“In two months I’ll be sentenced, 18 months from my kids, Don’t nothing ’bout this weapon, it was nothing I did.”

As previously expected, that pesky pistol charge is what did Young Buck in and now he’s set to do 18 months in the joint. TMZ has been all in his business – which included their report of the rapper’s eviction from his mansion earlier this month – and radio hosts Star and Buc tried to assert that he’s a stool pigeon. Read the rest of this entry »

When Curtis announced he was dropping The Lost Tape, most folks anticipated unreleased records in the vein of his former foe Nas’ famed project. Instead, 50′s first Gangsta Grillz tape with DJ Drama forgoes the past and gives us 15 new records from G-Unit’s always outspoken leader. Read the rest of this entry »

After dropping off the captivating “Queen To Be” on Friday, Hip-Hop/soul collective Cocaine 80′s rounded out the weekend by releasing two more impressive new tracks. Common and producer extraordinaire No I.D. might be the big names of the crew, but it’s singer-songwriter James Fauntleroy taking the lead again Read the rest of this entry »

Whether it was stuck in a classroom or a cubicle at some dusty office, we’ve all had those moments where you find yourself hopelessly staring out a window, wishing you could partake in Mother Nature’s playground. Well, despite doing what he loves, even Asher Roth occasionally simply wants to be “Outside.” Read the rest of this entry »

Producers are quite protective over their craft. They take pride in finding a diamond in the rough to sample and flip it into a Hip-Hop masterpiece. That’s why Pete Rock was so pissed that Lupe Fiasco jacked his “T.R.O.Y.” sample without asking permission. All of the hullabaloo made us think about any other times Pete Rock and other producers have been Sampling Eskimo Twins. Read the rest of this entry »

Waka Flocka’s pre-album rollout has been extremely entertaining. Not for the actual music quality because meh, but for the hilarious song titles. “Rooster In My Rari” is about a car in the back of the whip, but the other possibilities are endless. Read the rest of this entry »

Lupe Fiasco’s always working his way under someone’s skin. Today, his song “Around My Way” made its way around the Internuts and actually got a warm reception from everyone – both old fans and Lasers. Everyone except Pete Rock. Read the rest of this entry »

Is it me or has Rick Ross been trying to release singles with none gaining significant traction? Well, regardless if “So Sophisticated” is meant to be one or not, the duo of Ross and Meek Mill have yet another banger to attach to their tag team catalog. Read the rest of this entry »

Quiz continues his path to the release of his Dope Kicks, Fresh Hats mixtape as he stops by and drops off the title track today. The young L.A. talent is looking to make a name for himself not with cosigns, but rather exclusively on the strength of his music. Read the rest of this entry »

The closer Paraphernalia comes to its May 23rd release date, the stronger it’s shaping up to be. Anybody who’s familiar with the respective discographies of both Jonesy and Burn already knows their individual capabilities, and when they come together on wax the finished product is much greater the sum of its parts. Read the rest of this entry »

After a few years out of the limelight, Dwele has re-emerged with his latest taste of soul, “What Profit.” Both written and produced by the multifaceted Detroit singer, this classy single depicts an egocentric high-roller, who ditches his longtime lady after she stuck with him through his rise to the top. Read the rest of this entry »

Any aspiring artist can attest to the notion that Masta Ace’s shortcomings on “Enuff,” from the late 2001 release Disposable Arts, still apply in so many ways today. Read the rest of this entry »

With each passing year comes the realization albums which defined many of my teenage years are getting up there in age as well. Alicia Keys‘ The Diary Of Alicia Keys doesn’t turn 10 until next year, yet the lessons learned continue to stand as a testament of near flawless execution. Read the rest of this entry »

Rapper/producer Oddisee has a new full-length album, People Hear What They See, due out June 12th, but that’s not stopping the D.C. double-threat from treating his fans to even more music. The latest in a long line of short-burst EPs, Odd Renditions, is a 4-track batch of remixes (spin-offs, to be more exact) that feature original production and rapping from the Diamond District member. Read the rest of this entry »

Maybe it’s the (mixtape) Gucci Mane fan in me, but seeing Suzi Analouge’s name, the hook from “I Think I Love Her” immediately popped into my head. Upon giving her (R)ose (A)lways (W)ins EP a fair shake, she and La Flare are polar opposites when it comes to musical approaches; and that’s perfectly acceptable. Read the rest of this entry »