Alternative Pick: The Dream P###. By Timbaland
“Get Like Me”

Rich Mo
“My Attitude Stinks”

M.Diamond Ft. G Mann and Jinxx
“Let My Money Pile”

Maino Reveals Details On Looming Reality Show
Maino has released more information about his forthcoming as-yet-untitled reality show on Sirius Radio/Shade 45’s Lip Service with Angela Yee and Leah Rosa. Maino, who has been tight lipped on the pending reality series, has confirmed that the show is 90% complete but the paperwork isn’t signed yet. The Brooklyn rapper said, “There’s […]

The Alchemist: Chemical Warfare (Review)
Its been five years since his last solo effort, 1st Infantry, but on Chemical Warfare, Alchemist—Eminems tour DJ and Prodigys go-to-beatsmith—doesnt disappoint his eager fans. As always, Al flips both exotic and noteworthy samples to accompany his signature sound—sinister melodies over thumping drums. A good selection of artists from Memphis to Brooklyn laces the […]

Making the Band Franchise at the Center of MTV Court Case
Hip-Hop mogul Sean P. Diddy Combs may make a possible appearance in court in regards to a case involving MTV and its hit reality show, Making the Band. The case, which was scheduled to go to mediation this month, stems from efforts to sue MTV Networks by Soneet Kapila, a trustee in former boy […]

Amerie: All’s Fair In Love and War
Alas, summer has arrived. No, your local weatherman didnt remind you when the first day of summer officially appears on the calendar, but that Ego Trippin sample playing on your radio laced with high notes by Amerie is the smoke signal fans have been patiently waiting for. It was 2002 when Why Dont We Fall […]

Alfamega: The Interview Part 2
Part 2: Looking Forward Part 1: Looking Back Most in the Hip-Hop community believed Alfamegas career had come to an abrupt end in the first week of May 2009. T.I. had kicked him out of Grand Hustle without even notifying him. The whole ordeal was based on a report by thesmokinggun.com, which pegged Alfamega as […]

Chartwatch: MJ Dominates Again, Black Eyed Peas Hang On, Alchemist Emerges
R.I.P. MICHAEL JACKSON What is going on with Hip-Hop this week? Jay-Z is still mad at everyone who uses autotune (except for Lil Wayne, T-Pain, and Kanye West the major users of autotune. They also where a lot of tight pants and colorful clothing which is also what Jay-Z hates but once again I digress.) Speaking […]

Obama The Anti-Christ? It’s a C-O-N-spiracy
Perhaps I’m not surfing the dark corners of the Internet closely enough, but I haven’t come across any amazing conspiracy theories in a while. I’m sure paranoid people are still out there telling anyone who will listen that Prez Obama is the anti-Christ, the government flushed drugs into the hood (are they still doing it? […]

Faith, Lil Kim Clash At Diddy’s White Party, Sources Say
Lil Kim and Faith had a face-to-face encounter towards the close of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ coveted White Party in California, sources have reported. Faith and Kim, whom both shared a relationship with The Notorious B.I.G., crossed paths at the White Party, which was held in Los Angeles instead of The Hampton’s in New York. […]

Jim Jones Ft. Nakim
“Hustler’s Serenade”

K Boy Ft. Brisco [Heater Of The Day]
“Not A Boss”

DJ Yoda Ft. Hunt, Nu Jerz Devil, Maino, Lupe Fiasco, Kardinal Offishal, K Dot, Wes Fif, Birdman, Lil Wayne and Trae
“Definition Of Colorful Clothes”

Gucci Mane P###. By Fat Boi
“My Plug”

The Clipse Ft. Rock City
“Warning”

Alternative Pick: Usher Usher Ft. Michael Jackson, Day 26 and T-Pain
“Stop Playin” [R.I.P. Michael Jackson!]