Is this the way R. Les rocks these days? I’ve admittedly only heard a sparse amount of the man’s music, but the tracks that have grabbed my attention portrayed the Washington D.C. artist as an extremely talented producer and singer. But, an all-out rapper? Read the rest of this entry »

Since we already come to expect Ryan Leslie to be a music virtuoso on all accounts, there weren’t too many uncharted waters that he could make a splash in that would pique our interests to get excited for yet another album so soon. So, he’s deciding to rap. Yes, rap. Not that much of a stretch for an artist known to share studio time with the likes of Fabolous, Game and Jim Jones, but still…Ryan Leslie is rapping full-time. Read the rest of this entry »

If you take one part Don Cornelius, two parts midnight oil, a little dry sarcasm and a whole lot of Brooklyn, you’ll find yourself circling the block where Fabolous just bought property to set up shop for The Soul Tape. When he isn’t in between reels (pick one: movie or music) portraying some Mafia Don with an oversized suit, he’s in his zone; his element, giving the ladies something to vibe to so the fellas can catch their vibrations. Read the rest of this entry »

Impeccable timing by the man they call Funeral Fab. Just yesterday, he released a teaser clip of the self-proclaimed sequel to “You Be Killin ‘Em” promising the record would be liberated in due time. Well, there’s no time like the present. Before we move on, however, it must be said the predecessor was easily one of the better club singles of late last year and the first four months of 2011. Read the rest of this entry »

Bored with kicking the raw raps to the bricks out in Brooklyn, the ambidextrous Melo-X uproots his skills and delivers the flawless title track to his exceptional last project directly in front of the Eiffel Tower. Pardon his french but he’s spilling his soul over Ryan Leslie track in one his rawer moments just for you to fully see the range of his diversity. That is, in case you have been hitting the snooze button for this long. Read the rest of this entry »

Karen La Colombiana

The 11 Best (And One Worst) Jay-Z and Kanye West Collaborations [PopEater]

Ryan Leslie’s Stolen Laptop Found, Man Set To Claim $1 Million Reward [HHW]

The Growing Cult Of Cassie [Guardian]

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Sued For Fight That Happened 11 Years Ago [The Urban Daily]

Clifford Taught You Well, Tiny [C&D] Read the rest of this entry »

While on a tour stop in Germany in late October, Ryan Leslie’s laptop was stolen and he promptly offered up a $20K reward. Days have passed and the singer’s electronics still haven’t turned up, so he’s increased the reward to a cool million dollars. It all makes you wonder, what could the laptop contain that could be so valuable? Read the rest of this entry »

If you’ve got the tools at your disposal, why not use them? Gaudy in line-up alone, Kanye West may have just delivered the song of the year. Triumphant, well-packaged and commanding more attention than any publicity stunt or concert appearance, “All Of The Lights” is a conduit of empowerment from the uninhibited uber-celebrity into listeners who both love and loathe him. Read the rest of this entry »

Again I say that things are much more fun when Kanye’s around. For “Start It Up,” he buddies up with Banks and brings along a few of his pals for this long-awaited G.O.O.D. Music x G-Unit presentation. Read the rest of this entry »

Kanye’s kids are gonna love him whenever he gets around to having them. He’s definitely gonna be the one they run to after their mom tells them no. Earlier this week we were all on punishment due to someone’s itchy trigger finger. Read the rest of this entry »

Don’t be turned off by the name of the song or group, because A-Trak and Armand Van Heldon’s eventful new video for “Barbara Streisand” is one of the most enjoyable virals of the year. Like a cab flying down 42nd St with killer connections and a hellafied itinerary, this DJ/Producer combo speeds viewers through the Big Apple, showing off sights, sounds and celebrities that could only be found in New York. Read the rest of this entry »

Ohhhh Donna

WinZip, You Have Underestimated the Cheapness of Man [Gizmodo]

Somali Pirates Had a Great 2009 [Gawker]

Acts That Jumped the Shark In The 2000s [Spinner]

14-1 Colts Should Be Fined By The NFL [With Leather] Read the rest of this entry »

Stallion Stables.

When Will White People Stop Making Movies Like “Avatar”? [io9]

Bah Humbug! Anti-Christmas Movies [Gunaxin]

10 Fist Pumpin’ Stocking Stuffers [Street Level]

LandSpeed Records: Gulliest Label Evar? [Bol]

Car Launching Is As Awesome As It Sounds [Epic Carnival]

“No Lesbo”: Girls, “No Homo,” and Lesbians In Hip-Hop [The Sexist] Read the rest of this entry »

Brenique. The Lord Is My Shepard I Shall Not Want.

What Tiger Woods Can Learn From Eliot Spitzer [Gawker]

Everyone Madonna Slept With In The Aughts: A Retrospective [Guanabee]

Teen Arrested For…Having Sex With Horses [Journal Stone]

Top 5 Startup Tips From Jay-Z [The Metric System] Read the rest of this entry »

After writing & producing one memorable song after another, it’s time for R. Les to bring it back home to drop his Transition album. imeem brings us the streaming first listen. Check it now, buy it on 11.3. Read the rest of this entry »