Clinton Sparks is back for the third time with the latest edition of My Awesome Mixtape. On this go-round, the project features mash-ups and new verses from Ludacris, Rick Ross, and Fabolous. You can stream or download it after the jump.
The Mafia returns to our audio player this afternoon as Maino, Push! and Lucky Don run a few laps around our guilty pleasure record.
Wax has his hands full with Rosana in his new video. The sexual innuendos and mariachi band really bring this clip to life. If you like what you hear, download it on iTunes.
Chicago upstart Rockie Fresh, let the cat out the bag yesterday and announced his signing with Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group. Hours later, Rockie talked to MTV about the deal. Sidebar: Rolling Stone Interview
Groove Chambers is a jack of all trades. Not only does he run Atlanta’s premiere recording studio Tree Sound, but he also dabbles in rap. Here’s his latest track which he self produced. See what I mean.
For Rude Jude’s Throwback Thursdays on Shade 45, Big Boi called in to discuss OutKast’s classic LP, Aquemini. For an album that’s 14 years old, it sure hasn’t aged much. Towards the latter of the conversation, he talked about his next solo album Vicious Lies And Dangerous Rumors, and recording it in Canada.
A few weeks ago, Tez McClain released his new video featuring Erk Tha Jerk. If only co-ed bathrooms were like this in real life. Ah well, wishful thinking.
Before Beans heads to back jail in two months, he’s releasing his new album, This Time on August 28th. The project will drop independently on Ruffhouse Records. His first single,”The Reunion” hits the ‘net next week. UPDATE: Album cover above. Pre-order here. Tracklist below. 1. Intro 2. This Time 3. That’s All I Know featuring Akon 4. Expensive Taste 5. Kush Dreamimg 6. Bang Bang Youth 7. Bad Boy Mack 8. No Hook 9. The Reunion featuring State Property 10. Sigel Is […]
Last week, Nicki Minaj shot her next video in her homeland of Trinidad and here is an in-depth look of it in the making. The video should be ringing in soon, so stay tuned. hiphop-n-more
During his chat with BBC Radio 1’s Zane Lowe, Frank discusses his album, the reasoning behind releasing it digitally a week early on iTunes, his performance on Jimmy Fallon, touring and more. frankocean.net
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.