Archive for December, 2011

Kardinall Offishall – The Invention Of Truth [Prod. By Nottz]

December 24, 2011 |  by  |  MUSIC  |  No Comments  |  Share  | 

Can you remember this dude? Well, he would like to re-introduce himself. He lets go of a new single from his & Nottz’ forthcoming album “A.M.T.R.I.M”. Stream below.

Artwork: Rick Ross – Rich Forever

December 24, 2011 |  by  |  ARTWORK  |  1 Comment  |  Share  | 

Looks like that tape Rozay revealed is titled “Rich Forever” and will be packed full of original music. That’s what the cover says anyway. The tape is still awaiting a release date. More info to follow.

Video: 50 Cent – They Burn Me (Teaser)

December 24, 2011 |  by  |  TRAILERS/TEASERS, VIDEOS  |  No Comments  |  Share  | 

Full video drops sometime over Christmas. Stay tuned.

Video: Slim Thug ft. Curren$y & Dre Day – Can’t Stop

December 24, 2011 |  by  |  MUSIC VIDEOS  |  No Comments  |  Share  | 

Directed by DJ Young Samm. This lives on Thugga’s new “Houston” tape which is out now.

Nelly – Pyro (Freestyle)

December 24, 2011 |  by  |  MUSIC  |  No Comments  |  Share  | 

The 4th little remix/freestyle in less than a week from Nelly see’s him tackle T.I.’s “Pyro” single. That “O.E.M.O.” drops later today.

Download: Nelly – Pyro (Freestyle)

Respect: Ill Will

Apollo The Great – Ghetto Dreams (Freestyle)

December 24, 2011 |  by  |  MUSIC  |  No Comments  |  Share  | 

Has the bandwagon got moving yet? No? Well is there room for me to squeeze on? I have only ever posted something up from the Jersey native once, but going through the history I see Low likes this dude. Anyway, here he lets go of some bars over Common’s single of the same title. “Apollo 21″ the deluxe edition hits iTunes in January.

Download: Apollo The Great – Ghetto Dreams (Freestyle)

Respect: Trav

Free Album: Ryshon Jones – Brightest Nights, Darkest Days

December 24, 2011 |  by  |  STREET ALBUM  |  No Comments  |  Share  | 

Although this has been released as a mixtape, I don’t care what anyone says, this shit right here is an ALBUM! 2011 has seen Ryshon grown so much as an artist, countless projects and consistency have got him where he is now. He can sit back and enjoy the holiday season knowing he has worked his ass off this year and gained a whole lot of respect from alot of good people. 2012, is Ryshon’s year. What he has coming is yet to be revealed but if it’s anything like this then I am cool with it. Hit the jump.

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Video: Fashawn – Generation F

December 24, 2011 |  by  |  MUSIC VIDEOS  |  No Comments  |  Share  | 

The single which we had a few weeks back got some great reviews, F’s fans were digging it ofcourse but even people who previously were not familiar with Cali native found themselves bobbing there head along too it. “Champagne And Styrofoam Cups” is something I am looking forward too, it is expected here in March next year.

Respect: Fashawn

No I.D. On ‘D.O.A.’: “That Was One Of My Favorite Hip-Hop Moments I’ve Been Involved In.”

December 23, 2011 |  by  |  NEWS  |  No Comments  |  Share  | 

Man, if “D.O.A.” wasn’t a moment in hip-hop. SHIT. I remember vividly where I was that night: This was during my BET days and I was covering an event where Kid Cudi was performing I believe. It was down at the Chelsea Piers. Twitter was buzzing with anticipation of what the record would sound like. Flex was debuting the single so you KNOW it was about to be one of those experiences. I remember I was inside the venue and I was tweeting made up lyrics that could pass for Jay lines. I was bored and I actually had people tweeting me “Yo, you got it?” Shit was funny as fuck. Anyway, when I got word it was showtime, I ran to my car and just soaked it all in. Man it was amazing. The beat. The lyrics. The delivery. Flex yelling, growling, dropping bombs…man it was a MOVIE lol. I remember walking back inside the venue just shaking my head like “Yo, did Hov really say that shit?” Man. Oh, after the event my car was towed. SMH lol.

Anyway, earlier today Complex released their mega pow wow with No I.D. about 40 classic records he’s produced over the years. The “D.O.A.” was one of my favorites so I decided to dedicate a post to it, hence the story of me first hearing it. An excerpt from the story can be found below as well as a link to the post over at Complex.

I hopped on a plane to leave Hawaii and while I was in the air, Funkmaster Flex premiered it on HOT 97–ran it back, dropped bombs on it and everything. I came off the plane to so many text and emails. That was one of my favorite hip-hop moments I’ve been involved in in my life. It was priceless.

RESPECT: Plex

Video: Action Bronson & Statik Selektah – Cirque Du Soleil

December 23, 2011 |  by  |  MUSIC VIDEOS  |  No Comments  |  Share  | 

Off the duo’s collaborative effort “Well Done” which is out now. Directed by Rik Cordero.