While Capone-N-Noreaga were handling their business at S.O.B.’s, Duck Down Records celebrated their 15th anniversary at B.B. King Bar & Grill in Times Square. There were loads of performances, but here’s one of the first to hit the net. Up top, Styles has “Good Times” and then recites “My Life” with Pharoahe Monch and Mela Machinko.
To celebrate the release of Capone-N-Noreaga’s The War Report 2, the duo invaded S.O.B.’s last night. But they didn’t do it alone. In between songs, they brought out some special guests. Above, Nature recites his verse from “Banned From TV”. (N.O.R.E. did his portion prior to bringing him on stage). Below, Black Rob, Raekwon, Royal Flush, and Fred Da Godson also lend a helping hand.
A George Steinbrenner reference? Yep, this is brand new. Joey tacks a mean 16 to Jazmine’s new single. The Darkside is upon us July 27th. 57thave
With only six days away before Teflon Don drops, Rozay kept his promo run going over the weekend in Atlanta. With Khaled and Diddy’s support, Rick performs “MC Hammer” with the track’s feature Gucci. Hammertime! Sidebar: Even Larry Hoover Jr. (on the right) came to support last night in Chicago
Drake let the Henney do the talking last night and revealed that he began recording his sophomore album. Hopefully it doesnt interfere with his R&B mixtape or joint album with Weezy. Kill everything, indeed.
In this portion of Antwan’s Walmart Soundcheck, Sir Lucious discusses his collab with Jamie Foxx and mentions he wants to shoot visuals for all tracks on the album. Oh shit. Five down, ten more to go. Let’s go! Full segment airs July 20th. tss Previously: “Shine Blockas” l “For Your Sorrows” l “Shutterbugg” l “General Patton” l “Follow Us”
Earlier this week, footage surfaced of a crazed fan making his way on stage to get a hold of Fif during a show in Brazil last Friday. Yayo says talk of the excited fan catchin’ a beat down was an exaggeration. “The show got crazy, man. For security reasons, when somebody jumps onstage … when [performers] got on chains for $20,000, $30,000, $40,000, that’s a security risk right here. Nobody should be onstage except me, Banks and 50. It was just a fan — he […]
Nutso’s feeling stressed and takes it to the streets of Queens to let it all out with his latest video. Off his July 20th EP release, King of the Project Hallway. Nice title. Ha.
Dub C plans to rep the west too. Although not date is set for the untitled album, it’s dropping via E1/KOCH. Throw them dubs up with his first offering. nr
Well it ain’t another rock rap, but with a Jay sample, them bald headed boys throw on their black hoodies for the latest video. Directed by Sticky Fingaz. This is um, black hoodie rap.
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.