Ahh…this is more like as MJB sounds comfortably and beautifully at home over Ryan Leslie’s balanced production. The track’s percussion gives Mary just enough roam to exercise the voice & sound that we’ve all come to know and love. Read the rest of this entry »

Living up to the Grind Hard mantra, the build-up to Starlito’s Way 3 begins as Cashville’s self-proclaimed prince drops off two new tracks. Star has been releasing a wealth of music over the past few months and it doesn’t look like he’s going to lose momentum any time soon. Read the rest of this entry »

Out of left field, here’s Tank, who drops this new, DJ Khaled-esque R&B mega-mix, “If You Dream” featuring half the R&B world. Three things comes to mind.

1) Where’s K-Ci? Read the rest of this entry »

For better or worse, if there’s any man alive that knows a thing or two about women, it’s Too Short (and Hugh Hefner). With about as many albums as I have years on this Earth, calling Short Dawg an O.G. is disrespectful. He’s more like one of the unsung pioneers of this Hip-Hop shit. Read the rest of this entry »

New clip for “How Bout That” off Blackout! 2. Red & Meth featuring their cronies Ready Roc & Streetlife. Read the rest of this entry »

Modelogic x Mmm Mmm

Google This: 5 Reasons to Switch to Bing [Mashable]

Mariah Joins Oprah’s Music Club [Idolator]

Cash Money Lawsuit Against DJ Drama Thrown Out [MTV]

Video: Five Ways President Obama Changed My Life [Notes From A Different Kitchen]

Daddy Day Care Busted for “Blow as Babysistter” Trick [Gawker]

Accidental Landlords: Unable to Sell, More Rent Out Their Homes [Time]

Adventures in Creative Sentencing: No Jail for No Sports [TSB]

5 Rappers Who Abandoned Twitter [Broken Cool]

Hey Jiggaman! Might we suggest a performance or studio album with El Michels? I mean Kane’s got tracks with’em & he’s one of your idols. Or maybe even mending the fences with Dame to produce a Black Keys collabo? Read the rest of this entry »

Instrumentals from one of Bucktown’s beloved duos, Tek & Steele of Smif-N-Wessun. Today’s feature presentation is comprised of Beatminerz’s productions. Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve been sitting here trying to pick a song off Fashawn’s latest mixtape to highlight for a few days.  Thankfully, he dropped this visual for this song off his upcoming album Boy Meets World and saved me the hassle. Read the rest of this entry »

As the 2009 Summer of Death continues on, GM Roc Raida – legendary turntablist, member of The X-Ecutioners, DMC Hall Of Fame member & Busta Rhymes’ tour DJ – passed away earlier today, after suffering injuries in a car accident recently. At this point, the best thing that one can say is if you enjoy listening to & watching a DJ, this is one of the true DJ’s that you should thank. Read the rest of this entry »

Damn, this is weird.

Yesterday I was whip rollin’ when a rather crappy Charles Hamilton song pooped up on the dash. I gave it about 30 seconds of burn, while thinking ‘WTF ever happened to this guy? Kid dropped a mixtape a minute, was signed to Interscope and a real nice buzz going. Then, he fucked over some blogs, dissed Soulja Boy in Auto-Tune, got punched in the face by a girl, performed sacrilege by lying about being close to Dilla and possibly released an extremely questionably-covered debut album no one gave two shits about…and I haven’t seen him ever since.’ Song turned off. Read the rest of this entry »

Never in my most intoxicated imagination would I have imagined that Dame Dash and The Black Keys would link up to do a project. The way Dame tells the story it makes sense though and it’s actually pretty ingenious. The Black Keys music really is that addictive and Read the rest of this entry »

Jaycee’s Afternoon Delight from Thursday was quite fonky. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the most pressing questions facing me this weekend is where I’ll be watching the Mayweather-Marquez fight. A bar, maybe? Possibly a fight party (||)? Regardless, “Money Mayweahter” has two opponents on his hands…well, gloves. As the unofficial reporter of all things Floyd Mayweather and Rick Ross, I extend my sincerest apologies for my tardiness on this one. Read the rest of this entry »

Strange time for an event. I mean, my homeboy asked me would I be there but @ 3 o’clock on a Tuesday I’ll be sitting in the car-rider’s lane @ my daughter’s school. I ain’t Hip-Hop; I’m a family man. But, if you’ve got time to spare & you’re in Cashvegas, check out Bun & GLC for an in-store performance live @ Phatkaps in Lower Antioch. Read the rest of this entry »