Webbie: Savage Life 2

  “I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T…do you know what that means?” It means that once again, strong singles by independent artists are dominating mainstream Rap. Webbie is one of the youngsters hoping to be recognized as a credible, dominant southern powerhouse with his sophomore album, Savage Life 2 (Asylum).   Led by the female friendly club hit “Independent,” Webbie’s album […]

Max B.: Million Dollar Baby 2 (Mixtape)

  And the drama continues within the Dipset camp. As expected, Max Biggavel’s departure from The Diplomats and Byrdgang wouldn’t be complete without an independent mixtape and a few diss tracks. The rapper / crooner’s latest effort Million Dollar Baby 2 (Gain Green), glorifies his newfound independent stature, while giving a super sized middle finger […]

KRS-ONE, Common, & Q-Tip Tear It Down for Smirnoff

A classic is timeless. It’s always current, yet never immediate.What happens when you meld the spirit of a classic with the immediacy of the present? This mixture was put to the test Tuesday when Smirnoff, along with true schoolers Q-tip, Common, and Blastmaster KRS-One, launched its Signature Mix Series. The event set off a campaign featuring […]