Jeezy lets them trumpets blow on this new track from his upcoming set, TM 103. The song’s produced by Quincey Tones and judging how the beat cloys the lyrics lyrics, this obviously isn’t mastered. These snippets are gon’ be the death of me. Karen Civil Bonus: Ughh, mo’ snippets: “My Camaro” “Mama Told Me”, “Jealous” (again), “TBD”
Bobby Ray grabs a window seat with Hayley Williams of Paramore on the first installment of “Airplanes” from his debut album, The Adventures of B.o.B.
Jay-Z tells the L.A. Times that DMX forced him to step his show game up. Back in 1998, the tandem co-headlined the Hard Knock Life Tour. Next Friday, Jigga will become the first rapper to close out the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California. “All my early years? Forget it. I was a horrible performer. DMX tore me to pieces. I remember being stunned…He had me really working. But I had to figure this out. If you […]
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[vodpod id=Video.3413356&w=425&h=350&fv=] Cube gave Baller Status the heads up on two new tracks from his album, I Am The West. The first song is entitled “Man vs. Machine” which addresses our reliance on technology. The other “Hood Robbin” touches on corporate America’s cupidity. I Am The West drops July 13th.
Lupe performed at the Fillmore in NYC again last night. On Saturday, he blessed the crowd with a nine minute freestyle, and yesterday, he presented three new songs including an unknown track, “Scream” and a joint titled, “State Run Radio.” LupE.N.D.
Vevo let this one go and the tweets are sayin’ Drizzy dropped the ball again. I’m scared to watch. Ha.
“I said fuck Bush/ So we voted for Obama” At the NASA Ames Center in Mountain View, Cali, Common headlined Yuri’s Night, a tribute to the first man to orbit the Earth. Nice freestyle, Lonnie. No lollipop. YK2
On May 4th, Scarface drops his first street album through his Facemob Music Label. After the jump, you’ll find the full tracklist. But for now get in tune with three of the tracks below. Respect, Face. HHNM
Snoop hops on the remix to Kurupt and Problem’s smoker’s anthem. Blaze one up. It’s track #13 off Kurupt’s Streetlights, which drops 4/20. Fiyah! Meka Previously: New Music: Kurupt “Massacre Central”
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.