I vaguely remember purchasing albums strictly for one song. However, my old, overflowing 300-disc CD-player tells me otherwise. Unfortunately for the measure of Chico & Coolwadda and the quality of their debut album, Wild ‘N Tha West, the one-time poppin’ West Coast duo happens to fall into this unappreciated category. Read the rest of this entry »

Big Sean is about a year too late in presenting visual proof that Drake and half of Hip-Hop jacked the hell out of his flow. I think it was a punk move for Drizzy to run with that punchline delivery thing for like a year before giving Sean his just credit. But that’s just my take on it. Read the rest of this entry »

With Evidence continuing to further his solo career and no Dilated Peoples album on the horizon, Rakaa Iriscience appeared content to rest on his laurels. But an internal spark seemingly risen the “son of a preacher man” from his self-imposed hiatus, as he debuts his long player Crown Of Thorns. Weaving politically tinged rhymes over head nod-inducing beats, Rakaa shows he’s not taking a back seat to anyone. Read the rest of this entry »

Early this morning, in between lethargic clicks, keystrokes, and putting off my journey to class, my RSS feed informed me that Moe Green had leaked a bonus track from Rocky Maivia… Sure enough, one apathetic push of the mouse later I was listening to “Lights, Camera, Action” and ready to start making something out of my day. Read the rest of this entry »

“Have we come too far, to turn it all back around? Or is it too late, to start again?”

Mr. Oliver gave you your Free song, and now he’ll give you another in “Restart.” But folks, it’s time to start thinking about shelling out your dollars for this artisan of all things Soul.

Bilal gave us “Free” after coming off a progressive album called Love For Sale that was never really for sale because we, the keyboard elite, downloaded the crap out of it like diamond thieves in a turd-cave industry that may or may not have let the burglars in the back door. That he forgave enough to shake off ill will and give us yet another track for free, is beyond me. Here we get the first single from his forthcoming Airtight’s Revenge. This one is just as aptly titled, as he had to restart the process of album creation under the hope and prayer that this one wouldn’t be hijacked and shelved.

Thank God for release dates. September is coming up quickly, so be prepared to open your wallets for a man who deserves it and has worked doubly hard for his due diligence. Airtight’s Revenge is crazy.

Bilal – “Restart” | Download

There’s no logical reason why this song doesn’t have an acceptable length video or why it didn’t come out sooner, but a track like this is prime example of The-Dream’s R&B dominance in comparison to the rest of his peers. It’s also a prime example of why Malice N Wonderland was a must have despite Snoop’s extremely silly persona as of late. And it’s a prime example of a shameless plug as Boss Dogg brandishes his Very Special Old Pale for the cameras. Read the rest of this entry »

And you thought these lived a solely animated existence? Not anymore since they’ve started producing and peddling them at a random Wisconsin state fair. Read the rest of this entry »

The most remarkable aspect about overtime in any event is that even with the expected fatigue setting in, an extra effort is still inevitable. Laws brought the pain in the 5th quarter for 5:01 and recruited a couple super-lyrical friends for the remix to “Hold You Down.” Ya know, so you can see exactly what they’re saying. Read the rest of this entry »

The mysterious J. Cole leak vault continues to drip away and whet appetites for fans salivating for any bit of Jermaine’s music they can get. Over a ruminative melody with rich percussion and understated guitar chords, the Roc Nation boy wonder does not disappoint. Read the rest of this entry »

Born-n-bred in the Bronx, it would seem natural that Daytona the Kid would have Hip-Hop just oozing from his veins. But his lyrical attack on records, whether party or purposeful seems a little unnatural. Supernatural, maybe. Complete with witty analogies at every turn, BX can stand up and bob their heads as Daytona rocks the crowd with DJ Ted Smooth in his corner. Read the rest of this entry »

Thanks to different experiences and people I’ve been blessed with throughout life, acoustic music is style I have come to love throughout the years. Maroon 5′s 1.22.03.Acoustic serves as a personal favorite some six years later. Because of this, subsequently, the group’s music became something I vested interest in. Read the rest of this entry »

After a successful, well-received debut campaign, Gourmet’s back with new colors dropping for Fall ’10, including colorways of the Quadici and a mean pair of navy Quattro’s with gum bottoms. Available @ Standard and they do take phone orders. Read the rest of this entry »

Spitta, I owe you your next pack of rolling papers my man. It doesn’t happen all that often. As a matter of fact, the last time it actually occurred slips my memory at the moment. What is “it” I’m referring to? A music video making a song better. Read the rest of this entry »

Sometimes when I’m acting silly, I lower my voice down to a whisper and mutter out “Bannnnnnkhead.” Ironically, when Shawty Lo does it, he’s dead serious and that’s how he makes a living. But for what it’s worth, the former D4L member has managed to keep a career through the snap music trends and a wax war with T.I.—so he deserves a little fanfare for his next move. Which just so happens to be a GANGSTA GRILLZEELS with none other than DJ Drama. Read the rest of this entry »

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20 Rappers Who Owe The IRS [Complex]

The Most Bootylicious Athletes of All-Time [Bleacher Report]

Pam Grier Goes From Blaxploitation Queen to Advocate of Truth [The BVX] Read the rest of this entry »