People say what they will about Waka Flocka’s presence in the rap game, not that he cares good or bad, but he always finds a way to associate his name with a hit amidst any ongoing drama. “Round of Applause” has been making booty meat conduct standing ovations in strips clubs across the nation since it dropped last year and the upcoming video hints that it’ll make good on the eye candy spots and so much more. Read the rest of this entry »

While it’s not the most arduous task to master, by the looks of Yo Gotti’s latest visual “Single,” the trapper rapper of the year seems to have perfected the “Birdman hand-rub.” When you factor in the weight of the ice on his wrist, which probably rivals the density of actual glaciers however, the feat somewhat becomes something to marvel at. Read the rest of this entry »

“Twistin’ fingers in the club, I’m a young n*gga…Pants saggin’, flag hangin’, I’m a young n*gga.”

Street scholars and old souls Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka clarify the exact differences regarding the generational gap in rap in this Mr. Boomtown-directed visual Read the rest of this entry »

Whether you love or hate Tony Yayo, he’s giving everybody plenty of reason to pay attention to him as the apparent designated driver of G-Unit for now. Taking it back to the days of “So Seductive,” Yayo and Fif are poppin’ bottles in the club, joined by their newly appointed labelmates Shawty Lo and Kidd Kidd. Banks, where you at my G? Read the rest of this entry »

The biggest (and best?) song from Self Made Vol. 1 was perfectly designed to unveil its video on 2Pac’s would-be 40th birthday. Brenda’s still having babies and shorty will always want to be a thug so Meek Mill is just reiterating life’s current surroundings. Read the rest of this entry »

Did you forget that Marlon Jermaine Goodwin and The Fat Mack made their Grand Hustle debut this year? Yeah, it was pretty lousy but life goes on, right? And so goes the saying and treatment for one of Ten Toes Down’s better offerings with their stocky H-Town pal, Slim Thug. Read the rest of this entry »

What it do? Paul Wall keeps so much ice on his body, the Houston fire department allows him to moonlight as one of their own because he saves them the expenses for the equipment. When you have the Heart Of A Champion, and bank account of a Warbucks, you can promote your latest album with your business patnas drawing out the slack on the track. Someone tell TV Johnny to stay off the mic, now and forever. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the illest songs of the year reciprocates the virus with a visual to get the culture live and thriving. Everytime you hear Bun B and Drizzy Drake body Boi-1da’s haunting organs, it constantly sounds fresh and beckons for a repeat listen and an increased volume in the subwoofers. First time impressions are always the deepest and here’s a few from my first go-round with the clip for “Put It Down.” Read the rest of this entry »

We know you hate this song, but they don’t care. It’s the self-made, trillionaires. Jampacked with aerial helicopter views from penthouse suites while pulling up mean with the angel bowing, Mr. 4 Cigs and Teddy Pain surround themselves with enough fat asses and liquor to get the party crackalatin’ on YouTube. Read the rest of this entry »

Break out the Braves caps because Shawty L-O and a few fellow ATLiens have unleashed the unofficial welcome video to “A-Town.” Directed by Mr. Boomtown, this kaleidoscopic chronicle of Atlanta’s art, beats and streets should help the D4L member get back on his feet after T.I.P. knocked him down a couple notches a while ago.

Also, is it bad when an R&B singer outshines every MC on the track with his quick-tongued raps?

“I shout out my city every time I write a hit/ Umbrella…ella…ella…A! A! A!”