[vodpod id=Video.3114165&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D486901%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A486901] Back in the candy shop, Nicki tells 1515 that she’s taking her time on releasing her debut album. Ironically, Sean Garrett told MTV her first single should be dropping soon. I’m all confused.
Puff’s making his way ‘cross that bridge. On March 9th (the 13th anniversary of Biggie’s passing), Diddy and Dirty Money will be performing at The Lab Banquet Hall in the heart of Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. If that wasn’t enough, Hot 97’s Mister Cee will be on the 1’s and 2’s. You can purchase tickets here. Get ’em while supplies last.
Squeeze the juice out of your headphones and listen to Drake explain why he and Nicki Minaj declined appearing on XXL‘s upcoming freshmen 10 cover. No social promotions here. Miss Info
When Noreaga appeared on the Morning After With Angela Yee last week, he recounted throwing up on Cam’Ron while performing at famed NY club, The Tunnel. That’s just sick!
O’Shea took to his blog and announced the title of his next album. He’s aiming for a July release and plans to bring back that West Coast sound. Now that’s gangsta.
Um, Grace Jones, anyone? Hey after much hype, Mr. West has another home at kanyewest.com. This was his second post. Double your pleasure, double the fun. Thank you and you’re welcome! Heads Up: The Old Spot UPDATE: Donda’s baby boy owes my son some publishing. SMH.
Y’all peeped the dope premiere with Hov and Pac, now the mag that celebrates the visual beauty behind the artform is back at it. Cover number two goes to the one and only Curtis Jackson. Hey, I like that guy and I like this cover. Ha! On sale: March 9. I like that date too!
Light skinned Jermaine is performing Friday at The Loft in Atlanta, GA. If you’re in the surrounding area and want a pair of tickets, hit me at [email protected] with your full name, phone number, and the answer to this question: What was Cole’s original rap name? Tickets are on sale now for $20 at www.ticketalternative.com. Doors open at 9pm and showtime begins at 10pm. The show is an 18+ event; 18 to party, 21 to drink. UPDATE: Contest over. In […]
Snoop returned to daytime television today on the soap opera, One Life To Live. I’m too heterosexual to follow the premise, but he plays himself and performs later. He even remixed the theme song. Our sincerest apologies if both vids are a bit choppy.
During Wiz’s set last night in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Pistolvanian performed track four on his current album, Deal Or No Deal. According to his tour schedule, Columbus, Ohio you’re up tonight. YK2 via 2DB
Great breakdown of Statik Selektah’s *Round Trip*! Honestly, this 2023 Mass Appeal release is pure boom-bap bliss from start to finish. Statik really outdid himself with those smooth, jazzy sample flips and turntable scratches, creating the exact kind of laid-back, golden-era hip-hop vibe you want playing in the background while relaxing at Denmark holiday cottages over a quiet weekend. The guest list alone is stacked—having legends like Posdnous kicking things off on the opener "Round Trip (For Dave)" alongside heavy hitters like Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, and Inspectah Deck on "Unpredictable" makes every track feel like a proper event. Even the newer-school features like Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, and Joey Bada$$ fit effortlessly over the dusty, soulful production without a single wasted verse. Definitely one of his most cohesive projects in years and an easy front-to-back spin for anyone who appreciates real hip-hop craftsmanship.