E-V-E announced today that she’s bouncing from Jimmy Iovine’s record label. Despite spawning the hit “Tambourine”, her last album Here I Am was scrapped. Last summer, she renamed the disc Flirt. What a tease. Heads Up: Rap-Up
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Boy looka here. Article after the jump. Spotted: Plez 21 UPDATE: In NY and Boston editions too. Can get PDF Files here.
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4472250&w=425&h=350&fv=] You thought it was over? Nope! The Megatron Don further explains why he’s closing down Baseline. He also compares his spot to DJ Premier’s D&D studios, explains why he slowed down his workload, and talks about difficulties of traveling to work with Dr. Dre and Eminem. Damn, I got to get over to Mr. Smith’s spot before it’s over. Props: Miss Info Previously: Just Blaze On Baseline Studios
On Monday, Bun B is hosting a “Houston For Haiti” benefit concert for the victims of Tuesday’s earthquake. The show takes place at Warehouse Live in Houston and starts at 4 P.M. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased here. All proceeds will go directly to the Haiti relief fund through CARE. Confirmed guests include Slim Thug, Trae The Truth, ESG, Lil O, Candi Redd, Just Brittany, Corey Mo and The Party Boyz. Come out and show your support.
Lloyd and the 40 Water lace up their running shoes with this new cut. 40’s flow runneth over. Yay area! X
Growing up, I always thought it was cool my birthdate was right next to Dr. Martin Luther King’s. Made me feel special. I also dug this tribute to him that was recorded back in 1986 with all my favorite artists at the time. Read all about it. Bonus: PE wasn’t feelin’ Arizona’s refusal to make MLK a national holiday. I see you, McCain.
[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”bigg_gipp”] At the House Of Blues in Houston last night, Goodie Mob’s Big Gipp busted a windmill on stage. Eat your hearts out b-boys and b-girls.
Another? Ok, I’m done. I quit like Duran. No mas! Damn You: FSD
[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.915952&w=425&h=350&fv=] In this snippet, the quiet Roc-A-Fella founder, Kareem “Biggs” Burke, mentions his desire to reunite the Dips and smooth things out between Cam and Jim Jones. Now that sounds too good to be true, don’t it Cam? Heads up: Sermon
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.