[vodpod id=Video.2976137&w=425&h=350&fv=] During Ras Kass’ conversation with The Source, the Golden State Warrior urges his West Coast brethren to help themselves instead of waiting for Dr. Dre’s assistance. If you want something done, you gotta do it yourself.
[vodpod id=Video.2976098&w=425&h=350&fv=] Styles P and Green Lantern’s The Green Ghost Project is in stores today and to show his support, N.O. purchased the album the “fat guy” way: via iTunes. 57 Ave
Luda recycles his verse but tacks new vocals from Ciara and Pitbull. That’s kinda low, Cris. THI
At the Highline Ballroom, Styles P and Green Lantern in conjunction with OnSmash, celebrated the release of The Green Ghost Project. Since clips have already surfaced, here’s some from our P.O.V. More on the way. Walk witt us.
[vodpod id=Video.2975413&w=425&h=350&fv=] After the show, it’s the after show interviews. Following Sunday’s ceremony, Jigga spoke on bringing his nephew to the podium and the possibility of Usher filling MJ’s penny loafers. HHNM
Jay Elect gets his ESPN on with Power 106’s Los Angeles Leakers and weighs in on the upcoming Super Bowl between the Colts and his city’s Saints. He also mentions he does not agree with the portrayal of Peyton Manning as the best QB. Exhibit that sport junkies.
Don’t see Hov or Em but look who showed up: Yeezy! And his 2 jackets! Plenty of rappers after the jump.
Welcome to the best of both worlds. ?uestlove confirms that he and his bandmates will produce the entirety of John Legend’s fourth album, Wake Up Sessions. There’s currently no release date for the project, but it’s said to drop sometime this year.
Here’s a look inside the studio session for the “We Are The World” remake. There’s lot of new faces. Some familiar ones. The record drops next Friday and proceeds will go to Haiti Relief funds.
[vodpod id=Video.2974751&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%3D477807%26amp%3Buri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A477807] J.Cole spoke with MTV about working with No I.D. for his forthcoming debut. He gushes about their chemistry in the studio and desire for him to handle all production duties. Screw Allstate, Cole’s in good hands. Previously: No I.D. On Working With J.Cole
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.