For the big game this Sunday in Dallas, Pepsi commissioned Uncle Snoop to bust a couple of rhymes in their latest viral spot. After the cut, Snoop prepares snacks for your game party. Ooh wee!
Last week, Game confirmed with hhdx that he received a cease-and-desist letter from Universal Music Group after the RZA-produced track, “Heatbreaker” was included on the rapper’s mixtape Purp & Patron. Earlier today, the Abbot responded to the allegations via Twitter and issued a statement through his assistant speaking on the matter. The issue boils down to we, wanted to get the song on the album that was coming out for Game at the time. We went to the studio that night and Game […]
Styles P has been quiet lately, but he’s finally giving us the first single off his upcoming album. Bow down, Master Of Ceremonies dropping in April.
We didn’t think he’d do it, but T-Pizzle gives us his “T-Mix” fresh out of the studio. Let’s hope Pain keeps up this hustle so we can finally see RevolveR.
We’re only a week away from the release of Slaughterhouse’s new EP and as a lil’ preview, here is one of the standout tracks. Lighters up. And oh yeah, don’t forget our show! Join us. eastexclusives
Under the direction of Brian “B. Kyle” Atkin’s Gifted Films, here is the trailer for J. Dilla: Still Shining. The documentary will feature unseen photos and footage from the legendary beat maker. It will premiere over at thedillaproject on February 7. R.I.P. Jay Dee. okp
As promised, Chuck serves up the sequel to last week’s mix with, Purp & Patron: The Hangover. That’s a whole lot of drinking. Tracklist and download link after the jump.
For this week’s Monster Mondays, Swizzy switches things up. He teams up with DJ Runna to release a nine-track collection mash up with the sounds of Nigerian musician Fela Kuti. Africa is far, but it’s also after the jump.
Trae continues to drop some new material and shakes things up a bit on this new track. Last Laugh coming soon. uhtn
Consequence will release his mixtape, Movies on Demand 2 over at XXL next week, but until showtime, he plans to liberate material for the next five days. So much for the 7 day theory. Ha!
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.