Al Lindstrom picks journalist Shaheem Reid’s brain for his latest feature. He speaks on the creation of MTV’s Hottest MC list and how its grown today. After the jump you can check out some bonus footage where Sha discusses the creation of Mixtape Monday.
Boosie is such a bad azz. Lousiana’s WAFB reports he and two other inmates were allegedly trying to smuggle codeine syrup into the Louisiana State Penitentiary. He’s been charged with conspiracy to introduce contraband into a penal institution and inciting a felony. Boosie is currently locked up and awaiting trial for his first degree murder charge.
Jada documented his recent trip to South Africa where he met the Royal Family and performed at AIDS benefit concert in Swaziland. I Love You mixtape is out now. More footage on the way.
[vodpod id=Video.9523105&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] For Styles P new trailer for his album Master Of Ceremonies, he gives us a quick behind the scenes look. Directed by Riddles.
[vodpod id=Video.9547558&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] On Monday, Complex revealed the latest cover with Rozay and Andy Samberg. Now, DRE Films comes through with footage from the shoot. Don’t forget, Self Made in stores now.
[vodpod id=Video.9546503&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] T-Pain’s latest love song has been making the rounds lately and now he decides to give the joint the visual treatment with help from Chris Breezy. Hopefully, we get to finally see rEVOLVEr sometime soon.
For this Memorial Day Weekend, DJ Teknikz decides to drop a new joint from Waka & Travis Porter. No idea where this will live but not sure if this one deserves a round of applause.
Everyday we’re hustlin’. Ty Kidd Previously: Our Only Wish
During the latest Indie Life concert series at the U Street Music Hall last night in D.C., CyHi gave a live performance of his verse off his Self Made-featured track. Here’s G.O.O.D. footage courtesy of Beats & Ballads. Bonus: “All In” via hhnm.
[vodpod id=Video.9541842&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Remember when Detox was coming out? Well in a recent interview with Tim Westwood, Snoop says that Dr. Dre has the wrong people in his environment including the absence of The D.O.C. and himself is not a good thing.
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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.