Thanks to producer No I.D. and his Instagram we now have an early glimpse at the songs included on Common’s The Dreamer, The Believer. Set to be released on December 20th, the album’s features are few but prominent since they include the likes of Nas, Maya Angelou and John Legend and the final track looks to be a “Pops” joint. Read the rest of this entry »

The crowd booed the MGM Grand in Las Vegas Saturday night once the judges decision to award WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao the victory over Juan Manuel Marquez aired over the speakers. The match could have easily went the Mexican’s way but with the card reading (116-112),(115-113), (114-114), against him, Marquez again goes winless against Pacquiao. Read the rest of this entry »

Because I respect all of you, I will not sit here and lie. This song is still awesome when faded. Kirko Bangz continues with the push behind the syrupy slow “Drank In My Cup” by blessing it with the official video equipped with all the usual Houston trademarks. Read the rest of this entry »

“Face In Disguise” first graced ears across the country as “Build Jewelz,” off Has-Lo’s debut, In Case I Don’t Make It. It was, and is, a reflective track, as Has-Lo questions his faith, his desire to rap, and, in the end, his path in life. Instead of the soft, somber string-laced beat from “Build Jewelz,” however, “Face In Disguise” features something fresh from Exile. Read the rest of this entry »

On one hand, it’s almost unfair to think what a second year of Kemba Walker and Jeremy Lamb would have done at UConn. On the other, however, watching Lamb evolve from highly talented running mate to potentially a savvy vet in just his second year of college is even more appealing. Read the rest of this entry »

Babygrande Records commissioned Statik Selektah to create The History Of M.O.P. Statik picked the finest gems from the career of M.O.P. for one quintessential Mash Out Posse playlist. Read the rest of this entry »

Shoutout to The Source staff for including us in their first annual “Digital Power 30″ list, a who’s who in the online rap world, and respect due to all of the other outlets listed as well. Real recognize real. Read the rest of this entry »

Rihanna & Hov together again for “Talk That Talk,” the mid-tempo, Stargate-produced title track for her album. The tune is more urban, more “Run This Town” than “Umbrella” as Jay indeed talks big talk Read the rest of this entry »

Only group Joe Crack failed to name is a select group of label executives. Them dudes are definitely light in the loafers. Read the rest of this entry »

Let’s face it, half of you are checking this out because there’s a Yelawolf feature. I know this, because initially, I was right there with ‘ya. But, upon digging deeper than the title, this “Outlaw Shit” video makes it very obvious Struggle has a voice of his own. Read the rest of this entry »

Blu’s got your daily dosage of LSD-tinged trippiness with the visuals for “DoinNothin’.” The Flying Lotus-produced track receives animated treatment from director David M. Helman, as lights and graphics flash to the barebones beat and oddball lyrics. Read the rest of this entry »

After Busta took the cover-all approach in honoring the late Heavy D, The Quiksta narrows in more specifically to game us young bloods on the reasons Waterbed Hev’s legacy will live on past his physical form. Read the rest of this entry »

Sometimes you don’t need Twitter campaigns, fancy Tumblrs or a marketing team of double D broads pushing your music in order to get recognized. Here’s a novel idea: just rap your f*cking ass off. I don’t know Openmic from Adam, but I know I want to hear more of him. Read the rest of this entry »

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Consider this a business card in a .zip file. Fate Eastwood has been around for awhile now creating backdrops for a duffle bag full of rappers, but now is the time the man behind the boards receives some well deserved shine. Read the rest of this entry »