[tweet https://twitter.com/rickyrozay/status/246028471741071360] Ricky Ross has the Midas touch. Nearly a month and half since the release of his fifth solo LP God Forgives, I Don’t has now been certified gold. Congratulations! Do your part and cop the album here.
Do that shit, do it! Per the Brooklyn crowd’s chant, Crooked I responds with a 7 minute acapella during Saturday’s concert at The Well. Lucky for us, GoodFellaMedia caught it all. Sidebar: “Praise God” Trailer
Following a touching message for Chris Lighty, we two-step along with Busta, Reek and Chanel to their brand new music video. Off Busta’s Year Of The Dragon.
Time is running out until the release of The Man With The Iron Fist. The film hits theaters on November 2nd, but here’s a leak from the soundtrack produced by Frank Dukes and S1. To the untrained ear, it sounds as if this was crafted by The Abbot himself.
Directed by Dave Wilson, Brother Ali walks us through the everyday life of the lower working class. Mourning In America & Dreamin In Color happens September 18. Pre-order it here.
Between two fly whips, Kid Ink emerges from clouds of smoke then cruises away in his new video. Up & Away is available on iTunes now.
Apparently, there was more written than what we heard on Ri Ri’s “Cockiness (Remix)“. While speaking with Sway at the VMAs, A$AP recited his full 32 bars.
Ace lets us up to his hotel suite during the shoot for Starvation‘s next video featuring Kevin Cossom. The outside view is sweet, but the ladies on set look even sweeter. Video coming soon.
Off their collaborative EP Psycho White dropping in November, Travis and Yelawolf drop the project’s opening track. Background vocals by Skinhead Rob & Tim Armstrong.
It’s a beautiful night. And pulling in our dock arrives Spitta Andretti and Harry Fraud’s new video featuring footage of the audio’s one-take recording session. Off their joint EP, Cigarette Boats.
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.