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[vodpod id=Video.3398183&w=425&h=350&fv=width%3D560%26amp%3Bheight%3D315%26amp%3Bserver%3Drtmp%3A%2F%2Fflashplay.rbn.com%2Fa41%2Fd1%2Frstone%2Frstone%2F%26amp%3Bpath%3Ddownload%2Fflash%2FRSGG%2FDuckDown15yearanniversary%26amp%3Bimageurl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fblog.rhapsody.com%2FDruHa.jpg%26amp%3BautoPlay%3Dfalse] During the SXSW music festival last month in Austin, TX, Rhapsody shot this mini documentary celebrating Duck Down’s 15 years of independence. Click the player and pay homage.
[vodpod id=Video.3396049&w=425&h=350&fv=loc%3D%252F%26amp%3Bautoplay%3Dfalse%26amp%3Bvid%3D6061260] Last night, Pete and Capo were in the lab recording “I Wanna Get High” which will be featured on an upcoming Cypress Hill mixtape. The tape will feature other artists such as Asher Roth, Yelawolf and D-Block covering tracks from the group to help celebrate their 4/20 release, Rise Up. We can smoke to that.
Apparently Lil Wayne is working the night shift at Rikers as a Suicide Prevention Aide. Yesterday Weezy’s former flame denied that she told Us Weekly the rapper had a job watching suicidal inmates. VIBE connected with an employee on the island who stated that, “He works the midnight shift in his unit. He starts at 11pm and ends at 7am…He only works in his unit and all the inmates there have escorts. He’s only accompanied when he leaves that unit.”
How about some hardcore? Preemo gives The Red Bulletin an early review of Kanye’s new album. This past January, Ye’s cousin Devo Springsteen called the album “inspiring”. Hopefully when it drops we can call it “G.O.O.D.” Sean Previously: Pete Rock On Working With Kanye West
Mr. Dean told us on Twitter this heat was coming. Word is this joint’s called “Wait! (I Don’t Wanna Hurt Anybody)”. Wow, motion picture shit!
B.o.B. stopped by DJ Envy’s gig on Power 105.1 this afternoon and spoke briefly on collaborating with Eminem on ”Airplanes (Part II)”. Part 1 premieres next Monday at 10 a.m. He says Em even keeps a bodyguard when recording to fend off stans fans waiting outside the studio. Crazy. The Adventures of Bobby Ray drops April 27th.
Iz he 4 real? 14 years after dropping his classic Muddy Waters, Red says that he’s working on two follow-ups. Don’t wait til the water runs dry, Reggie! 57th Ave
Here is a quick look at the behind the scenes of Ri Ri’s tour, which kicks off July 2nd in Auburn, WA. Tickets go on sale today at Live Nation. No Nicki included. HHNM
Someone call National Geographic. Ras Kass put himself on the endangered species list with his latest mixtape, The Endangered Lyricist. Download here. Tracklist after the jump.
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.