[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3538883&w=425&h=350&fv=] Day three and Jose El Gordo explains why he relocated to the Sunshine State. He says Miami sparks his creativity while New York is stuck in the rut. Someone call a tow truck. Previously: You Can Find Fat Joe In The Club Cash Money: Illoniare
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3538795&w=425&h=350&fv=] Is that a cassette? Let’s go back to the hood for Black Thought’s black hoodie rap. The imagery is prettier than a Spike Lee flick, but as smart as I am I still don’t know what’s goin’ on here. I need a lifeline. Ahmir, holla at me, man!
When I ran a publication, I didn’t like rappers visting the premises. Let alone the idea of them performing at my spot—yuck! (You’ll never clear that Lauryn Hill sample, Kanye. Ha!) Well Spin doesn’t feel that way. Wale dusts off one of his old tunes to introduce the rock mag’s new in-office concert series. Pretty innovative. Pardon the rip. Full set here.
“I just gotta be more careful.” After blamin’ it on the Nuvo, blubberin’ about being hated on for five years, and defending the light-skinned regular chick by his side, Faheem uses Drake’s “Successful” instrumental to send an open letter to Hova. Guess this guy doesn’t believe in Twitter. “Alright, so let’s talk about this Jay shit Somedays I wish that I ain’t never say shit And Diddy said, ain’t no excuse for what I did But I felt like he […]
Someone get HBO on the phone. This deserves a 24/7 special. Three months from now, X is going to have the opportunity to kick Eric Martinez’s ass in the squared circle. According to AHH, Martinez is also part of Earl’s management team. Hopefully, someone Flip Cam’s the mixed martial arts bout. On another note, Butterbean sure let himself go, no? Props: NR
According to VIBE and MTV UK, Kanye had another tantrum this past weekend. Backstage at the Common & Friends benefit concert he allegedly asked, “Why wasn’t I offered chicken? You want me to perform for free, [and] everyone is eating… why am I not eating?” When a waitress replied that he didn’t ask for any, he blurted, “Well, I’m asking now!” Allegedly, he took a bite and threw the rest in the trash. Waste not, want not? Bonus: I’m Hungry! […]
Freddie Booth gives a testimonial to DJ Booth over Anita Baker’s sampled “Rapture.” It all comes together when you think about it. Hallelujah, holla back.
Let’s get you up to speed. Ghost sues. He wins. And now RZA says he’ll appeal. Angela Yee gets GFK’s reaction. The saga continues. Previously: Ghostface Speaks On Suing RZA Sidebar: The funniest crew in rap!
No record deal. No clothing line. No problem. You can’t keep Eve off a red carpet nowadays as she pushes her token black role in Drew Barrymore’s directorial debut. Peep the trailer below— which is as close as I’m gonna get to watchin’ this flick. Roller derby, ma? Never that! Previously: Eve Speaks On Ruff Ryders Reunion
I’m not quite through. Got another funky Ghostface break for you. Hit it! Previously: Poetry Breaks: Sequence Fail
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.