An artist dies, they’re buried…and then the “posthumous albums” start rolling out and such will be the case for Amy Winehouse. Spokesman Chris Goodman says there is “plenty” of material in the can and an unnamed source close to Universal records claims that prior to her death the singer had the “framework” of around a “dozen” new songs. Read the rest of this entry »

When we first met Rochelle Jordan in May, her intentions were to release the N.E.R.D.-inspired In Search Of… Generating a respectable buzz around her name and late night meetings with her team, however, resulted in a change of plans. R O J O’s up first on the agenda and Jon Connor’s helping usher the steps towards its liberation. Read the rest of this entry »

Words: Donwill

In the past few years, the Asics Gel-Lyte III and Ronnie Fieg have become so synonymous that anytime I see the model listed I immediately expect his name to follow. But the iconic sneaker existed before Mr. Fieg and, in case you forgot, just take a look at this sleek, work-boot-inspired runner. Read the rest of this entry »

“And who you call your wife is a hoe to me, more n*ggas done been on her than the ‘Otis’ beat.”

Maino bypasses the usual round of hot new instrumentals and chooses to drop a freestyle over classic Wu tracks. Read the rest of this entry »

The Zoom Hyperfuse 2011 looks dope with its seamless, one-piece upper used to create a lightweight and durable pair of kicks for on the court. But for all the construction secrets the the Innovation Kitchen didn’t divulge in the previous viral spot, here are the answers in the new “Hyperfuse Blender” quickie. Read the rest of this entry »

Let the other rap cliques drop mixtape after mixtape after the album. The SAS Gang know the quality they had in their long-player, Arms & Hammers as they continue to do their damnedest everybody on the scene hears about it. The Los Angeles trio don’t work at West Coast Choppers, but they seem to know a little bit about two-wheeled vehicles per their new video for DJ Khalil produced “Gangsta’s.” Read the rest of this entry »

Never missing a beat, whether they’re on the road or helping Jimmy Fallon sound like Chuck D., Questlove recently unveiled great news for fans of The Roots. Hip-Hop’s most legendary band are back in the studio recording the following up to their Grammy-nominated, How I Got Over. Read the rest of this entry »

New music from Game minus copious amounts of namedrops but with just enough Cool & Dre production to make it interesting. Read the rest of this entry »

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Tech N9ne: Black Hippy Is “The New N.W.A.” [DubCNN]

Corinne Bailey Rae Talks Her New Album [SoulCulture UK]

Is Eye Candy The Fifth Element of Hip-Hop Now? [Clutch]

The 10 Real Reasons Why We’ll Never Seen Another 50 Cent Album [TWV] Read the rest of this entry »

How many rappers today are renown first and foremost for their ability to rap? Not for the company they keep, hit record they may have had or who they may sound like, but strictly for their adeptness as a lyrical orator? Not many. Which is why Kendrick Lamar is such an intriguing commodity in the rap’s current climate. He’s been likened to the legendary Dr. Dre and it is unclear who is co-signing who at this point. Read the rest of this entry »

Words: Donwill

I’m honestly a bit confused as to how both adidas and Nike are giving their sneakers these fused uppers. While the process does reduce the waste associated with manufacturing and requires less energy per pair, it feels a bit like seeing Pepsi and Coke served alongside one another at your favorite fast food chain. Read the rest of this entry »

For the latest visual from his Dealing With The Pressure 2 release, Philly rhymer and Swisher smoker Young Gliss hit up his big homie Dice Raw to add an another element to “I Had To Go Away.” Read the rest of this entry »

While it’s not exactly specified if Ryshon Jones is or was previously without digs and a roof over his head, his “HomeLessManHunger” speaks for itself. Read the rest of this entry »

To kick off his enticing new track, “Bait,” Wale drops a line about how he “made it big with GoGo.” Doesn’t that seem odd when considering the DMV resident is with Maybach Music, where beats only come in XXL or XXXL? Read the rest of this entry »

JBIII adds his complimentary touches to Jhene’s “Stranger” and he does so well that I almost included his picture as the focal point of the post. But what kind of fool would I be to skip a chance to post another pic of shorty? Read the rest of this entry »