[vodpod id=Video.12900727&w=540&h=350&fv=] If the trailer had you on the edge of your seat, Brian “B.Kyle” Atkins lets his camera roll and gives us in-depth look at Common, Nas and No I.D. creating their track. This is the stuff that dreams are made of.
Producer Symbolic One and Nas dap up during a recent visit at No I.D.’s pad. S1 kept things on the hush, but states Nasir’s next set is amazing and a beat he’s crafted for Esco may possibly be a go. thanks: marek kamarýt
Rap-Up caught up with Jermaine out West. He explains the meaning behind the title of his upcoming debut Cole World: The Sideline Story and reveals the producers involved on the project. He also says that he’s still waiting on his verse from Jay-Z. Hear how it sounds on September 27th.
Andrew states that Cocaine 80s is a collective consisting of No I.D., Common and many others. With no heads up, they have just released their The Pursuit EP. One of the songs is a new Common track with No I.D. on the production.
CyHi’s new mixtape, Royal Flush 2 drops tomorrow, but this evening Omen gives us one of the tracks featuring his fellow G.O.O.D. Music fam. Production by Kanye West and No I.D. Pete Rock, anyone?
Art: Ty Kidd A lot of hype on that Big Sean project. Mostly, thanks to one man. This mix is for my fellow E. Wilson. Ha!
[vodpod id=Video.10518132&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] After Ye praised his mentor No I.D., who produced the majority of Sean’s debut, he took to the stage and spoke about the project as well. Yep, it’s a Grammy family affair.
[vodpod id=Video.6723222&w=540&h=350&fv=] Mikkey’s new video is far from a horror film, but the images are pretty intense. Directed by Da Visionaryz and Brandon “N2ition” Riley. Oh, it’s No I.D. on the track, now let this story begin. fsd
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Auto-Tune’s poster boys phone in with NigelD and address Shawn C.’s Napalm Bomb, “D.O.A.”
Yes, gentleman using Auto-Tune in 2009 is trite. To quote Mr. Dennis Coles, “Get your own shit and be original!” How can the music evolve if everyone is doing the same thing? What works for the goose doesn’t always work for the gander. You see Webstar, even if your record plays on the radio every five minutes, it doesn’t mean that it’s good. What it means is that it’s locked into the listeners memory thanks to repetition. “Dancing On Me” may be your only record using Auto-Tune, but I doubt the other songs are raising the bar in hip-hop. There’s nothing wrong with “dance” records, as long as they’re not executed cheesy. As for Browz, I think your hip-hop contributions are best left on the MPC. But hey, what do I know. I’m just a rap fan.
After the jump, No I.D. adds his 2 Cents.
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.