Producer Jermaine speaks on his weapons of choice. He says he uses an ASR-X Pro beat machine but switched to Reason. Next on his to-do list: Logic. Sorry, but I’m lost in translation. Has Guru started teaching yet? Props: SRD
So Freddie Gibbs, we meet at last. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been hearing good things about your mixtape, Midwestgangstaboxframecadillacmuzik. After much procrastination, I gave it a listen and was impressed by it’s Midwest swing. With that said, here are some stills from his new video featuring P-I-Double L. Still not convinced? Then check out the song below. Thanks: Andrew
Here’s a snippet of Mr. Carter sharin’ his gift with the Queen of all Media. MC Oprah? Naw, we’ll never be on that. Showtime tmw 4 pm EST. Finally! Props: Roc 4 Life
Call me Mr. Flintsone ’cause you Barney Rubble muthafuckas are in big trouble. You can’t deny Rap Radar and you can’t deny this is the sound of a hit record. Here’s the full version of a future radio rotator. I got my Young Money flag in the sky on this one. Don’t shoot the messenger. Moola, bitches. Get your stacks up! Props: Hottest Ish via Illionaire
From across the Atlantic, Jigga Man called Angie Martinez on Hot 97. He spoke on scoring his 11th number one album and Lil Mama crashing his set with Alicia Keys at the MTV VMA’s. Obviously, he wasn’t a happy camper. Previously: Jay-Z Calls Oprah & Gayle
This afternoon, Faheem promoted his iPhone application “I Am T-Pain” for Ellen’s studio audience and the millions of soccer moms across the country. Cha-ching.
You know the catalogue, dog. Respect the legacy. The Wu conglomerate. Some things last forever, you young punks can hate all you want. Am I My Brother’s Keeper?: Meka via U Been Jacked
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3478643&w=425&h=350&fv=] Peep how Will’s long time DJ slices and dices James Todd’s classic opus, “Rock The Bells” at VH1’s Hip-Hop Honors rehearsal. Pull up a chair button pushers. That boy, good. Props: ?uestlove Sidebar: Clap for him.
Before hitting the stage last Friday at Wembley Stadium, Hova called into Oprah and Gayle’s satellite radio show. They discuss her mention on Blueprint 3, O’s pass in Marcy Projects and her, um, swagga. This can’t be life. Heads Up: 1515
Then: During Bush’s incumbency last year, gas prices reached an all time high. In fact, it prompted Puff to ground his private jet and fly commercial. Well 365 days later, a colored man’s in office and Diddy’s got snaps on the petro. On board with Red Cafe, they head to Vegas to celebrate Red’s birthday and watch Marquez get his ass beat. Now: Props: 57th
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.