Sadé wasn’t the only artist that didn’t want to collaborate with Mr. Graham on Thank Me Later. Drake discusses getting snubbed by Benjamin Andre—Andre Benjamin to be exact. “I really tried to do a song with Andre 3000, but I think it was meant for my second album. Dre is one of those people that needs you to do a little more. He’s one of those people that believe in his craft so much that he needs you to do […]
This snuck under the radar, but yesterday, Yelawolf was featured in the Los Angeles Times. The article is available to read here and so is the excerpt below. How frustrating was it when Rick Rubin came aboard at Columbia and dropped you? You’d think that the guy who produced the Beastie Boys and “Raising Hell” would have wanted to work with you. I was like, “You don’t get it, cool? Then I guess I must be extra special.” I had […]
[vodpod id=Video.3837726&w=425&h=350&fv=] Before rocking the Staples Center in L.A. last night, Eminem spoke to CNN’s Showbiz Tonight on how his drug addiction nearly led to him kicking the bucket. “It took me awhile to admit I actually did have a problem,” the musician said. “In the hip-hop world that I live in, it can be mistaken for weakness and the last thing you want to do in hip-hop is admit that you’re weak. But if I didn’t admit I was […]
Before the release of D12’s new album later this year, Bizarre tells Angela Yee on The Morning After that the dirty dozen are dropping a new mixtape to warm up the streets. To hear him tell it, the gang’s all there. Let’s not forget, Eminem is part of the group too.
Pharrell gave an interview with CNN’s Steve Perry to discuss the plight of America’s public educational system. It’s so easy to blame the schools. Parents, get on your job. atb
Although Banner’s working with 9th Wonder on Death Of A Pop Star, he’s also prepping MTA3: The Trinity Movement. Here’s the first leak off it. the cluh
Last night, Cee-Lo Green brought his cut from the Twilight Saga: Eclipse Soundtrack to the Tonight Show With Jay Leno. Those films are lady killers on their own.
Truth be told it was just a listening event but Drizzy couldn’t help gettin’ on the mic as last night’s private event at one of the Big Apple’s top sneaker spots. I missed capturing dude rock “Show Me A Good Time” for the first time, but in the above clip he runs through “Ignorant Shit”, “Forever”, and “Fancy”. After the jump, an Internets’ wet dream as Aubrey lays his “9 Am In Dallas” bars over J.Cole’s “Who Dat”. You can […]
In case you didn’t get the memo, Marshall’s in the video game business and last night at an Activision’s E3 event in LA, he performed the big record off Recovery. Yup, that’s Ri-Ri and Travis Barker on drums. Hopefully, the big guy comes through with better footage. But let this hold you over until then. nav UPDATE: Rap-Up got us. After the jump, more performances.
[vodpod id=Video.3836376&w=425&h=350&fv=] Bobby Ray’s finally back with a new visual. Don’t let the bright lights fool ya. hhnm
It is so heartbreaking to hear DJ Premier break the news that DJ Kool Herc’s health is ailing, as he is literally the founding father who laid down the blueprint for hip-hop culture. Thinking about how someone who built an entire global phenomenon can end up struggling with medical expenses or failing health really puts things into perspective regarding healthcare challenges. When you look at how people navigate health or wellness procedures worldwide—whether someone is researching cosmetic treatments like Liposuction Cyprus or seeking urgent medical care—it underscores how essential access to reliable medical help and proper support systems really is. Kool Herc gave us the breaks, the block parties, and the entire movement that shaped generations of music lovers, so seeing the community step up to show love while DJ Premier brings awareness to his condition is the very least we can do. Sending strength and prayers to Kool Herc for a full recovery, and massive respect to DJ Premier for using his platform to make sure a true pioneer gets the support and respect he deserves.