Your last memories of Consequence may be of him being enamored with ruffling the feathers of Kanye, but when your skill set is a sharp as a syringe tip, no distractions can quell your desire to keep the block flooded with material. And just like that, Cons is back on the streets adjacent to Superstar J and DJ Love Dinero for Curb Certified, also featuring The Cudster, Estelle Darlings and production from Lee Bannon. Read the rest of this entry »

The B-Girl’s back but don’t expect any simplistic rhyme cadences from Rapsody. North Carolina’s lyrical Wonder Woman lives up to her name because she ensures that her bars won’t be taken in vain. And with that, some congratulations and a healthy round of applause are in order. This MC is spitting at the notion of the sophomore slump and saving it for the microphone so you can Thank H.E.R. Now. Read the rest of this entry »

This time of the year, I judge music by cookout standards. Would it get played in the first place? And if so, at what point does it come on? Of course it’s odd, but it’s something I’ve been doing for years mainly because I love cookouts nearly as much as I love music; if not more. Estelle’s tag team collaboration with Rozay, “Break My Heart,” feels as if it would be better suited Read the rest of this entry »

125 years. That’s a mighty long time to have a company be renown for excellence and high-class standards. Very few can attest to such longevity and Mercedes-Benz just so happens to be a part of the club. Together with their signature emblem and innovative labeling system for their vehicles, they have been staples in the world where four wheels meet the pavement not only for mobility, but for equal parts style for some time. Read the rest of this entry »

If case you didn’t know, Swizzy flipped the scripts on Yeezy’s G.O.O.D. Fridays shtick and has unleashed #MonsterMondays. I’m typically not too keen to Mr. Keyes’ stylings, but this one is a banger indeed. Even if he sounds like an arrogant bastard on his mediocre verse. Read the rest of this entry »

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Kanye West still doesn’t have a title for his forthcoming album but his concerns these days seem to be more prestige and luxury related. If his future black-op events are equally successful as the one that took place at NYC’s The Box this past Friday, then G.O.O.D. Music will officially be inventors of Hip-Hop’s first consistent after hours affair. Read the rest of this entry »

Unfortunately for Estelle, her immense talents and singing ability are a lost cause. She can’t do anything to make me take her seriously. Nope, not even putting out two videos – one featuring Nasir and the other, John Legend – for the same single. The cause? Read the rest of this entry »

Just as it seems Estelle was too far gone in being a glamour girl, she bursts off the runway and back into the music scene with a new tape. Well…almost. Consisting of snippets, randoms and pure London swag, Ms. Darlings links up with DJ Trauma for the Twitter-fueled #ialmostmadeamixtape with cameos from Nas, Kardinal Offishall, Maino and surprisingly John Legend. Read the rest of this entry »

We should have all seen an album of this nature coming from Ghostface. While Brother Starks has had his feet planted firmly in the Shaolin slums with legendary street tales, his catalogue has always featured a smattering of songs displaying the triumphs and tragedies of attempts to conquer the fairer sex. From the unrepenting “Wildflower” to becoming mesmerized by the likes of “Beauty Jackson,” Ghostface has been known for stacking his escapades with honesty and sharp detail. Going all in for the gusto, Mr. Coles’ latest endeavor, Ghostdini: The Wizard of Poetry in Emerald City, is a smorgasbord of R&B flavored tunes with that special Ghost twist. Read the rest of this entry »

If you don’t respect Cee-Lo Green’s musical talents, or shall I say ‘perfect imperfections‘, there’s a slim chance I may lose respect for you musically. Read the rest of this entry »

Previously Posted — “Give ‘Em What They Askin’ For” – Review of Busta Rhymes’ Back On My B.S

The “Swag Pack” & M.I.A. More video performances after the break. My fam Rizoh’s got up a pictorial recap over @ his spot. Make the rounds. Read the rest of this entry »

10.28.08 it all becomes full circle… Read the rest of this entry »

Well, I told you so. Read the rest of this entry »

With college and pro football in full swing, summer is effectively over save for the autumnal equinox still to come on the calender. You can’t blame Estelle and Sean Paul for trying to squeeze the last drops out of it though. Read the rest of this entry »