Soulja Boy tells BET that he stepped his rap game up for his next album Dre. Last October, SB said he was in the lab working with Kanye West on the project. “This one, my lyrics are better, my lyrics are on another level. My beats are on another level. I’m richer. I look better and I’m more successful, it’s an upgrade.”
Who knew Wale had a remix in the stash? Here, Chris Brown and Fabolous hop on board. No Ugly Betty’s allowed. UHTN UPDATE: Wale says this ain’t final version. His verse is longer. UPDATE 2: Here’s the final.
Willie is as underrated as they come. But he doesn’t plan on staying below the radar for too long. In the clip above, he gives an update on his upcoming EP, Never A Dull Moment and iPhone Application. Beneath that is a tagless version of his song, “Real Life”. Kevin Nottingham
Po continues to find his footing over Alicia’s unthinkable instrumentation. Third time’s a charm, no? Previously: Shyne “Rude Boy Freestyle” X
Donny recently appeared on DJ Quiz’s show on A-List radio and rapped til his lungs collapsed. If you don’t know the name, he’s not working hard enough.
Diddy let his fingers do the talking (again) and revealed that he’s appearing on Inside The Actors Studio with host James Lipton. Considering Puff’s limited film roles, it’s strange that he’s sitting in the hotseat so soon. Must be part of the promo push for his role in Get Him To The Greek.
Squint your eyes and peep the baddest band in the land’s piece in Rolling Stone. They discuss their late night gig on Jimmy Fallon Live and live show performance. How I Got Over coming soon. We hope. Def Jam
From behind the walls of Rikers Island, Lil Wayne gives his take on quarterback Donovan McNabb’s trade from the Philadelphia Eagles to the Washington Redskins and his 2010 NFL draft picks. Karen Civil
Time to wake and bake. After weeks of waiting, here’s the Taylor Gang general’s latest mixtape, Kush & Orange Juice. Download here. Tracklist after the jump. Write Ups: NY Daily News & Entertainment Weekly
No, not that kind of weight. We’re talking bout body fat. In an interview with Allhiphop, 8 Ball speaks on how he shed a couple of pounds. Show ’em how to do it son! Yk2
Listening to 'Sinners' is an almost physical experience. Rod Wave manages to weave with his voice, powerful and rich in nuances, and with the enveloping sounds a real atmosphere that captures you from the first notes. When he then switches to rap, his interpretation is so intense and heartfelt that it completely magnetizes you into the narration, taking you and dragging you into the song without you being able to resist. It's like being sucked into a vortex of emotions, an excellent representation of the depth and grip that this artist knows how to exercise.