After a night of being cross-faded, if you’re out of Advil®, the best cure for that migraine the day after is more liquor. So just in case you’ve started get comfortable with Game’s Purp & Patron mixtape, he’s unleashed a sequel, The Hangover, to help you rid those morning after blues. Last week’s offering wasn’t bad, especially in comparison to his 2010 releases, but there was still definitely room for improvement. Read the rest of this entry »

One thing Gotty™ and I have in common is our horrible memory. TC is the one that can recall lyrics and song titles at the drop of a hat. I’m the one that’s always like, “track four is a banger”. Soon, though – with your help – there will be a new tool on the market to help people like myself. Read the rest of this entry »

I betcha didn’t know Droop-E uses his stomach rumblings for drum patterns in his MPC. That’s how focused and starved the Bay Area’s young prince’s work ethic is these days. “Hungry but we’re gonna win” is what Sade says. BLVCK Diamond Life is what Droop-E claims. Together they have the unified mission of bringing you a harmonious sound that dignifies itself from what you’re used to hearing on the daily hustle and bustle of Internet Hip-Hop life. Read the rest of this entry »

What it is black and white and read all over?

Try the resounding message of Malcolm, Martin, Marco and DJ Revolution’s progressive train of thought ganked from their upcoming album, Life Doesn’t Frighten Me. They even have a little Spike Lee/virtual insanity action poppin’ off. Read the rest of this entry »

Yeah, this is more like it. The other day I voiced my sentiments towards Young Jeezy’s current state. I said what I said and stand by those words because it’s how I felt at the current time. But whenever Jeezy uploads something worth praise, then I have no problem giving buddy his just due. Take this remix of Lloyd Banks missed single “Start It Up,” for example. Read the rest of this entry »

The other day I found myself shoveling snow; something I am praying does not have to repeat itself this winter. Anyway, I had my iPod in zoning out to a shuffle of whatever the device felt like playing. How I went from DMX’s first album – great shoveling music, for the record – to Mint Condition is beyond me. I didn’t feel like stopping what I was doing to take my gloves off to change it. Their ’90′s hit “What Kind Of Man Would I Be” rang through my headphones and I began to wonder what the hell happened to these guys. Read the rest of this entry »

Blake Griffin, eat your heart out.

As exciting as the “Top 3 Clipper” has been above the rim in his breakout rookie season, it’s unlikely he’ll be able to top this accidental phenomenon that looked like something out of a video game. Read the rest of this entry »

The Super Bowl is more than just the last and most important game of the NFL season. It is an event that brings people together regardless if those watching are diehard fans or happen to confuse Aaron Rodgers for that guy who is nominated for best actor in a drama at the Oscars. A nice sized TV, wings, pizza and alcohol is all that is really needed for a successful Super Sunday get together. Thanks to Papa John’s, however, you may not even have to fork out the money on pizza. Read the rest of this entry »

Photo: Vic James

Needless to say it was straight Southern smoke emanating from Nashville’s Phat Kaps this past Thursday night. Alabama’s Own, Yelawolf and fellow Slumerican Rittz brought down the boutique with an artillery assault of assonance and bass. For those unlucky enough not to be able to attend the event, Break On A Cloud has your back as they filmed a manically delivered rendition of Yela and Rittz’ “Box Chevy.” Read the rest of this entry »

Photo via Derick G.

Here’s something Diddy’s paid models can relate to. When you pit the kerosene-drinking Lil Weezy and his real-life Daddy Warbucks against a lake of fire, you’re liable to feel the burn on the big screen. Birdman is stuntin’ like his sonny, spittin’ pyro to give the buzz surrounding his Bigger Than Life release some ‘mo heat in them streets. Read the rest of this entry »

187, 187, 211 drive by/ Six dead, but only three went to heaven…

This is the type of record the law will use in their case against Lil Boosie. “187″ showcases Jayceon Taylor riding along shotgun for this track dedicated to pistol play and body bags. It’s always weird to hear numbers of this ilk from Bad Azz considering his situation. For us, we gain enjoyment. It’s a lot different, however, when you’re running through cigs like they’re going out of style behind prison walls because the state of Louisiana believes that is who you really are. Read the rest of this entry »

In addition to constantly penning highly-charged declarations that move the mind, body and soul, Bambu also churns out great videos. Gearing up for a revolution and to re-release his 2009 opus …exact change… to a remastered and boosted treasury, the special, limited edition project will feature a eight-track bonus disc like a Stereo 8 and to set it off, Bam and Strong Arm Steady’s Krondon are staring you down, making you uncomfortable right where you stand. Read the rest of this entry »

All self-respecting MCs have probably tried to tackle the infamous “Funeral” beat whether on a mixtape or just for sh*ts and giggles and who is Kyle Lucas to screw with tradition? He reps Vonnegutt, Purple Ribbon and for guys who rock the black stud earrings in Everywhere, USA. Read the rest of this entry »

Being a heavyset brother from New York who raps has to be tough; almost like playing basketball in Chicago with a bald head. Still, Fred The Godson has been making his rounds for a minute now and slowly but surely continues to carve a name out for himself in the New York Hip-Hop scene. It wouldn’t surprise me at all if he ended up as one of XXL’s Freshmen for this year now that I think about it. Read the rest of this entry »

When world premiering the “Moment 4 Life” video on MTV, Nicki Minaj told Sway that she “couldn’t wait to be on the big screen when it came to movies and television.” Fitting, seeing that rappers want to be actors and actors pretend to be able to rap and sing nowadays. None the matter; Nicki has the personality to keep more eggs in her basket than Mother Goose and she sank her acting chops in a couple bits on Saturday Night Live over the weekend. Read the rest of this entry »