[vodpod id=Video.4161430&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Did%3D1644883%26amp%3Bvid%3D548119%26amp%3Buri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A548119] During Drake’s Thank Me Later promo run two months ago, he told Big Boy that he was working on an R&B mixtape. Before his concert this past Sunday, he tells 1515 that the free download will be yours very soon. Sooner than later, we hope.
[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”freddie_gibbs__sobs”] Freddie celebrated the release of his Str8 Killa EP last night at S.O.B.’s. The event was hosted by Shade 45’s Angela Yee and featured Push! Montana, L.E.P. Bogus Boys, and Black Milk. Fred kicked things off with Str8 Killa No Filla‘s title track and followed up with a some recent EP and mixtape cuts. Undercard footage coming later.
Atlanta V103’s Greg Street held his annual Back 2 Street Jam last night sponsored by DTLR. Like he always does around this time, Greg gave away school supplies and $1,000 shopping sprees to some lucky students. He then sweetened the pot with a concert featuring Lil Chuckee, Lil Twist, and Gucci Mane. The Appeal drops September 28th. Exclusive Access
[vodpod id=Video.4157036&w=425&h=350&fv=] Sure would like another album from these two. Wishful thinking, right? Anyway, Mos and Talib joined forces together at the Fox Theater in Oakland last Friday. Here the duo perform their classic album’s back-to-back tracks. Feels like ’98 again, don’t it? always hustle [vodpod id=Video.4158716&w=425&h=350&fv=]
[vodpod id=Video.4156422&w=425&h=350&fv=] Who smokes hash in a cathedral with Nostradamus? That would be Pharoahe and last week, he stopped by Shade 45 and drops off a few of his intricate bars for Tony Touch. This guy is still a problem!
It’s goin’ down–basement. This Thursday, Marshall and Rihanna’s visual premieres at 9 pm on MTV and Vevo. Directed by Joseph Khan. And now, a word from Mr. Mathers: “Joseph and I worked pretty closely together to make sure we got this right,” commented Eminem. “Trying to make this tough subject work visually is a challenge. It was great to have Rihanna, Megan and Dominic on board for this….they really brought it and made this video super-powerful.”
During Nicki’s ustream session earlier this afternoon, she announced the title of her debut album, Pink Friday. Ironically, it drops on Tuesday, November 23.
Karen Civil gave me the heads up on this a week ago when it was recorded. In support of his site’s launch, Flex got to talk to Weezy live from Rikers and Mr. Carter speaks on Eminem, Drake, Nicki Minaj and his daily operation in the bing. 94 days to go! Carter IV on the way. Inflexwetrust
Guess Fif wasn’t feelin’ that “we gonna throw the biggest party when Curtis dies” line, huh? Mr. Jackson gets his YouTube thuggery on to attack Crack’s rumored album sales. I don’t know what the final SoundScan number is gonna be, but regardless, Joe’s legacy isn’t defined by album sales. He’s still the most important Latino in hip-hop history and a Hall Of Famer in my book. Chew on that, commenters! Sidebar: I saw that episode of Intervention and that show […]
When in debt, Uncle Sam will collect. Unfortunately, Young Buck found this out the hard way this morning after the IRS raided his Nashville, TN home. The invasion was due to a $300,000 unpaid tax bill. Although Buck was able to keep his crib and vehicles, agents seized his platinum plaques, jewelry, and furniture. “The worst part of this isn’t the material stuff–that will all be replaced. It’s what it does to the people around me. They took my kids’ […]
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.