Chip Tha Ripper - “Movie”

GENERAL November 18, 2009 | By Gotty™ | 11 Comments

By December 1st, Chip’s long-stalled The Cleveland Show mixtape, hosted by Mick Boogie & Terry Urban, will be available over @ www.SlabUp.com. Until then, roll one up & enjoy this Boi-1da produced slow burner. Dispose of your own ashes.

Video: Alicia Keys Debuts “Empire State Of Mind II”

GENERAL November 18, 2009 | By Contra™ | 15 Comments

There’s something about that damn city. While watching the above clip of my wife debuting part two of “Empire State Of Mind” last night during a live performance in Tribeca, I began to reflect on what made New York so great to so many.

Crookers Feat. Kelis - “No Security” Video

MUSIC November 18, 2009 | By Gotty™ | 3 Comments

First the song, now a twacked out video to accompany it. No animals were harmed during the filming of this video

Skewby - “No Handlebars”

AUDIO November 18, 2009 | By Beware | 7 Comments

With all the rap blogs I read everyday pretty much playing favorites, of course I’m going to discover an MC as talented as Skewby at a site I specifically keep an eye on for offbeat, non-rap picks. Thanks to the cool, cover-all blog/promo-machine RCRD LBL, now we can all enjoy this Memphis mold...

Consequence Feat. Kanye West, Common, KiD CuDi, Big Sean & John Legend - “Whatever U Want” (G.O.O.D. Music Remix)

AUDIO November 18, 2009 | By TC | 15 Comments

How many MCs can we cram in a song on the daily? In barely over 4 minutes, the Grammy Family says 5 and 1 sangin’ ass aggin. It all adds up though, as Cons The Don has a premier broadcast for his Cons TV album.

DJ Green Lantern Presents Emilio Rojas - The Natural

GENERAL November 18, 2009 | By TC | 9 Comments

The term “underrated” gets thrown around a lot but rarely taken heed. When Emilio Rojas is described as such, it’s implying that he’s one of the best rappers you aren’t listening to. Looking to change all that, DJ Green Lantern steps in the direct The Natural, an aptly-titled...

“Danny Duberstein Is Good At Two Things…”

GENERAL November 18, 2009 | By LC Weber | 34 Comments

With Dave Chappelle skateboarding through farmland somewheres in Ohio, J.B. Smoove might be the jester king ruling quietly in TV-land.

Which Came First, The Chicken Or The Egg?

SMOKE BREAK November 18, 2009 | By MZ | 81 Comments

According to Soundscan, Attention Deficit sold 28,100 copies last week. In this day and age, when album sales are as tough to pick as the winning lotto numbers it’s hard to gauge what’s a success or failure. But when you come to find out that only 30,000 were shipped it can cause one to stop and...

Spank Pops - “Making It” Video

GENERAL November 18, 2009 | By Corey Bloom | 5 Comments

Spank Pops isn’t a new jack on the scene, but is really hitting his stride as an MC. In support of his newly released Beautiful Noise EP he presents “Make It” an instant head-nodder with sharp cinematography to match.

“The Industry’s The Wrong Complexion…”

AUDIO November 18, 2009 | By J. Tinsley | 23 Comments

“…tryin’ to Sammy Sosa the game…” Yeah, this is the Budden I became a fan of some six years ago. While working the Georgetown/Temple basketball game yesterday, I happened to check my Twitter and saw Joey had released his rendition of Rihanna’s “Russian Roulette”...

Charlie Wilson - “Take This Ring”

AUDIO November 18, 2009 | By Beware | 9 Comments

The ringer on my phone is Gap Band’s “Outstanding” for the same reason “Computer Love” will be in steady rotation for the rest of my life. Charlie Wilson is the friggin’ man.

11.18 The Cooler

GENERAL November 18, 2009 | By Gotty™ | 19 Comments

The Heavenly Alta Marie Tila Tequila Files Suit Against Shawne Merriman [TBL] MySpace Close To Acquiring iMeem [Tech Crunch] Hooker-Loving Dad Reacts To Hooker Daughter [The Awl] Cam’ron Officially Disbands Dipset [TRU] Girl Scores Own Goal In Youth League [Guyism]

Playboy Tre - “I Be On Some Other Sh*t”

AUDIO November 17, 2009 | By Gotty™ | 10 Comments

Tre gettin’ his feature on for Northe’n Lights upcoming project, Cut’em Or Pay’em. Download — Playboy Tre - “I Be On Some Other Shit” SMKA via Maurice’s

“So Disrespectful”

GENERAL November 17, 2009 | By TC | 30 Comments

Somebody put out an APB for the Lieutenant Ricky Ross and tell him he lost the battle. It’s over. Finito. Not that there was ever really any “beef” to begin with. The marketing plan was real slick Rick, though (no Ricky D.) You knew Deeper Than Rap was a solid album; not good enough...

“A Man Must Have A Code…”

GENERAL November 17, 2009 | By LC Weber | 24 Comments

Nat King Cole’s sugar-swirled songs echo through Walmart walkways lined with stockings and ornaments. Price-drops of epic proportions are slated for a Friday after Thanksgiving that is sure to leave at least one Midwesterner trampled to death. It’s with these staples the holiday season...