Saigon’s much-anticipated follow up to GSNT dropped earlier this week without much fanfare, probably the way the NY emcee preferred. The mixtape is very different from last year’s top-seeded album, with many experimental records that the average listener wouldn’t really peg a rapper like Saigon to make. Read the rest of this entry »

Def Jam’s Gorilla took some leisure time in his natural habitat in between shooting this video to pound his chest in front of Derek Pike’s camera lens. Even a few lionesses came out to congregate in the concrete watering hole. You can never know what to expect in the heart of the D-Block jungle. Read the rest of this entry »

I’m well-versed in Kid Sister’s Ultraviolet rays (mainly because I reviewed the muddafugga) but that still doesn’t detract from me actually thinking her songs are catchy. Her bubbly persona and those damn dimples might have something to do with it as well. Read the rest of this entry »

Although it’s a little on the tardy side, every major-label release deserves at least three videos. Wale completes his trifecta from Attention Deficit with the Rik Cordero-directed, Marsha Ambrosius-featured “Diary.” A common tale of a common situation in today’s relationship sagas. Read the rest of this entry »

When he’s not in the studio, splitting Swisha’s and similes, Philly Freezer & Jake Uno are known to mack a b*tch–or three. Still sticking to their more for less motto, the latest video for the duo’s Congress approved city renewal project mixes splashes plenty of eye candy to match up each cutie per verse fairly nicely. Read the rest of this entry »

Playtime’s over boy © Sho’nuff. Movies On Demand is now in syndication for you to play over…and over…and over. In the first episode of the season, Asher & Cons engage in a game of lyrical Red Rover by the swingset and jungle gym. Real, grown man biz. Read the rest of this entry »

Our favorite Wu-Gambinos are back as they ramp up preparations for their upcoming Wu-Massacre release.  Much like the trailer which came out a few months back, the video for “Our Dreams” leaves you with as many questions as it does answers.  Despite the wringer they’re trying to put us through, you can do lot worse than Starks, Tical & Chef spitting with the visuals provided by Rik & the 3/21 gang.  Perhaps in due time, they’ll let us in on the surprise.

Plus that sample, along with the way RZA flips it between the verses and chorus, is a thing of beauty.  Damn near gave chills the first time I played it.

Bonus — Method Man, Ghostface Killah & Raekwon – “Dangerous”

Wu-Massacre in stores March 30th

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For 2010, Skillz takes it up a notch, linking with Three/21 to create a video for his “2009 Rap Up.”

[Three/21]

“Yeahhh, find a good girl and put everything in her name because she has good credit!”

Still moving forward with his agenda, Freeway releases the first video from The Stimulus Package, his collabo album with frequent partner in crime Jake One. Directed by Rik Cordero, “Know What I Mean” finds free back on the block, explaining the do’s and don’ts to his own crew, which happens to be made up from cameo appearances from Jakk Frost, Statik Selektah, Hollewood Playboi & Clemmye. Because one of the rules is don’t pay for extras when you’ve got friends, family and weed carriers. Read the rest of this entry »

Rik Cordero put together the visuals for Juelz’s “Mixin’…,” featuring my favorite guy Yela on the hook and making an appearance in the clip. Read the rest of this entry »

The rain drenched streets of New York didn’t stop the heads from coming to Illmind’s Blaps, Rhymes & Life IV event at Santos Party House last Wednesday. With the free beer providing my buzz, I ask Illmind who was hosting the event. He gives me one of those dude head nods in my direction. I replied “Fuck it. I’m down.” Read the rest of this entry »

Rik Cordero and Three/21 got the cinematography on that chicken n’ biscuits combo of Clipse & Killa Cam that you’ve been craving. And they do a great job of capturing the ghetto fabulousness of the track itself. Malice spitting lyrics with a mouth full of yams. Cam hollering at shorties while they try to order at the register. Read the rest of this entry »

UCB x Wale. Go-go x Hip-Hop. Peanut butter x jelly. Handclaps x honeys. All of the above equate a dope video for this party-starting chune.

[Three/21]

Ever since he was charged with murder, attempted murder and a slew of other charges, there’s been a silent, borderline unheard rebellious outburst and cry of injustice. Saigiddy took the time to project that voice and show support for his long time homie via this self-produced song and video directed by Three/21′s Derek Pike. Read the rest of this entry »

You know how hard it is to remember Cons is from Queens? Read the rest of this entry »