So Saturday night before I hit the AMA’s, I was in the Yay Area for the final date of the “How The West Was One” Tour. Although the homie Nipsey Hussle got tangled with the jakes, I still had a good ole time. Here’s Mr. David Blake runnin’ through his classic “Born and Raised In Compton”. After the jump, another one of his biggest hits, “Tonight”.
I wasn’t the first nigga to bring a platinum plaque back to the projects, but I’m sure I was the first nigga to flip cam Dick Clark’s award show. By the time Em and Curtis came out, I felt bold enough to fully record. After the jump, get up and close personal with A Keys and her flying piano. You know me. I’m a sucker for that grainy, cinema-verite footage. 100!
Looks like the man on the moon has landed on Neptune. Take off for Cudder in 2010. Spotted: DatNewCudi via Pharrell
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4013737&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%253Dnews%2526id%253D1626815%2526vid%253D459379] MTV scored an all access pass for DJ Khaled’s new video, “Fed Up”. Drake says it’s going to be a movie. Hopefully, this isn’t made for TV.
Apparently, the tracklist we posted was fugazi. Check out the real deal below. Above is the official album cover. 1. Forever 2. Hell Breaks Loose (Featuring Dr. Dre) 3. Buffalo Bill 4. Elevator 5. Taking My Ball 6. Music Box 7. Drop The Bomb On ‘Em HHNM
Here’s something you don’t receive everyday: two new leaks from Usher. If it weren’t for Plies’ verse, the first track sounds promising. The second however, falls short overall. Check ’em out below. “Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home)” Ft. Plies “In My Bag” Ft. T.I. Props: Splash
Not one, but two sneak peeks of Timbo’s next visuals for his collaboration with Drake on Shock Value II. Check for the other after the jump.
In the second part of Snoop’s interview with Green Lantern, Tha Doggfather gives his take on folks falsely claimin’ Blood or Cuz. Afterward, he dissects hip-hop’s regional scene and claims to have broken Yung Joc’s smash “It’s Goin’ Down” back in 2006.
Alicia loves to put on for her city. Anyone remember this? She’s already performed “Part II” live, but here’s what it will sound like on December 15th. Splash
With her new album in stores, Rihanna spoke this afternoon with Angie Martinez in her most candid and best interview to date. Listen for yourselves. Ms. Potty Mouth is 21. Single and ready to mingle. She’s such a fuckin’ young lady. Fly on > Cry on. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5
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.