At the 1:44 mark of William H.’s interview with DJ Clue on Power 105.1, he says that Sidekicks are for chicks. Excuse me mister., but that picture is kinda, um, incriminating wouldn’t cha say? Fuck it, you live and you learn.
Inspired by his starring role on NCIS: Los Angeles, Todd hooks up with producer Tricky Stewart and reps for his boys in blue. [insert Rick Ross joke here]. Props: YK2
Yesterday, the kid Donnis slid this over to the folks at Complex. 24 hours later, it found its way over here. Keep your stinkin’ late pass.
Here’s some new material from H-Town’s own, Dustin Prestige. This is off his upcoming mixtape Houston Presto Vol. 2 The Playoffs. America’s Dustin’s got talent.
In an interview with Jenny Boom Boom, Mack Mittens admits that he likes The Blueprint 3 over Hov’s previous work. Afterwards, he says it’s still Roc for life and gets a lil’ aggy once Dame Dash is mentioned. Early! Props: HHNM via UHTN
Big Boy asks’ Jay if he were on a raft and saw Jim Jones, Dame Dash, and The Game drowning, who’d he save. Of course, Hov gives an atypical answer. Previously: Jay-Z Speaks On Unreleased Song “Ray-Bans”
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3398750&w=425&h=350&fv=] As the headline suggests, Kamaal says that Chrissy-Poo wanted the same heat he gave Nas on Illmatic. Unfortanelty when he forked over the tracks, B.I.G had completed his album. Guess you gotta learn to live with regrets. Props: XXL
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3398553&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dtype%253Dnetwork%2526vid%253D435784%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A435784%2526startUri%3Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A435784] Lightskinned Jermaine spoke to the 1515 Boys about appearing alongside Hov on “A Star Is Born” off The Blueprint 3. Great start and great verse, homie. Clap for him, damn it! Previously: J.Cole Cops The Blueprint 3
Earlier this morning, BET aired Pretty Tone’s interview on The Deal. He discusses his new album, Wizard of Poetry In Emerald City and encourages the babies to stay in school. Wu-Tang is for children.
Last night, Chef and Clef kicked a freebie at S.O.B.’s. Didn’t know rappers still did those kinds of things.
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.