Beyonce’s “Best Thing…” has received so much radio play that the only way I could possibly look forward to hearing it again is with The Roots playing the supporting role, Read the rest of this entry »

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Rihanna: ‘Women Are Dominating Pop Music’ [WENN]

Papoose Announces Independent Album “Nacirema Dream” [HHDX]

Spotify Getting Sued for Patent Infringement [DMN]

DJ Drama On Drake x Gucci Tape That Almost Happened [Sermon's Domain] Read the rest of this entry »

From the way MCs are attacking this “Otis” record, it seems to me that there is a subliminal message to all active Hip-Hop producers that you all are doing a disservice to the workers with bars. Everybody tip your hat to Kanye for making soulful tracks cool again. Any average Joe can pound a MPC with their opposable thumbs, but the sample game is what this here music was founded on. Read the rest of this entry »

You might remember the last visual from NY emcee RIZ, where he was walking through fields with a five-foot-tall cross. Well, keeping up with the epicness, this slim cat with the tilted brim turns it up a notch for his video and concurring short film to his new single, “Price You Pay.” Delivering what is apparently a true story of indictments, FEDs and pushing the limits, this crystal clear and well-executed movie-quality viral is the proper accompaniment to his quick-tongued and well-designed bars.

If this really is a true story, Riz is one lucky guy.

If you’re looking forward to going back to school so you can rock your “Jordans high top, snapback fitted caps,” The Hundreds are looking out for your melon this season. The BombSquad is celebrating eight good years of prosperity and business and the fall line for their custom made lids probably have your name written all over them. Read the rest of this entry »

Tired of trying to keep up with the mp3 shuffle? Let DJ Wonder assist your listening with today’s short but sweet Wonder Mix for Shade 45. A few of the current hits you missed mixed with other choices cuts and all neatly wrapped into one file that clocks in at thirty minutes. Read the rest of this entry »

Nothing in the world replaces “feel good” music. You know, that type of stuff to hit your eardrums that’ll have you two stepping with your lady, losing all track of time in the process. For those not in the know, Raphael Saadiq specializes in said brand of tunes and his new video “Movin’ Down The Line” is the latest example. Read the rest of this entry »

Who says the affections of rappers have to carry mysognistic undertones every step of the way? Digga, the Six Figga H.N.I.C., knows a thing or two about civilized relationships and that’s the mark he’s going to leave on the music world with his Person of Interest EP. Hall Of Justus residents, Rapper Big Pooh and Chaundon feel exactly the same way as they trade off barbs of monogamy that should have their girlfriends feeling more secure every time they have to hit the road. Read the rest of this entry »

Words: Donwill

Let’s just go ahead and keep it all the way funky, any Jordan Brand hybrid is a flashpoint for debate. People may get up in arms when they see the signature models chopped and screwed but in rare instances like the Jordan Spizike the debate is pretty one-sided or closed all together. I’d like to petition that the Air Jordan 2.0 get a hood pass also.

First, they put together a Gucci-esque colorway with a very premium feel to it and now this colorway pops up. Off top, putting wolf grey and cement in the description of any sneaker gets my attention and that metallic gold 360 Air sole is perfection. The bottom line is that reinventing old models helps out Jordan Brand’s bottom line and I’m fine with their efforts to repave memory lane because at least we get a Starbucks out of the deal every now and then.

Look out for these on August 13th.

H/T: Nice Kicks

Donwill may be better known as a member of Tanya Morgan and solo artist but he also harbors a pretty healthy addiction to sneakers. When he’s not creating soulful Hip-Hop songs he can be found writing about soles full of visible Air over at Kicks On Fire.

Netflix’s well-publicized price plan changes have caught the Internet’s rage for weeks with subsrcibers’ threats to cancel the service left and right. But what does the red giant have to lose if those users live up to their word? Read the rest of this entry »

The fictional character John Connor led an army in a revolutionary war against a regime of soulless machines. The Flint, Michigan rapper, Jon Connor, is attempting to spark a similar war, where the enemy machines are a handful of record labels manned by artificial intelligence in tailored suits instead of harsh, cold metal. Read the rest of this entry »

When Freddie Gibbs was billed on Big K.R.I.T.’s R4 tour, I let loose a silent prayer that some dope music could come out of it. Well somebody up there was listening Read the rest of this entry »

If there are two guys in this world that need to actually collaborate, they’re 7even:Thirty and Bilal. They share a knack for otherwordly ideas and unparalleled creativity. Read the rest of this entry »

When does it pay not to be original in Hip-Hop? Oh, right. In 2011. It’s one thing to score a guest spot from an artist whose in high demand, but when that demand is being met at an expedited pace, you become just another teardrop in the well that Lil Timmy fell in. Chris Brown has been cutting checks left and right this year, with hit songs from Big Sean, Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes and the quest for duplicated success has thirsty A&R’s Read the rest of this entry »

Unsurprisingly, caped-crusaders and powerful mutants have had a stronghold on the movie media but there’s always room for Jell-O and a good sci-fi action flick. Peter Berg’s Battleship looks to fill that void but the movie’s initial 2011 release date was pushed back until May 2012 and there’s fine amount of cheesiness that went into its trailer preview. Read the rest of this entry »