Redd Eyes Ft. Mannie Fresh
“Boom”
Winter NAMM:Tricky Brings Out Great New Gear & More
Despite a struggling economy that has mercilessly hit all sides of the music industry, from magazines to music stores, the 2009 winter NAMM show brought close to 86,000 attendees to the Anaheim Convention Center on January 14 18, and plenty of new gear was on display. Whether your preference is songwriting, performing, DJing […]
Jadakiss: The Last Shall Stand
They say the third times a charm. For Yonkers bred rapper Jadakiss the third time is the last the chapter. After delivering the streets two well received solo albums, Kiss The Game Goodbye (2001) and Kiss of Death (2004), Jada is dropping The Last Kiss in just four short weeks. With his Ne-Yo assisted […]
Rick Ross/50 Beef Continues; Baby’s Mom Criminal Past Revealed
The beef between rappers 50 Cent and Rick Ross has taken another turn, as the mother of Ross 2-year-old son has now come under a microscope. Documents hit the Internet last night pertaining to Tia Kemp’s rap sheet, in an apparent attempt to undermine her credibility. According to Broward County Courthouse records, Tia […]
BEHIND THE BEATS: Needlz
Lansing, Michigan. 50 Cent, G-Unit, Ludacris, Lupe Fiasco, 88-Keys, & Jadakiss. AKAI MPC 4000, Roland Fantom G & Studio Electronics SE-1 8 Years. Growing up in the Midwest exposes you to all types of music, which is a beneficial when choosing the music industry as your career field of choice. Lansing, Michigan […]
The Last Word: Rihanna In a Lawsuit, Vivica Fox is the Cougar, and a Look at the Black V##### Monologues
Whats the word Last Wordians? Here we are again. Reminiscing about Obama admitting he was wrong in nominating Tom Daschle, Michael Phelps apologizing after a picture surfaces of him smoking pot and the Steelers making history by being the only franchise to win six Super Bowls. Get well wishes to Andre Harrell, who is […]
New Cam’ron Album Features No Cameos; In Stores April 21
Harlem emcee and former Dipset leader Cam’ron has confirmed that his three year sabbatical from album releases will end this Spring. The new LP, entitled Crime Pays, was first announced for release back in November 2008. According to a representative for Cam, no songs that have leaked in the last six months will appear […]
Beats, Baby Mommas, & Life: What Happened To The Battle?
I don’t know about yall, but I’m finding this little issue that has emerged between Rick Ross and 50 Cent really amusing. First of all, it seems to be set at hyper-speed. It’s like 6 months of back and fourth in 4 hours. Folks are setting beef deadlines; finding themselves in the document catacombs pulling […]
Baltimore’s DJ Class, Unruly Productions Ink Deal With Universal Republic
Famed Baltimore club music pioneer DJ Class is taking steps to further expand the reach of his hometowns sound by aligning with Universal Republic. The signing, which was announced by Unruly Productions and Universal Republic, marks yet another accomplishment for Class, who is currently enjoying the success of his latest single, Im the Ish. […]
True Master: Hip-Hop Recalls Helio Gracie
There are times when someone like a cousin dies and it is not a matter of shedding tears. But we may hear of someone who lived fifty or a hundred years ago, of whom we know nothing and who has no family ties with us whatever ever, and yet from a sense of giri [honor/respect] […]
Nina B & Jay-Z
“Brooklyn Go Hard (Remix)”
French Montana Ft. T-Bird and Duly
“Welcome To The Breadshop”
The Notorious B.I.G. Ft. Jay-Z
“Slam Freestyle”
Johnny Cash Ft. Snoop Dogg
“I Walk The Line (QDT Muzic Remix)”
Lil Fats Ft. Cool Nutz, Glasses Malone, E. Ness, Mikey Vegaz and Wordsmith [Heater Of The Day]
“Coast 2 Coast Cypher Pt. 2”
Lil Scrappy and G’$ Up
“Gettin’ Money”
LL Cool J In Talks To Star In NCIS Spin-Off
Rap veteran turned actor LL Cool J is in talks to star in a spin-off of CBS’ television show, NCIS. According to The Hollywood Reporter, LL is in talks to play the role of a tough, but likeable U.S. Navy Seal. In July of 2006, CBS inked a seven-figure deal with LL Cool […]
