Alicia Keys is still the girl on fire. And as one of the live acts during last night’s People’s Choice Awards, AK set the Nokia Theatre ablaze with “Girl On Fire” and “New Day”. nav

All summer long, Future’s guilty pleasure tune from Pluto had everyone dancing or annoyed, at the same damn time. The Atlanta rapper’s cadence has its shine occasionally, but the song’s success derives from the infectious hook and the hard-hitting sounds from one of the A’s shining producers, Sonny Digital. Not only did it spawn a few renditions by the likes of many, but Luda and the guy who invented the remix got on board, “I say ooh, I think she like […]

P-Double stopped by The Usual Suspects show on PNC Radio earlier this week. He says he’s spoken to Havoc since their split and kicked a quick acapella before the close of the show.

The Bay experienced a bit of a resurgence last year courtesy of E-40’s “Function”. Featuring YG, Problem, and IamSu, a monotone bass liquidates 40 Water’s spit (“I’m tossing this sloppy, offa my broccoli, Bacardi/On fifty one out of my body, I’m about that green like wasabi”). I’m just sayin’ man, “Function” was the kind of event we all wanted to attend.

Lupe went against the grain on the second single of Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album Pt. On the didactic “Bitch Bad”,  he addresses hip-hop misogyny with sensitivity and parental care. On the first and second verses, he explains the side effects of the B-Word, but by the third, his parable falls on deaf ears, “Bad mean good to her, she really nice and smart/But bad mean bad to him, bitch don’t play your part.” Bitch bad. Song […]

Turk seems like he’s adjusted pretty well with his return and apparently his funds are too. His mixtape, Blame It On The System finally arrives February 22.

With the release of their Dirty Slums 2 around the corner, the Detroit tandem calls in extra reinforcement for their latest leak. Mixtape drops January 29. For those in the D, come celebrate with them on the 25th.

The statistics are disturbing. So for Cassidy’s remake of “Gangnam Style”, he hits the streets to make a difference. Remember, if you can’t fit it in, don’t get it in.

On Angie‘s born day today, Esco visited Hot 97’s rush hour drive. He discussed his NYE show, his 4 Grammy nods and making amends with Kelis. He also weighs in on CNN awarding him as the best lyricist of all time and mentions he’s already working on his next album. Yup, life is still good.

Juelz ain’t the only Diplomat with new music. Premiered by DJ Self on Power 105, Killa Cam lives up to his moniker over a Meek Mill sample.