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We all need hugs, no?
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We all need hugs, no?

This week, Bfred crosses the Hudson and pays homage to one of New Jeru’s finest.
Eminem gives respect to Treach as one of the most innovative lyricists of the early ’90s, and Naughty By Nature’s main producer—Kier “Kay Gee” Gist—is long overdue for a similar recognition on the music tip. After debuting in 1989 as a trio named The New Style, this group of East Orange, New Jersey friends landed a management deal with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit. They soon changed their named to Naughty By Nature, got signed to Tommy Boy and started producing for Flavor Unit’s roster. The group’s classic self-titled debut featured “O.P.P.,” one of rap music’s first massive crossover hits that didn’t sacrifice hip-hop credibility. Download here. Tracklist after the jump.

According to Billboard:
An unauthorized album, The Girls Love Drake, which features
selections from the Toronto rapper’s mixtape So Far Gone and
other tracks, was released May 28th by a label called Canadian
Money Entertainment and distributed by the Independent Online
Distribution Alliance (IODA) on iTunes, Rhapsody and Amazon. Drake’s camp, which is still trying to clear the samples on So Far
Gone and his two other mixtapes in hopes of selling them in
stores, says it didn’t authorize the release.
I want 700% © Shawn C.
DeAndre tells the 1515 Boys that he couldn’t comprehend Jigga man’s bars and hooks.
“Jay-Z, I always respected him,” Soulja told us. “Always. But I
didn’t always like his music. I guess because I was too young, and I
couldn’t understand what he was saying…I got signed when I was 16
years old. Before I got signed, I heard the song, and I was like,
‘That’s Jay-Z.’ My favorite song from him was ‘Dirt Off Your Shoulder.’
I guess I liked the beat or the way he was flowing on there. Any other
song I used to hear, I ain’t really vibe with it like that… In the car ride over here, we was listening to ‘Brooklyn Go
Hard,’ ” he added. “He said, ‘I’m Jackie Robinson — I jack, I rob, I
sin.’ I didn’t know he was snapping like that. Back then, I couldn’t
understand none of what he was saying.”
Jay-Z’s response:

Spotted: BC
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I was too young to gain entry inside the Tunnel went it was opened. Ah well, guess you have to learn with regrets.
“I dug this out of my personal collection of hip hop memorabilia.
Jay-Z and the Roc (appearances by Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel, Amil,
DJ Clue, Pain in da Ass) live at the Tunnel in NYC sometime shortly
after the release of In My Lifetime Vol. 3. As far as I know this is
nowhere else on the internet. This is some classic shit”.
It’s His Footage: Westcheddar
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At the 1:04 mark, Quik admits joining the Bloods wasn’t a wise decision.
“When Menance II Society came out, I was on the soundtrack. I went to the theater scared and to death! I’m like, I’m gonna get shot while I’m in here… I couldn’t even understand the movie!”
SMH. I feel sorry for your mutha. BlaQKout on 06.09.09
Hang Hang: 57th Ave
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Briefcase Joe…Coming Soon!

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.