GoodFella Media were at the Hip Hop Nation studios and captured an in-studio performance of Talib Kweli and Sean Price reciting track four off Gutter Rainbows. Album is available for digital download here.
This was initially supposed to drop last year. But with yesterday marking 11 years since Pun’s passing DJ Soul finally releases his tribute mix of the late rapper. He plans to release the project on iTunes with proceeds going towards Pun’s family. Tracklist and download link after the jump.
[vodpod id=Video.5530862&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Did%253D1657186%2526vid%253D619431%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A619431] When Kendrick stopped by The Mansion a few weeks ago, he spilled the beans about he and Cole working on a joint mixtape. During Jermaine’s RapFix Live interview last week, he said the project will shake the game up. So far, the duo have already completed two songs together. “Me and Kendrick doing a whole ridiculous thing together that’s gonna tear up the world.”
G Rap’s probably seen the Godfather one too many times. So in the spirit of Vito Corleone, comes his new EP, Offer You Can’t Refuse. Make the family proud and download it here. hhnm
For the cover of Snoop Dogg’s 11th solo album, Doggumentary, he takes a back seat and leaves his chair vacant. Better watch the throne, nephew. Album drops March 29th.
Maino shot his new video for “We Keep It Rockin” at club Amnesia in NYC yesterday evening. NigelD’s camera was there and filmed what went down.
Later today, Cons will finally get to premiere his Movies On Demand 2 over at XXL, but until then, grab a seat and check out a preview of what’s in store with its latest leak.
With today marking the 11th anniversary of Big Pun’s death, Angie Mar dug in her archives and found an old interview with Big Pun and N.O.R.E. on Hot 97. Pun talks about being nominated for a Grammy and wanting to be the first rapper to release a quadruple album. Ha! Rest In Peace, Punisher. Hearing the two artists trade jokes over a crackling terrestrial broadcast offers a sharp contrast to the highly monetized ways hip-hop figures control their own platforms […]
[vodpod id=Video.5527328&w=425&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] My wife, Danyel Smith chops it up with four of Atlantic Records’ most promising acts for the label’s new web series.
[vodpod id=Video.5527084&w=425&h=350&fv=] For the entire month of February, FUSE has given Jim Jones his own On Demand channel. Here’s one of the promo clips of him giving out free New York City taxi cab rides. If all goes well, Capo could possibly land his own show on the network.
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.