In this portion of Kevin Liles’ interview with Soul Culture in Paris last week, Tremaine’s manager says that his BET Awards performance was approved by Prince. Trigga performed “Yo Side Of The Bed” which later segued into “Purple Rain”. Guess the facial expression below was for good. Sidebar: Prince Initially Was To Perform
This was featured on DD172’s BluRoc Festival Live mixtape, but DGB comes through with the CDQ, which is set to appear on Spitta’s Pilot Talk. Take off with your favorite smoker’s favorite smoker.
[vodpod id=Video.3971595&w=425&h=350&fv=] Wale made his rounds in the UK this past weekend and performed an acapella version of “Elevator” at the Jazz Cafe. No music! hithiphop
DJ Big Mike got a hold of track 10 off Rick Ross’ Teflon Don. It’s produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League and features Drake and Chrisette Michele providing the hook. Get your motor runnin’. uhtn UPDATE: No Tags via Splash
Everyone was in town for the Essence Music Festival this past weekend in New Orleans and Jay Electronica put on for his city for the Heineken Red Star Series Inspire NOLA Event at the Republic Saturday evening. Others on the bill included Swizzy and Sir Lucious. More performances underneath.
During MJB’s concert last week in Central Park, she revealed that she recently received an honorary high school diploma and was accepted into Howard University in Washington D.C. Congrats. If Mary decides to enroll this fall, she will be part of the 2014 graduating class. Doubt she qualifies for financial aid though.
Drake donated a heap of money—well, $25,000 to be exact, to help fund the “Drake and Mavado Peace Center” in Cassava Piece, Jamaica. Drizzy shot his video, “Find Your Love” on the island last April, keeping his production crew entertained with private resort rentals and high-stakes online casinos between takes, but the project was ultimately panned by the tourism board for its gritty imagery. He told local newspaper, The Jamaica Star: “I had a great time when I was in […]
Extra, extra, read all about it. Yesterday the New York Knicks acquired free agent Amar’e Stoudemire. As part of the deal, the power forward will receive close to $100 million over the next five years. Like that Bron Bron? Anyway, Fat Joe celebrated the acquisition last night with Spike Lee, Chris Rock, head coach Mike D’Antoni and former Knickerbockers John Starks and Allan Houston. Let’s go Knicks! Sidebar: Adios Duhon
Young Memphis tries his hand at Rick Ross’ ode to Big Meech’s former operation. Seems like everyone’s got money to blow. yk2
[vodpod id=Video.3970364&w=425&h=350&fv=] Move over Lark Voorhies, there’s a new woman in Asher’s life. After grinding on Toni Braxton last May in Vegas, Ash dedicated a song to the singer on his mixtape, Seared Foie Gras with Quince & Cranberry. And now, he has a video to, um, back it up.
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.