To say we’re enthralled with Mayer’s A Strange Arrangement is an obvious understatement. To know that there are rappers inspired by it as well, that’s another level of the game. Ro Spit saw opportunity and influence from his fellow Michigan man’s music and looks like he’ll be releasing his own version, entitled A Different Arrangement, come June 8th. Read the rest of this entry »

We’ll be announcing the winner tomorrow but we’re still accepting the entries from procrastinators today. Free gear and a CD? Even Nas & Damien are giving you a look, asking what you’re waiting for? Read the rest of this entry »

Prostitution is one of the oldest professions in the world. Music is likely even older than that, so it only makes sense that so many sex-filled songs have been created throughout history. That’s my logic and I’m sticking to it. With that history lesson out of the way, feel free to add N*E*R*D protégés Christian Rich to the illustrious list of singers with odes to getting it on. Read the rest of this entry »

If there’s something monotonous going on in your area, who you gonna call? Obviously Improv Everywhere as they take the sacred tradition of ghostbusting back to where it all started. The New York Public Library. This actually pretty cool when it all boils down. Styrofoam proton packs, KKK garb–the token Black guy. The writers for Ghostbusters 3 have their work cut out for them. Read the rest of this entry »

Staple continues the theme of “EconMajor” for the second drop from their Spring t-shirt releases. All of the shirts have an loose economic spin on them that will probably make them a hit in these frugal times. The “Amazing & Rich,” a keen swipe @ the S&P 500. The double entendre of “Bear Vs. Bull,” which Chi-town citizens will favor. But one of the better ones has to be the “Count Money, Count Blessings” joint, inspired by Common’s line, “Before you count your papers, count your blessings.” Read the rest of this entry »

Destiny

9 Things Every Guy Should Have In His Wallet [Guyism]

The First White Rappers: A History Lesson [T.R.O.Y.]

First Look At The Villian In Thor [FilmDrunk]

The Danica Patrick Whining Needs To Stop [With Leather]

A Guide To Complaints That Get Results [NYT]

Rihanna Talks Matt, Chris, Melissa & Tattoos [Necole Bitchie] Read the rest of this entry »

It started to occur to me earlier today that most of you nightcappers don’t know much about my darling Jovi because I normally post her music in the mornings. Pardon the oversight on my behalf then perhaps take a moment to get familiar with the refreshing riddims found on “Keep It Real” and the associated video. Easy on the eyes and ears. Read the rest of this entry »

Yukmouth’s momma didn’t raise no fool. He knows you niglets probably wouldn’t risk carpal tunnel for the mouse click to view his new video off his album Free At Last, so he recruited Bria Myles and ex-Destiny Child stunt double Farrah Franklin to keep your attention as he gives it to you “The Hard Way,” pause. Read the rest of this entry »

“Aggins think I’m washed up, No video, no radio so you’re thinking that my squad suck, That’s outrageous, passport stamped out, I need more pages.”

Tell’em again, Sean! Read the rest of this entry »

Although it lacks the fiery passion that made “Successful” such an instantaneous classic, Drake and Weezy F. ride the lightning with flurries of clever quips (“Drake just stands for do right and kill everything”/”Turn you into a vegetable like you lying in soup”) that keep all the fans and haters checking in, regardless of the insane popularity. Read the rest of this entry »

While it hasn’t happened yet (and best believe it well), Tip has yet to make a candy-coated push for the radio. The prime beneficiaries are you, the underground head, Hip-Hop purist who even knows this post exist. This is the gutter side of his artistic talents. The side superstars usually abandon once they get famous enough. Read the rest of this entry »

I won’t front like I’m privy to any insider info but I think a little birdie mentioned this to me a few months ago. Me being me, I forgot like I always tend to do. Doesn’t matter because I was sworn to secrecy so I couldn’t share it…even if I remembered to. Anyways, it looks like Lauryn Hill will be taking the stage headlining @ Rock The Bells this summer, according to URB. Read the rest of this entry »

The mailman comes sharing gifts again today. This is pretty much a cheap post but it serves a dual purpose. Uno, I figure I’ll start sharing items that actually do show up @ my doorstep. I’m no Marcus Troy but I do get pretty cool promo items and other stuff. I still get a lot of crappy CDs too but I direct those to my P.O. Box so I only see those once per week. Neither here nor there, of course. Dos, I’ve been an ardent supporter of pre and post-prison Ras Kass. The good people behind the Save The Ras Kass campaign shot me over one of their tees. The project is designed to help the endangered lyricist, in this case Ras Kass. Read the rest of this entry »

Although his name rings the loudest, Rakim isn’t the sole inspiration behind Nas’ studious pen game. In fact, one could argue that Slick Rick’s presence is more dominant in the music of Nasir Jones, especially early in his career. (See the greatest Pete Rock song – concocted by Nas of course – for an obvious example.) Read the rest of this entry »

A few weeks ago, Jim Carrey was criticized for saying Tiger’s wife Elin was a “willing participant” in their whole messy situation. I’ve been thinking the same thing–the idea that Elin had to know–for some time now. She probably didn’t know the entire gist of what was going on while Tiger was in the “sand traps,” I’ll admit that. Still, believing she was completely oblivious to Eldrick’s “transgressions” is crazy. Downright stupid, even. Read the rest of this entry »