CONCERT REVIEW: Nas, Trey Songz Headline BMI ATL Showcase
Last week, U.S. performing rights organization BMI (Broadcast Music, Incorporated) returned to Atlanta for their 12th Urban Music Showcase. Annually, the organization mixes up and coming artists with established stars. The 2008 event featured headliners Lil Wayne, Sean Garrett, and Teyana Taylor. This year, BMI brought together a unique combination of Nas, Trey Songz, and […]

Ludacris Ft. Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg and Katt Williams
“Good Relationships”

Lloyd Banks Ft. Nipsey Hussle
“Me and My Strap”

Alternative Pick: Beyonce Ft. Kanye West
“Ego (Remix)”

Young Lace Ft. Glasses Malone, Sparkdawg and Wiz Khalifa P### By JR Rotem [Heater Of The Day]
“I Don’t Wanna B U” [Mastered Version]

The Clipse Ft. Kanye West and Bun B
“Kinda Like A Big Deal (Remix)”

Smitty Ft. T.I.
“Mind On Money”

DJ Drama Ft. Ludacris, Willie The Kid and Busta Rhymes
“My People Will Be Heard”

Lawsuit Against Foxy Brown Dismissed
A Brooklyn Supreme Court Judge has ruled to dismiss a lawsuit against rapper Foxy Brown, stemming from a 2007 assault to which she pleaded guilty nearly a year ago, the New York Post reported earlier this week. According to the New York City tabloid, on Thursday (April 9), Justice Robert Miller dismissed the claim […]

Jose V
“Back Basket”

Busta Ryhmes
“Maybach Music 2 Freestyle”

Murs Ft. Terrace Martin and J. Black
“Doing Me”

Chip The Rripper
“No I Said I Liked You”

Corner Boyz
“Ringtones”

BXC
“Can’t Stop Me Freestyle”

T-Pain To Star As ‘Frylock’ In Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Producer/rapper/singer T-Pain will play the character “Frylock” in the first ever live-action episode of Adult Swim’s Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Aqua Teen Hunger Force airs during the Adult Swim block of programming on the Cartoon Network. The animated series is centered around three fast-food menu items and their lives in an unnamed city […]

Trend Alert: Distressed Denim
After those clean, raw jeans made their rounds for some time, heavily distressed denim is all the rage once again. As featured in of our previous “Trend Alerts”, the “boyfriend jean” looks best worn in and with some destruction. But even other fits, like the skinny jean, are getting ripped up. Jessica Alba […]

Queen Pen To Bring Incarcerated Parents & Kids Together
Grammy nominated rapper Queen Pen has partnered with the non-profit organization Children of Promise, NYC (CPNYC) to reunite children with their imprisoned parents. The free trips will commence this Fathers Day. According to the CPNYC, the goal of the various field trips is to allow at-risk children the opportunity to spend these important holidays […]

Rakim Part 2: Nas, The 80s & Private Life
In Part 2 of this lost and found interview with Hip-Hop legend Rakim, the Microphone Fiend delves deeper into his life and times. He courses through the 80s and 90s, cruising into present day. He explains his personal and public life, the streets relationship to rap and even offers his views on the dedication song […]

The Last Word: Maxwell Returns, Jamie Foxx Sends an Apology to Miley Cyrus Via His Daughter, and Terrence Howard Talks Iron Man 2 Drama
Hello, hello, hello. Once again, the weekend arrives as everybody tries to protect themselves from the swine flu, takes in President Obamas first 100 days in office and enjoys the arrival of the summer movie season. Thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of Gospel music singer the Rev. Timothy Wright […]
