Call Crooked I old fashioned, but in the How To Rap audio excerpt, he says putting pen to pad is better than jotting lyrics in your head. Ever since Jay-Z admitted to writing with the hand that don’t write, rappers like T.I. and Lil Wayne have claimed to do the same. Ironically, T.I.’s most successful album Paper Trail was spawned after transcribing his lyrics. Write on! Previously: Royce Da 5’9″ Perfers Flow Over Subject Matter
Not only did Andre 3000 choose the first single for his other half, but Antwan tells DJ Delz that he has 3 Stacks onboard for three tracks off Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty. With one produced by the man himself and the other by Boi-1da. Hey ya! HHNM
Has Busta switched it up on us again? Swizzy speculates to Rap-Up that Bussa Buss changed his album title from The Chemo. On a related note, the pair have completed a song for the LP inspired by Tony Stark.
Before tip off of the NCAA basketball championship last night, CBS aired a Dirty Money’s promo video for “Hello Good Morning”. Where we going to for breakfast? Crystal F
Last night, Drake kicked off his Away From Home Tour at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. And during his set, he premiered the opening number off Thank Me Later. Produced by Crada and 40. UPDATE: A closer look. Team Supreme Previously: Drake’s Debut Pushed Back To June 15th
[vodpod id=Video.3376166&w=425&h=350&fv=] We’ve heard this story before. Earlier this year, Dre told SLAM magazine that Detox was dropping next year. But now, the Doc is singing another tune. At the 6:50 mark of his CNBC interview, the Doc says his single “Under Pressure” is coming within the next two weeks and that the album is dropping before the end of the year. Seeing is believing. ATB
What goes up, must come down. And down comes Bobby Ray’s latest tune off The Adventures of Bobby Ray. If you like what you hear, head over to iTunes and cop. And while you’re at it, pre-order the album here. TCC
And we thank you, sir. Out with Prodigy and in with his other half, Hav, is an unreleased heatrock from Al. That’s our pal.
This surfaced last July, but the homie Nav comes through with the final mastered version. You can find it on the soundtrack of the 3-D film, Despicable Me.
Just Blaze is the man behind the voice and beat for this Super Street Fighter IV promo. Knock yourself out April 27th. It’s only $39.99. Shoryuken! Meka via The Koalition
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.