It’s obvious Laws is a fan of the old adage “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” About four months ago, the Brazilian-bred MC let loose of his J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League approved mixtape, 4:57. Since then, homie has been quietly, but efficiently building his brand trying live through on his own self-predicted prophecy as “your future favorite rapper.” Read the rest of this entry »

Yesterday, J.Kim pitched this freebie to me but I wasn’t around to share it.

“As promised, today we are dropping Exile’s Radio Bonus album for free download. About a week ago, we starting things off with DJ Rhettmatic’s remix of “It’s Coming Down” and today we are releasing the entire BONUS album for free download. Read the rest of this entry »

By now, chances are you’ve been subjected to Nicki’s “Your Love” at least once, especially since it’s making noise on the Billboard charts. Previous to watching this video, I haven’t heard it and could have kept it that way honestly. The song isn’t bad but it makes me feel Nicki’s better seen than heard. Therefore, the advisable action plan here is to hit mute and enjoy. Read the rest of this entry »

Erika Mayshawn

Tim Tebow Penetrates Colt McCoy’s Wedding Song [TMZ]

Girls You Shouldn’t Fall For: The Lesbian Edition [Until I Get Married]

5 Things To Know About The BMW 335d [Complex]
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I remember the first time Elephant made its way onto my own cerebral Nielsen. Perusing through a Rolling Stone positioned in sight’s view on a dentist’s office waiting room table, to my surprise, The White Stripes had been awarded a perfect rating on their 2003 breakthrough. Usually the type of fanfare you find in commemorative issues or track-covering exercises. Read the rest of this entry »

When Kanye’s instrumental leaked, I expected the cavalry to be on the attack. But if Ortiz can’t top the original, who will? Read the rest of this entry »

When Furious told Tre to get out of the car, he wasn’t trying to imply that his son wasn’t “down” or gangsta enough to ride for Ricky. A parent’s job isn’t always the most popular but that age gap usually entails that there was some life experiences along the way. Read the rest of this entry »

Few groups in the history of rap have displayed the sense of unity Capone-N-Noreaga has. While most coteries enjoy the highs of success and part ways during the downslide, CNN never experienced such glory days as a group and to this day, show that their bond is thicker than water by remaining together. Read the rest of this entry »

Anyone remember “That White?” The Crack x Premo closer that ended Elephant In The Room on a much better note than it actually deserved? Well, for The Darkside Vol. 1, Fat Joe knows what works best and he’s requested the services of Works of Mart once again to seal the deal for his album. This particular Hip-Hop vial has a bit of semblance behind it as it was recorded the same day Guru passed away. The ultimate Alpha and Omega. Read the rest of this entry »

The biggest rapper on the planet just gave you a few reasons to go out and grab Spin Magazine next month. Scowling for their cameras for a macabre photoshoot in the desolate whereabouts of his childhood home in East Detroit, Eminem gives a full interview but his facial expressions tell other another story all together. Read the rest of this entry »

Bruno Mars may be a “Billionaire” hopeful but he still sings to his woman like she invented the cheeseburger. If “Nothin On You” wasn’t enough to make a lady feel special and squeal in her seat, then his debut single “Just The Way You Are” should possess enough saccharin to have them fainting in his honor. Read the rest of this entry »

Gilbere Forte’ doesn’t have to proclaim himself the future. His music sounds like it. From the futuristic vibes from “Hot” to the ode-to-aerospace “30,000,” even his name sounds like an exquisite cuisine that you can’t afford yet. “Black Chukkas” may be then but 87 Dreams is the now.  Read the rest of this entry »

August 25, 1998. That’s the day Lauryn Hill dropped the atomic bomb known as The Miseducation… which subsequently altered the musical landscape forever. Read the rest of this entry »

While I still think Kourtney has the better face, Kim definitely has the better waist. Khloe? She got shafted or the gene pool ran low for a cycle. Read the rest of this entry »

This kid Moruf doesn’t listen.

I’ve said time and time again that new rappers ought to steer clear of top-tier instrumentals. But here here he goes gettin’ loose on “Mass Appeal” as if it was any old beat layin’ around. To his credit he does an decent job of paying respects to the late Guru with his lyrical exercise. Read the rest of this entry »