Remember that episode of Fresh Prince where Will and Ashley had the double date at the putt-putt golf course? Well, Diggy Simmons and Jeremih’s new visual is just like that. Kind of. Read the rest of this entry »

The game is littered with foreseeable collaborations these days but when there’s a benefit for all parties involved, plenty good can come out from the setup. Jeremih is the underrated underdog of Hip-Hop/R&B hooks and Diggy Simmons is the youthful rhymeslinger with a fanbase ripe for the picking. Together they make magic on “Do It Like You,” Read the rest of this entry »

Diggy and his team of ghostwriters already “borrowed” plenty of elements to create “Copy, Paste,” so why not plagiarize the video concept on top of that? The debut visual from the test tube rapper features his entire steez being manufactured in a lab, à la 50 Cent from the “In Da Club” video right before he breaks off into a face palm-inducing Usher dance segment. No idea’s original but creativity hasn’t totally perished from the planet. Read the rest of this entry »

No one wants to see Diggy fail.

He’s the kid whose bloodline gives him automatic clearance into whatever avenue he would eventually decide to venture into. Since his face was recognizable well before his cornoration, his reserved spot doesn’t rub anyone the wrong way. Read the rest of this entry »

These days, “Bruno Mars hook” and “throwaway” are like oil and water. Putting one and one together says the emergence of Diggy Simmons’ “Click Clack Away” obviously means the label has some type of marketing push is in the works for the offspring of Hip Hop royalty. This could very will end up being the first legit single from the the XXL Freshman, considering the record’s light, carefree and drenched in pop appeal that will make a play to take over a Top 40 station near you. Read the rest of this entry »

Let’s start at the beginning. The whole Freshman grades thing started innocently enough: I saw XXL‘s freshman concept for their 2009 class and thought it’d be good to treat them like an actual class with grades as the year progressed. When it was first published, I asked TC if he thought any of the rappers listed would read it. Clearly, I had no idea what kind of monster the grades would become. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s about that time Consequence hits the silver screen again and since the popcorn has been buttered, curtain has been lifted and ushers are on foot patrol, the show can go on with Movies On Demand 2. Looking to be a bigger box office draw than its predecessor, the sequel finds The Cons shooting drama scenes with XV and Bun, action segues with Talib Kweli and Kendrick Lamar and plenty Read the rest of this entry »

Young Chris’ “Philly Sh*t” gets an extra large remix with the help of some Philly aggins and non-locals who get on the 215 tip to assist the homie. Read the rest of this entry »

The other day, I was critical of a Maino track, citing mailed-in verses as being a part of the problem for a good chunk of these daily MP3′s for being disposable. Thankfully, it’s a problem Cons The Don doesn’t have when he’s intent on getting busy and bringing his talented homies in the V.I.P. Read the rest of this entry »

Brothers and sisters! Brothers and sisters! Today, we got something old and something new for you peoples to rock to! For you mid-to-older crowd like most of us TSS Crew, you didn’t think actually think Diggy was tackling classic Premo production for sh*ts and giggles did you? Never that; Young Simmons knows exactly what obstacles he faces and to cater to your nostalgic whims, he recruited the living legend himself—DJ Premier—to mix and host his Christmas gift to haters and fans alike with Past Presents Future. Read the rest of this entry »

Remember what happened the last time Young Digs got hold of a beat previously wrecked by Nasir? Atlantic Records opened their checkbook to acquire his services nearly a week later. With Saint Nick preparing to commit his yearly home invasions later this week, Diggy’s audible treats on December 23 Read the rest of this entry »

Despite what Arthur from work says, All City Chess Club aren’t just a bunch of dorks who decided to do a woodwind version of Lupe’s lead single. No, this mentally-stimulated group happens to consist of a few rappers you might have heard of, named Asher, Sonic, Lupe, Chuck & Mikey, Blu, Diggy, Bobby Ray, Dosage and a few others who missed this particular match. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s the annual event we all love to hate to on. Rap stars of new and old all convene under the house of Black lampoonery to dispel our attention from something more conducive to human existence. But as arguably the biggest nucleus that promotes most of the happenings of our beloved culture, the love side of the relationship with BET shoots to the forefront as they do give those that deserve it a bit of shine, even if comes courtesy of a generic environment. Read the rest of this entry »

I remember the first week of school was always a contest of who had the best summer. Some kids boasted about trips out of state. Most bragged about clothes. Diggy Simmons can say he opened for Wale and dropped a record with Lupe Fiasco and Pharrell. The most I ever did was go to Myrtle Beach. Read the rest of this entry »

Like a bat out of hell, Lady Gaga added a bit of spice to what was shaping up to be somewhat of a mundane week.  Perhaps at some point down the line either her or Beyoncé will let us in on the inside joke that is her “Telephone” video.  Until then we’ll find some reason to soldier on through her nine minute visual conundrum.  Here’s what else went down: Read the rest of this entry »