A quick, behind the scenes glimpse of Com and Nas hanging out during the making of “Ghetto Dreams.” It’s good to see two of Hip-Hop’s best lyricists from the mid-90s together and Com recently revealed that No I.D. will be producing the whole shebang for his 9th studio album and Warner Bros. debut. Read the rest of this entry »

After the snippet raised the excitement level quite high, Com and Nas do not disappoint with the full version of “Ghetto Dreams.” Thanks Nas. Read the rest of this entry »

Sean Anderson compiles some of the best “memoriesss” of the past few years as he takes a moment to reflect and relish in humility before he takes the next step into superstardom. The rollout and marketing machine of Finally Famous: The Album has G.O.O.D Music’s youngest member in the position to chart relatively well and join the rest of his labelmates to be in the position to be independently successfully without the Kanye co-sign lingering overhead. Read the rest of this entry »

Here we are in the second full day of summer and the surprises have already begun. No I.D. quietly continues his 2011 MVP campaign with the release of Cocaine 80′s: The Pursuit EP. Directed by the man himself, the cryptic project features vocals from Steve Wyreman, Rob Kinelski, Kevin Randolph, James Fauntleroy, Makeba and, last but not least, Common. Read the rest of this entry »

An arduous grind, numerous mixtape releases, a BET cypher and G.O.O.D. Music over everything is what lead Sean Anderson to this point where he can kick his feet up and enjoy the fruits of his labor with his debut studio effort, Finally Famous: The Album. Read the rest of this entry »

CyHi Da Prynce and Big Sean are acting rather modest with the title to their latest G.O.O.D. Music tag team, “Woopty Doo.” With assistance from No I.D. and a soulfully inspired Yeezy, the name shouldn’t be so flippant. “Woopty Doo”? Please. Read the rest of this entry »

Even though the album got pushed back, Big Sean still moves forward and held an album listening at the Standard NY last night. Kanye, master of hyperbole, declared that “what Beyoncé is to R&B, that he can be that to rap music” when speaking on Sean. Read the rest of this entry »

“Man, I’m chllin’ with Jays and Common Senses/ It’s crazy when legends are peers and your competition…”

It appears Big Sean’s patience has paid off. After years of speculation as to whether or not the Westside Detroit native was going to capitalize on his G.O.O.D. Music co-sign, this small-framed giant is legitimizing himself more by the minute. Read the rest of this entry »

“I waited my whole life to be the man of the hour…”

Truest words Sean ever spoke. Not long ago, he seemed to be a G.O.O.D. leper, relegated to watch the show go on from the edge of the stage instead of under the limelight with the rest of his musical family. Read the rest of this entry »

As promised Killer Kill from da ‘Ville comes through with BANGx3, the precursor to his upcoming Pl3dge which drops May 17th. Mike shares the mic with extended family members T.I., Big Boi and Young Jeezy, over production from Lil C, No ID, Don Cannon, DJ Toomp, Soundtrakk and Raz/Beat Billionaire. Read the rest of this entry »

“Look, Satan, I cast you out of Hip-Hop, in the name of Yahshua, Be healed, be restored to the days you were pure…”

Halsted’s Dark Room managed to slip under most radars, which is kind of disappointing but to be expected to a certain extent. Rapping with a sense of accountability to others outside of your immediate circle doesn’t always gain the same traction as rapping about b*tches and blunts. Read the rest of this entry »

“B*tch, I’m doin’ everything I planned to…”

Can you say, long time coming? Despite a small frame, Sean Anderson has had nothing but big dreams his entire life, so it should surprise no one the first official song from this G.O.O.D. Music member’s long-awaited and highly-anticipated debut Finally Famous: The Album speaks of having no limits. Read the rest of this entry »

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Dark alleys, seedy women and sweltering nightclubs all fit into Mikkey Halsted and N2ition’s vision of ‘20s Chicago, not to mention the most dapper version of gritty Gibbs we’ve seen. As always, Mikkey preys on originality, this time by giving us a violent, sepia-colored glimpse into the Windy’s shady past, scored by Yeezy’s top comrade, No I.D. Read the rest of this entry »

Whether he’s aware of it or not, Clifford is cashing this one in at the right time. As the No Mercy leaks continue to drip and Yeezy’s buzz moves towards eclipsing the sun, there was no time to waste in dropping “Welcome To The World,” which features both of G.O.O.D Music’s current flagship artists. Read the rest of this entry »

Certain songs you’re immediately unsure of. Then, as the intro ends and the track reaches its peak, you’ve built some rapport with the groove and you’re knee deep in the water. From there, the blend of words and music resonate in your head like that pink ooze from Ghostbusters 2 and the architecturally-sound bridges reel the listeners’ interest in for the kill by song’s ends. Read the rest of this entry »