[vodpod id=Video.4950506&w=425&h=350&fv=] What’s up, where the video shoot? Well now that Detox is on the way, The Doc pulls out the big toys during the shoot for the video of his first single. Peepsent were there to capture what went down with Fif, Glasses Malone, Menace, E-40, and Roccett. More footage below. hhnm
Banks is pretty large on the streets and obviously here on the Radar. For Banko’s newest weekly music, he does it big over Vado’s Big L-sampled cut. Hunger For More 2 in stores next Monday. thisis50 Previously: “Everything You Got”
Everyone wants to make a movie these days, but when Yayo’s in the director’s seat, you better start ducking. Sounds like Tony got next. thisis50
Last night, during the NBA Jams and Complex Launch at UBIQ store in Philly, Freezer and Peedi addressed the leak of their recent cut and performed it live for those in attendance. Sounds just as good live.
[vodpod id=Video.4948712&w=425&h=350&fv=] Shaheem Reid is on his grind with his video series and in this portion of his talk with Curren$y, the jet setter discusses how he selects his beats from Ski Beatz. Hey, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Pilot Talk 2 lands November 22.
Last night, I took the wife to the taping of Charlie Rose’s interview with Jay-Z. You know the drill: No cameras allowed. So I just chilled in my skybox even though I saw some fans sneak some iPhone footage. Gonna be interesting to see if they edit the talk down ’cause there were a few interesting exchanges. Rose pressed Hov on the Un Rivera stabbing, Jay checked him on his pronouncement of 2-Pack, and Mr. Carter lamented lettin’ his wife […]
Still lookin’ out for Detox? We all are. But while we patiently wait—and wait, Kendrick gives XXL a new cut to bop to. Earlier: Kendrick Lamar Talks Dr. Dre Co-Sign
This Banks album is tough. Don’t sleep!
[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”oprahdecoded”] Oprah held her annual (and final) favorite things episode this afternoon. Along with diamond watches and flatscreen 3-D TVs, she gave the studio audience copies of Jay-Z’s new book, Decoded. NY Times bestseller list, here we come!
Image: Mel D. Cole Nicki Minaj has no time for Lil’ Kim. During her Hot 97 VIP Lounge session with Angie Martinez, Nick stings the Queen Bee. Might be time to get a new social security card, ma.
Masego continues to show his creativity and versatility with Studying Abroad: Extended Stay. The combination of live instrumentation, smooth vocals, and West Indian influences makes this project an exciting listening experience. Adding new collaborations with talented artists gives fans even more reasons to explore the album and appreciate its musical diversity. I also appreciate how music and learning can connect through creativity, exploration, and new experiences. In the same way that listeners explore different musical styles, people can improve their practical skills by learning useful techniques such as "How to calculate proportions easily". Understanding proportions can make everyday calculations, comparisons, and problem solving much simpler. This is a great reminder that exploring new ideas can be rewarding in music, education, and daily life.