Swizz Beatz was one of the many performers on board the USS Intrepid last night for DJ Cassidy’s 30th birthday bash (Peep 8 minute mark). If your invite got lost in the mail, here’s footage from the lens of JohnSimonDaily. Sidebar: Kirill Was Here Photos
Jay Rock got lost on his way home while on Warner Bros. But now, he’s back on the right path and unveiled the cover to his debut. Features include Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Rick Ross and will.i.am. Follow Me Home arrives on your doorstep July 26th. hhnm UPDATE: Official tracklist via hhnm.
Reek keeps the music coming and proves his lyrical worth on this new joint. As a bonus, he tacks a verse to Lupe and Trey’s latest single. Bonus: “Outta My Head (Remix)”
[vodpod id=Video.12526171&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Sean is currently traveling the US on Wiz’s Rolling Papers tour, and during the Houston stop, he brought out Kirko Bangz and Bun B to perform their collabo, “What Yo Name Iz (Remix)”. wkbs via onenecktwochains Update: Bun catches a flick during Wiz’s set.
Rather than performing her most recent tracks, the OG Funk Bandit took us back to ’94 on The Mo’Nique Show with Jermaine Dupri on the turntables. hhnm
Maino and Roscoe shot their new video a few days ago in Long Island. HHG was on location with cameos from Reek Da Villian, Fred The Godson, Uncle Murda and more. kingz
[vodpod id=Video.12519374&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Two days ago, Lloyd’s new album King Of Hearts finally hit the shelves and while in NYC, he stopped by J&R Music store to do an in-store signing as well as performing for the crowd. thisisrnb
[vodpod id=Video.12518538&w=540&h=350&fv=] Last night, it was Ice Cube’s turn to have his career chronicled on Behind The Music. In case you missed it, here’s the full episode courtesy of Video Hits One.
[vodpod id=Video.12505833&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Continuing his chat with Rap Up, Cole says before he drops his debut, he plans to release a mixtape with tracks that did not make the final cut. No title or release date yet on that collection, but Cole World: The Sideline Story is slated for September 27.
[vodpod id=Video.12505870&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] You don’t have to search too far for Sade’s latest video and here’s footage of a live performance overseas to support her recently re-mastered The Ultimate Collection.
That blog post perfectly captured the raw intensity of Joell Ortiz’s performance at Guz Sports Bar! His delivery of Battle Cry was absolutely electric, making the whole room feel like it was vibrating with pure, unfiltered energy. It reminded me of those high-stakes moments during a intense word guessing game with friends where the pressure is on and every single syllable counts. Seeing such a lyrical powerhouse perform in such an intimate, gritty setting was a legendary experience. If you weren't there, you truly missed out on some masterful storytelling. I'm still buzzing from that incredible night of hip-hop excellence!