Well, according to Nelly, he’s new & improved with his Mustang’ed sixth album Nelly 5.0. The upgraded version seemingly dates to 2006 with the Konvict Muzik cartel spearheading his single releases. But it’s important to remember that popularity shouldn’t dictate musicianship so if a trio of senior Hip-Hop citizens can still get the fairer sex to pop on a handstand, we as a whole need to stand up and endorse them. Read the rest of this entry »

In a move that seems straight out of the G.O.O.D. Music camp, N.E.R.D. is enlisting the production talents of electronic music royalty Daft Punk for their latest single, “Hypnotize U.” As first single to be released for the group’s upcoming release Nothing, the finished product is best described as a bastard child between Daft Punk’s synthy pop and The Neptunes’ stellar beats. Read the rest of this entry »

Even though he hears the naysayers, Bleek isn’t backin’ down and he’s still marching ahead towards the release of The Return 2 project and the full length release, The Process. Actually, his flow here sounds as if he found a bit of his youth again and he approaches the track with an unmistakable hunger. Read the rest of this entry »

Let’s forgive LexiconDon. See, it appears this LA-based electropop brigade snagged some of MGMT’s swag by clearly swiping the refrain from “Electric Feel” and retooling it into their own female-focused fornication-inducer, “Student Body.” Read the rest of this entry »

It’s possible to the understand the fit of Bruno’s cap if you can imagine having a chart-topping song and a felony hanging over your head. Read the rest of this entry »

After spending an exorbitant amount of dollars to recruit Shyne Po, I was under the impression that Def Jam and current sitting duck L.A. Reid had an endless supply of money. Apparently, I’m mistaken because they’re only offering Nasir $200K in support towards the release of his Lost Tapes 2. God Son’s isn’t pleased and he picked up his pen to respond, not with rhymes but through a letter to the label. Read the rest of this entry »

The talented Mr. Forte’ expands his portfolio, collaborating with Boston-based Boston-based brand Society SOP to release an upcoming series of collaborations and he’s also featured in their Fall/Winter 2010 Lookbook. On the music side, he’s releasing “Wake Up,” a audio java jolt to help get the day rolling and your speakers vibrating. Read the rest of this entry »

Again I say that things are much more fun when Kanye’s around. For “Start It Up,” he buddies up with Banks and brings along a few of his pals for this long-awaited G.O.O.D. Music x G-Unit presentation. Read the rest of this entry »

Sarah Shea

The 25 Sexiest Women Of Rock [GQ]

A History Of Ringtone Rap One Hit Wonders [Complex]

Seven Items To Leave Behind When You Move [Uproxx]

The 9 Most Sexual Cereal Names [TUD] Read the rest of this entry »

It’s been months since I watched his life slip. All I could think about that day was how life didn’t make sense. How does a 20 year old who bought his first house a week prior just leave like that, never to return to his son because of a negligent driver? Why him? A man who did what was right in a world where so many do wrong? Read the rest of this entry »

A week or so ago, TC and I disagreed on this Notorious B.I.G.’s Madison Square Garden freestyle. TC said it was corny but I happen to be a fan of goofy, animated takes like this. Read the rest of this entry »

Our favorite superhero emcee Ras Kass is joined by a gang of friends for “Scenario 2010.” Planet Asia, Krondon & Phil the Agony of Strong Arm Steady, Mistah FAB, Montage One & Chino XL make featured appearances while Rhettmatic, Money B, Killer Ben, Tristate, J. Bizness and more make cameos. Read the rest of this entry »

Fat pockets be damned, Ice Cube is going to act a fool regardless. Still reppin’ the West because that’s who he is, “Y’all Know How I Am” marks the 2nd straight time father and son and son team up as they roll with the Lench Mob. Read the rest of this entry »

NY’s been so good to us lately, I’ve decided we’re going to stay for an extra week. This time we make the trip from the Bronx to Manhattan. Harlem, to be exact. Read the rest of this entry »

Yesterday, Complex posted the outtakes from CuDi’s cover story, which only served to toss a little more fuel to the fire as we got to read more of Mr. Rager’s views on Wale, Gaga and the costliness of that coke bust. Read the rest of this entry »