Somehow along the way, Fly.U gets left out of the “rising artists” discussion. Hell, they’re forgotten when notable acts from Ohio are mentioned. However, my gut instinct tells me that will change as they take to the road more – including hitting our PA stage – and once The Greater Than Club releases. Read the rest of this entry »

The blending of genres can be a beautiful thing, especially if professionals are involved. On 3.17.11, the battle of urban and urbane Pop will commence in Sin City when Cee-Lo Green faces off with The Ting Tings in an elaborate showcase. Read the rest of this entry »

Give it up for the new school, the new cool. Young Scolla and two talented counterparts – Mr. Miles and BrandUn Deshay – all together for “Too Cool.” Scolla’s Tears & Triumphs, coming soon.

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Young Scolla Feat. Devin Miles & BrandUn Deshay – “Too Cool”

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Broken Bells – composed of Danger Mouse and the Shins’ James Mercer – will release their four-track EP, Meyrin Fields, later this month, including the first leak, “Windows.” Originally recorded during the Broken Bells sessions, the tracks aren’t leftovers, but said to be ones that may not have fit alongside the original material. Still, receiving “Windows” remains a consolation prize for having missed the chance to speak with Mouse at Monday’s show.

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Broken Bells – “Windows”

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The Foam Ones could be considered to be one of the only models which could be respectfully done in such a gleaming colorway, technically referred to as metallic pewter according to the Swoosh’s product information. The almost seamless blend between the upper’s color and the translucent sole looks flawless. Read the rest of this entry »

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Al Pacino Owes Nearly $200,000 to the IRS [GOT] Read the rest of this entry »

To be honest, there are so many of these lists that float around I forget which is which. Forbes compiled their top five wealthiest Hip-Hop artists and the tabulation pretty much went as expected. With the exception for one name. Read the rest of this entry »

Time is money. And a good watch is always something worthwhile to invest in. Casio’s G-Shock has long been known as a highly respectable timepiece, admired not only for their style but also their durability as well. Now, the watchmaker is teaming up with RESPECT magazine – equally admired in its line of work – for their “Watch Me Work” campaign. Read the rest of this entry »

Calling someone a “fat-ass” who eats McDonald’s all day just isn’t going to fly in Joe D’Amico’s world. As a matter-of-fact, the marathon runner has been dubbed the “McRunner” because he’s challenging himself by training for his upcoming race by eating nothing but three square meals underneath the Golden Arches. Read the rest of this entry »

Talk about coming from left field. However, seeing as how I consider myself a huge fan of Dom Kennedy, any new music from the brother is regarded as a come up. He’s actually my favorite young West Coast artist (by a finely combed baby hair over Kendrick), but that is another time for another discussion. Lost in the commotion regarding XXL’s Freshman list was the fact Leimert Park’s finest was excluded. Read the rest of this entry »

David D. may have preached the hostile gospel a week ago, but when you mix loyalists, lobbyists, and Lupe together, surprisingly, you won’t come up with a “L”. The album fans petitioned for and blew their bank accounts to help get into stores after Atlantic Records repeatedly treated Brother Fiasco like a chump is taking the gold medal in next week’s sales challenge. Read the rest of this entry »

Going into downloading Koopa’s ode to The Wild Thing, not much was expected. Truth be told, I figured this timely collabo with Killer Kill to be a few thrown together verses over a run-of-the-mill beat, simply trying to capitalize on the fact Crazy Charlie is pulling the strings of society and getting more publicity than Lindsey Lohan starting a Middle East uprising. Read the rest of this entry »

The dirt underneath 40′s fingernails speaks for itself. Still knee deep in time shifts from last year’s double duty, Revenue Retrievin’ (Day and Night Shifts), the kingpin of the Bay is clocking in even more OT with two more Revenue Retrievin’s in the Overtime and Graveyard Shifts. That’s plenty of new schemes and capers from the OG workhorse with more than enough variation to go around. That’s also more wolves and vultures tryna swipe fiddles in ya boy’s scrilla department of council. Read the rest of this entry »

Paint me oblivious but I had no idea And1′s traveling basketball showcase still existed but apparently it’s live and well. After Blake Griffin jumped the Kia to win the NBA Slam Dunk contest, jumping cars was bound to jump the shark. Every leapster across the map picked up the gauntlet and decided to try their hand at one-upping Mr. 10.0. Read the rest of this entry »

Last March, Rocky Rivera stood bold and true for Women’s History Month by personifying three of history’s most illustrious heroines (not to mentioning creating the first entire song to be featured for a Notable Quotable). This year, the female empowerment is still very much in effect, but known for her “Trick Habits,” she decides to sprinkle a little cocaina twist on this year’s offering and make it drug-related like the DEA. Read the rest of this entry »