Rawse brings along Hov & John Legend for what could possibly be the biggest collaboration (in name at least) on Teflon Don. What it brings in stature doesn’t make up for the lack of vigor which just isn’t present. Read the rest of this entry »

“So I don’t listen to the suits behind the desk no more…You can’t say s#@t to Kanye West no more, I just rocked Amsterdam when I was out on tour.”

Emerging from the depths of 2004, here’s a video of Kanye’s full set at an Amsterdam show. This is pure ‘Ye the musician, with neither the elaborate props and lighting nor outlandish antics that often make themselves hindrances. Throughout, he’s accompanied by John Legend on the keys and Dame playing the supporting role, along with brief guest spots from GLC and Miri Ben-Ari. Read the rest of this entry »

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“Toy Story 3″ On Track To Become Pixar’s Biggest Film Ever [MTV]

Why Condoms for Kindergartners Makes Sense [Newsweek] Read the rest of this entry »

If you’ve been following John Legend’s career over the years, you’ll know he’s been shedding his cupid/matchmaker persona in exchange for a more worldly, philanthropic attitude. Think the “sangin’ Danny Glover.” Read the rest of this entry »

Had you been diligent and actually watched the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics like LC did, you may have already heard this track since they performed it during the opening ceremonies. Yep, you read that right, The Roots were part of the Winter Olympics & brought John Legend along for the ride. Hence the inspirational, yet pensive feel to the track.

From the harsh streets of Philly to the frigid prime time of the Winter Olympics, our If that isn’t the epitome of getting over I don’t know what is.

The Roots Feat. John Legend – “Fire” | Download

The Roots’ ninth studio album How I Got Over hits stores of all mediums 6.22.10

Still wondering how The Roots got over on their new album? For one of the two collaborations with John Legend, they tap into the crooner’s sophomore masterpiece and take a bit out of one the more insightful numbers. Black Thought continues his reign of poetical preacher on a track that conveys the key elements of their live show while still leaving inklings of a rapper’s dominance throughout the song. Read the rest of this entry »

To prequel Rawse’s transformation into the Teflon Don this summer, Def Jam and Maybach Music Group deliver The Albert Anastasia EP for you to stuff your face into until it’s numb. Starring Diddy as Meyer Lanksy, John Legend as Lucky Luciano, Yo Gotti as himself and DJ Clark Kent, The Runners and a host of others as the Gambino Producer Family, Rick Ross smells like money Read the rest of this entry »

You pronounce the name (Kweli) while DJ Critical Hype & EscapeMTL mix up some of that good-good Reflection Eternal for the soul. Talib Kweli has classics for days, and the lot of them get mixed, mashed and dashed with paprika to continue the many appetizers until RPM is on the table. Read the rest of this entry »

More magnificence. More Ross & Legend. More lies, half-truths and fabrications for your listening pleasure. Just another day in the life of the Teflon Don. After all, even mafia leaders like to scatter rose petals around the bedroom for a romantic evening with their main squeeze. Read the rest of this entry »

Conceptually, this looks way too elaborate to be given away for free, but Dexter is a trooper and he isn’t so far removed that he doesn’t understand you have to give a little to get a lot in today’s game. Pay-per-view or not, tell the people it’s showtime as Cons The Don and premium channel Nah Right link up with the big starz including Rick Ross, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch and Kanye West’s entire G.O.O.D. Music cartel. Read the rest of this entry »

Fan footage of a surprise appearance by Stevie Wonder @ a recent John Legend show. Read the rest of this entry »

They Say (get it?) this soulful gem was meant for Finding Forever (a.k.a. Common’s 2nd best album–yeah I said it before.) I say they most likely didn’t get to clear the Nina Simone sample. Read the rest of this entry »

How many MCs can we cram in a song on the daily? In barely over 4 minutes, the Grammy Family says 5 and 1 sangin’ ass aggin. It all adds up though, as Cons The Don has a premier broadcast for his Cons TV album. Read the rest of this entry »

Live and direct from Cons TV. 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 »