Every rapping pothead plans to drop an “exclusive” on 4.20 but Spitta Andretti’s one of the best known for firing up the dope and Covert Coup will most likely be the only release of substance today. Complete with production duties handled by Alchemist and a handful of features, it’s free so “spend the bucks on buds” as advised and leave stoner music to the man who knows it best. Read the rest of this entry »

Fresh out the cell block to dusting off his writer’s block, the Infamous is back in the house once again to drop gems in the name of Frank Lucas’ alleged mentor. The Ellsworth Bumpy Johnson Story EP is Prodigy’s formal introduction to independence after serving nearly three years in the bing and he’s got the “home team” in his corner for a short and sweet familiarization to the outside. Read the rest of this entry »

Eleven days after Prodigy ditched his state issued six (or seven) digit identification number, the first evidence of audio normalcy presents itself. Like the song suggests, sometimes taking a “step back” is actually taking a “step forward” as both Hav and P sound re-energized, re-dedicated and in love with the art form over this soulful number from their brother-in-music, Alchemist. Read the rest of this entry »

Clap for Prodigy, a free man making his way home today. With Alchemist’s guarantee that he, Havoc and P will be in the studio sometime later this afternoon, Hip-Hop fans definitely have something to rejoice over as new music from the Infamous duo is on the horizon. In the meantime, here’s the video for “Genesis” from H.N.I.C., Prodigy’s underrated 2000 release. Read the rest of this entry »

Going to visit a friend in prison is bittersweet. Watching them walk out, however, is an indescribable feeling. In 120 hours – give or take a few – one of the most storied rap groups of all time will be reunited for the first time in over three years. Read the rest of this entry »

You only get one chance to make a good first impression. Attention spans are as fleeting as ever in this world of instant gratification and 140 character limits. A rapper can gain or lose fans in just a few seconds, which is why it’s so important to hitthe track hard. Over the course of Hip-Hop’s history, a few songs have become iconic based solely on the opening lines. Read the rest of this entry »

Erika Mayshawn

Jada Says Will Wants To Run For President [The Urban Daily]

The 15 Biggest Sundance Breakouts [Inside Movies]

How Is The iPad Like Barack Obama? [Miss Theda]

iTunes Raises $3 Million For Earthquake Relief With ‘Hope For Haiti Now’ [Entertainment Weekly]

Hello YouTube Disco, RIP Pandora [TRU]

Prodigy Says He Warned Nas About Jay-Z Beef [HHDX] Read the rest of this entry »

Havoc pens an audio kite to his incarcerated dunn dunn. Read the rest of this entry »

Words by Jesse H.

Chances are, most rappers didn’t pay much attention in high school chemistry. That said, the majority do know some basics about chemical equations. You need to find an appropriate balance, run a controlled experiment to test your theories, and most importantly, the chemist who’s handling the material better know what they’re doing or the whole concoction could blow up in their face. Luckily, in the case of Alchemist’s second LP Chemical Warfare, the man behind the boards has a keen understanding of the Hip-Hop scientific method. Read the rest of this entry »

Chocolate Milk Anyone? Titillating Tuesdays With Milani

14 Children’s Show Characters That Were Probably Potheads [Hail Maryjane]

Exclusive: Debbie Rowe Interview Fake [Radar Online]

Why A Good Education Is Harder To Come By [CNN Money]

Rise and Fall of Perez Hilton [Real Clear Politics]

Child Pr0n Ring Hides Behind Hip-Hop Site [TRU]

50 Cent’s Trying To Get P Out A Little Earlier [SOHH]

‘Void LP Player’ Spins Records In Midair [Nerd With Swag]

Kanye West x Louis Vuitton 2009 Spring/Summer Collection Photoshoot [Hypebeast]

Steve Jobs is Officially Back At Work [Technologizer]

Drake Signs With Lil Wayne’s Young Money Label [MTV]

Does John Edwards Have a Sex Tape? [Spike]

Do The Program Directors’ And Radio Stations Determine The Next Hit/Star? [Gyant Unplugged]

Fall of the (Yao) Ming Dynasty [SLAM]

10 Unpopular Hip Hop Opinions [Dante Ross]

Buy A Major SS Shirt & Become Fresh [TSS]

The Voluptuous Virgillia Hendarto For A Muy Bueno Monday In This Mickey Fickey

Skype For iPhone: It’s Official [CNet]

LA Times Ranks Rhymefest In Their ’25 Twitter Must Follows’ [FSD]

Prodigy Sues Vox Music Group For Contract Breach, Rapper’s Family Facing Foreclosure [RGF]

Burn Rubber x Casio G-Shock DW-5600 [HB]

Nike SB Boxes Go Blue [SO]

Reports: Kelly Rowland Dropped From Columbia Records [TGJ]

GM CEO Resigns At Obama’s Behest [Politico]

Tigers Put Dontrelle Willis On DL With Anxiety Disorder [Freep]

Twitter Hiring A Concierge To Pamper Celebrities [Tech Crunch]

Real Talk With Cam’ron: Speaks On, “I Hate My Job,” & High & Lows Of His Life [RTNY]

The Death Of The CD-Release Complex [Hypebot]

Big Daddy Kane @ Phoenix [DAL]

On my morning e-stroll last week, I stumbled across Read the rest of this entry »

You may have read about Prodigy’s latest letter from prison.

It hit the net recently and the Mobb Deep member stirred a minor storm up by discussing his thoughts on the current state of hip-hop, listing his Top 40 emcees and by throwing a few unnecessary shots when addressing Vibe‘s “Best Rapper Alive 2008.”

Read in full. Discuss below. Read the rest of this entry »

That’s K’s setup. Remember K.? Watch for the reappearance soon.

It’s been a few weeks since we’ve done one of these but we are sorely due. The Crew was summoned via email to throw together some lines & links regarding what’s on their current playlist. This is the type of stuff they came back with, what keeps their hearts pumping like Reeboks, word to Lamont Coleman. A few selections from the soundtracks of their respective daily grinds.

Enjoy, but if you want to, take it a step further. Put together a few songs from your current playlists and give everybody so lines & links in the comments. Just like you feed off our listening habits, we take in your contributions as well.

Khalid Strickland

Rick Ross – “Mafia Music”

I’ve never given a shit about what other people think, which is why I can shamelessly appreciate this joint. Though it’s been digressed by the sideshow that’s going on, Ross can add improved lyrics to his already great ear for beats.

Un Pacino Feat. Prodigy – “7th Heaven”

Speaking of rappers we’ve banned ourselves from liking, Prodigy lends an assist on this gutter track by his man Un Pacino. Alchemist has been on a roll with the hot instrumentals, and this joint is rock-hard crack.

LC Weber

Foreign Exchange – “Take Off The Blues”

This Valentine’s Day, spritz on that Beckham “Signature” or Sean Jean “Unforgivable” — as recommended by L and LC — and play this beauty… I promise great things in the Between-The-Sheets department. But… Read the rest of this entry »

Words By Landon A.

Without P’s hyper violent spaced out rhymes, we wouldn’t have been able to take a good look into the mind of a real American psycho. Tracks like “You Can Never Feel My Pain”, “Mac 10 Handle” and “Rotten Apple” give us a sense of what Prodigy is. Both a man and a monster. An enemy of the state and a Hip-Hop deity all at the same time. Read the rest of this entry »