Curtis welcomes everyone to the New York screening of the movie that’s packaged with his new album, Before I Self Destruct. Can you believe Rap Radar was actually invited? Oh well. *Kanye shrug* Ha! Props: Pardon Me Duke
Straight From The A got the scoop and it looks like Mr. Raymond can now sing his new single in peace. He’s a free man. Word to the South Shore Commission. Peep the paperwork below.
Both AHH and SOHH are reporting that Earl Simmons has come to his senses and his upcoming MMA fight is a wrap. Thank God, someone did. We didn’t need a repeat of this debacle.
R. Les held another album listening party last night in the Big Apple. He blessed those in attendance with his next video, which is the opening track off Transition. Although this is an early cut, it’s pretty much the entire video with good visual and decent sound quality. Applaud the bootlegger. Props: Nav
“I should sick my muthafuckin’ dog on you.” Curtis is back at it again with a new visual for BISD. It’s another one that reflects the harsh realities of street life. Parental guidance is still suggested. ThisIs50
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3844019&w=425&h=350&fv=] BAMTV followed The Roots and director BBGUN on the set for the visual of the band’s latest single. Their How I Got Over album is scheduled to drop February 2010. Look out, Game! OKP
Visiting Angela Yee on Shade 45, the boys from Cleveland speculate that their mentor Eazy-E didn’t die from AIDS, but from something even iller. Team Yee
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3843646&w=425&h=350&fv=] With Snoop playing hypeman, Lupe performed his biggest hit last night at the Congress Theater in Chicago. Pretty cool, huh? FSD
Enjoy 30 seconds worth of Alicia Keys’ new track, “Dreaming”. This sounds like another winner. Where’s the full version? Hey J Records, you have 24 hours. LF
Before accepting his Best Urban Artist award at the EMA’s, Hov joined Bono for a performance of “Sunday Bloody Sunday”. The concert marked the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. See, it’s not about East or West. Props: Rap-Up
Man, this drop from Masspike Miles is seriously smooth from start to finish. The Road Less Traveled totally delivers on that signature R&B vibe, and the production choices across these tracks are just insane. It honestly feels more complete than a lot of full-length albums out right now. Tracks like "Devoted" with Bun B and the title track hit different when you are just cruising around the city late at night. If you are heading out to grab the physical copy or hitting up a late-night listening session across town, trying to flag down reliable taxi services can sometimes be a real hassle, so planning ahead definitely saves the mood. Overall, this project proves why he is such a vital part of the Maybach crew. Definitely keep this one on repeat for a while.