Hov took time to pay homage to hip-hop’s fallen soldiers especially Em’s homie Proof and his friend, Christopher Wallace. It’s a “Hard Knock Life” above and Iceberg Slim has “A Dream” to Aerosmith’s “Dream On” on the other side.
[vodpod id=Video.4366978&w=425&h=350&fv=] Touré was lucky enough to chop it up with Lauryn Hill backstage at the Rock The Bells concert this past weekend. She speaks on her absence from the game and her creative mind state. New album in the cards? Outlook, not so good. yardie
Marshall hittin’ up the OVO Festival had its benefits. Last night, Aubrey returned the favor and got his crazy face on as Em kicked your favorite verse from “Forever”. Motion picture shit. Word to Bron Bron.
Kendrick’s a monster on the mic. And here’s the video to prove it. Only two weeks remain until he O.D.‘s over his peers.
Jizzle is kinda like a big deal especially in the D, so it was only right Hov brought out his old tourmate. After his verse from Shawty Lo’s “Dey Know (Remix)”, Jeezy gets his “Soul Surivor” on and “Puts On” with SC as hypeman. After the jump, Da Snowman “Loses His Mind”.
Funkmaster Flex must hold the record for the longest birthday celebration. This past weekend, he brought Gucci Mane to Club Ole in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Gooch isn’t the most dynamic performer, but he did test out his new collabo with Swizz Beatz.
Thank you OG Juan for pushing Hov to perform his verse from his Rick Ross Teflon Don collabo. Is this the verse of the year like 1515 Boys’ Shaheem Reid says? Well it’s an undisputed great addition to the setlist. Ha!
[vodpod id=Video.4365236&w=425&h=350&fv=] Tricks are for kids. But B.o.B.’s new video is suitable for all ages. Here’s the visual to Bobby Ray’s chart topping single. Do you believe in magic now? os
You can’t have a Shady/Aftermath shindig without inviting Curtis. After rippin’ through “Patiently Waiting,” he takes over the show with the Unit in tow. Two of Fif’s biggest hits, “I Get Money,” and “In The Club” below. Light up!
Motion Dose is on their grind and scored the new music video from Asher Roth. The song will appear on his forthcoming player, The Spaghetti Tree. Weird title, but at least the visual makes sense. ugc
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.