The Slauson Boyz made big splash on Nipsey Hussle’s Bullets Ain’t Got No Name Vol. 2 and now they get to show their stuff on their own mixtape, There Goes The Neighborhood Vol.1. A bonus is also available on iTunes. Download link after the jump. djbooth
For the last nine years, Chi Ali’s called Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Ossining, NY home. In 2000, he killed his former girlfriend’s brother and was captured a year later after being featured on America’s Most Wanted. Here’s a mini documentary that was filmed sometime last year. dpb
Now that school’s back in session, Lamborghini Rossini made sure kids in his hometown of Mississippi started the semester off right. Partnering with McDonald’s, 99 Jamz, and 1Life1Love Records, he distributed school supplies at the Metro Center Mall in Jackson, MS. CTE luh da kids. Previously: Young Jeezy Gives Out School Supplies
This beef was more like SPAM, but before things got out of “hand”, Fabolous and Soulja Boy phoned DJ Clue’s show last night on Power 105.1 and buried the hatchet. Get back to rap, y’all cats tweetin’ too much.
Parents just don’t understand, but Jay-Z does. This morning, Hov and Will Smith’s daughter, Willow appeared on Ryan Seacrest’s morning show and spoke on her joining the Roc. UPDATE: Now with video.
Apparently, MTV does care about Eminem. With back to back shows in The Bronx next week, AP reports Em will open up this year’s Video Music Awards. 10 years ago, he kicked things off at Radio City Music Hall. According to MTV GM Stephen Friedman: “We thought that there’s no better way to kick off the show than a performance from Eminem.” Previously: Eminem VMA Promo Commercial
Rozay may not be a star, but Chrisette is. Although the R&B songstress has yet to name her next album, here is the first single. After one listen, it definitely deserves some shine. uhtn
Coinciding with Fashion Week in NY, Drake covers the Fall 2010 issue of Men’s Fashion. Ironically though, the article doesn’t discuss his style too much. Instead, he speaks on his music, Thank Me Later and how it could’ve been better. atf
The summer’s winding down, but here some new heat from Mr. Making Easy Money Pimpin’ Hoes In Style. The Process coming soon.
Welcome to Vizzy’s Zone. 18 new tracks (and one bonus) from Warner Bros. latest signee, XV. Download and tracklist after the jump.
Great breakdown of Statik Selektah’s *Round Trip*! Honestly, this 2023 Mass Appeal release is pure boom-bap bliss from start to finish. Statik really outdid himself with those smooth, jazzy sample flips and turntable scratches, creating the exact kind of laid-back, golden-era hip-hop vibe you want playing in the background while relaxing at Denmark holiday cottages over a quiet weekend. The guest list alone is stacked—having legends like Posdnous kicking things off on the opener "Round Trip (For Dave)" alongside heavy hitters like Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, and Inspectah Deck on "Unpredictable" makes every track feel like a proper event. Even the newer-school features like Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, and Joey Bada$$ fit effortlessly over the dusty, soulful production without a single wasted verse. Definitely one of his most cohesive projects in years and an easy front-to-back spin for anyone who appreciates real hip-hop craftsmanship.