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.
Juelz continues to welcome himself back in the game. And tonight, he gives Flex the okie doke to premiere his latest offering. God Will’n drops January 14. Listen to his interview here.
Although Donald Glover isn’t shown, it looks like we get a few random nights in Lower East Side from his P.O.V. Dope song. Doper visuals.
Better dress warm. Showing off his pizazz, Machine Gun Kelly takes the cover of YRB magazine’s upcoming winter issue. Below is the visual to his new track featuring a gang of Cleveland upstarts.
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.