Whether you’re in the Wolfpack, a Tar Heel, Blue Devil or a Demon Deacon, you have to appreciate the grassroots Hip-Hop 9th Wonder and Rapsody are planting in North Carolina soil. The Kooley High alum is seeking higher education in the solo realm with her upcoming project 9th Wonder Presents Rapsody: The Return Of The B-Girl. The first syallubus includes a detailed thesis on the happenings of a cameo appearance with her in the late night hours. Read the rest of this entry »

If you weren’t in ATL for A3C this year, the aura this Hip-Hop festival holds is hard to explain. From the arrangement of the spacious venue to each engaging aspect surrounding every event within, this hot box of talented pens and producers made for quite a maze of musical mayhem. The bill was thicker than Precious and the time thinner than Sean Paul’s goatee hair, so picking and choosing your poison was key and this is one of the stops I should’ve made time for. Read the rest of this entry »

Just yesterday, my aunt and I were discussing Kanye’s behavior during award shows and I then proceeded her to school her in the infamous acts of Ol’ Dirty Bastard. This past Saturday marked the 6th anniversary of his passing but Raekwon opts to celebrate life first by releasing the video to “Ason Jones” today, which would have been his 42nd birthday. Read the rest of this entry »

Not content with just being a branch on the Grammy Family tree, Consequence is going Hollywood once with the sequel to his blockbuster mixtape with Movies On Demand 2. (That’s in case you haven’t noticed). Elevating his acting chops with some nimble punchlines that sock Cam in his mouth with knuckled up rebuttal for his treason, Read the rest of this entry »

When the thought of Snoop Dogg on New Year’s Eve crosses your mind, the furtherst expectations would probably be a nice, quiet private party with his leading lady as 2011 breaks its crest. But the Boss Dogg is doing boss things this year and mature anthem deserves its own mature atmosphere. With plenty of superfriends, Landy Cognac and chronic, December 31st stays craccin’ on the West Coast. Read the rest of this entry »

Before ever hearing XV spit, I respected the fact he kept it 100. Instead of turning his back on the things he grew up on, this Kansas City MC used action figures, comic books and his patented green backpack as a medium between himself and fans who shared the same animated upbringing. Since then, his devout followers helped his many mixtapes make enough noise online to garner a major label deal and country-wide tour – and of course, open ears from myself. Read the rest of this entry »

All the rappidy rap aside, nothing more likely to get Monday and the week started than the newest mix by Greg Gillis pka Girl Talk. Of course, he posted the download on his Illegal Arts website – both a seamless single file option and tracked-out version – but the place has been virtually overcrowded (think: J.Cole Friday x 10). I guess everybody wants to party with the guy who knows how to set it off lovely.

The tracked-out version is below. Once the single mp3 is available, we’ll update with that.

01. Oh No
02. Let It Out
03. That’s Right
04. Jump on Stage
05. This Is the Remix
06. On and On
07. Get It Get It
08. Down for the Count
09. Make Me Wanna
10. Steady Shock
11. Triple Double
12. Every Day

Download — Girl Talk – All Day | Alt. Link | Alt. Link

Update: Finally, the seamless mp3 is now available.

Download — Girl Talk – All Day (Seamless Version) | Alt. Link

Via Illegal Art

While most artists tend to hate being pressured by label-induced deadlines, this may be just what the doctor prescribed for Jay Electronica. After his sudden announcement yesterday, the man who hurt Diddy’s delicate feelings is putting hip-hop on notice once again, this time by featuring new labelmate Dr. Hov and nurse The-Dream on “Shiny Suit Theory.” Read the rest of this entry »

While grasping for air during their efforts to help the whole globe bounce with non-stop touring partying, Chromeo found time to drop the next video from their most complete album yet, Business Casual. Despite director Jérémie Rozan’s depiction of the dance-ready “Hot Mess” starting off in questionable territory, a 360° turn for the best lets us see why cops can put up with so much bullshit. Read the rest of this entry »

Congrats are in order for the brothers at Burn Rubber for being the first U.S. shop to be chosen by New Balance to design a SMU (special make-up) for the MT580. I saw the kicks in early October when Ro rocked the PA stage @ A3C and words will not do them justice at all. For my tastes, the muted greys and gum sole matched with the complete comfort of the MT580 equate to the shoe I’d likely create if given the chance. Read the rest of this entry »

We can champion the NFL for its parity all day long, but someone has to go to the playoffs at the end of the day. The cream will begin to rise to the top, the minute hand will tick faster towards midnight for Cinderellas & some teams will have to relish playing the spoiler & fighting for roster spots. Yet, on a week where things should begin to sort themselves out, many questions arose as opposed to answers. Read the rest of this entry »

For his first act as a Roc Nation superhero, Jay Electronica wastes no time in getting his CDQ inaugural address out to the world after being sworn in. As expected, the coronation is a highly celebrated, metaphorical hypothesis. Read the rest of this entry »

Light-skins are on a mean winning streak right now and it continues as Rihanna let’s Drizzy tag along for the “What’s My Name” video. One odd thing I noticed @ the :50 mark, Drake’s got old White man hands. And no, I don’t spend my time looking @ men’s hands; it was just an eye-catching glimpse that caused me to wince. Read the rest of this entry »

Slime Flu was quietly a dope project and Vado continues to be one of the more impressive “new” artists currently making a living. The grind marches forth with Flex letting go of “On His Own” over the weekend. The record is what we have come to expect Read the rest of this entry »

Joyce & Deborah Glenn

Four Loko To Be Abolished In New York [NYDN]

How Many Rappers Can Ruin A Good Thing By One [HHDX]

Rihanna Snapped Topless For “Loud” Artwork [Singersroom]

Paul Pierce Asks The Lord For Two Things [Yardbarker] Read the rest of this entry »