Common’s got one busy year ahead of him. While plugging his film, LUV before it hits theaters January 18, Common reveals he’s releasing an EP this month to accompany the film, along with his first mixtape in April and his next album in September. Busy man. mwp
Killa starts off the new year right with a new track which was premiered by DJ Self on Power 105. More Gunz Less Butta coming soon. hhnm UPDATE: CDQ
Alongside Jake Troth, Big Boi brought his late night creep over to the Late Show With David Letterman with a live performance of track 3 off Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors. Cop the album here. mwp
We see pops is still looking for his muthafuckin dominoes and Sherane got a big ‘ol phat ass. From the CPT to Paris, K-Dot checks in with the latest visual off good kid, m.A.A.d city. Directed by himself, Jerome D and Dave Free.
Blu revisits the title track off his Amnesia EP with an alternate video that was recently shot in the memory of Pro Era’s Capital STEEZ. Directed by Chimp.
Last month, Dru Ha and his troops marched into the Music Hall of Williamsburg for their annual holiday show. Here’s the highlights featuring Talib Kweli, Sean Price, Pharoahe Monch, Buckshot, Smif-N-Wessun, Skyzoo, Flatbush Zombies, and DyMe-A-DuZiN. Ain’t nobody fresher than their clik.
Casey Veggies is already getting the wheels in motion for his recently announced, Life Changes. In the meantime, fuck with the new offering produced by Terrence Clayton. Album drops January 22.
New year. New ink. Lil Wayne recently returned to the tattoo parlor and got “Baked” on his forehead. The tat is inspired the Baker skating company’s logo. Gives new meaning to product placement. lwhq
Before the Drama King’s Grown Man Hip Hop: Sleeping With The Enemy arrives, cool out with its latest leak featuring Gordo Frederico, Murda Mook and Reek Da Villian. dsom
Across the Carribean Sea, Rozay occupied the Addelita Cancryn Middle School in St. Thomas for his NYE concert. Above, he joins Mr. Hood for Ace’s street smash. Good thing the police were on deck. Safety first. UPDATE: Official recap of the celebration.
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.