And now we have the sequel to 2007′s original. A-Trak’s back making Southern music even more lively (and perhaps more bearable for some), providing his usual mix of uptempo hop using equal doses of juke, electro and every sound under the sun to completely reshape the hits. Need a pre-packaged party? New workout music? Sounds to fuel an uprising? This should boost the adrenaline levels immensely. Read the rest of this entry »

There wasn’t much chance that I was checking this song when I saw it leak yesterday because, being honest, who even knew there was a part one to “Fresh I Stay”? Theeeennn, I found out darling Jovi was featured on the chorus (which most didn’t note @ first leak release) and I didn’t think twice. Here’s hoping a placement like a Flo-Rida track will help her garner the recognition she’s due from a larger audience. On the flipside, I’m praying there will be a version sans the guys when it appears on her Pyscho Therapy 1.5 mixtape. Read the rest of this entry »

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What Of The Second Child – Kelly Rowland? [Clutch Mag]

Guess Which Critic Loved Shrek 3 [FilmDrunk]

Denver Aflutter Over Tebow’s Debut [With Leather]

Your Favorite Rapper Is Poor: One-Hit Wonder Edition [Refined Hype]

‘Balloon Boy’ Parents Get Their Balloon Back [USA Today] Read the rest of this entry »

Why don’t you drool along to this post while listening to the sleaziest song off Trina’s new album, Amazin’ with Nicki Minaj.

Trina Feat. Nicki Minaj & Lady Saw – “Dang-A-Lang”

Now with devilish thoughts of Da Baddest B*tch eating fresh on your foot-long sub Read the rest of this entry »

Brace yourself, there’s about to be a shootout in the cities of Los Angeles and Phoenix. The Lakers and Suns have met a total of 11 times in the playoffs with the Lakeshow winning seven. However, their last meeting in the first round of the 2006 playoffs is what is still etched in the minds of millions – most importantly Kobe Bryant.

After falling behind 3-1 in the series, Phoenix pulled off one of the greatest postseason comebacks in history by winning the next three games. Lakers fans haven’t forgotten that since. Nothing short of drama and nothing short of firepower, the present day match up is being billed as potentially the best series of the entire playoffs. With names like Gasol, Stoudamire, Nash and Bryant leading the charge, it very well could be. Read the rest of this entry »

7even:Thirty is back with another EP, Rhyme Travelin, this time with production from Swedish-made beat creator Erik L. The beat is funky, creepy and energetic all at once. And 7even, well, he does his usual impersonation of E. Honda, smacking the beat with bruising lines. Read the rest of this entry »

While LC’s remarks on the state of print media were accurate, there’s still worthy material being published but perhaps overlooked. Kindles, Apple apps and online press may be shifting the way we read and view words, there’s still much to be said for holding the sheaves of paper. Even as one of the faces of new media, we’re still well aware that there’s only so much curating of the culture that can be done online. To feel it, it takes more than staring at a computer screen.

Enter Respect Magazine and Henry Leutwyler’s latest offering, Neverland Lost: A Portrait of Michael Jackson. Read the rest of this entry »

If April showers bring May flowers, then May campaign ads bring out a swath of good ol’ boys with a touch of crazy.

With primary elections just around the corner, inner-party campaigns are swinging for the fences. Candidates on the same sides of battle lines are laying into each other about who is more American, whose voting record is more attune to party issues, and who could more accurately represent the constituency. Or, if you’re Dale Peterson — Alabama Agriculture Commissioner GOP candidate — you’re just trying to make sure thugs and criminals aren’t keeping voters in the dark about just how much money an Ag Commish controls. How much money, you ask? Five billion dollars, that’s how much. Read the rest of this entry »

Earlier today, I received one of the best phone calls in a long while. You may or may not (probably more so the latter) remember me speaking on one of my best friends who has been locked down for the past six years. Well, today he officially walked from behind the confines of that correctional facility as a free man. To say he sounded happy would be a slap in the face – homie could barely contain his excitement. Hell, I think I was more amped than he was. It’s been a long time coming, to say the least. Read the rest of this entry »

With global viewership hovering around a billion, the looming World Cup – like the Super Bowl – presents an opportune time for companies to roll out pricey, well thought out ad campaigns to get folks spending. As the dominant (and competing) on-pitch kit and boot sponsors, Nike and adidas have traditionally tapped into their roster of footballing talent for star-studded TV spots that often times rival the matches themselves in their ability to inspire, amaze and get folks off their lazy butts to have a kick-around.

Unfortunately, a lack of big names in the Brazil team (no fat Ronaldo, past-his-prime Jar-Jar Ronaldinho, or alchy Adriano this time around) has limited Nike’s ability to showcase some of its most captivating talent, instead relying on the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney for the clever, yet less spectacular current campaign, “Write The Future.” So, here’s a reflection on the Swoosh’s memorable campaigns of years past. Read the rest of this entry »

Last time around, Sean’s music suffered from an infamous account of premature leakage because someone in his camp went raw dog in the studio. No BS for his electro mix of crunk and Hindi first single “What U Doin? (Bull$#!@tting),” though. With plenty of punchlines and pubescent references, Def Jam’s most fashionable artist gives the green light for his ode-to-slackin’ to slouch in your iPods until the album drops. Read the rest of this entry »

I do not wear flip-flops. I do not wear mandals. I don’t do Tevas. I adhere strictly to the “no chancletas” philosophy. Gangsters simply do not wear the aforementioned types of footwear. If ever I’m out and the ruckus should pop off, I want to have soles on my feet. However, I do frequently have to go swimming because I have kids and kids are attracted to pools and bodies of water when summer comes. In order to prepare and stay within my tried and true philosophy, I copped these Aqua Socks. Read the rest of this entry »

Tyler Perry’s Credit Card Stolen and Charged Over $28,000! [GOT]

Universal Soldier IV 3D: Dopey, Damme And Dolph [Film Drunk]

Robot Bear Wants Your Young and Old [GammaSquad]

Sample Set: AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted [HHIR]

A History Of The Wet T-Shirt Contest [Uproxx]

Jay-Z’s 99 Investment Problems [NY Post] Read the rest of this entry »

“I can’t get no satisfaction, aggins won’t be lastin’ long, unless they get protection, for real…”

This wasn’t the original song that I planned to post. It was between spotlighting this and “Release Yo’ Delf” but it wasn’t like either one was going to be a loser. The uptempo pace of “Release…” is good, but Meth and weed carrier Carlton Fisk caught ultimate wreck on this one. Read the rest of this entry »

Let’s backtrack, first. A few days ago, Jay Electronica had an interview where he spoke his mind about how he felt disrespected by The RZA saying that southern rappers were wack and unintelligent. While Jay was unable to cite where or when he heard RZA say this, he’s sure it happened. The N.O. MC took offense to these statements and is still a little bitter to this day. Read the rest of this entry »