James Todd Smith will appear on McCain’s old partner’s new TV show this Thursday at 10 on Nas’ favorite network. C’mon, Uncle L. Oh well, guess he always was a true Black Republican. Huffington Post
Looks like the Distant Relatives have decided to take their union on the road. Oh be still, my heart, star. Dates on the other side. HHDX
Guess who’s wife put that shoot together? Ha! Anyways, Ci Ci’s back with a lot of help from Terius and Tricky. This ain’t wack but it ain’t great either. Insert shrug. Splash Sidebar: Ole girl shot a vid for her true comeback single.
The Bella got her way. Album in stores today.
[vodpod id=Video.3337605&w=425&h=350&fv=] Although The Wu-Massacre‘s in stores today, that hasn’t stopped Raekwon from giving XXL the greenlight to debut his new video, from Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II. “I write rhymes that paint clear pictures,” he says. “You can almost close your eyes and see every scene, character and location. I feel like every song off the album deserves it’s own visual. The video for ‘Canal Street’ is another installment.” Get familiar.
That’s right, Bobby Ray is coming to the Big Apple and the Double R is a proud media sponsor. We hope to see you in the place with some pretty faces. Cop some tickets and kick it. Y’all ain’t got nothin’ on us. Ha!
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This afternoon, Reflection Eternal and Estelle are shooting their new video, “Midnight Hour” in the Chelsea section of Manhattan. The track’s off their new album Revolutions Per Minute. Briefly, the duo spoke on the concept of the shoot. Below’s a glimpse of Kweli filming his scene.
[vodpod id=Video.3336841&w=425&h=350&fv=] Joell takes it back to the tenements with his new video, “Project Boy.” This definitely makes up for that crap Wyclef put out a couple of years ago. OS Update: Now with audio.
I stand by my earlier tweet but that doesn’t mean that with the right material, Mr. Raymond still isn’t capable of a stellar performance. Last night, at Power 105.1’s P.C. Richard & Son Theater, Ush knocked this Stevie Wonder cover out the park. Guess my invite got lost in the mail. Right, Shondell? Peace: Darren Pfeffer
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.