Ne-Yo has parted ways from Def Jam and moved over to Motown Records. He’s also been pointed Senior VP of A&R. He will be releasing his fifth studio LP this summer under his new home. I’m honored that I’ve been given such a prestigious title and trusted with such responsibility; terrified because I know that playing this role in the fashion of one of my career role models, Mr. Smokey Robinson — these are big shoes to fill. But trust, […]
What’s realer than real? How about a new video from Ace Hood and Rick Ross? Off Ace Hood’s The Statement 2 mixtape and directed by SpiffTV. Standing ovation! wshh
Inside his laboratory, Wiz invites us to his smoke fest as he, Juicy J and Lola Monroe (and her iPhone) give their portrayal of the Fugees’ hit. Hey, it’s just the way the Taylors rock when they’re doing their thing.
With his new album, Locke High 2 now available, Terrace Martin drifts off in la la land with the video to one of his standout tracks. Smooth sailing.
The self-proclaimed king of New York makes his rounds in his new video. If it isn’t to your liking, stick around as old man Pap previews his “Alphabetical Slaughter Pt. 2.”
Young Buck is back on his bullshit and teams up with DJ Crisis & Producer Drumma Boy to give us his new mixtape. Tracklist and download link after the cut.
French Montana made his first appearance on Angie Martinez’s afternoon drive. Here’s what went down. Break 1: Speaks on new found celebrity and upcoming NY Giants “Shot Caller (Remix)”. Break 2: Appearance on “Stay Schemin”, Rick Ross, and turning down G.O.O.D. Music deal. Break 3: Comments on Drake vs. Common beef and meeting Rihanna.
As part of OKP’s “The Roots Of” series, Q-Tip traces his native tongue back to the Motherland. He later discovers that his ancestors were from West Africa. After the jump, ?uestlove and Black Thought find out their ancestry.
Although XV and Trae Tha Truth find themselves in the city’s most dirtiest junkyard, they reload
Common was at the premiere of his new movie LUV at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. After the flick, Common hosted a celebratory party, and performed his single, “Blue Sky” as well as a freestyle. fsd
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.