Before Talib Kweli’s new album, Gutter Rainbows arrives next Tuesday, DJ Booth asked him how the project’s namesake was formed. No pots of gold here. A rainbow is created when the sun shines on droplets of moisture in the atmosphere. How are Gutter Rainbows created? Gutter Rainbows are created because light waves that travel at different distances before being reflected create a spectrum of color when mixed together. Oil in the street is spread at different levels of thickness, so when […]

Wise words from Cliff is the last thing on our mind. A month after the release of No Mercy, the iTunes bonus gets lifted. Follow our advice, this one’s a nightmare.

Not only is B.o.B. nominated for five Grammy Awards, but he’ll also be performing. Not word as to what song, but find out when the ceremony airs February 13th on CBS.

[vodpod id=Video.5385876&w=425&h=350&fv=config%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.realgravity.com%2Fcached%2Fapi%2Fstaticplayerxml%2Fc0e00780-d58f-012d-2afb-12313b079c51%2F6e570b96ef050d756052cd72d467325a%3Fembedded%3Dtrue] VIBE caught up with Big Boi last night at the Anchor Bar in NYC to celebrate the launch of Crown Royal Black.  During the interview General Patton says that his next solo album Daddy Fat Sax: Soul Funk Crusader will have only 10 tracks and so far, it will include a collaboration with Raekwon and Janelle Monae. Yeah, boi!

During Aubrey’s stop in Berlin over the weekend, he interrupted his set by performing Bobby Ray’s hit single, “Nothin On You”. More footage here.

On the steps of New York’s City Hall yesterday morning, Russell Simmons and Maino spoke at a Peace Rally put on by community activist Erica Ford. Comes at a good time too, especially with the latest report on violence in the city. mfeenz

For the second week, Timothy continues his Timbaland Thursdays weekly music series, and comes ’round da way with a new installment.

[vodpod id=Video.5385561&w=425&h=350&fv=] Before Cameron Diaz became a world famous actress, she and Snoop Dogg were students at Long Beach Polytechnical High School. During her appearance on Lopez Tonight, she tells host George Lopez that she bought weed from the Doggfather back in the day. Can’t escape the chronic. vibe

Not familiar with Slim The Mobster? Well he’s Dr. Dre’s protege and he grabs X to tha Z for his Nottz-produced joint. This track is crazy and if you don’t believe us, take a listen below nation Sidebar: Slim Talks Dr. Dre, Ghost Writing & “Kush”

[vodpod id=Video.5381364&w=425&h=350&fv=] Reggie and crew bust a few moves for the next visual off his latest set, Reggie. We see you Kool Moe Dee. You are now rockin’ wit one of da few good tracks off this album. Ha! nr