The Boy Illinois drops a new clip for “Nu.P” from his Inhale Pt. 3 mixtape. Directed by Damon L. Thomas, the term visual becomes applicable here since the young lady featured is quite a morsel. Of course, Illinois raps too and does it well so both the watching and listening are enjoyable. Read the rest of this entry »

We’re happy to share this giveaway with everyone. Today, we have the chance to give TWO lucky commenters the Jay-Z’s Decoded app for Apple iPads, iPhones and iTouch to further unlock Jay’s tome. To be entered to win, all you have to do is comment below, making sure to use a working email address. On Friday, we’ll pick two individuals to each receive the latest from Jay-Z, RocNation and Apple. Read the rest of this entry »

There isn’t much better than the relieving feeling upon arriving home. Whether it’s been eight hours, days or months, to feel the pressure you’ve placed upon yourself to make it back safely empty out like a deflating Whoopy Cushion is enough to rejuvenate even those run the most rampant. Two people who’ve been busy enough as of late to appreciate the unwind are acronym-friendly MC’s XV and MGK, who graciously share their homecoming tales via Vizzy’s lounge-ready, Cook-Classics-produced, “Finally Home.” Read the rest of this entry »

Check out the BluRoc’s performing with Ski Beatz & the Sensei’s – both of whom we have upcoming features on, just so you know – for BET’s Music Matters Showcase, the network’s effort to push new artists to the forefront. In addition, Stalley will be performing live on 106 & Park on March 8th so set the DVR reminder now. Read the rest of this entry »

No doubt that ‘Melo to the Knicks will get more hype as no one disputes that the Knicks are still the darling franchise of the NYC. But this week may ultimately be remembered as the week Mikhail Prokhorov launched the Nets back towards respectability while simultaneously making life more difficult for his crosstown rivals. Read the rest of this entry »

Saigon is nothing, if not honest. Thoughts bleed through his pen, creating a direct connection with the listener that’s one of the man’s great strengths as an emcee. On “Down The Road,” a bonus track off copies of The Greatest Story Never Told sold at FYE, he builds with the listener, sharing his thoughts on a variety of topics. It’s a mellow, introspective trip through the mind of a man with something to share. Read the rest of this entry »

I absolutely love the shoot BlackBook Mag did with dear old Nicki for their feature, “The Meteoric Rise of Nicki Minaj.” Her always effusive character’s portrayed well and mixed with a touch of class, amking the photos sexy without being too sexual. Read the rest of this entry »

Death+Taxes:

“Since the release of Radiohead‘s new album last Friday, message boards and music sites have been bombarded with a vast amount of “conspiracy theories” regarding “The King of Limbs.” Though most are plain trash, there is one that holds a genuinely interesting point: there may be a second “King of Limbs” album. Read the rest of this entry »

Big brother Dro almighty giveth and we all taketh, as Ralphie’s kids get more theme music. Read the rest of this entry »

If we’re talking songs that use the title “She Said,” then I’m still going to side with Foxx and Trey Songz. That being noted, I’ll give respect to Mac Miller for recording this while being under the weather battling a cold. Read the rest of this entry »

After last week’s “De La Vega,” Jelani transitions from an inspiring day and into a “Great Night,” a track built for enjoying life’s fruits. As the beat picks up the pace, you’ll definitely want to take off the Timbs and put on the hard bottoms so you can slide and do The Hustle to this joint. That get turned up, arms in the air music right here. Read the rest of this entry »

Lauren Lovely

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Social Media Mania Sparks First Baby Named “Facebook” [Straight From The A]

This Is Why The Internet Was Invented [Gamma Squad] Read the rest of this entry »

Let’s start at the beginning. The whole Freshman grades thing started innocently enough: I saw XXL‘s freshman concept for their 2009 class and thought it’d be good to treat them like an actual class with grades as the year progressed. When it was first published, I asked TC if he thought any of the rappers listed would read it. Clearly, I had no idea what kind of monster the grades would become. Read the rest of this entry »

The tug o’ war saga in New York’s standing in Hip-Hop remains a hot button issue for some, while serving as little consequence to others. When they are planted firmly in their element with their historic roots feeding them the proper inspiration matter, they make classics, straight up. On the opposing spectrum, keeping up the more trendy creative processes of making music has the East Coasters lagging in the back of the race, mainly attributed to their more lyrical upholstered raps having to be subdued to churn out a supposed “hit.” Read the rest of this entry »

Kevin says:

At first I laughed at the fact that there was a track called “Egg Hunt”. Then I listened to the aforementioned track. That shit is dope.

Yes sir. judge not lest ye be not judged…at least until you push play. Triple C’s Torch lived up to his name and brought the heat on his UFO Mixtape, and now Read the rest of this entry »