…or perhaps a nice thick milkshake, Alicia Keys spotted outside MTV Studios the other day as she prepared for an appearance on It’s On With Alexa Chung. Read the rest of this entry »

The gradient grays mixed with a neon blue and wee bit of yellow. Don’t have a hookup across the pond? Better make a friend if you want these runners. Read the rest of this entry »

At about 10 PM EST last night, we tiptoed over the 12 million mark.

Last time we were here, change was upon us and the mood was slightly somber.

But today, we celebrate. Read the rest of this entry »

Keeping on with the Saturday morning mix finds before the games start, perhaps the most famous beard in rap & Roc refugee drops off The Calm Before The Storm. Read the rest of this entry »

House Shoes and The Find Mag get together to bless us all with a mix sure to warm the heart & spirit. Because that’s the type of guy Shoes is. Read the rest of this entry »

If my pockets could keep up with my thoughts, I’d enjoy life a whole lot more. Read the rest of this entry »

Glory Be, The Funk’s With Holly Marie

So Where Has John Woo Been, Anyway? [Paste]

Adventures In MySpace [Steady Bloggin']

Don’t Bang the Intern [Our Kitchen Sink]

6 Things Your Body Does Every Day That Science Can’t Explain [Cracked]

Drink Your Bong Water [Gawker] Read the rest of this entry »

Clocking in @ twenty years in the game & still going, De La Soul for your Friday night video. If you’re one of those people with patience, you can view what looks to be the full Paris concert over @ Grandcrew.com. Read the rest of this entry »

I much as I spite the shit out of this always-smiling S.O.B., I’ve got to give credit to Asher Roth.

Passing prior judgment might have led you to believe otherwise, but truthfully the kid doesn’t just get and do whatever he wants because of the hype. But, if you’ve heard the thoroughly enjoyable and consistent Asleep In The Bread Aisle, you already know that. If you haven’t, peep how he straight shreds Saigon’s Just Blaze’s “C’Mon Baby” instrumental with enough awesome 90′s punch-lines to get him a gig writing with Seth MacFarlane.

Plus, you have to respect any pale MC who has enough intuitiveness to name a track after the whitest player in NBA history.

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Download — Asher Roth – “Rik Smits”

Photo: B.Scott

“Hov on that new shit
Niggas like how come
Niggas want my old shit
Buy my old album…” — Jay-Z from “On To The Next One”

(I guess I’m one of them niggas, then.)

The Blueprint 3 served up a glimpse of Grizzly Bear Jay. But for those who grew up on the “thug nigga ‘til the end,” the appetite for the real nigga shit wasn’t quite whetted, with the exception of “Real As It Gets.” Read the rest of this entry »

Photo by © Wes Allmond

This long awaited collabo between the Brothers Thornton and Mr. Giles is finally in a hood near you just like that Popeye’s on the corner. Read the rest of this entry »

To any of you out there looking for some quality Hip-Hop radio programming, and you’ve got yourself a subscription to Sirius XM, make sure to tune into The Afromentals Mixshow on Sirius 40/XM 67: Hip Hop Nation frrom 8pm-10pm EST this Sunday night. For the first half of the show you’ll hear the incomparable DJ Jamad at work, while the second half will include an extended hour long version of RMF radio that is sure to keep you entertained with hosts Trackstar the DJ, Finsta, Vandalyzm and Black Spade. Read the rest of this entry »

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Pardon me, but I was unfamiliar with this one so if I’m remiss and it’s been released before…who cares. Rappers release so many mixtape and non-album tracks it’s hard for even the most steadfast of fans and Stans to keep up. The more important thing is this makes the second Macboney appearance I’ve seen this week. Things may be looking up for gangsters. Read the rest of this entry »

And thus it was spoken so it shall be. Maybe not the news but viral is just as effective.

Yesterday was the National Day of Action Against Police Brutality! One lady’s “Action” was “to kick.” She got some Police Brutality. Read the rest of this entry »

Since we were on the topic of headgear (||) the other day, this seems like a nice coincidence. By the time you read this, sizes will probably be wiped out but I wasn’t about to totally wipe out our posting schedule to accommodate the sale. However, if you’re familiar with how Jack Threads operates, most of these will reappear again soon. Read the rest of this entry »