No, not that Brandy

When it’s all said and done, our parents’ generation will probably end up staking claims to the one with the best music. Being born in 1986 means most of my matriculation was built upon Hip-Hop and R&B. Anything else was based solely on research and the love of music. Coming up, my mother made no mistake about her love for Luther Vandross, The Jackson 5 and another other marquee name that reigned supreme during her younger days. Read the rest of this entry »

For a recent taping of “MTV Crashes Glasgow,” Puffy got to dress more free and comfortably, rocking a kilt for the Scottish crowd. I’d say he looks very comfortable. Read the rest of this entry »

While most rappers are content with a simple shoving match with their instrumentals, Themidas Touch is a golden gloves MC and he’s out to Beat Up The Beat for his freeEP. Metaphors for jabs, similes for hooks and this Columbus, OH wordsmith likes for his songs to hit you like a flurry of haymakers. With contributions from Ill Poetic, L.e. for the Uncool and Cliff Lefevre, the recording booth has now turned into the squared circle. Read the rest of this entry »

Although the voting public is split over Em’s Recovery, there’s still a handful of poignant tracks that manage to grab the ear. Featuring Weezy, “No Love” happens to be one of those tracks as it traces both artists rise against the odds and the fight against growing pains. Read the rest of this entry »

“It’s the fresh prince of the city, no Carlton in here, Soulchild of the music (Musiq), it’s the home of The Roots, Living life like it’s golden, bumpin’ Jill in the coupe.”

New shit here, “Philly Shit” to be right & exact. Read the rest of this entry »

Don’t be turned off by the name of the song or group, because A-Trak and Armand Van Heldon’s eventful new video for “Barbara Streisand” is one of the most enjoyable virals of the year. Like a cab flying down 42nd St with killer connections and a hellafied itinerary, this DJ/Producer combo speeds viewers through the Big Apple, showing off sights, sounds and celebrities that could only be found in New York. Read the rest of this entry »

The digital age has definitely birthed an interesting predicament. With more artists releasing multiple full-lengths in the course of a year, the overwhelming flood of MP3s can make it a chore to navigate through the music scene. Balance from The Bay celebrates his Independence Day as of 2006 which essentially makes him a veteran by today’s standards. Realizing the importance of sanctifying his discography, he’s linked up with DJ Faze for B4: Greatest Materials, an extensive project which doubles as a reminder of his stocky past as well as clear reference point for future fans. Read the rest of this entry »

Less than two weeks after getting an indie rock version of Twin Peaks’ theme song, another nostalgic ’90s television series gets the cover treatment, as online musician/artist/entrepreneur Sick Animation has put an acoustic spin on the intro from the show that gave us Steve Urkel. Read the rest of this entry »

The lines of fact and fiction in Hip-Hop have been blurred indefinitely with no clear exit strategy to the gateway of infallibility. Yet and still, Brooklyn emcee PUSH! Montana remains true to the values instilled in him during the period of his lengthy tenure in the streets. As of recent, he’s been hitting the music scene with intense vigor like a determined beginner, although PUSH! is technically not a rookie. Read the rest of this entry »

This Flying Lotus guy doesn’t enjoy taking days off. Mere months after dropping his magnum opus, Cosmogramma, to laudable critical reviews and beat junkie fanaticism, Lotus is back with a six-track EP, Pattern+Grid World. Read the rest of this entry »

Live From The Kitchen is never coming out but rappers from all ends of the earth know Gotti is truth, so, music they shall make. If you can recall, the video to the original version, YG had some pretty prestigious cameos and for the remix, he invites a trio of your favorite freshman to take a glance through the looking glass. Killer Cole from the Ville, the anti-coke from D.C. and Steel City’s most decorated get busy over the stove to cook up some Memphis heatrocks. Read the rest of this entry »

Could the over-appreciation of trends and styles be fashionable…or fassy boy? A friend and I spoke on this two weeks ago, as it relates to male R&B singers, and Killer Mike and I had a similar conversation yesterday.

“it seems, the onset of blogs (and the ultimate re-blog of that one blog post) and certain famous men who have suddenly been bit by the high fashion bug who also make it a habit to vent their emotions on every public platform possible are to blame. Read the rest of this entry »

Remember how gats were blurred out in videos for years? Strong Arm Steady says fuck that as they’re stalkin’ gat fools and walkin’ jack moves in broad daylight. Drippin’ with West Coast flavor, S.A.S. are a hard workin’ crew; already prepping for their 2011 album Arms & Hammers with this joint right here. Read the rest of this entry »

Fresh off their recent collaboration with Nike, retailer Size? teams with New Balance to add nice details to New Balance’s 577 model for another desirable, versatile sneaker.

“Inspired by the rise of rustic rural fashions on the urban scene, Size? has teamed up with New Balance for the dapper new Estates Pack. Read the rest of this entry »

People always tell me that works from yesteryear are better left untouched. Then some utter tomfoolery like this pops up and mercilessly smashes that theory. The flick starts off with a doo-rag-wearing Wayne Brady nurturing his Luster’s S. Curl while watching VH1 for the night cap. He’s pigging out as Bobby Brown’s “Every Little Step I Take” video hits the screen while his girl nags him about eating late at night. Naturally, Wayne pays her no mind and dozes off into dreamworld. Read the rest of this entry »