Jay-Z covers the February 2010 issue of Andy Warhol’s publication. In the piece, he speaks on meeting with U.S. Presidents and Eminem’s price of fame. “I never even told him this, but I remember that Eminem came into the studio when we made ‘Moment of Clarity,‘ which he produced, on The Black Album,” Jay said. “So here’s Eminem. It’s 2003, I think The Eminem Show had come out, and he was, like, the biggest rapper in the world — he […]
Last night, DJ Clue added fuel to his long standing beef with Funkmaster Flex. The former colleagues have traded barbs ever since Clue left Hot 97 for rival station Power 105.1 in 2006. The pair currently compete during the same time slot. But things weren’t always this messy. In the clip above, The Kingpin gives Clueminati props at the 1:30 mark. Hopefully this video doesn’t kill either radio star.
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4461406&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%253Dnews%2526vid%253D470904] Four months ago, Jay-Z admitted that his next album would be “experimental“. And in a sit-down with MTV, Swizz says the tandem are vying for a more global sound. In fact, the producer reveals that’s he’s currently working on the intro. “We been talking about that international vibe since the last album. But the sound changes. You got too many people trying to do too many things. They throw it off. I’m actually going out there doing the […]
Before the release of Statik Selektah’s new album some of his peers wanted to tell you how dope he is…that is if you didn’t already know. 100 Proof drops February 2nd. No chaser!
I thought I heard Enuff play this today. Guess my buddy feels we’re worthy enough to hear this one now. Thanks to Atlantic and the far-too-kind mountain climber. Props: Nah Rizzy
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4456629&w=425&h=350&fv=event_function%3DYAHOO.yv.Player.SWFInterface%26forceProxy%3D1%26id%3D17570106%26vid%3D6761081%26%3D1%26onsite%3D1%26site%3Dvideo.yahoo.com%26page%3D792730258%26lang%3Den-US%26intl%3Dus%26thumbUrl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fl.yimg.com%2Fa%2Fp%2Fi%2Fbcst%2Fvideosearch%2F9475%2F100251441.jpeg] It’s funny I wrote for dude doin’ the interview here. Billy Johnson from Rap Sheet. Ha! Anyways, J. Cole chops it with Yahoo in L.A. after a session with No ID. In part one above: He talks about Jay-Z dissin’ him when he tried to hand him a beat CD. Livin’ up to the Roc legacy. A personal song called “Too Much” (produced by E. Wilson) that will definitely make the album. After the jump, how Flavor Of […]
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4456564&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%253Dnews%2526vid%253D470804] You heard it from Talib and video director Sam Brown. Now Swizz Beatz chimes in on the the imagery found in the “On To The Next One” video with MTV. “I don’t think about that. I know that’s a billion percent not true. The video displays another level of art and creativity from two great minds: the director and Jay — and myself, bringing the collaboration together. It’s no satanic ways around me and that’s for sure. I’m […]
Los Angeles Clipper, Baron Davis takes to the streets of New York to promote his new sneaker line. Check out cameos from DJ Clue, Irv Gotti, Jim Jones, and Common. MG via Slam
Finally. Following an immigration hearing today, MTV reports that Banks was allowed to return to the United States. Yesterday, the rapper and accomplice Nicklas Sloane, were remanded by Canadian immigration. Sloane remains in custody. The Boy Wonder was arrested last week after allegedly beating and robbing club promoter, Chris Hines.
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.