Been a while since a Daily Funk has been seen huh? Figure it’s like riding a bike and getting back on track with an easy tune like “The Black Five” should make the transition easier. Read the rest of this entry »

The ghost of Cy Young is among us, ladies and gentlemen. And he’s possessing the pitchers of Major League Baseball. Not even a month removed since Dallas Braden pitched a perfect game, we have a classic case of déjà vu as Roy Halladay becomes the 20th member of the perfect game club. Laying the smack down on the 27 different Florida Marlins he faced in the nine innings, not even the real Doc Holliday had that much accuracy during his days at the O.K. Corral. Read the rest of this entry »

Who has time to worry about lawsuits when trips down to Barbados require more immediate attention? Rick Ross for one, as evidenced by his new video for “Money Maker.” With the frequency that he cranks these bad boys out, there’s no reason to rate this on its artistic merits. Instead, here’s a bit of unsolicited advice for the Bawse: Read the rest of this entry »

Them boys from the 216 are tripping on LCD — Soundsystem and walk with a Kane to let you know they’re not half-stepping. For a play around joint, this is executed pretty sharply as they flow with the type of vocal effects the clown in the back of the class makes for disruption. CuDi could very well rape every indie Rock band living for their hits and turn a profit. Read the rest of this entry »

After all these years, Yukmouth still has “5 on it” and he’s down to puff-puff pass. Born in the South, residing in the East, Curren$y can still smell the herbal essence getting sparked on the West Coast. So naturally, getting these two on the record to get blazed over a Biggie sample was only a matter of time. The Smoke-A-Lot kingpin might surprise a few unsuspecting listeners with his nimble flow containing every metaphor possible for the hashish. Read the rest of this entry »

Laura Dore

Hayley Williams Thanks Fans For Support After Topless Twitpic [MTV]

Hollywood Iconoclast Dennis Hopper Dies At 74 [People]

The Top 50 Basketball Sneakers Of All Time [Complex]

Whatever Happened To Lauryn Hill? [Guardian UK]

Play Cloths Summer ‘10 [Standard ATL] Read the rest of this entry »

– In sports, Elin Woods made the move to be the first 3/4 billion dollar athlete’s ex-wife & Sonny Vaccaro says Hov is the key to LeBrongate.

– Em’s road to Recovery has a face & Curtis is set to play a zombie in Silent Hill: The Final Chapter.

– Lil B sparked not one, but two convo’s.  One for the greatest Hip-Hop collaboration of all time and another for his serious artistic contributions. Read the rest of this entry »

If gazing into Erykah Badu’s eyes can trick you into rocking curtains for outfits, what kind of magic is behind RiRi’s pretty brown rounds? Would she have you playing air guitar as she crawls at your feet? Force you to perform 45 minute solos in between her knees? Perhaps she would dive head first into your mosh pit… Read the rest of this entry »

Since we all need a little “Inspiration” in our lives, Classified has decided to grace us with a visual for perhaps the most uplifting cut from his underrated Self-Explanatory album. The song and complimentary video tell the tale of Class passing along a beat over the Web to an aspiring rapper name Phil LaCroix, hoping to hear back after he had laced it. A few months later, the multi-faceted Maple Leaf producer/rapper got an e-mail from the rapper’s friend, who delivered the unfortunate news Phil had died in a car crash.

Eerie, yet moving, this amazing song is a reminder of how influential the fingerprints we leave in people’s lives can be, whether we know it or not. Plus, it’s an honest testament to how inspirational music can be for your life.

Download — Classified – “Inspiration”

And, if you’re still not sold on Class, watch this video of him preforming “Beatin’ It,” — one of the highlights from his catalogue — live from Halifax.

Can you make beats and rap to them simultaneously?

Classified can.

I didn’t really understand if it should be “Dres,” “Dres of Black Sheep,” or just “Black Sheep.” I asked a friend and he explained that even while Mr. Lawnge was no longer an active member of the group, Dres wanted to continue on with the name. Odd, considering a group usually has several members but I digress.

At the end of the day, it’s obviously about the music and Dres has been able to do quite well for himself the group. And when he couldn’t get the absent member onboard, he found support from his Native Tongues family for what has to be the first in a long time that this many members of the famed collective have been on one track. Yep, Q-Tip, Dave of De La Soul, and Mike Gee of the Jungle Brothers join Dres the Black Sheep for “Birds Of A Feather” off the upcoming From The Black Pool Of Genius longplayer. Read the rest of this entry »

Obviously not getting the memo about Hov having LeBron’s ear, Vitamin Water & Don Cannon teamed up with a group of rappers from this summer’s top free agent destinations for The Choice Is Yours. Over the course of the three song mini mixtape we’ve got corporate synergy, fueling the flames, pandering/tampering or whatever else you want to call it at its best. With the Knicks, Nets, Heat, Bulls, Cavaliers, Lakers & Hawks all represented LeBron should have his plans for the next six to seven years of his life decided in a little over five minutes. Read the rest of this entry »

In time for your weekend wake, bake and watch, Wiz’s vivid video for “The Kid Frankie.” I can never remember the buddy’s name to right of Wiz but he’s gotta be one of the most chillax sidemen in rap right now. Extra cool so S/O to homie. Read the rest of this entry »

Karen Otto

Dora The Explorer Dragged Into Immigration Debate? [Warming Glow]

Sexy and the City: The 15 Hottest Women from Manhattan [Complex]

Tarantino Down With Another ‘Brown’ [FilmDrunk]

Antione Walker Needs A Job [With Leather]

Why Is Kanye Mad at SNL? [NYMag] Read the rest of this entry »

It seems like The Chef is always baggin’ up mixtape crack around the holidays, doesn’t it? For his next two-for-five, Raekwon got mad grams of that yola white with Brink Boyz Presents Cocainism Vol. 2. Just by the look at the track names, you’ll this sh!t is only built for fed time. “Piss In The Shark Tank,” “Disposable Gunz” and “Pullin Teeth?” Don’t catch a case bumpin’ this on your block. The judge won’t be in until Tuesday…

Download — Brink Boyz Presents: Raekwon – Cocainism Vol. 2

Props: XXL

Midway through the NBA season, I remember casually remarking to Maurice that Zach Randolph may have finally turned his act around. After a history that includes wearing nine different jerseys but being an All-Star and consistent double-double player, it seemed like he’d finally settled and matured during his time with the Memphis Grizzlies.

With a criminal history that dates back to his high school years (he was suspended for his entire junior year after selling a stolen gun), it looks as if maturity has alluded Randolph, no matter how much money he makes. Even though he’s made over $70m in his time in the league, it looks like he can’t shake the allure of running on the wrong side of the law. Read the rest of this entry »