Crooked releases the Jon Columbo-directed visual aid for his “Million Dollar Story.” NSFW in parts so keep that in mind before clicking play but do watch & listen because the Long Beach MC lays it all on the line here, Read the rest of this entry »

Whether he’s standing amongst the desert scrub or rocking a crowd in a packed venue, Smoke DZA is in the zone. The locale doesn’t matter; only the bars. So, despite being far from home on the West Coast leg of the recent Smoker’s Club Tour, he can comfortably deliver visuals for “The World.” Read the rest of this entry »

It’s not often you hear a rapper flipping verses about complete inadequacy and overall incompetence. Disregarding anything by Atmosphere or a post-pill popping Em, Hip-Hop is an industry that celebrates boastful bars to slices of humble pie. However, Big K.R.I.T.’s loathing ode, “I Ain’t Shit,” flips the music’s ideal subject matter on its head with director John Colombo giving the track proper visual stimulation. Read the rest of this entry »

Whether they ever make a new song again or not, Souls Of Mischief will remain in the realm of Hip-Hop forever. For one reason alone: “From 93 ‘Till Infinity.” Even though their steadfast jam is almost two decades old, the sentimental vibes provided by the beat have enticed damn near every new rapper to pen their own version. J. Cole rocked it. Curren$y spit on it. Gangsta Gibbs killed it, too. Now, we have a visual for Big Krizzle’s version, entitled “Somedayz.” Read the rest of this entry »

The leadoff track for Brother Sparks’ charitable contribution to Hip-Hop is live and direct for your eyes as well as your eardrums. This particular cut features the rowdy antics of The Real Pack with John Colombo on the directioral duties (whose been filming their rap act for a few years). Read the rest of this entry »

The “Related Videos” screen that shows up after Vimeo and Youtube videos has taken innumerable hours of my life away from me that I’ll never get back.

When I posted that Cory Gunz video, I stumbled upon this J. Swinton video. And I can’t get the song out of my head. Not only that, but the visuals are a dope look at Cloud Kickers clothing. Read the rest of this entry »

Call me stubborn. Call me hard headed (your mom already does…hit me!).

But I’m still rooting for Cory Gunz. He’s like the Tracy Mcgrady of the game right now; raw talent but not getting on track. We may never see an album from him, but his flow will still go down as great. Read the rest of this entry »

I don’t know much about this Young Life feller but he sounds pretty touch over these horns. Read the rest of this entry »

John Colombo and the Carlyle Motor Club are back at it. This time it’s Mr. Josemite Buddens who delivers some crazy bars. I’ve never been one for expensive whips, but this video Read the rest of this entry »

World premier of Slaughterhouse’s video. Directed by John Colombo and production by The Kickdrums.

Legend with the dime.

Words by Khalid Strickland

Yesterday in Sayreville NJ, the marquee outside of Club Abyss boldly announced its big event of the day as Raekwon was there shooting the video for his bangin’ new single, “Wu Ooh,” featuring Ghostface and Method Man. Before The Chef arrived, I shot the breeze with Rae’s brother/manager DonPerrrion Woods as we stood in the club’s parking lot. Mid-convo, Don glanced up at the marquee emblazoned with “Built 4 Cubin Links 2.”

“They ain’t spell it right,” Don muttered. “Whoever put that up gotta fix it.”

That offending slang-illiterate must not know that Cuban Linx 2 is one of the game’s most anticipated Read the rest of this entry »