B.o.b. takes MTV’s series, This Is How I Made It on his road to success from his early childhood days to juggling the naysayers including his pops during his rise to stardom. Haters gon’ hate. Fuck ’em we ball. myworldpremiere
In DubSpot‘s latest Classic Recipes with Marley Marl, the legendary producer walks us through how he created Eric B. & Rakim’s classic and then recreates the beat. 2dopeboyz
Keef continues his different approach to promoting his album by releasing a visual to a track that isn’t on the album. Here he keeps it simple with his crew, his crib, and his car. Finally Rich December 18.
YMCMB’s president Mack Maine antes up with the label’s Mystikal and former Hot Boy Turk for his latest ballerific tune. youngmoneyHQ
Produced by DJ Relentt and off his upcoming Relenttless mixtape, Gunplay makes pimpin’ sound easy on his new track.
Future was joined by Ace Hood and Ca$h Out last night at the Highline Ballroom. Of course, EME was lucky enough to be right and center to catch the show. What an Epic night.
The Chef is back in the lab cooking up marvelous shit. In fact, he took to his Twitter to announce an extended play for early next year.
TNGHT held things down last night at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn. While remixing Kanye’s “Cold”, Mr. West made an on-stage cameo (2:12 mark). If it weren’t for the Twitter confirmations, ‘Ye could’ve been mistaken as a bum rusher. pap
Nas and Lauryn Hill’s tour stopped at The Wiltern last night in Los Angeles. While on stage, Esco brought out Anthony Hamilton for the soulful “Comin’ Where I’m From” and their collabo, “World’s An Addiction”. That Comin’ Where I’m From album was something else. “A Queens Story” after the break. hiphophesinberg
Ryan “The Rap Weasel” Leslie performed last night at LIU’s homecoming concert. During his set, he spoke on having to cough up $1 million and the NY Post‘s slanderous headline.
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.