I could watch The Harder They Come all day just to hear this song play repeatedly.

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Beware’s back with another oddball pick for Gotty™ and his offspring to joyfully drive around bumping together. Found by a friend cruising late night on the FM, “Fireflies” is a quirky little dreamscape of oscillating optimism by Minneapolis’ own one-man-band Owl City Read the rest of this entry »

“…And the more I try to get/Is the more I fail, you know the tale/ Power’s in the dollar bill/Heroes die, cowards get killed, you know the deal.”

You know how many years I waited to find this joint without Clue yellin’ over it? It released in ’96, right? Yeah, that long. And it’s a vinyl rip? Psshhhh. Pardon me while Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re feeling like your noggin needs music to promote the nod factor, indulge in Skratch Bastid’s brand-spanking new version of Kardinal Offishall’s “Clear.” I can’t say I’ve taken in the original more than a few times, but this Planet Rockin’ remix takes listeners a bit further into their inhibitions and keeps this piece of upbeat pop locking right alongside Kardi’s high-energy fast-flow. Read the rest of this entry »

Sigh. So some motherless goat of a woman decides to trick her infant child into believing he got an XBox 360 as a gift when really it’s just clothes. But she doesn’t stop there and goes overboard. Way overboard. Read the rest of this entry »

Wake up, embrace yourself and recite this mantra. Tell yourself, “Self, we dope.” Yeah, you deserve it. Now get your day started and go shine on you crazy diamonds. Read the rest of this entry »

Rashanna In Red

The Unofficial Top Five Notre Dame Coaching Prospects [Bleacher Report]

The Odd Popularity of Mafia Wars [Time]

Teacher Suspended For Implying Chuck Palahniuk Is Cool [Gawker]

Rihanna Gone Topless For Wait Your Turn [Singersroom]

Jamie Foxx & Martin Lawrence Announce “Sheneneh And Wanda” Film [Black Voices]

Teen Burglary Suspect Detained, Goes Into Labor [Times Herald] Read the rest of this entry »

Look at that man and honestly tell you me didn’t expect more.

This prospective first-ballot Hall-of-Famer and all-around baller was once the one of the defining players among a generation of young, athletic NBA superstars. Ones who would usher in David Stern’s new look post-lockout NBA. Rocking an aura as big as his game, this undersized combo-guard had the drive and compassion to carry a notoriously lackluster team to the NBA playoffs year after aching year Read the rest of this entry »

Pill’s laidback approach x Mick Vegas’s frosted production for “Coastin’,” the third leak off 4075. One week away baby & right on time for Thanksgiving. Read the rest of this entry »

Well it looks like LJ27 will have plenty of time to prep that demo for Roc Nation as he’s been released from the Kansas City Chiefs, subsequently due to some disparaging remarks on his Twitter account. Read the rest of this entry »

The Chef’s whipped up some more OBC4L2 goodness in the form of “Catalina.” With it being such a cinematic track in audio form, it’s good to see that the video brought that story to life. Read the rest of this entry »

WooHa with the win for this analysis of Jay-Z’s multimedia takeover for BP3.

“…As record labels marketing dollars decrease corporate sponsorships seem to give artist an outlet to market themselves to a different audience. As artist become brands, strategic partnerships with other companies are essential for their marketing plans. Read the rest of this entry »

Fact: Royce Da 5’ 9’’ is a hell of a rapper. His mixtapes, guest appearances, and Slaughterhouse verses have provided enough material to spawn legions of Internet stans. Yet, Royce has always had to battle critics who questioned his rather limited profile of full-length albums. With Street Hop, Royce answers his naysayers with a 19 track opus of verbal assassinations and engrossing underground cuts. It’s not so much a coming party as it is an affirmation. Read the rest of this entry »

What started on the collegiate level with Elizabeth Lambert and the brawl between BYU and New Mexico has now trickled down and the prayers of men are being answered. Now, the trend is making its way to the high school level, as seen in this clip with two Rhode Island teams duke it out. Fist fly, hair is pulled, even the fans get involved.

Now, let us bow our heads in prayer.

“Please Lord, allow this to spread to women’s beach volleyball.”

*Rubs hands together*

Spotted @ TBL

Already stated that I’m not a fan of Puma’s. And while I’m not an Eagles fan, I share a soft spot in my heart for the team that gave us Randall, Reggie and, more recently, took in Mike Vick. Also, I’ve always loved how diehard & notorious Philly’s fans are. No fair-weather fans on their side; all diehards and mean to everyone across the board, including their own players. Read the rest of this entry »