Make sure to be in attendance if ?uestlove comes to a discotheque within two area codes of yours. If your friends won’t go, leave them and go solo. Obviously, they weren’t good friends in the first place. Read the rest of this entry »

Was anyone really aware that Scream 4 hits theaters today? Okay, maybe I’m the only one out the loop because the majority of flicks I catch in theaters are PG-rated, family field trips. Still, our friends over at The Smoking Jacket took the time to commemorate the movie’s release by creating a compelling “Bargument” breakdown about two masked killers, Scream’s Ghostface and Wu-Tang’s Ghosftace. Read the rest of this entry »

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Jimmer Fredette Is The Next Billy Hoyle [ETSF]

Chris Brown’s Circle of Celebrity Friends Hold Him Down Post Cunty Episode [C&D]

Justin Vernon Says New Bon Iver Album Due Out In June [Prefix]

Twitter Beef Round Dos! Ja Rule & 50 Cent Go @ It Again [Vibe] Read the rest of this entry »

These rappers are always working on new projects, with about 37% of them actually seeing the light of day. Where this new cut from Fat Joe and Raekwon will eventually land is a mystery, but it better end up on something. Read the rest of this entry »

– The Rock returned to the WWE. #Wrasslin’ Love

– Strong Arm Steady spread love the Cali way in their Smoking Session. #Cali Love

– David D. & Talia made the perfect Ghostface Killah Valentine’s cards. #Ghetto Love Read the rest of this entry »

Ghostface’s writing ability has been highly touted as providing some of the most vivid and honest lyrics of any other musician in Hip-Hop. One aspect of his career that is often overlooked is his ability to convey a multitude of different emotions in regards to the opposite sex. He’s quite…poetic and, at times, touching. Read the rest of this entry »

“Ayo, it’s Tone, crispy like a pair of headphones…”

Starks the saint drops a visual for one of the Apollo Kids songs. Read the rest of this entry »

Back before cats were throwing DVD players in their whips like they were pine tree air fresheners, we relied on cuts like “The Heist” to provide us with the full A/V experience. And back before any kid with 30 minutes to spare before soccer practice could remix a track with Garage Band, we left it to professionals like  DJ Premier. Read the rest of this entry »

When Ghostface Killah likened himself to Ironman in the beginning stages of his career, he probably wasn’t implying that he would outlast his peers of the past, present and future when it came to Hip-Hop’s line of employment. However, here we are—numerous solo and group LPs alongside countless guest appearances—in 2010 with Tony Starks still prospering in the business, thanks to enthusiastic loyalists who lend him an ear whenever he asks to be heard. Read the rest of this entry »

“Supreme Clienteleeeee!!! Ain’t no love to be found…”

Oh wait? What’s that you say? “Buck 50” was a decade ago? Then what is this rough, raw and rugged audio dope that is stimulating and so to pleasing my ear drums? It’s hypnotizing yet so grimy like a throwback to the days when a hoodie and ice grill was enough to freeze any posturing lame in their tracks trying to sugarcoat the realness. Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve never been a movie buff, so taking my word where American Gangster ranks amongst Denzel’s best work should come with a grain of salt. However, anytime a director can create an enjoyable film about drug dealing with an A-List actor, that’s a win-win in my book. Read the rest of this entry »

G.O.O.D. Friday has been an epic occurrence in Hip-Hop lore. For the last few weeks, we’ve been exposed to classic records that have set the internet on fire every weekend. All but one of the tracks have come with a slew of guest appearances from artists that understand the importance of the music and have contributed some of the best verses of their careers. Read the rest of this entry »

Without the proper buzz window and overdriven promotion, releasing an album in these dire times could be a wasted effort. Good thing the folks over at Def Jam have a bulletproof blueprint that no penny pincher can shoot down. By deviously planting unforeseen albums in stores during the holiday hustle-n-bustle, they’re bound to scan a few discs just of the principality. Let’s envision the scenario: Read the rest of this entry »

Either I’m blind or Ghostface is getting the least possible promo for an established, esteemed vet with an album coming out. I’ve always heard what loose cannons the Clan can be but sheesh. Def Jam has money to burn, assign the man a handler to make sure he does press and sh#t. Read the rest of this entry »

“In God I trust, not talking about the ones on your five…”

All this time, I assumed producer battles and rap contests were hoaxes to skim entrance fees from aspiring artists when there’s a few showcases do produce positive outcomes. Producer Frank Dukes – who has credits for the likes of Joell, Danny Brown and others – won a 2009 Red Bull Big Tune battle where the end result was the chance to create for Ghostface. Read the rest of this entry »