Interview: Brian “B.Dot” Miller

Convict. Thug. Mixtape rapper. One-hit wonder. Yep, Jermaine “Maino” Coleman’s heard it it all before. And after years of sitting in hip-hop purgatory  the Brooklynite finally seeing the light with the release of his debut album, …If Tomorrow Comes on June 30th. In part one of our interview, Maino spoke to Rap Radar about beating the odds, Oprah’s BFF, and, puttin’ on for his city.

Never cared too much for the lyrical stylings of Mr. Kweli, but this joint goes down easy. If you want, cough up four quarters and cop it on iTunes.

 In the new video game, Grand Theft Auto Chinatown Wars, The Alchemist has an instrumental channel in the games radio feature. Taking it a step further, Al recruited Ohno, Phat Kat, MidaZ the Beast, Royce 59, Sean Price, Medafor, Roc C, Chino XL, Marvwon, Guilty Simpson and Evidence to add their vocals to it. Take a listen here and afterwards, build your own with the instrumental.

Bonus: The Alchemist x Ohno “Under Siege”

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Here’s footage of M1 and stic.man’s performance at the Highline Ballroom on Sunday. Get off your ass, and cop Pulse of The People in stores today.

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With Nick Cannon at the helm, Asher phoned with It’s On and apologized for missing his performance due to illness. That Swine Flu epidemic pandemic is just sick. Ha!

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 “I did two rap songs. I’m very proud about that. I sang rap, you understand what I’m saying? I’m a rapper!”

See, it’s so easy even Johnny Carson’s sidekick did it. Even before Plies threw wads cash, Ed had plenty money to distribute. Ask Mrs. Carter or Justin Timberlake, Eddie Mac gave them their start too. Saynora sir. Enjoy those Cash 4 Gold pavements in the sky.

Well, well, well. Look who’s back after a week long hiatus. Ha! Posted on the wall, Mr. Gunz proves he sumf’in like a street dwella.

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Sidebar: Oh yeah, yesterday was the Young Gunna’s 22nd born day. So, if you’re in the NY area tonight, head down to the Retreat Lounge and celebrate with the Bronx Bomber.

Dude, you’ve gotta come up with better song titles.

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Props: HHNM 

Previously: Chris Brown Sentenced To Community Service

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DJ JS-1 made an appearance on regis and Kelly and gave the twosome a tutorial in turntable assassination. I think Kelly may be Mims’ only biggest fan. Pick up, No Sellout in stores today.

Spotted: Broken Cool

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Backstage at the Birthday Bash, Yo Gotti spoke to MTV about his new mixtape, Cocaine Muzik 3. 

“Whoever fits on a song that makes sense, that’s who we put

on it. I don’t base my album on other dudes. I got one [song] called ‘Newspaper on the Floor,’ ” he explained.

“It’s a lot of records that’s crazy. I don’t save a lot of songs. We

put some in the mixtape folders, some in the album folder. DJs come to

the studio and go through the folder like a buffet. Get your 10,12

songs, put your tape out.”

Now, it’s your turn. Check it out here.