As part of Ruby Hornet’s upcoming Closed Sessions project, Bam Bam Bronsalino cooked up two new heaters. This one in particular will actually not be featured on the final cut, but the retro vibe and picturesque sixteens should warrant some spins Read the rest of this entry »

Between the clips of Quik rapping alongside Loyal Divide and Danny Brown littering Joker’s bass with foul-mouthed ease, you’ve already seen we’ve posted a few slices of Pitchfork’s Selector series. Read the rest of this entry »

As you make your ascent towards success, it’s typical to lose some, so-called, friends along the way. Reaching the highest height, or falling to the lowest low, is probably the only foolproof way to find out who your real friends are. On “Frienemies” DC’s Kingpen Slim laments having to cut off opportunistic parasites Read the rest of this entry »

Dubbed as “the album before the album,” Maino partners with DJ Green Lantern and DJ Infamous to release his I Am Who I Am mixtape. The Bed-Stuy guy gets help from the likes of PUSH! Montana, T.I., Meek Mill, Wale and more. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’ve ever attended college, whether you paid tuition or not, you’re well aware Pabst is a staple of classy campuses across the US. But, for Asher Roth, that prestigious Blue Ribbon may be the only thing the Morrisville MC has left in common with his school days, as this comatose title cut from his upcoming Pabst & Jazz project proves Read the rest of this entry »

Christmas just so happens to come several times of year in Hip-Hop. There’s the real Christmas where rappers gift wrap new EP’s to spread yuletide joy and there’s also 4/20 where every rapper strives to be the High Times man of the year. Biggest of all though, there’s Halloween when it pays to keep it gangsta. You may not get to listen to all your candy in one sitting but here’s your one-stop shop for all the rap goodies that’s getting passed out today. Read the rest of this entry »

Liane Valenzuela

25 of the Worst Treats to Give Out on Halloween [Holy Taco]

Kanye West and Drake On New Justin Bieber Album [Broken Cool]

NBA Players Union Wanted No Salary Cap [With Leather] Read the rest of this entry »

Erica Buns

HIV Case Shuts Down Porn Industry [Film Drunk]

The Random Twitter Feud Of Gilbert Arenas And Joe Mande [With Leather]

Jim Jones Disses Lil’ Wayne For Wearing Jeggins, Claiming Blood [TUD] Read the rest of this entry »

Creating a sequel can sometimes be artistic suicide. This doesn’t seem to be the case for Alley Boy and his Definition Of Fuck Shit 2. Read the rest of this entry »

Last night, Funkmaster Flex let loose new music from Capo, which won’t please everyone but the track will make a few playlists. Read the rest of this entry »

Giselle Tavarez

Florida Accidentally Makes Sex Illegal [TSJ]

Memphis Owner: “We’re Not Trading Rudy Gay” [Dime]

What Is Happening To Lady Gaga? [Best Week Ever]

Jim Jones Says His Label Forced Him To Put Out Album [TUD] Read the rest of this entry »

“We out on the road enjoyin’ our wealth
Around the globe our stories are felt
Cause I can do bad by myself
I’ma survive with my n*ggas help
My n*ggas gon’ ride with no safety belt
Cause I can I do bad by myself…” Read the rest of this entry »

Jim Jones is an interesting, if not extremely polarizing figure in the world of Hip-Hop. He is typically either loved or hated for his gruff voice, ostensible shouting and adherence to an almost antiquated Diplomats movement. But, no matter the opinion, Jones has tasted the fruits of success, most notably for his 2006 anthem, “We Fly High.” On his fifth release, Capo, Jones is seeking to re-stoke those popularity flames, long after he had everyone yelling, “balling!!!’” Read the rest of this entry »

Let me know if I’m reaching, but does Jim Jones’ flow on this sound identical to everyone’s flow on the “Hustle Hard (Remix)”? It’s neither a beneficial or detrimental factor for Jones, who has never been confused for the next coming of Big L anyway, but an interesting tidbit as the song gets filed away. Read the rest of this entry »

Erika Kane Adams

Now on Netflix Instant: Ice-T Voices A Magical, Talking Mule [FilmDrunk]

Girls In Cute Underwear [Street Carnage]

Hustlin’ Tips With Ace Hood [IPR]

Charli Baltimore Responds To Zach Williams Accusations, Says He’s A Stalker [TUD] Read the rest of this entry »