One of my favorite episodes of Everybody Hates Chris was when he made the wrestling team. Long story short, he did so because he believed having a letterman jacket would allow him to experience a different world socially. The same can be said, somewhat, about the DMV’s own Phil Adé. Read the rest of this entry »

“DC Shoes ain’t D.C. Shit…” – Fat Trel

Fat Trel is an enigma wrapped in a riddle, wrapped in a grape cigarillo. He is aligned with the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area’s most recognizable Hip-Hop artist, recent Maybach Music Group signee Wale. Oddly enough, Fat Trel is everything Wale is not. He wears North Face, not Billionaire Boys Club. Read the rest of this entry »

In 2011, this is as close to a “Roll Call” as you’re going to get. Annnd, in 2011, this could be considered the first noteworthy Hip-Hop full-length record to get the ball rolling; set the standard for where the beats, rhymes and life should be propelled to elevate the music standard in the commercial district. Read the rest of this entry »

In 2010, The Diplomats finally let bygones be bygones and decided more money could be made by being friends as opposed to acting like they never knew each other existed since “the breakup” a few years back. That’s all well and good, but even more important – and interesting – was the emergence of Vado. Read the rest of this entry »

Damn, Dan.

– All week, the big news in the sports world centered around LeBron James’ return to Cleveland. Three quarters, 38 points and eight assists later, fans were left only to reminisce when it was all so simple.

– Where there are success stories in sports, there are also heartbreaks. The crew thought of 10 that still tug at our emotions.

– Soulja Boy’s choice of groupies is only overshadowed by his choice of albums. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re at work, don’t even think about attempting to view this—let alone enter this post. For those of you that felt Ms. Keri Baby was uncouth in her video, allow Raheem DeVaughn—pardon me—allow the Grammy-nominated singer Raheem DeVaughn to upstage her as he does some of the most questionable “acting” this side of Billy Bob Thorton for his “She’s Single” promo. Read the rest of this entry »

He’s already given you his confessions, so the next logical step would be to settle down right? I mean, it worked for Usher. Skillz realized that life’s not worth living if he doesn’t have that special someone to share the contents of his million dollar backpack with. Read the rest of this entry »

Soulja Boy’s “Pretty Boy Swag” meets the Winner’s Circle as Phil, Dee Boy & Da Phuture add a little more lyrical bounce per ounce. 368 FTW Vol. 1, coming soon.

Dee Boy, Da Phuture & Phil Adé – “368 Swag” | Download

Shareefa is pretty adept in what she does, yet four years since “Need a Boss,” it seems like people still don’t know it yet. Instead of throwing in the towel or getting knocked by some sleazy industry lemming, she linked with Don Cannon for the incredibly impressive The Misunderstanding of Shareefa. Billed as mixtape, the DTP songstress belts out original material featuring Raheem DeVaughn, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League and the Trackmasters among others. Maybe now, you’ll catch her drift. Read the rest of this entry »

With his rise and recent success, Raheem opened the door for Phil Adé first and now the rest of the 368 Music roster – Dee Boy, Da Future and Stello – is bumrushing the show. Read the rest of this entry »

Devin’s been the main one biggin’ up Phil’s music but perhaps it’s time we all pay a little more attention. It’s hard not to @ least be curious when you see a lineup that features Chef alongside several the notables from the nation’s capital. While the original was already strong, bolstered by Raheem’s chorus and one helluva soundbed, the combined effort on the remix make the DMV’s version of Hip-Hop sound soulful, each artist making an earnest statement to stay true to their start. Read the rest of this entry »

Tia Nicole

Lady Gaga Says She Is Single — And Celibate [CNN]

Rejoice, For Big Momma Will Thrice Claim A Dwelling [Film Drunk]

A Tribute To Salma Hayek’s Breast [The Little Outlet]

Black Keys To Release New Album, ‘Brothers,’ in May [Spinner]

Mishka Store Opening in L.A. [KarmaloopTV]

WWE Superstar Death: Vicodin and Valium [TMZ] Read the rest of this entry »

Raheem “One-of-the-only-true-R&B-artists-left” DeVaughn and Ludacris answer with a resounding yes to those who ask do recording artists still care about making engaging videos. 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 »

Check out the back on baby. And check out Ghost Deini’s The Wizard Of Poetry: In Emerald City on September 29th. Don’t download his shit either.

He’d rather get Goose’d up with ya instead.

Download — Ghostface Killah Feat. Raheem DeVaughn – “Baby”