After hanging with the trio last night, Maurice Garland was privy to learn that Big Boi, Mike Bigga and Pill plan to release a joint album. No word as to the name of the group, but Big Boi is onboard for the upcoming remix of Mike’s “Ready Set Go”. Maurice also says there’s a Game and Big Boi collabo completed as well. hhnm
Jermaine and Bobby were booked at the University of Florida yesterday evening. During the concert, the duo gave their first live performance of “Pass Me By”. On a related note, this week made two years since Cole signed to Roc Nation. Funny how time flies. irockcollege
For his latest freestyle, Meek Mill is calling all shots over TIP’s single “All She Wrote“. Sure sounds like Rozay made himself a good choice signing this dude.
When Carmelo Anthony made his debut at Madison Square Garden four days ago, Joe Budden called up the 2nd Verse on ESPN Radio with hosts Ryan Rucco and Robin Lundberg. He spoke on the Knicks recent acquisition, LeBron James, and a new Slaughterhouse track with Eminem. Later tonight, the Knickerbockers take on the Miami Heat at the American Airlines Arena.
Ottawa’s up-and-comer Belly teams up with Slime for his latest joint. Watch out for his upcoming mixtape, Sleepless Nights coming soon. Must be nice to be on this dope track.
Seems like Slim isn’t stopping with new music anytime soon, so for his latest, he stacks his dough up over this Nottz-produced track. Off his upcoming mixtape, War Music. nr
Two album cover posts in a row? Why not. It’s Saturday. Anyways, clouds of smoke engulf the image of Wiz Khalifa on the cover of his Atlantic debut. Rolling Papers drops March 29th.
[vodpod id=Video.5653633&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] While headlining University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s homecoming concert last night, Rozay brought out his MMG recent signees, Wale & Meek Mill. Above is some footage of their performance courtesy of i Rock College.
In support of his upcoming LP, Dub C keeps it OG with some of the West Coast’s familiar faces in his latest clip. Throw them dub’s up and do know, Revenge Of The Barracuda drops on March 8th.
Jermaine held a Ustream session earlier tonight and said that he’s already working on the cover art of his debut album and that he will reveal the title the next time he returns to Ustream. Finally! Afterward, he dropped a freestyle over a Kanye instrumental. It’s nothing like it, we swear. Sidebar: Break
It is so heartbreaking to hear DJ Premier break the news that DJ Kool Herc’s health is ailing, as he is literally the founding father who laid down the blueprint for hip-hop culture. Thinking about how someone who built an entire global phenomenon can end up struggling with medical expenses or failing health really puts things into perspective regarding healthcare challenges. When you look at how people navigate health or wellness procedures worldwide—whether someone is researching cosmetic treatments like Liposuction Cyprus or seeking urgent medical care—it underscores how essential access to reliable medical help and proper support systems really is. Kool Herc gave us the breaks, the block parties, and the entire movement that shaped generations of music lovers, so seeing the community step up to show love while DJ Premier brings awareness to his condition is the very least we can do. Sending strength and prayers to Kool Herc for a full recovery, and massive respect to DJ Premier for using his platform to make sure a true pioneer gets the support and respect he deserves.