More magnificence. More Ross & Legend. More lies, half-truths and fabrications for your listening pleasure. Just another day in the life of the Teflon Don. After all, even mafia leaders like to scatter rose petals around the bedroom for a romantic evening with their main squeeze. Read the rest of this entry »

A couple of days ago I revisited Maino’s If Tomorrow Comes. He’s definitely not the most lyrical guy in the world, but that doesn’t matter, he can actually construct decent records. And in my eyes, having the ability to craft a quality record is the most important trait any artist could have. That and he is one of the more believable artists in today’s landscape. Read the rest of this entry »

When you really sit and think about it, Atlanta’s been putting out solid artists for years. It seems next up to bat is CyHi Da Prynce. I’ll be the first to admit I didn’t get up on dude until recently. Like late January, recently. Regardless, I’ve liked most of what I heard and his appearance with Pill and Yelawolf last month basically sealed the deal. Read the rest of this entry »

TC here, checking in to give you a brief update on our present and future moves as we continue to make our rounds in Austin. In you’re in the area, stop through to each of the following and give us a shout. We’ll talk back, I promise. Read the rest of this entry »

“Hey Mike… How my bracket look?”

Hopefully yesterday was favorable towards you & your bracket. But if your like most people (99.7% of the world) & had Georgetown advancing far in the tournament, just take solace that everyone is still on equal footing. But if you were one of those starry-eyed dreamers who had Richmond going far, just go sit in the corner. Congratulations are in order for Murray State & Ohio as well, for pulling off the upsets no one saw coming except for their student bodies.

Murray State FTW!

We’re here to do it again, licking our wounds from yesterday & throwing our two cents in the ring.  Take a look at how we see the day unfolding and prepare for tip-off. Read the rest of this entry »

Kay Wright

Obama’s Physical Not Like Yours [Time]

New Balance MTG580 “B-3 Jacket” Gore-Tex [SlamxHype]

Akon’s New Konvict Cologne [Str8NYC]

Al Gore Invented the Internets for Lady Gaga [Straight Bangin']

Why Tavis Smiley “Cannot Be Silent” [The Root]

The 10 Biggest Misconceptions We Learn in School [Smile Panic]

Don’t Be Mad UPS Is Hiring: Stacy Dash [Crunk & Disorderly]

NEON Magazine Apologies For Bogus Beyonce Article [Gyant Unplugged]

Lady Gaga Sued For $30 Million By Producer/Ex-Boyfriend Rob Fusari [Rolling Stone]

Russian Couple Die While Having Sex In Car [The Examiner]

Win A Snoop x Mister Cartoon Phone [TSS]

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We always like to do giveaways, so we couldn’t pass up this opportunity. Iconic style comes together with music as Snoop Dogg partners with Mister Cartoon on Sanctioned MetroPCS phone and you can get a chance at one in this giveaway, courtesy of your good friends here @ TSS. Read the rest of this entry »

We don’t get enough edutainment in Hip-Hop anymore. With the industry in ruins and artists scrambling for the exact same dollar, few would sacrifice the opportunity to get on the radio opposed to conveying a deep-rooted message that may touch younger listeners. Thankfully, Rocky Rivera is one of the proud and few. But she’s no Marine… Read the rest of this entry »

Words by Landon A.

The mixture of Hip-Hop and Electronic or Alternative music, whatever you want to call it, is not a new concept. Wale turned “D.A.N.C.E.,” an electro-favorite by dance club heavy weights Justice into “W.A.L.E.D.A.N.C.E.” and since then others have tried their shot at climbing the strange and obscure mountain, but many have failed. Read the rest of this entry »

Today’s gonna be a good day y’all.  Between March Madness & SXSW, along with recuperating from St. Patty’s day, this is definitely one of those unofficial holidays.  With North Carolina out of the picture & Michigan State most likely gone by the end of the weekend, the door is open for a new champion to walk away with the crown. Read the rest of this entry »

Froze me too, Dro. Yes, I’m partial to the sweater because I have it too. But seriously. Greatest. Promo. Picture. Ever. I had to stop all my packing and scuttering around to make sure both this track and that picture were a part of today’s activities. Read the rest of this entry »

Elaina

Will Treme Surpass The Wire? [The Daily Beast]

Top 10 Anti-Gay Activists Caught Being Gay [Ranker]

Nike Hypermax 2010 ‘Lakers Road’ [Street Level]

Two Million People Watched Nicki Minaj on BET [TRU]

Spain: Non-Commercial File Sharing Is Legal [Mashable]

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More treats from Vandalyzm as he (and we) prepares to invade Texas. “Mirror Mirror,” finds Van doing some serious introspection and what I find appealing is how easily he lets listeners in to the struggles he’s going through. While he covers a wealth of material in the six minute track, the best part’s near the end as he ruminates on leaving home in order to move himself and his career forward. Expressing sentiments many of us can relate to, Van’s frank assessment of the pressures and doubt he goes through hit home. You can tell this track is as much for others as it for himself.

Yet his infectious confidence shines through and there’s no doubt that he’s making the right move, that success is there for the taking. When the mirror retorts the famous “conceited bastard” line to Van’s queries as to who’s the best, you can’t help thinking it may be right.

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Download — Vandalyzm – “Mirror Mirror (RIP Dilla)”

Check out Van and the rest of the STLiens Friday night at the SXSTL.

Str8 Killa No Filla will be a DJ Skee presentation. And I think we’re involved in certain aspects of it. Guaranteed to be RMF! certified. Without revealing too much, even the promo art associated with the project is about ten times ahead of what’s around right now, deal or no deal. Read the rest of this entry »

This straightforward new joint from Devin’s promotional Do No DistHerb (Suite #420) EP finds The Dude sparking up a tail before lighting up those goods on April 20 with his 6th studio album, Suite #420. He’s not exactly changing the world with this one, but if you expected that, then you’re smoking something way worse than weed.

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Download — Devin The Dude – “We Get High”