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“…Talent wise. He’s, like 20 years old and the dude fuckin plays guitar, the keyboard, he writes raps. He’s not only good in writing songs in the sense of just raps, but hooks. He’s fuckin insane. He can sing.. I just worked with him a few weeks ago in the studio and I’m like, ‘ Do you fuckin dance, too? Jesus Christ!‘”— Eminem, XXL, June 2009
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Update: No DJ Version!
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SMH at myself for living in the home of Biggie and Jay and missing out. Guess you gotta learn to live with regrets. In the clip above, dead prez sparks the revolution. After the jump, Black Thought, Holiday Styles, and Pharoah Monch followed suit.
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Well, not exactly. During his performance last night at 107.9’s Birthday Bash, Algernod gives the crowd one helluva bail out package. Kinda mad I wasn’t there. I’m real dissapointed.
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Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but apparently, portions of Mr. Ortiz’s verse on Slaughterhouses’ “D.O.A.” freestyle is roughly four years old. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, indeed.
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Previously: Hey Royce, There’s No Do-Overs In Hip-Hop

Here are a couple of flicks from last night’s Birthday Bash concert in Atlanta. As you can see from above, this industry is so fake. Check out more after the jump.
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From the looks of that cover, I’d say trappin’ ain’t dead either. Download here. Tracklist after the cut.
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.