunes here.
In support of her album Unapologetic, Rihanna gets naked and takes a dip in the uncut edit of her new video. The official version will be released tomorrow morning. Hopefully, she gets up by then. UPDATE: Official version above and Big Homie will still drink her bath water.
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.