Posts Tagged ‘Def Jam’

Rihanna Feat. Young Jeezy - “Hard”

Well you knew the IDJ wouldn’t let Rihanna get all “restricted” without a proper single to keep the registers ringing. “Russian Roulette” was the risqué warm-up, but this joint right here is the sure shot.

November 2nd, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

Redman Feat. Ready Roc - “Coc Back” Video

Redman and Ready Roc brave the recession in Lambos with the visual for this bare-bones track from Reggie Noble “0″ 9 ½.

November 1st, 2009 | GENERAL, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

DJ Khaled Feat. Usher, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross & Drake - “Fed Up”

Not to overtly spoil the campaign towards Khaled’s next project, but I’m gonna anyway.

October 28th, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

All The Dope Boys Go Crazy: Jay-Z & Young Jeezy

Photo: B.Scott “Hov on that new shit Niggas like how come Niggas want my old shit Buy my old album…” — Jay-Z from “On To The Next One” (I guess I’m one of them niggas, then.) The Blueprint 3 served up a glimpse of Grizzly Bear Jay. But for those who grew up on the...

October 23rd, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

Rihanna - “Russian Roulette”

The Wait Is Ova..for those of you who’ve been waiting. Rihanna wears the tiara in this thing called Pop music and she’s set on keeping it that way with the first single off Rated R which was written/produced by Ne-Yo.

October 20th, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

G-Files: The Warren G Highlight Reel…

Pic courtesy of ErikVoake.com Guys, I messed up. A few weeks back, my long-standing request for a Smoking Session with West Coast pioneer Warren G was finally granted. As an artist I literally grew up listening to and who helped enlighten my musical taste-buds at an early age, the rare opportunity to...

October 9th, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, MUSIC, STRAY SHOTS, VIDEO | Read More

The Roots - “How I Got Over” Video

Rebel-rock-soul-funky-riddims. The Roots always have fantastic first singles.

September 30th, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

9.26 The Cooler

Yandra, Pumps And A Bump KRS-One Says Def Jam Destroyed Hip-Hop [D.Dot] When the Internet Runs Out [Buzz Feed] 10 Greatest Movie Badasses Of All Time [Manofest] Music Thieves Also Occasionally Pay For Music [SVI] Is Microsoft Ready to Buy Electronic Arts? [IGN] Lousy Karaoke Inspires Violence in Connecticut...

September 26th, 2009 | GENERAL, The Cooler | Read More

Sample Battle: Nas Vs. Rick Ross

First off, props to Robbie for unleashing a slew of songs that fell to the sample clearance gods. Nas’ Hip-Hop Is Dead will be remembered for several things. It was his debut on the iconic Def Jam label, it contained the historic collaboration with long-time foil Jay-Z & it got Hip-Hop artists...

September 3rd, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, MUSIC | Read More

“Feel Like I’m Back” - Review Of Fabolous’ Loso’s Way

The mid-nineties saw Hip-Hop’s infatuation with gangster movies at an enormous peak. The late, great Notorious B.I.G. adopted his moniker from Christopher Walken’s character in King Of New York and revered storytellers like Raekwon and Kool G Rap saw their works heavily inspired by Italian...

July 28th, 2009 | ALBUM REVIEWS, GENERAL | Read More

The Roots - “How I Got Over”

Do you want more?!!!??! Hit the break.

July 20th, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

“Don’t Get Caught Slippin’” - Review Of Ace Hood’s Ruthless

What a difference 6 months can make. Regardless of whether the stars were aligned or back room deals took place, Ace Hood was poised for the short track to success. Backed by DJ Khaled, Rick Ross & the Def Jam machine, his inclusion in XXL’s ‘08 Top Ten Freshman Class, coincided with the release...

July 13th, 2009 | ALBUM REVIEWS, GENERAL | Read More

adidas Forum ‘Ghostface Killah’ Def Jam 25th Anniversary Pack

Detailed shots of the previously mentioned adidas x Def Jam collabo, the Tony Starks version. Ghost’s Forums got the royal treatment with

July 13th, 2009 | Gear, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

It’s Loso In Case You Didn’t Know So…

Who’s excited for Fabolous’ new album? For the realm of Hip-Hop, conceptual albums are a rare delicacy; showing up as often as a periodic comet to give the game some diversity. But as the July 28th release date for Loso’s Way nears, is John Jackson’s fifth LP poised to be an...

July 10th, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC, SMOKE BREAK, VIDEO | Read More

Mr. Finley - “For The Money”

Pic By D-Nice The way R&B/Pop acts like Ne-Yo, Rihanna and The-Dream have been dominating Def Jam’s roster, it’s easy to forget that they are indeed a Hip-Hop label. Nevertheless, Mr. Finley, being a Las Vegas native, has no problems gambling against the odds to ensure his voice is heard...

July 3rd, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC, WE GOT NOW | Read More