…like, I literally let go of one gangster tear after sitting through this “Soul Train Edit” of Lil B’s “Pretty Boy.” Read the rest of this entry »

Hip-Hop, you are in a state of emergency. No, it’s not from a record sales drought or some right-wing Republican on your neck. You are becoming a victim of your own lack of quality product you put out. When comedians and cornballs alike are consistently copying your style (and doing it rather well I may add), it’s time for artists, A&R’s and fans to up the standard Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve been known to be on the glass is half-full side of the Nicki Minaj spectacle, but I’m not oblivious that the disclaimers her critics throw at her hold validity. Few will argue that Kim played herself last year by dissing the Young Money starlet as a last resort to relevance. But imagine if Nicki really acknowledged Kim and if they were to go bar-for-bar in the fight club, would the more popular Ms. Minaj be able to emerge as victor? Read the rest of this entry »

Certain moments command the respect of remembering exactly where you were when they made news. The death of Osama bin Laden is one of those events. It produced an immediate whirlwind of emotions ranging from pure jubilation, digust and, of course, the conspiracies proclaiming the entire thing was a hoax. However way you personally received the news, one thing is for certain: Read the rest of this entry »

The internet is a powerful tool when used correctly.

Affion Crockett seems to have grasped the medium pretty well with timely, humorous videos that pick on events in pop culture. The latest installment to hit his Youtube page is a spoof of the biggest head-scratching moment on BP3. Read the rest of this entry »

Until Teef passed it over, I barely even remembered the Yip Yip martians being on Sesame Street. Read the rest of this entry »

Since we’re obviously zoned out with some Rhythm & Blues to close shop today, this should slide right in pause. The character here…he looks like George Read the rest of this entry »

Sesame Street x The Lonely Island mashup for “I’m On A Boat.”

Via Gunaxin

Previously Posted — “Get Your Towels Ready…” – The Lonely Island’s “I’m On A Boat” Video | Video: Justin Timberlake & Andy Samberg – “Motherlover”

The Onion had me almost thinking they were going do a straight piece for once.  But in reality, this one was almost too easy.  They should have gotten the Tron guy to put it over the top. Read the rest of this entry »

Those three It’s The Real guys are funny as hell, but The Onion invented this parody shit. Plus they got a bigger budget.

The Real’s take on Jimmy’s recent comments regarding him being the king of style icons.

Nobody sent any of these fools the memo that “swagger” has officially been declared dead? Read the rest of this entry »

Not as good as some of the others because dude’s sock puppet game ain’t exactly on point. Read the rest of this entry »

Kidz Bop. Lil Wayne. Lollipop.

This should also be nominated for the “WTF 2008″ award. I would have paid to be a fly on the soundproof wall in the studio where it was recorded, just to watch the kids trying to memorize the lines. Cause you know their parents sat there helping them, correcting them and such.

“No, hun, “Shawty wanna thug, not a hug.” Read the rest of this entry »

Not sure if this can top the Casino joint, but it’s close. Since my roots are rap, I’ll side with this one. Synced to near perfection.

I Spied @ illRoots.

Stray Shots

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Hell Rell – Top Gunna (The Ruga Edition)

John Coltrane – Giant Steps (1960)

John Coltrane – My Favourite Things (1960)

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BYB – 06.08.08

Jamiroquai – Version Imposible (Rare Bootleg)

DJ On Point & Vic Damone – T.O.S. (Talk of Southside)

VA-Roots Dancehall Sound System 2008 (4CD)

8Ball & MJG – Pimp Hard (2000) 12″

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Hed Kandi – The Mix Summer 2008

Stray Shots

This isn’t new… but it never gets old. That is, if you’re like me and have an affinity for vinyl so dusty it makes you cough.

“Yacht Rock” was a Channel 101 webisode series following a fictionalized Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins as they relive the stories behind their greatest hits. In the above episode, Michael meets a young Warren G, and history is made.

I tend to pull a lot of yacht rock on my crate digging outings. I’m talking grocery store music. CVS soul. Rite-Aid funk. Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan, Player – these are the distant cousins of Earth, Wind & Fire and Sly and even Teddy Pendergrass. Read the rest of this entry »