[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4238674&w=425&h=350&fv=URL_XML%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fpeople.premiere.fr%2Fla_videoplayer%2Fvideo%2F2160425%2Fpeople%26videoID%3D2160425%26wreport%3Dtrue] At a press conference in Paris, Rihanna says she loves her GQ magazine cover. To date, she says it’s one of her favorite photo shoots. No disagreements here. Heads Up: HHS
In conjunction with Myspace Music, 50 channels The Sugar Hill Gang with “Rapper’s Delight”. In the second clip, he interpolates the song and recites “Gangsta’s Delight” off Before I Self Destruct. Bang bang boogie. Thisis50
[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”enuff”] Hot 97’s DJ Enuff and his family appeared on Dr. Oz this afternoon. Ephram spoke on his unhealthy lifestyle and being diagnosed with diabetes. After undergoing a check up, The Heavy Hitter promised to quit smoking and whip himself into shape. Seems like he’s already on the right track. [sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”enuff2″]
On paper, collaborating with Rakim sounds like a good idea. Unfortunately, the results are bad. Not Michael Jackson “Bad”. Take a listen below if you disagree. Cocoa Chanelle on the hook. Ty Fyffe on the beat. NR
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4236890&w=425&h=350&fv=playerID%3D27004030001%26domain%3Dembed%26videoId%3D57961618001] As you can see, The Clipse held their clothing line’s anniversary party in the L.E.S. section of Manhattan a couple nights ago. Hipsters, show your invitation at the door. HER
Produced by 1500 Or Nothin is Malice N Wonderland’s iTunes bonus track. Automatic always trumps manual.
Well, there you have it. No release date for LASERS. But on the flip side, Lupe confirms it won’t be his final album. In fact, according to LupeEnd, he’s already on to the next one. Lupe
For Beyoncé’s new perfume, Heat, she recorded a new song inspired by the scent. Above is a snippet of the commercial for the fragrance. Catch the fever. HHNM
At the 3rd Annual Okayplayer Holiday Jammy Tuesday night, Dante and Black Thought’s crew shared the stage at B.B. King Bar & Grill. Above, “Casa Bey”. Down bottom, “Umi Says”. Enjoy the holidays, folks. Tomorrow may never come.
According to XXL, sister publication KING will return to newsstands Christmas Eve and be distributed quarterly next year. The issue will feature an 82 page pictorial and write ups on the decades biggest figures. Check out more pictures below.
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.