[vodpod id=Video.12165382&w=540&h=350&fv=] Earlier today, Jermaine returned to Hyde Park in the UK for this year’s Wireless Festival and gave a performance of his new single. Cole World: The Sideline Story drops September 27. roy thomas Sidebar: Freestyle
You found Manuel Noriega? In the Philippines? No, it was N.O.R.E. and last night he was in the lab with Pharrell and Jay Sean while working on his album. S.U.P.E.R.T.H.U.G. coming soon. 57
Bad Meets Evil called in to DJ Whoo Kid’s show today on Shade 45. Diversehiphop was listening and comes through with a rip of the audio. Part 1: On Hell: The Sequel debuting at #1 and response from Mike Epps on “I’m On Everything”. Part 2: Evil explains Nicki Minaj line and overall chemistry with Bad. Part 3: Proof’s role on Bad Meets Evil reuniting and The Alchemist’s late pass. Part 4: Fourth of July weekend plans.
It was a family reunion at Philly’s Power 99 last night as Beanie, Free, Young Chris, Neef, Oschino, Sparks and Peedi all hit up Cosmic Kev’s The Come Up Show for a freestyle. Back like they never left? Well catch them all on stage in Atlantic City tonight. UPDATE: Footage below
[vodpod id=Video.12094590&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] During Summerfest 2011 in Milwaukee, Kanye interrupted his performance to address the crowd. He spoke on backlash from the press and criticism of his “Monster” video. Listen up and don’t forget he headlines the Essence Music Festival in Nawlins tonight. hco
Though the Finals ended a few weeks ago, Rozay and his team’s track lives on and is set to hit the small screen. Before tip off, here’s a quick preview. UPDATE: Now with full version. Directed by Spiff TV.
Lonnie and Nasir trade verses in this snippet believed to be on Common’s upcoming album, The Dreamer, The Believer. Full version drops June 23. fsd UPDATE: Nasir leaks it. Produced by No I.D. Happy 4th of July weekend, y’all.
Cory’s Son Of A Gun is pushed back until July 5, but while we wait another four days, YMCMB and MMG connect once again thanks to Meek Mill. We like both music crews. Sweet! rd
Lloyd’s fourth studio LP, King Of Hearts arrives in stores July 5, but here is the fourth title featuring Breezy and Veronica Vega. Sounds like this album is shaping up pretty nicely.
We all want the finer thangs in life, but how about some new Pimp C? Well here’s the latest offering featuring Thugga of the late Chad Butler’s next posthumous LP. We Still Pimping on July 12. nr Previously: “Grippin On The Wood” Ft. Big K.R.I.T.
Great breakdown of Statik Selektah’s *Round Trip*! Honestly, this 2023 Mass Appeal release is pure boom-bap bliss from start to finish. Statik really outdid himself with those smooth, jazzy sample flips and turntable scratches, creating the exact kind of laid-back, golden-era hip-hop vibe you want playing in the background while relaxing at Denmark holiday cottages over a quiet weekend. The guest list alone is stacked—having legends like Posdnous kicking things off on the opener "Round Trip (For Dave)" alongside heavy hitters like Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, and Inspectah Deck on "Unpredictable" makes every track feel like a proper event. Even the newer-school features like Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, and Joey Bada$$ fit effortlessly over the dusty, soulful production without a single wasted verse. Definitely one of his most cohesive projects in years and an easy front-to-back spin for anyone who appreciates real hip-hop craftsmanship.