[vodpod id=Video.15400255&w=540&h=350&fv=] Known by most as Idris Elba, the British actor, artist, DJ and now the new face of Coca-Cola Smartwater, serenades his queen in San Juan, Puerto Rico on his 9th Wonder-produced track. nqm
Freddie Gibbs used the last 120 seconds of his interview on DJ Green Lantern‘s Invasion Radio this past week for a quick freestyle.
[vodpod id=Video.15400113&w=540&h=350&fv=videoId%3D1155848838001%26amp%3BplayerID%3D648748947001%26amp%3BplayerKey%3DAQ%7E%7E%2CAAAAQBxUKuk%7E%2CO7BxoSOXb6XQkA_b5L-4Vk5r4UUmQraR%26amp%3Bdomain%3Dembed%26amp%3BdynamicStreaming%3Dtrue] Before The Throne kick off their tour in Atlanta on October 28th, they plan to rehearse in Birmingham, Alabama. Mayor William Bell compared it to the Jacksons’ “Victory” rehearsals 27 years ago. No word if the practice runs will be matriculate into a full fledged performance. al
[vodpod id=Video.15400069&w=540&h=350&fv=] This was filmed last week during Fashion Night Only. Oddly enough, ol’ girl at the end of the video was the tamest of ’em all. karmaloop
While Jermaine was in Philadelphia, he mutilated the mic over “Ima A Boss” and “Otis”. If memory serves correct, those are rhymes from Cole World: The Sideline Story. Find out September 27th. wshh
Produced by Just Blaze, XV takes us through his hometown for his latest viral tour. Directed by Elan Alexenberg. No yellow brick roads included.
The gangsta has returned. After noticing Freddie Gibbs’ insightful and often humorous observations on sports through his Twitter account, Rap Radar decided to give him a forum to express his thoughts on the thrills of victory and the agonies of defeat. It’s Gangsta Gibbs Wide World Of Sports. The black Bill Simmons is here. And for his 13th column, weighs in on week one of the NFL season and Indianapolis Colts QB, Peyton Manning’s neck injury.
Nas is known to write in his book of rhymes past the margins and today, Atria/Simon & Schuster Books announced that he will release his memoir in Fall 2012. It Ain’t Hard To Tell will be co-written by journalist Touré and will delve into past relationships with Carmen Bryan and Kelis; beefs with Jay-Z and Bill O’Reilly; and his mother’s tragic battle with cancer. In 2009, Michael Eric Dyson penned the biography, Born To Use Mics.
Third time’s the charm and we’re back in the studio with Wale as he continues to share the creation of his upcoming MMG debut. Preach on brother Folarin. Ambition drops 11.1.11. Previously: Pt. 1 l Pt. 2
The Cash Money army recently added teenage pop act Savvy to their platoon. The group star in The Wannabes, a show about teenagers who want to be pop stars. The series is set to air on Starz Kids & Family on September 5th. In a statement, reclusive Cash Money co-CEO Slim Williams commented on his new acts. “We are blown away by the range of talent of Savvy,” said Cash Money co-CEO Ronald “Slim” Williams. “They work together and embody […]
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This is a great reminder of how powerful and lasting Lauryn Hill’s influence has been in music. The fact that The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill eventually reached diamond status after so many years shows that truly meaningful music can continue finding new listeners long after its original release. I also like how the article highlights the combination of hip hop, R&B, neo soul, and reggae that made the album so distinctive. Achieving more than 10 million sales is an incredible milestone, especially considering how much the music industry has changed since 1998. The album’s success feels less like a temporary trend and more like proof that strong songwriting and authentic artistic expression can remain relevant across generations. It is interesting to see how numbers can tell part of a story, whether we are looking at album sales or using a proportion calculator to understand relationships between different figures.