K1ng and Beware already have sung the highest adulation for this song and now they’re rewarded with a visual for their efforts. Read the rest of this entry »

I started looking @ their Summer 2009 preview and realized one thing: Read the rest of this entry »

Continuing with the ongoing Wu-spirited posts around these parts, found in the inbox from DJ Fricktion…

The tape, compiled by Fricktion and Lovesoul, both from the UK, provides a snapshot of the groundbreaking songs that formed the rise of the Wu, along with classics cuts from that era, rare footage, and original interviews by Lovesoul.TV.

The tape is hosted by all members of the Wu-Tang Clan, and contains interview snippets with RZA and Method Man, that can be seen in full on Lovesoul.TV. The Lovesoul DJ’s state, ‘The RZA and Method Man interviews were really insightful and we cannot wait to share them. It was great working with them and the other Clan members to create something very unique and nostalgic. It’s rich with feelings of great times in Hip-Hop.’

Throw your W’s up! Back cover, tracklisting & link after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

Words by Ms. Krish

Ask yourself which Saigon you know better: the mixtape lyricist rockin’ the Just Blaze beats, the actor who portrayed himself on HBO’s Entourage, or the shit-outta-luck rapper that keeps getting his album shelved and falling under (beef and) bad times. Fast forward to now, right through the HBO cameos, his widely-publicized tussle with Prodigy, his “retirement announcement” via MySpace, his record label drama, and his uneventful beef with Joe Budden, and you’ve got his most recent offering with producer Statik Selektah called All In A Day’s Work, which was created in 24 hours. Not exactly enough time to explore such an unusual pairing, but who can blame the man for wanting to put something, anything out to keep him relevant as Saigon – formerly known as illest underground MC.

Clock-in time begins with “To Be Told,” which alludes to his frustration as an artist in constant delay and takes a shot at the “e-thugs” which he threatens to “control-alt-delete.” Idle threats aside, he weaves his storytelling in deftly and effortlessly. Plus the soul sample is one of many in the upcoming tracks, i.e. “My Crew” which incorporates a Jackson 5 sample, but the former punctuates his story best as the kick-off. Read the rest of this entry »

He raps fast, he drives fast. Fast like 44mph over the speed limit, clocked going 109mph. Read the rest of this entry »

With all the Pimpin’ Curly, monkeeee foolishness that’s been littering the net (which we stopped posting by the way,) it’s easy to forget Rawse actually has an album releasing April 21st. This collaboration with Nasir Jones should jolt everybody’s memory. Read the rest of this entry »

Kelly Clarkson On Blender’s Final Cover…What A Way To Go

Every week, it seems as if another newspaper or magazine is going belly up. Even for those that haven’t, it’s only a matter of time & these occurences are like a living funeral. Once again, here we are at the edge again with another music magazine pushed over the cliff as Blender took the leap last week. Read the rest of this entry »

Why MCs traded in the horns for the Auto-Tune and vocoder, the world may never know. Nonetheless, The Kid Daytona understands the definition of flyness with this breezy spring anthem featuring her royal ‘Neoness’ Amanda Diva. Read the rest of this entry »

It looks like my joy from the weekend has carried over into Monday. First, word leaks of a new SRC project, and now, El Michels is finally releasing a complete physical version of their Wu-inspired recordings. They’ll be dropping Enter The 37th Chamber, available 4.21 via Fat Beats Records.

I’ve been a follower for a minute, dating back to Read the rest of this entry »

Words by Jesse H.

“…Lookin’ like he on the cover of Mad magazine”

I hope the rest of you caught Mos Def’s most recent spot on “Real Time With Bill Maher” in its entirety. What a performance and certainly less contentious than Read the rest of this entry »

So Juelz & Wayne’s long-awaited I Can’t Feel My Face may finally see the light of day.

“Juelz says that he saw that these were leaking to the internets so he wanted to make sure the official versions were available to the peoples. There’s still 25 more joints on the mixtape, so it’s no worry for him and Wayne.” — via Miss Info

My interest in this tape is nonexistent so I’ll just consider this public service work, passing it along for those in the want. Maybe one of the rest of them will come around later & say good things about these leaks or the tape itself. But for me, it’s too little, too late.

Anyways, hit the break for streams & links. Read the rest of this entry »

Major Threat teamed up with Wu-brethren U-God to release a New Era custom cap. I am not predicting a sell out by any means. It will probably be about as many folks buying as Read the rest of this entry »

The Voluptuous Virgillia Hendarto For A Muy Bueno Monday In This Mickey Fickey

Skype For iPhone: It’s Official [CNet]

LA Times Ranks Rhymefest In Their ’25 Twitter Must Follows’ [FSD]

Prodigy Sues Vox Music Group For Contract Breach, Rapper’s Family Facing Foreclosure [RGF]

Burn Rubber x Casio G-Shock DW-5600 [HB]

Nike SB Boxes Go Blue [SO]

Reports: Kelly Rowland Dropped From Columbia Records [TGJ]

GM CEO Resigns At Obama’s Behest [Politico]

Tigers Put Dontrelle Willis On DL With Anxiety Disorder [Freep]

Twitter Hiring A Concierge To Pamper Celebrities [Tech Crunch]

Real Talk With Cam’ron: Speaks On, “I Hate My Job,” & High & Lows Of His Life [RTNY]

The Death Of The CD-Release Complex [Hypebot]

Big Daddy Kane @ Phoenix [DAL]

When the Crew and I got together to discuss the rating for Jeezy’s The Recession, I was initially one of those on the “let’s give this a 4.5” side of things. Of course, I had to digest a lot of the counterarguments & we ended up giving it a 4 Cig rating. Yet, the album still ranks high for my tastes and, as time passes, it will be one that will mark the progression of Jeezy Of The Trap to Jeezy The Actually Good Artist.

One of the main reasons is a song like “Don’t Do It,” where Jeezy continues to show in detail that either he’s got a hell of a front row seat into the goings-on of the street or enough personal experiences to translate it into song for listeners of all backgrounds to connect with. The whole first verse, when I hear it, I’m mesmerized, drifting away from whatever it is I’m doing & trapped in my own series of thoughts.

“As I’m walkin’ down the halls I feel the stress in the walls
I need to lighten up man this sh*t is too tense
Feels like I need? my heart aches so bad
When he sees my face he’s gonna be so glad…” Read the rest of this entry »