[vodpod id=Video.7144236&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Killer Mike co-headlined S.O.B.’s last night and performed a bunch of his hits. Above, he recites his Grammy Award-winning verse from “The Whole World”. More footage after the cut. Sidebar: Techienyc Photos
Em can throw his diamond in the sky once again. 11 years after its release, the RIAA has officially given Eminem’s The Marshall Mathers LP a diamond certification after moving over 10 million units domestically. Last month, The Eminem Show was recognized with the honor as well. For the record, Em becomes the first and only rapper with two diamond sets in his catalogue. hhnm
Baltimore newcomer Ellis puts on for his city and kills two birds with his new video, “Bmore Boys/ Oh Lord”. The track’s lifted from his Blueray E. LP which you can cop here.
Over the weekend, Kendrick gave the first live performance of his new single “HiiiPower” in Los Angeles. Here’s film courtesy of West Coast Rydaz. Section 80 coming soon.
Pill was so motivated by Kelly Rowland’s new single that he recorded a quick freestyle to it. This one’s a go, go, go, too.
[vodpod id=Video.7144260&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Meek Mill was the special guest last night at S.O.B.’s and during his quick set he decided to bring out his MMG compadre, Wale. Above is some footage of them performing “600 Benz”. After the cut, check out “Moment 4 Life (Freestyle)” and “Tupac Back”.
[vodpod id=Video.7144234&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Pac Div performed last night at S.O.B.’s and did most of their tracks from their latest project, Mania!. Above you can check out film of them reciting “Shine” from their mixtape, Don’t Mention It.
After months of being courted by the music industry’s biggest bosses, word on the curb is Odd Future are staying independent with major backing. I hear the ink ain’t dry but Odd Future Records will sign with RED Distribution/Sony. All acts under one umbrella with the same creative freedom they have now. Rising musicians can check out The Orchard distribution to make their music public. When pressed for confirmation, manager Chris Clancy sent this statement below.
[vodpod id=Video.7144043&w=540&h=350&fv=%26amp%3Bbackcolor%3D0x000000%26amp%3Bbandwidth%3D31460%26amp%3Bcontrolbar%3Dover%26amp%3Bfile%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fv7.tinypic.com%2Fznpkau.flv%26amp%3Bfrontcolor%3D0xeeeeee%26amp%3Bimage%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Flulzimg.com%2Fi19%2Fcb5a92.jpg%26amp%3Blightcolor%3D0xeeeeee%26amp%3Bplugins%3Dviral-2%26amp%3Bscreencolor%3D0x000000%26amp%3Bskin%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.longtailvideo.com%252Ffiles%252Fskins%252Fglow%252F5%252Fglow.zip%26amp%3Bstretching%3Duniform] In between his two gigs in NYC, Lupe kept the show going earlier with a performance of “The Show Goes On” on the Late Show With David Letterman. Do remember losers, Lasers in stores now. mwp
Fresh off the release his Covert Coup EP, Spitta keeps the momentum going with another smooth groove. Support the Jet Life and cop on iTunes. Muscle Car Chronicles coming soon. #JetsGo! ee
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.