He’s on fire! © NBA Jams. NY seems to have done wonders for our favorite NO emcee, given the recent tracks that have hit the net showcasing his sharp wit and tongue. Reading the chatter between Spit Vicious and Cannon, it looks like Smokey Robinson is in the can. Early early today, he fired off the Mos-produced “Breakfast” into the ethers. Read the rest of this entry »

Touring isn’t what it used to be. I told you that they weren’t letting anyone backstage @ the BP3 show and J. Cole spoke on how there weren’t any groupies gettin’ their back out as far as he could see. Bummer. I think we all grow up having wet dreams where floozy after floozy in countless city comes through…well I ain’t tellin’ you my dreams. Read the rest of this entry »

When’s the last time you heard someone say “Yo, you heard that new U-God, son?” Read the rest of this entry »

Earlier, I laid on the couch to take a short nap. Three and a half later I wake up and I feel behind. That’s how I feel about this “Dreams” track, which we slipped in unnoticed the other day. Read the rest of this entry »

You know what it is. New WTK going in over Goodie’s “Black Ice” from his upcoming project with DJ Scream entitled The Outkast, where he’ll try his hand @ a few of the famed duo’s songs. While they idea isn’t exactly new, it should still be good. Read the rest of this entry »

I really didn’t want to speak on this until his official first week numbers came in because, outside of water cooler banter, it doesn’t really matter much. At least not to the average listener; I imagine first week numbers can make or break a TI’s week nowadays.  But in doing what 50 does best, he dropped this gem to Meka over at BET in response to Hits Daily Double’s projection that his first week sales to be around 150k-160k: Read the rest of this entry »

I give credit to LMFAO.

Their off-brand of party pop isn’t the most provocative, but these California keg-killers have tapped into our societal cash cow with their knack for situational song writing. After their ingenious idea to custom-make hometown hit(s) with “I’m In (Insert Your City) Trick”, Redfoo and Sky Blu have possibly topped themselves with “Shots,” which is basically audible advocacy to get absolutely obliterated – coached by Lil’ Jon, of course. And because of it’s booze boost, this chanting puke-producer will continue to get played at bars for as long people keep drinking away their excuses. Forever.

Best/Worst case scenario, LMFAO end up next to the Baha Men and Village People of the world.

Last week, Neil and I discussed the topic of how he finds time to still do tapes while touring. In a nutshell, it’s virtually impossible but I’ll share some of the rest of it later. The main thing that I wanted to share then and now was I told him how someone had literally just sent me a link for Sweet Pt. 2 earlier in the day. Now, I’ve had it – both the mp3 and physical versions – for a while. Hell, we debuted the teaser (so you know I had the full the whole time hehe). Of course though, I didn’t want to put it on Front Street since I knew Neil was hustlin’em via the 5th Platoon site. That would just be so so disrespectful © Marcus.

Being a little intoxicated courtesy of an end-of-the-door celebrating going on, Neil said “Shit man, you can share that. At this point, it’s for the people.”

Never one to let opportunity pass me by…

Download — DJ Neil Armstrong – Sweeet Part 2

When I dropped a post about Mo0 this summer his track met TSS with a somewhat tepid response. I saw a modicum of potential in the kid but dude wasn’t “there” yet in many respects. I knew that wasn’t the last I’d hear from the kid so I kept him in the “wait and see” folder. Read the rest of this entry »

In the grand scheme of things, I’d love to go down as one of the greatest documentary filmers this culture has ever witnessed. Will I get there or not remains to be seen. However, the ability to craft a story through film and words has always intrigued me, so whenever a quality piece presents itself, I always try to devote time to study and admire it. With the Lil’ Wayne documentary the talk of the town right now, I wanted to bring to your attention another project I’m eagerly awaiting.

Shifting away from the Hip-Hop realm for a second, this production focuses around one of the greatest musical minds of all time, Thelonious Monk. From the mind of DuBois Ashong, the 23-year-old New Jersey filmmaker creates a short composition around one of music’s greatest musical pieces, “Round Midnight.” Read the rest of this entry »

Juvenile’s well past the legal age, but he’s still using the moniker and still going to be on radio courtesy of “We Be Getting Money,” the lead single from his upcoming album featuring Dorrough, Shawty Lo & Kango Slim. Although the man belongs to the man who made 400 Degreez, Dorrough sneaks up and arguably steals the scene with his guest appearance.

Cocky & Confident releases on 12.8 through Koch.

The chocolate sweetheart Shonie has finally become official. After a couple of leaked tracks with B.o.B, the bouncy first single has hit the net. With Loso stepping up with the assist on “Can’t Let Go” and a debut album on the way, hopefully we’ll get to hear and see more from this songsbird. Read the rest of this entry »

Ooo Wee Look At Bree Evans

Jeremy Shockey: LeBron Could Never Play In The NFL [TBL]

6 Inventors Who Got Jack Shit for Changing the Modern World [Cracked]

Ready For Breathalyzer At Football Stadium Gate? [SbB]

Good To Know: Sarah Palin Believes In Racial Profiling, Glenn Beck [Racialicious]

Play Cloths Holiday Delivery [Sole Classics]

Santa Gives Up on America, and Vice Versa [http://gawker.com/5408572/santa-gives-up-on-america-and-vice-versa] Read the rest of this entry »

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Full video for QD3′s documentary on rap’s Martian. Peruse the skinny, which was taken from the press release seen in my inbox.

“The Carter” documentary is an in-depth look at the artist Dwayne “Lil Wayne” Carter Jr., proclaimed by many as the “greatest rapper alive.” The film provides an intimate chronicle of Lil’ Wayne’s day-to-day life in the weeks before his meteoric success as a global hip-hop phenomenon. From disastrous press interviews to unadulterated cough syrup and marijuana usage, the camera gives viewers entourage level access to Wayne’s personal universe. Make sure to get your copy of this epic documentary when it drops on November 17th.

In stores November 17th. Annndddd, ripped and online by November 19th. You gotta love these worldwide internuts that Al Gore created.

This thing has actually gotten good reviews so perhaps I’ll watch it this weekend. I copped one of those HDMI cords because Yahweh knows I couldn’t sit @ the computer and watch anything over three minutes long. Instead, I shall hook the lady’s laptop up to the TV and blaow! I’ll be in there like swimwear. Welcome to to the 2K9 and, yeah, I know I’m late. Fack it. I don’t watch TV or movies like that, aside from the local news and A&E (“Parking Wars” FTW!).

All that’s null & void if a handful of you watch this first and tell me it’s utter crap. If you want to watch the trailer before you decide to indulge in the whole, do that here.

Sparkle Motion (aka DJ Yoda & TOBE$) are back with more synthesized chonkyfire to take you higher and higher!

On the return flight from Vol. 1, the duo is back with another hour 80′s R&B breaks, from uptempo boogies to slow drag joints you used to straight groove to, hip-to-hip with a honeydip who smelled just like TCB and watermelon Jolly Ranchers. Read the rest of this entry »