Well, that didn’t take long. Two hours after our initial report, Twitter user wdynamite22 asked Kia Shine: “Lol ok so WHO really produced drakes You The Best?? @THEREALKIASHINE or Dj Absolut???” Kinfolk responded, “#hoodpolitics.#not abso! But he gave the head’s up that drake had used my joint.” And the plot thickens.
K-Dot shot a video for one of his better tracks on The Kendrick Lamar EP. Everyone wants to be heard. Listen carefully.
The-Dream covers The Fader‘s summer music issue. Keep your head to the sky, kid.
[vodpod id=Video.3783933&w=425&h=350&fv=] While we wait for the sequel to AZ’s ’95 LP, video director Chase Million is behind the project’s first visual. We feel your pain Sosa. os
Statik punches the clock on Rik Cordero’s watch for his new video featuring Bun B, Wale and Colin Munroe. The song is off his latest album, 100 Proof Hangover which is available to purchase here.
We New Yorkers weren’t the only ones with a Summer Jam this past weekend, Boston’s Jam’N 94.5 was also blessed with the presence of Ms. Nicki Minaj. Here is an up close view of her runnin’ through a medley of her radio heavy rotaters. Ok, Barbs. bh
Last week on the Hip-Hop Honors red carpet, Luke spoke to Shade 45’s Angela Yee. He discussed his initial gripe with the ceremony and responded to his daughter’s claims of domestic abuse.
Like Usher, Hov was also overseas yesterday. But no, he didn’t make it Summer Jam. Instead he and B checked out the French Open, and then Jay bodied a more intimate 16K arena show in Paris. You know, light work!
Hot 97’s DJ Absolut plans to file a lawsuit against Kia Shine for allegedly using his beat for Lil Wayne’s “Do It For The Boy”. That song’s lyrics were used in Drake’s “Best I Ever Had” and last September, it was revealed that Shine was compensated for it. Absolut says the rapper agreed to pay him 20% of the residuals but breached the contract. Reps for Shine have yet to comment on the suit. ny daily news
If you were tight that Usher was a lil’ late to headline Summer Jam last night, he had a good excuse. Along with Will.I.Am and his lil money maker Justin Bieber he tore things down across the pond with his #1 record on the same day. Private jets, son.
Just watched “Travel The World” by Termanology ft. Bun B and Enisa—such a vibe! The beat hits perfectly while the lyrics make you feel like globetrotting. Speaking of travel, if you ever visit India, check out red fort delhi timings to plan your trip around this iconic spot.