Complex, Vitamin Water, and Don Cannon have linked up to bring us The Choice Is Yours. It’s a three track mixtape featuring some of your underground favs. Click the image above for the remaining the two songs.
[vodpod id=Video.3725430&w=425&h=350&fv=] With the Memorial Day Weekend officially under way, Puff and The Stay Puft Man were at Club Play last night in Miami and recited their verses from Waka Flocka’s “O Let’s Do It (Remix)”. Yeeeeah! 30mn
[vodpod id=Video.3725566&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D522198%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A522198] Earlier today, Kanye’s new song “Power” leaked online. The track’s co-producer, Symbolyc One, spoke to MTV on how the track came to fruition. “The way it came together, I work with Rhymefest,” S1 told MTV News about the song, referring to another Chicago MC. “I did like four joints on his album. And one day, out the blue, I got a text from Rhymefest that said, ‘Kanye is loving your stuff, he said he’s about to change your life.’ Two days […]
Statik Selektah’s the man behind the beat and he let this one rip during his Showoff Radio show on Shade 45 last night. The song is from the soundtrack of Styles P’s novel, Invincible. Don’t be a sellout and click play, okay. Update: CDQ
[vodpod id=Video.3725204&w=425&h=350&fv=] T.I. recently denied rumors that he didn’t want his fiance Tiny to do her BET reality show Tiny & Toya. In fact, he tells Access Hollywood that he watched it in prison, but was reluctant because it made him home sick. Previously: T.I. Taught Class In Prison
He may have gotten on some people’s bad side, but he will certainly be missed. RIP to YN’s lil man.
Rap-Up caught up with 50 Cent and discussed his weight loss for the upcoming movie, Things Fall Apart. Fif says he’ll back to his normal physique in no time. For those who still can’t believe it, can you confirm the authenticity of those photos? Yeah, they’re absolutely real. I shot the first half of the film for eight days and then I left for my international tour, and I spent that time training and going to a medical weight loss […]
Artists are picky and Raekwon’s no exception. At his listening session this week, Shallah named five cuts (“Mean Streets”, “House Of Flying Daggers”, “Kiss The Ring”, “Penintentary” , “Have Mercy”) off Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 that he felt were overlooked. In the closing seconds, he sends a shout-out to Chris Webber for mentioning “Surgical Gloves” on TNT. Previously: Slept On N.O.R.E. “Grimey” & “Bang Bang”
Flesh-N-Bone was in court yesterday over a 1999 weapons possession case. The charges had been reduced and Flesh plead guilty to a fourth degree misdemeanor of disorderly conduct. He was ordered to pay a $250 fine. The rapper was also arrested two months ago for outstanding warrants. Afterward, Flesh thanked his supporters: “In my life, I have faced real tough times and I have been blessed in many ways; I am glad to put this behind me to focus on my music […]
Last night, Big Boi headlined a free concert at the Yaarab Shrine Temple in Atlanta and SFTA was able to capture a performance of Sir Lucious’ single, “Shutterbug” as well as “Kryptonite” (below). Other acts that were on the bill included Yelawolf and Jay Electronica.
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.