As part of Ruby Hornet’s upcoming Closed Sessions project, Bam Bam Bronsalino cooked up two new heaters. This one in particular will actually not be featured on the final cut, but the retro vibe and picturesque sixteens should warrant some spins Read the rest of this entry »

With the arrival of Raekwon’s Unexpected Victory, it appears fans are the ones who’ve won. The new mixtape, which dropped along with the ball two nights ago, features all of the cinematic details you’ve come to expect from Chef and actually happens to be the first free release of his two-decade-long career to boot. Read the rest of this entry »

Making a last case argument for Harlem as the year swirls to a close, Vado is trying to become larger on the streets with his latest epidemic, Slime Flu 2. Joining him on his panic attack is a heavy East Coast lineup in Raekwon The Chef, Fabolous, Young Chris and more Read the rest of this entry »

While the rest of us relaxed for Labor Day, Cam’ron and Vado decided to drop a mixtape. Read the rest of this entry »

Remember when Vado was shaping up to be the “it” guy out of NY? Read the rest of this entry »

Music and sports merge for Nike Sportswear’s “Always On” campaign and uptown’s own Vado sets the series off with an original title track. Read the rest of this entry »

Many days I thank Allah that we, The Crew, don’t actually work together in an actual office space. As evidenced from the 25 Essential Summer Songs list and previous Crew Love entries, the conflicting sounds blaring from everyone’s cubicle would ultimately sound like a bad 7th grade band recital. Read the rest of this entry »

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Ex-Met Lenny Dykstra Charged With Grand Theft, Drug Possession [SF Gate]

Yes, There Will Be A Fifth Season of ‘Jersey Shore’ [Warming Glow]

Man Killed His Buddy During The NBA Finals [Busted Coverage]

Cam’ron Wants To Make Vado A ‘Mega Superstar’ [MTV] Read the rest of this entry »

As one of the most unique personalities the genre has ever seen, Cam’ron has been in the forefront at some of the genre’s most pristine movements (Roc-A-Fella and Dipset) and often credited as a great surveyor of talent. Given the manner for which he has been able to reinvent himself with the changing climate of the music, Read the rest of this entry »

Cam & Vado do one for the ladies, talking arrogant and giving the rules of engagement, which should be beneficial for both Venus and Mars. Off the Gunz N’ Butta project. 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 »

There’s something undeniably unique about XV’s product. Maybe it’s the way he’s able to blend catchy hooks with free-flowing rhymes. Or maybe it’s the uptempo-drenched beats that give backbone to his tracks. These are unique, no doubt; however, it’s the relative subject material of porn, video games and a nerdy ethos that gives the Wichita, Kansas-bred MC’s product charm. Read the rest of this entry »

About this time last year, Jadakiss co-signed Vado as one of the best new artists he had heard in a New York minute. Ever since then, I had wondered when a collaboration between the two would take seeing as how I’m a fan of both. “Check ‘Em Out” ends that waiting game and even sweetens the pot with a feature from one of the better guest appearance rappers ever, Ludacris. Read the rest of this entry »

Them say Gunz N Butta is in stores April 19th. I’m still leery because it’s been coming soon since forever. But now, the joint is up for pre-order on iTunes which means the date could very well be the real thing. Read the rest of this entry »

As if the world needed more evidence of Killa’s gift of gab with the women, we’re blessed with even more. Read the rest of this entry »