“Go to sleep, I wake you up, What what, What what…”

‘Pone & Nore aka the anti-shiny suit movement. Read the rest of this entry »

The pride and joy of North Memphis, Project Pat, returns to the rap game with his new album Loud Pack on July 19, his first since 2009′s Real Recognize Real. To kick things off in their most natural of ways, Pat tags frequent co-conspirators DJ Paul and Juicy J to handle the work behind the boards while he delivers in only a way Pat can. Read the rest of this entry »

Many times, people ask me if competition exists between TSS and other sites. On the contrary, I often view cats like eskay, our OnSmash brethren, YN and 2DopeBoyz as our PNCs in the new music frontier. Specifically, Shake & Meka have continuously shown us love and we aim to always show it right back since the respect is mutual. So, to round out our Summer Madness entries, I’m happy to share Meka’s five picks for the upcoming months. Read the rest of this entry »

Since I first heard of the concept, I’ve been wary of Statitk Selektah’s recent run of projects recorded in 24 hours or less. To me, great music takes time and care, not artificial deadlines. However, at the very least, he and Freddie Gibbs have come up with some heat in their latest recording session, linking up with Trae Tha Truth to drop off “Already.” Read the rest of this entry »

Wale’s continuing to cruise around in his Maybach, yet this time he allows fellow Board of Administration member Tiara Thomas to sit in the driver’s seat for the guitar-led “All Around The World.” Folarin has always been an acquired musical taste, and more than likely will forever remained that way. Read the rest of this entry »

The theme of ‘dreams’ or ‘dreaming’ in rap right now is about as played out as my Beta copy of Ghostbusters back in 1988. It’s the poor-man’s “swag.” And, while I happen to believe in Fashawn as an artist, this video for his song “Big Dreams” looks like it was filmed around that time, as well. Read the rest of this entry »

In just another day in the wacky world of Ron Ron, Artest would now prefer to be called Metta World Peace. The LA Laker forward’s lawyer filed petition on his client’s behalf in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday, looking to make the new nomenclature legal Read the rest of this entry »

Rick and his “9 Piece” video featuring Lil Wayne, the real Ball and G, an iPhone, a Porsche, police officers and a pool game. Real coke was originally slated to be included but supposedly Gunplay disposed of it the old fashioned way. Read the rest of this entry »

On Friday’s, content becomes a free-for-all and perfect time for us to share this lost remix of Company Flow’s “N2N Burners” circa 1998. Complete with flecks of dust, the newfound version is composed of a lo-fi groove similar to ones which made the group kings of the underground once upon a time Read the rest of this entry »

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Anwar al-Awlaki: The Next Bin Laden [GQ]

Blogger Jailed Over Critical Restaurant Review [Tapei Times]

5 Ways Methamphetamine Can Make You a New Person [Cracked]

“Whitey” Bulger Had $500,000 Stash [CNN] Read the rest of this entry »

The year was 1988. Gas was 91 cents per gallon. Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Rain Man and Die Hard were commanding box offices. And there were trade talks which would have sent Michael Jordan to the Los Angeles Clippers. Yes, you read that right. Read the rest of this entry »

Nothing like some NSFW action to round out a productive day. No green screenin’ here, nothing but skrippers & nastiness. Thanks Pill! Read the rest of this entry »

There’s no question Ice Cube’s music has lost a step. But, because the veteran of South Central LA and gangsta rap originator has solidified such a sturdy foundation beneath the brand he created over two decades ago, his name and associated clout never will. Read the rest of this entry »

Last night, when I heard The Mayor of Gary, Indiana, was thuggin’ on UStream with Statik Selektah – about to start and finish an EP cordially titled Lord Givith, Lord Taketh Away – I had no choice but to geek out and become a fly on the wall for a few minutes. Read the rest of this entry »

“She was a little red Corvette, fast as hell, turn heads on the set.”

Sharing is caring and Spitta has done his duty in making sure we’ve heard the Burnie’s album prior to next week’s release. But he’s still not done, releasing the visuals for the album track “She Don’t Want A Man.” Read the rest of this entry »