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[vodpod id=Video.3350878&w=425&h=350&fv=%40videoPlayer%3D75569049001%26amp%3BplayerID%3D7412036001%26amp%3Bdomain%3Dembed%26amp%3B] As you already know, Da Snowman’s on the cover of the April/May issue of VIBE. But before the issue hits the newsstand, take a look at how the images came together.
Hi-Tek and Talib Kweli’s upcoming opus has recently been pushed back once again and this time the new date is May 18th. Patience, my friends. Catch the official tracklisting after the jump.
For most of the night at Highline, there weren’t any surprise guests. But all that changed when Donnis brought out singers Estelle and Ryan Leslie. Up top, he assists the chanteuse on her new single “Freak”. Below, R Lez lends a hand on “Gone”.
The distant relatives had a family reunion last night at the Fillmore auditorium. During K’Naan’s set, Nas and Damian Marley crashed the stage and performed, “As We Enter”. Listen to the track in full on May 18th.
“The Streets Got A New Face” and Noreaga’s got a new mixtape in tow called Camouflage Season. Blend in and press play. 57th Ave
As a label exec, Jay-Z has one helluva track record—for better or for worse. Although Jigga saw success with Rihanna and Ne-Yo during his presidency at Def Jam, not much could be said for former rap acts like Tru Life and Aztek. But don’t look for Cole to be added to the list. As the first artist on Hov’s Roc Nation, he speaks on how he plans to prevent from becoming just a memory.
During Freddie Gibbs’ set at the Highline Ballroom, he brought back Jay Rock to perform their duet off Str8 Killa No Filla for the very first time. Lyrically, they’re supposed to represent!
Ricky pins a verse to Diddy’s new track. This has to be a record in terms of turnaround time for a “remix”. 57th Ave
When it was P-I-Double’s turn to hit the stage, he performed his normal set list but capped it off with “Ok Denn” from 4075: The Refill. Has anyone seen that video yet?
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.