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Archive for April, 2008

Skyzoo & Wale - Lyrically Inclined

Words By Jason Hortillas Wale. Skyzoo. Illmind. All three have made some noise individually but combined it looks like the future of Hip-Hop is in good hands. Yes, it may be too early to solidify any one of them into a definitive chapter in Hip-Hop history, but you can’t deny that all three are...
April 30th, 2008 | AUDIO, GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

Big Brother Beat…

Stray Shots Duke Da God Presents Harlem Classics Al Green - Lay It Down Jill Scott - Live @ Chicago Theater MJG - Pimp Tight Taking Back Sunday - Tell All Your Friends Young Jeezy - Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101 Mack 10 - The Paper Route Sadat X - Wild Cowboys Sadat X - The State of New...
April 30th, 2008 | AUDIO, GENERAL, MUSIC, STRAY SHOTS | Read More

Can I Win?

…or would that be a flagrant? At least you know I ain’t just preachin’ it. Last night, I took my happy ass to Best Buy too & I will be going to see them on May 27 as well. We’ll be pluggin’ the winner for the Erykah Badu Giveaway very soon. If you entered, watch your...
April 30th, 2008 | GENERAL, VIDEO | Read More

TSS Presents 15 Minutes With Killah Priest

The first shall be last and the last shall be first… Just as predicted, the last track on the GZA’s seminal classic Liquid Swords was the first time much of the Hip-Hop world was exposed to the spiritual diatribes from one Killah Priest. Much like the diametrical views displayed on “B.I.B.L.E....
April 30th, 2008 | "Fifteen Minutes With...", ARTIST INTERVIEWS, AUDIO, GENERAL, MUSIC | Read More

Lil Wayne. Lollipop. #1.

When we first posted the snippet, you were warned that this song’s reign would be a long one. Well, it’s number one in the country right now. Lil Wayne - A Milli BW Lollipop (Promo CDS) ^ Snatch the instrumental & show the world you’re better than Wayne. Lil Wayne — Whose...
April 30th, 2008 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

“We Mean Business” - EPMD. Nokia Theater In NYC. 4.25.08

Words By Khalid Strickland EPMD’s goodwill tour finally touched down at a sold-out Nokia Theater in New York City. Much like the Super Bowl-winning Giants, the legendary duo of Parrish Smith and Erick Sermon received a heroes’ welcome in their home city. But before EPMD stormed the...
April 30th, 2008 | Events, GENERAL | Read More

“Had Sean Bell Survived Those Shots…”

Phonte speaks via his Myspace… “…he would’ve been signed to a record deal.” I know it sounds crazy, but it really ain’t THAT crazy. It seems to me that becoming a rapper is the only way that Black male victims of our justice system can receive any sort of “justice”...
April 30th, 2008 | GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

Busta Rhymes - “Don’t Touch Me” Video

Don’t this song & video both have that energetic, funny 90’s-version of Busta that we love? Isn’t it good to see Spliff Star beside Busta again too? Didn’t he have “Touch It” a few years back, now it’s “Don’t Touch Me”? Is Busta the only...
April 30th, 2008 | MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

“…And Feedin’ You.”

Contraâ„¢ on discover & assist with this video. Stray Shots VA-The_Music_Of_GTA_IV_(Special_Edition)-OST-2008 Baby_D-A-Town_Secret_Weapon Ransom-Street_Cinema Bake_Up_Boyz-Fresh_Out_Da_Kitchen DJ Michael Watts - Swishahouse Classic Flows Vol. 1 Portishead-Third Big_Noyd-The_Co-Defendants_Volume_1 Webbie-Savage_Life_2 Rocko-Self_Made Sarah_McLachlan-Rarities_B-Sides_And_Other_Stuff_Volume_2 Hot...
April 30th, 2008 | AUDIO, MUSIC, SMOKE BREAK, STRAY SHOTS | Read More

“What U C Is What U Get…”

Words By Patrick M. It’s easy to forget what a force X to the Z was before “Pimp My Ride” was ever conceived. He led the way in representing the West Coast underground with the late 90’s releases At The Speed Of Life and 40 Dayz and 40 Nightz. Three songs off 40 Dayz… remain...
April 29th, 2008 | AUDIO, GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

“Let Us Pray…”

Prime example of why Drew says rappers don’t need to get involved. But I digress. David D. expressed a need for our artists to use their voices to make sure our generation & Hip-Hop itself was heard. I’ll spare you my full opinion
April 29th, 2008 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

“Proof Of Purchase” - TSS x Rising Down Giveaway

You were buying the album anyways, right? Well how about a chance to buy the album, show your support…and win something in the process? Yep, we’re back at it, just like we did before with the TSS x Little Brother “Proof Of Purchase” Giveway. Same process to enter… 1. Grab...
April 29th, 2008 | CONTESTS & GIVEAWAYS, GENERAL | Read More

“Get Busy” - Review Of The Roots Rising Down

The legendary Roots crew is an enigma within the realm of Hip-Hop because they are known for their live performance & use of instruments, moreso than for their actual albums. This is partly due to the fact that they don’t cater to the desires of fans or try to keep up with what’s going...
April 29th, 2008 | ALBUM REVIEWS, GENERAL, VIDEO | Read More

“We Need You…”

Words By David D. This past weekend was the biggest party weekend at Davidson College. I drank, partied and was in that zone since Wednesday night. Then I woke up this morning and it hit me… Those muthafuckin pigs got off the hook. No time. Nothing. 50 shots. Usually my iPod gives me a...
April 29th, 2008 | GENERAL | Read More

Last Call…

Enter To Win A Limited Edition Erykah Badu Vinyl 12″
April 29th, 2008 | CONTESTS & GIVEAWAYS | Read More