Gambling with the trends of the music biz may result in quick and easy payouts but the practice of living on the edge can be devastating to an artist’s career. Ask any musician who has chased the radio waves and they’ll tell you the stakes are high. The Roots, on the other hand, thrived comfortably along the years with steady gigs and loyal supporters never losing sight of their vision. Continuing on with a Def Jam tenure that has brought a consistent accord in their discography, Black Thought and the band proceed to tell the world their hustle plans on How I Got Over. Read the rest of this entry »

As one of the most freshest new voices around, Phil’s been releasing solid song after solid song in anticipation of The Letterman, which drops next week. On “My Story,” he drops a brief autobiographical anecdote detailing how he went from group member to standing alone Read the rest of this entry »

While his partner-in-rhyme Evidence has been bringing the lyrical precipitation during their groups hiatus, Rakaa’s been pretty quiet since Dilated Peoples last release back in ’06. With release of his debut album Crown Of Thorns, he’s surfaced to dispense with the conspiracy theories & Cali-infused tales he’s become known. Read the rest of this entry »

Not sure if this profile has appeared online or not but I do remember reading it in GQ a few months ago and wanted to share then. If you follow ESPN’s “Player X,” there was another writeup on William Wesley published there as well. He’s one of those influential figures in sports that most don’t even know exists. Skip Jigga, “Worldwide Wes” could be the one steering LBJ to his next team.

In the NBA, all roads lead to one man, whom you’ve probably never heard of: William Wesley—a.k.a. Worldwide Wes—the most connected, most discreet, most influential man on and off the court. Read the rest of this entry »

If it feels like the city is falling, you’re probably in an earthquake and it would behoove you to seek shelter. If not, you’re probably experiencing the fallout from the animation of Rhymefest’s latest El Che clip. It appears to be live action with the effects added in by the genius of director Konee Rok. Either way, N. State Street has never looked sweeter. Read the rest of this entry »

Jazmine Sullivan obviously frequents TSS. A few days ago I sent out a digital APB in regards to her whereabouts and look what we have here: new music! Her first album, Fearless, was a personal favorite of mine her and her guest appearances here and there have been money. So you have to forgive me if I began to worry when I hadn’t heard from her in awhile. Read the rest of this entry »

Rappers and jail report, featuring updates on the court cases against Boosie and Max B.

In a recent MTV interview, Wavy Crockett says he could have won the case if he had spent more time with his lawyers instead of working on his debut album, Vigilante Season. Read the rest of this entry »

Ready to be known to the general public for more than being Wale’s backing band, Go-Go sextet UCB is ready to move to the forefront of the stage with their upcoming The Blend Mixtape. With “Diana,” the group flips Ms. Ross’ rendition of “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” to an assurance of fidelity while out on the road. Read the rest of this entry »

Fresh. Definitely larger than most undertakings as Gorillaz launch their short movie on the revamped Hulu Channel. I don’t even feel the least bit upset with myself for watching a fifteen minute cartoon in the middle of the day…with no kids around to blame it on. Read the rest of this entry »

*Cue Infomercial Music*

Feel like your life isn’t worth living? Feel the sweet taste of death dancing on your tongue’s tip? Want to end your life but feel like you’re too much of a pansy to go full-suicide? Well, Joe Budden has the solution that’ll get you right on that one-way ticket to Satan Town. Read the rest of this entry »

I have a hard time feigning interest in this guy so let’s just say “Wiz and Spitta together on a new track.” Cool? Read the rest of this entry »

“Aggins sorta rap, and they sing songs, I’m guerrilla rap, call me King Kong…”

Sean P got not one but two new videos and a nice piece of apparel as well. No frills rap and one of the best in the game. Read the rest of this entry »

No surprises here. King Mathers gets back to the money as Recovery ships-n-scans 741,000 copies and lands our favorite angry MC his sixth straight No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200. Drake may have had one of his better weeks seven days ago, but sorry fam, Shady’s back, tell a friend. Read the rest of this entry »

You know Mookie Blaylock from hitting bombs from the outside and Mookie Wilson for winning World Series games by fluke plays. Now meet Mookie Jones, a young Houstonite looking to spread his wings on the rap game to carry on tradition of winners with the family dog nickname. Read the rest of this entry »

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Hulu Plus Is Real [Gizmodo]

Lauryn Hill Still In Denial [Bol] Read the rest of this entry »