We’ve been waiting for this to drop since The Carter Documentary. The record is taken off of Mack Maine’s new mixtape as a bonus track. This should hold us over until Mr. Carter is released from Rikers Island next week. x Sidebar: Donnis used the same beat for his track “Gone“
Here is the opening track from N.E.R.D.’s new album Nothing. Party People, can cop the album on November 2nd. Sounds promising so far. yaf via uhtn
Looks like Swizz is following the trend of dropping new music every week. He’s calling it Monster Mondays and the first track features Estelle. What you waiting for, DJ play the beat! bm
Although the hottest in the hood shot a new video last week, today, he drops off a long overdue clip for track six off his recent mixtape. wshh
According to the New York Post, Jay-Z may be asked to push for President Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign. “I can’t believe you’ve finally heard the chatter about him replacing Larry Summers,” Deputy White House Press Secretary William Burton told us. “In all seriousness, keep in mind he was pretty active during the 2008 election, so I don’t think it’d surprise anyone that he would be involved again. But it’s a little premature.”
Over Just Blaze’s instrumentation, Cam’Ron pours out a lil’ liquor for Huddy 6. Hud passed away two weeks ago in a car accident on the George Washington Bridge. missinfo
Banks’ new album The Hunger For More 2 drops November 22, the same day as Kanye and Nicki. And in an interview with Rap-Up, he explains how the posse cut, “Start It Up” came into fruition. Vroom vroom!
[vodpod id=Video.4754273&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D589579%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A589579] Now that the MTV has named the Hottest MCs In The Game The Queen of Crafts speaks on the Kings of Rap. Martha Stewart says that Eminem deserved the top spot. “I don’t know if he’s in the game but I think so ’cause he has an album that’s, like, close to the top of the charts. It’s always been Eminem. I don’t know why, but it’s always been. [He’s] huge, huge, huge.” Not to be outdone, she […]
Last Thursday, Peedi, Jakk Frost, and Free brought the ruckus in Philly and delivered their set of bars over an M.O.B.B. instrumental during Duck Down’s 15th Anniversary show. It’s the real.
For the final tune of his impromptu set, Kanye rocked his current single to the crazed cheers of the intimate crowd. Shit, he even took care of Pusha T’s verse for good measure. Good times! Sidebar: Photos courtesy of Kirillwashere and Mel D. Cole
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.