I’ve long been over keeping up with “daily freestyles,” as it’s too arduous a task and usually not worth the effort. But I’ve grabbed most of Bun’s (||) simply because you never know when he might straight spazz on a beat. Which brings us to Port Arthur’s resident emcee doing his 1-2 mic check over one of what may be Tongue Twista’s finest contribution to the game, “Adrenaline Rush.” And since it’s a Chi-town thing and he let Andrew debut it, close ears will catch the regional-based similes. Read the rest of this entry »

Unavailable on iTunes or Amazon, the lack of promotion behind The Roots’ last single has been an injustice to the fans worldwide, to say the least. Though, Jimmy Fallon has insured job security of some sorts, the people need that LRC in their life all the same. Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve always been a fanatic of “Return Of The Mack;” the smash single from one of the greatest one-hit-wonders of all-time, Mark Morrison. Every seven odd months or so, I’ll break it out and turn the volume up to max like I still had that Sony boombox I used to dub songs off the radio. Its vibe and essence relects a time period where you were going to like the majority of what hit the airwaves, essentially turn a simple car ride into a trip to the club. Read the rest of this entry »

Welp, we’re back again trying our hand at picking this week’s games.  Looking to redeem ourselves over our paltry showings last go around, save for Jason who was omitted on accident, we put the mp3′s down long enough to expound on the pigskin.  Maybe this week we’ll even get some picks right.  Y’all know the drill:  Read, call us out for our naïveté & discuss below. Read the rest of this entry »

Two quick ones as Hip-Hop begins answering the disaster relief call for Haiti. Want to donate but still want to get something in return? You’re selfish as all-getout but that’s beside the point. Check out these two offers.

Via the Play Cloths blog. Read the rest of this entry »

Nike continues to march forward with one of the greatest marketing campaigns ever with two new clips from the MVPuppets (and Lil’ Dez). Still riding high from their holiday domination of Blitzen and company, this set of visuals focuses mainly on Kobe, his new shoe (Nike Zoom Kobe V) and, of course, his four championship rings. A house fire too, but what’s a few burnt up pair of kicks between friends, right? Read the rest of this entry »

Take two views of Keri on mute and consider this your apple for the day.  Y’all probably thought we’d forgot huh?

Truthfully, we can’t stop Plies.  We can only hope he continues to drop videos w/ nubile vixens and R&B starlets. Like this one: Read the rest of this entry »

We were lucky enough to be asked to debut the preview last week, and now Corinne’s full Soundcheck interview is now up and available for viewing @ soundcheck.walmart.com/corinne-bailey-rae. In the interview, she discusses the new single, the inspiration of painter Frida Kahlo and why she called her new record The Sea. Seeing & listening to her describe her path leading up to the release is inspiring, knowing the adversity she’s faced in recent months. Read the rest of this entry »

For years, the folks at Turntable Lab have mastered sports commentary on cotton. T-Lab had to be quick on the trigger (that was too easy) to put out their latest tee, “Free Gilbert.” The shirt is irony at its best, using the Bullets name – the former name of the Washington franchise – and logo. Read the rest of this entry »

This late night talk show thing is getting good.

Cliff’s Notes Version: Jay Leno gave his show to Conan. Jay’s new show sucked. Jay wants his show back from Conan. Conan’s show doesn’t suck. Jay gets Conan’s show.

Fair? No. But this whole fracas has been really entertaining. The highlight of it all came last night when Leno invited Jimmy Kimmel onto his show. It’s always frustrating to see a comedian rip someone to shreds then act nice in person. Good thing Kimmel feels Read the rest of this entry »

Making his previous episodes of poverty pay dividends, the young homie Pill tell trap tales here on “Aine Given Up.” Switching it up a little, he takes a relaxed flow over a staccato SMKA drum pattern that cleverly manipulates and masks the usual heaviness of the 808. But don’t worry, it’s in there © Ragu. Read the rest of this entry »

Before the passing of Teddy Pendergrass and the disturbingly painful earthquake which struck Haiti, Lane Kiffin’s return to USC was to be the biggest news for awhile. At least in my world. I was under the assumption Pete Carroll’s departure and Lane’s second stint in SoCal were all apart of some secret USC bond. Read the rest of this entry »

“Somebodysaidyouwaslookingforme? Here I go!”

While it’s been six years since anyone was able to hear those trademark phrases in that distinctive, raspy growl, Michael Tyler b.k.a. MC Mystikal is breathing air as a free man. Read the rest of this entry »

Keeping on with his Veganomics campaign and ignoring you naysayers, young old Ali releases a short YouTubey for that “Serengeti” track from a few weeks back. Read the rest of this entry »

Lovely Ottillia

The 100 Most Social Brands Of 2009 [Mashable]

What About Your Friends: Behind Shawty Redd’s Murder Charge [Vibe]

Man Has Glasses Tattooed on His Face [F-Listed]

Coach Ryan Gets An Unwelcome Visitor [KSK]

Pat Robertson And Haiti’s Deal With the Devil [The Root]

The Carters Snag Forbes’ “Richest Couple” Honors [Sound Off]

Aubrey O’Day Upgraded? [Singersroom] Read the rest of this entry »