Drake – Forever (Feat. Lil Wayne, Eminem & Kanye West)

The internet(s) have been talking about this collaboration for the past couple days, but truthfully.. these are the type of tracks that are historic in the world of hip-hop. If you remember, Lil Wayne wanted to work with Eminem during the time he was recording for Relapse, but it never worked out. Eminem vowed to give Weezy F. a shot after the fact, & now its a reality. Although we’ve heard collab with Drizzy and ‘Big Brother’ already, the Kanye/Drake link would inevitable. This track will be found on Lebron James’ More Than A Game project dropping soon. It might be bigger than “Swagger Like Us“.. Let the debate begin, who got the best verse?? Look Ma, NO TAGS.

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Ghostface Killah - Baby (feat. Raheem DeVaughn)

Young Chris - (feat. Tom Hardy & Freeway)

Nipsey Hussle feat. Snoop Dogg - Gangsta’s Life

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Lil Wayne - Bad

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I thought the pic match the song title

The Clipse In Denver

Clipse In Denver from Malice of the Clipse on Vimeo.

Jay XXL COver

Raekwon - House of Flying Daggers (feat. Inspectah Deck, GZA, Ghostface Killah & Method Man)

The official music video for Raekwon's latest single from his album "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II" due in stores Sept. 8th, 2009. The single features Inspectah Deck, GZA, Ghostface Killah and Method Man with and intro from RZA, and was produced by J. Dilla.

Busta TV: Segment 2

Asher Roth - She Don't Want A Man (feat. Keri Hilson)

I dont need a excuse to post Keri...so basket i her beauty LoL

Beanie Sigel - In The Ghetto

J Dilla - 24k Rap (feat. Havoc & Raekwon)

Yo....JAy StaY Paid

Jamie Foxx - Digital Girl (Remix) (feat. Drake, The-Dream & Kanye West)

The official music video for Jamie Foxx's remix to his single "Digital Girl" featuring Drake, The-Dream and Kanye West, from the album "Intuition" in stores now!

J. Cole – Back To The Topic Freestyle

F

resh off his The Warm Up mixtape, the young up and comer under Roc Nation strikes back with some new material he has been randomly working on while recording his new album. Last week we saw he’s also been locking up slots on Hov’s The Blueprint 3 (which no matter what way you cut it, will be one of the most talked about albums this year). Sounds like we might be hearing another mixtape relatively soon, if we understood this correct.

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Fashawn and Exile - HHO Artist(s) Of The Week

Pusha T & Ferris Bueller & Fruition LV

Pusha T x Fruition from Malice of the Clipse on Vimeo.

Big Pun "Firewater" (Second Look at The Legacy)

Another clip from the upcoming documentary Big Pun:The Legacy.

A-Alikes feat. Mos Def - Sirens In The Distance

This track is off the latest A-Alikes mixtape, “The Hustler and the Hunted 3.” The mixtape has been composed so vivid that it plays as a true-life movie in the making. They touch on topics that address everything from self-preservation to US economics. Controversy still surrounds the NY based rap group, A-Alikes, ever since they openly admitted to the FCC about infiltrating several radio stations across the US just last month with a special uncensored message. DJ Victorious seamlessly incorporated excerpt of these recordings into the project. Raye 6, I.G. and Afayah, Checkmate, Tahir, DJ Butta, and even Kanye West offered their talent to this latest release. This Mos Def feature will officially be on their upcoming album “Us Against Them” dropping later this year.

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Beanie Sigel Arrested for Drug Possession

Philadelphia rapper Beanie Sigel was arrested and charged with marijuana possession in New Jersey, early Sunday morning (August 16) reports the Burlington County Times.

According to the paper, Beans was on his way to perform at a private event at local tavern, Kelly’s Bar, at 12:44 a.m. on Sunday when he was stopped by authorites for possession of under 50 grams. Two other men, Karl S. ,Dargan and Justin S. Gaines, were also charged. None of the three men are believed to be in jail as of press time.

Sigel has a long history of arrests including weapons possession and parole violation charges. Back in 2005 he was acquitted of murder charges for a shooting that occurred in West Philadelphia.

As XXLMag.com previously reported Beans has a new CD coming out on September 1. The disc, titled The Broad Street Bully, will be released independently on Siccness Records and is described by label head Nemo Mitchell as more of a “mixtape” than a full-fledged studio album.

FREE & BEANIE - BEHIND THE SCENES OF “LAST TWO” VIDEO SHOOT

GHOST EXPLAINS THE WIZARD OF POETRY PROJECT

Eminem Car Crash a “Twitter Rumor” Says Manager

Earlier today (August 17) and yesterday popular social network site Twitter was abuzz with claims that rap superstar Eminem had died in a car crash.

According to the Detroit Free Press, Eminem is in fact alive and well and the reports were just “Twitter rumors” in the words of Shady’s longtime manager Paul Rosenberg. Yet it seems as if the first web posting about the Detroit lyricist’s alleged accident appeared on Yahoo News. In the story, which has since been removed, Em was on his cell phone before succumbing to “a terrible car crash.” The false article included quotes from a doctor named “Dr. Adams.”

Em isn’t the only hip-hop artist to have rumors spread about his death on the net. Jay-Z, Lil Wayne and Nate Dogg have all been victims of similar false reports.

I was so pissed when I heard this...I wouldn't believe it....I did the research knew it was false...I wanted to knock out the nukka who wrote the article

50 Cent Planning Free Concert in Queens, Cops in Fear

Jamiaca, Queens-native 50 Cent is secretly planning to put on a free show near his hometown, but authorities and residents fear it will bring violence and gunplay to the neighborhood.

The New York Post reports that the concert will take place near the Queens projects where Fif almost lost his life before signing to Shady/Aftermath. “We can’t control the area,” one law-enforcement source told the paper.

“Someone’s gonna try to make a name for themselves,” another source said. “They’re gonna take a shot at him, and they’re either gonna hit him or they’re gonna miss him and hit some poor, innocent kid or grandmother.”

A slew of police officers will shut down the 20 block radius of the South Jamaica Houses for the performace, which is set to draw in close to 10,000 fans.

The show is scheduled for August 30 at 5:30 p.m. at public elementary school P.S. 40. It will be a part of the neighborhood’s Family Day celebration

Good 2 Give Back

Jay-Z feat. Rihanna & Kanye West - Run This Town (Preview #2)

Ghostface Killah The Wizard of Poetry Sampler

Here’s a sampler of 5 tracks from Starks’ upcoming R&B flavored project The Wizard of Poetry: Emerald City.

“Baby” f/ Raheem “Radio” DeVaughn
“He’s A Gonner (I Got Ya)” f/ Lloyd (snippet)
“Let’s Stop Playin’” f/ John Legend (snippet)
“Forever”
“Computer Love”


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Raekwon - Cuban Revolution (Mixtape)

New Chef Mixtape Get It here

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Rakim & Kid Capri Interview w/ AsTheWorldSpins

AsTheWorldSpins Rakim & Kid Capri Interview! from DJ Hotsauce on Vimeo.

We caught up with Rakim right after his show last week at the Highline Ballroom in New York. He talks about his upcoming album & tour, the younger generation in Hip Hop and what would be on his Hip Hop wish list. We also got a chance to do a quick Interview with Kid Capri, who DJ’ed for Rakim that night. He talks about his new project, a Hip Hop battle he is about to start and a new reality TV Show!

Skillz feat. Usef Dinero & DJ Jazzy Jeff – Inside A Change

To celebrate “Inside A Change” winning the Best Film Award at the 2009 HBO NYILFF, Skillz, Usef Dinero and DJ Jazzy Jeff put this joint together for the soundtrack. The original concept for the video was to create literal interpretations of Skillz’ lyrics that have to do with the characters in the film. However, that sort of morphed into straight up performance shots where we followed Skillz around various locations during his tour and intercutting it with abstract b roll shots. It was a blast shooting this video and big huge shoutout to Skillz for supporting this film since day one. Enjoy!

D-Nice Presents True Hip-Hop Stories: B-Real

Fabolous ft. Jay-Z - When The Money Goes

Raekwon Live @ Sound Academy in Toronto

Highlights from Raekwon Show at Sound Academy 08/15/2009 from Real Frequency on Vimeo.

The SA-RA Creative Partners - Interview with VAMPD Magazine

Om'Mas Keith & Shafiq Husayn of The SA-RA Creative Partners speak exclusively to VAMPD Magazine about the first meeting, the definition of SA-RA, Michael Jackson and more.

Segment produced and edited by:
David Gallardo [www.degallardo.com]
for VAMPD Magazine [www.vampdnow.com]

Tracks used in segment:

Spacefruit (feat. Debi Nova)
Souls Brother
Can I Get U Hi
Love Czars

SA-RA Creative Partners' "Nuclear Evolution: The Age Of Love" is available now on iTunes & Amazon.

Goapele - Milk And Honey

Milk and Honey - Goapele from goapele on Vimeo.

Im feeling this jawn

WALE - MY SWEETIE

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Sheek Louch feat. Bully & Styles P - This Is D-Block

Styles P adds a verse to the Run This Town freestyle that Sheek and Bully put out last week.

Sheek Louch feat. Bully & Styles P - This Is D-Block

Bonus: Bullet - Run This Town Freestyle

KRS-One & Buckshot on The Deal

KRS-1 & Buckshot on The Deal
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DJ Premier Interview at Slaughterhouse Show

As The World Spins DJ Premier Interview! from DJ Hotsauce on Vimeo.

We ran into DJ Premier the other day at the Slaughterhouse release Party! He talks about the Slaughterhouse project, why there is no Premier beat on it, the Royce da 5′9 album, the meaning of real hip hop and his upcoming website!

John Legend Brings Out Estelle & Kanye West at MSG

John Legend brought out Estelle and Kanye West during his performance at Madison Square Garden last night. They perform their single “American Boy,” and John Legend even corrects Estelle at one point. I might go see Mr. Stevens on Monday night… maybe!

Wale Interview w/ BET.com

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47th Best Hip-Hop Albums Of All Time: The Clipse - Lord Willin

Why??? Man this is one of the hardest & ILL-est albums ever...It should be higher but it take the 47th spot on my list. It has a good mix a gangsta, commercial, intricate word playing & chick joints...This album should of went triple real rap...

Best Song: Grindin' (Of Course)

Best Bar(s): Malice - I'm Not You

Yes it pains me to see them need this/All of them lost souls and I'm their Jesus

Best Verse: Malice - Intro

I even went by the book at first
Until I realized 9 to 5 wouldn't quench my thirst, so I
Start my mission, leave my residence
Mama knew that I child like me had better sense
But something had to give, that's real I had to live
I chefed that soft white and pumped from her crib
Scouts honor started with my grandmama
Who distributed yay she had flown in from the Bahamas
Partner, please, I grinds, I hustle with ease
Can damn near eyeball any weight in my sleep
I don't entertain hate surrounding the street
If I was you, I'd be trynna get down with me
But no, see these niggas know too much
Meanwhile I rock jewels that look like my diamonds blush
Cats act as if rap fell in my lap
I've suffered heartbreak many times back to back
And still feel belittled sittin' here spittin' riddles
Amongst clown ass rappers who tend to give me the giggles
Let 'em take it however they wanna take it
I'm the reason your favorite MC's no longer your favorite
Hey, I one of the greats, I can't lie
I mean great to the point I'm concerned I might die
Make no mistake, Malice is who you tune to
It's all in the name, trust, I will wound you


Side Note: Even though Malice got the best verse & bar on the album I think Pusha is still better

Exile and DJ Day in Paris

Exile and DJ Day opened up for Grandmaster Flash in Paris July 4th, 2009 doing their 2 MPC / 2 Turntable performance for Exile's European "Radio" Tour.

Selassie + Radio + Donuts = Stay Tuned...

Pharoahe Monch Reflects On Music Biz

In an interview with Urb.com today, Pharoahe Monch shared his thoughts on a number of issues including the reception of his music, and where the future of Hip Hop may be going. Considered a lyrical master by most, he has worked with other artists such as Mos Def, Talib Kweli, and many others. Though not always in the spotlight of commercial Hip Hop, Pharoahe is still active, performing at Rock The Bells last year and participating in music festivals and other venues. He told the Web site that no matter the event, he still gives audiences a show and referenced a famous baseball player to make his point.

"I know it's cliche to use sports analogies," he preambled, "[but] I remember Joe Dimaggio said that he goes hard everyday because there’s some kid in the stadium that’s there for the first time who’s father was like, 'We’re going to see Joe Dimaggio, the great Joe Dimaggio,' and if he’s fucking being an asshole and goofing off in the field, this kid is gonna be like, 'This is fucking Joe Dimaggio? Are you serious?' And so, especially when you’re in my position and you’re still building- and I definitely haven’t reached out to everyone that could possibly be a fan. I think there’s so many people who if they heard 'Desire' or 'Internal Affairs' would still enjoy the music. I can’t really afford to half-ass."

With almost ten years in the industry, Pharoahe admits that his music has changed a bit.

"I think the music is kinda reflected by emotion and dispositions and life. At the moment, when I was going into 'Internal Affairs,' I was loving dark beast and dark hip-hop, and dark music. I hadn’t done a lot of collaborations with people so that was real important to me, to work with a lot of people and express things in a really dark, hardcore manner...Desire was more of a bright, spiritual, uplifting record in my opinion."

With much buzz going around about the latest newcomers in rap, Pharoahe chimed in on who he thought was the most promising new artist.

"I like this kid Blu There’s a difference between when someone is heralded and placed in a position to be the next and then there’s a difference when someone just has 'it.' I don’t know what he looks like, I’ve never seen him perform, I just heard the song and I’m like 'kid’s special'. I’m excited about his career in the sense of a fan, like I wanna purchase the music like back in the days 'n shit and pick it up and support him. I'm looking forward to purchasing this shit, like a young fucking kid again. There’s a lot of new dope artists."

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Timbaland Preps Video Game for Aspiring Producers

While it may seem as if super producer Timbaland has been missing on the hip-hop front as of late, the Virginia-native is making a comeback…digitally, that is.

The hitmaker, known for crafting chart-songs for Jay-Z, Missy Elliott and Ludacris, has partnered with the masterminds behind the highly-successful Grand Theft Auto series to develop a video game, titled Beaterator. The game will allow players to utilize Timbo’s signature sounds to create their own beats.

“I’ve worked closely with Rockstar Games to make something completely unique,” Tim said via a press release. “Beaterator is like taking my music studio and turning it into a suite of tools anyone can use. We can’t wait to hear the beats people make and share with the world.”

“Beaterator is a very natural progression for us,” Sam Houser, the founder of Rockstar Games, added. “Music is incredibly important to us here at Rockstar, and we believe that there are many people out there who share that passion and will be excited about creating music of their own.”

Beaterator will be released on September 29

Imma rent it...

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Rakim on Good Day New York

Nipsey Hussle ft. Yung Brodee & Kid Cali - C.E.O.

Nigga from the homeland so be like Go MAN

Bone Thugs N Harmony - Patron (feat. Will.I.Am)

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Drake Signing Sparks Skirmish At Universal

There's a glitch in the Universal matrix and it involves Drake.

Earlier this summer, Billboard.com reported that while sources predicted the Toronto-raised rapper was likely to sign with Universal Motown, 22-year-old Drake inked a deal directly with Aspire, a company co-run by his manager, Cortez Bryant, with distribution through another Universal label -- Universal Republic -- through Young Money/Cash Money.
But now it seems there has been a shift of sorts, as reps at Motown are requesting all Drake Billboard chart entries be credited to Motown and not Republic moving forward -- a change that will be reflected in this week's charts.

"I went through Universal Republic because I don't fuck with Motown, at all," Drake says in the latest issue of Fader magazine, further confirming his signing to Republic. He further expresses his dislike for Motown, specifically president Sylvia Rhone, on a track titled "Say What's Real" off his "So Far Gone" mixtape, rapping "I've always been something that these labels can't buy / especially if they trying to take a piece of my soul / and Sylvia be telling 'Tez, 'Damn, Drake fly' / and he just be like, 'silly motherfucker, I know."

A source close to Drake says the rapper is signed to Republic, but that Motown will distribute the album, alleging that Motown -- specifically Rhone -- wants to take "credit for anything involving Drake."
But a source at Universal says it seems as if Drake's deal with Republic was never finalized before Drake and his camp started confirming it to the media, and that the move to Motown was made last minute. Although the source claims to not know what prompted the move, he/she did suggest the reason for it may be that because of contractual reasons, Motown may get first dibs on any artist signed to Young Money and Cash Money regardless of the artist's preference.

The same source says Drake's dislike of Rhone stems from an encounter between the two about three years ago. Apparently, before linking with mentor and Young Money labelhead Lil Wayne, Drake had taken a trip to Motown's New York headquarters to audition for Rhone in hopes of getting signed, but Rhone opted to pass on him at the time.

Regardless of all the confusion regarding his label, Drake's popularity continues to surge. Last week he debuted with "I'm Going In" at No 93 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and this week he enters at No. 100 with "November 18th," off his famed mixtape, "So Far Gone." "Best I Ever Had," also off the mixtape, is currently at No. 2 on the same chart, while the Young Money collective "Every Girl" sits at No. 5 this week.

Drake's debut album, "Thank Me Later," is slated to be released later this year.

via Billboard

Ruff Ryders (Jadakiss, Swizz Beatz, DMX, Styles P, Sheek Louch, Drag-On, Eve & Murda Mook) - Who’s Real (Preview)

The Boyz Are Back!!! (In My Swizzy Voice"

Slum Village - Actin Normal

Exclusive SLUMVILLAGE VIDEO "Actin Normal" from SCRAPDIRTY on Vimeo.

Off the upcoming Villa Manifesto

Jay-Z Talks Spike Lee Directed Rocawear Ad

Slaughterhouse Interview w/ DJ Semtex

SLAUGHTER HOUSE INTERVIEW | ROCK THE BELLS, DENVER from DJ SEMTEX on Vimeo.

48th Best Hip-Hop Albums Of All Time: Big Punisher - Capital Punishment

WHY??? Shit beside the fact he "Almost came home with a grammy" this has to be on of the most lyrical albums I ever heard. Pun shit was mind boggling!!!

BEST SONG: BEWARE (I gave you fare warning BEWARE!!!)

BEST BAR(S): Im pure adrenaline, uncut, straight to your gut, medicine/Raw cure for pain I coat your brain like polyurathane

BEST VERSE:

Ay-yo I shatter dreams like jordan, assault and batter your team
Your squadronll be barred from rap like adam & eve from the garden
Im carvin my initials on your forehead
So every night before bed you see the bp shine off the board head
Reverse that, I curse at the first wack nigga with the worst rap
Cuz he aint worth jack
Hit em with a thousand pounds of pressure per slap
Make his whole body jerk back, watch the earth crack
Hand him his purse back
Im the first latin rapper to baffle your skull
Master the flow, niggaz be swearin Im blacker than coal
Like nat king, I be rapping in tongues,
Packing the ones, magnums, cannons and gatling guns
Its big pun! the one and only son of tony...montana
You aint promised manana in the rotten manzana
Cmon pana we be mob rhymers
Feel the marijuana, snake bite, anaconda
A man of honor would wanna match my persona
Sometimes rhymin I blow my own mind like nirvana
Comma, and go the whole nine like madonna
Go try to find another rhymer with my kinda gramma

YOUNG CHRIS ON STREETSWEEPER RADIO W/ KAY SLAY

Slaughterhouse on what group could rival them

Mickey Factz, Lupe Fiasco, The Cool Kids in Japan

Mickey Factz, Lupe Fiasco and The Cool kids In Tokyo from GFCnewyork on Vimeo.

Wale Interview w/ Premium Plus Mag

PREMIUM+ Magazine x Polymathix: Wale Interview Preview from PREMIUM+ MAGAZINE on Vimeo.

49th Best Hip-Hop Albums Of All Time: Little Brother - The Minstrel Show

WHY??? The 1st time I heard of little brother I thought they where from either Philly, New York or DC but these little brothers from North Cakalakey rep the south hard w/ an east coast flow & i can respect that. The wordplay & production (cant forget the humor) really is what makes this album great

Best Song: "Lovin It" of course this a such a soulful feel good track...(9th is the most impressive person on this track..."Dont Understand

Best Bar: "And I ain't worried about niggas bitin' Minstrel Show /They still teethin' off 'The Listening'" Hiding Place (Phonte)

Best Verse: Good Morning (Phonte)

Each day's another chance to do the things I could've
Done the day before, but I didn't and I known I should've
So I say a prayer for the gone for gooders
Who left this world, then kiss my girl "good mornin', shuga"
Another sunrise, and as much as I would love
To roll over on you I cannot do it because
The good Lord I prayed to him
And he said, "Niggaz is listening now"
So I better have something to say to 'em
So I'mma tell 'em how it went down, man
Doin' shows for free goin' outta town, man
The way I almost broke down and, got a 9 to 5
Cause I had more press than the soundscans
This is the price that I pay for this music
And every word that I write is a testament to it
And if I had to go back, I wouldn't change a thing
Wouldn't re-cut it, re-edit, or change a frame
'Cause it would not be fair, to turn my back on the struggle
When that exact same hustle got me here
Told niggaz for the getup, we three the hard way
And Broadway's the only place you'll ever throw a set up
Speechless is all you'd be if we ever met up
I survived far to much now to ever let up, motherfucker

Raekwon Talks Slaughterhouse & Cuban Linx 2!!

J. Cardim Makes a Beat! & Interview w/ Culture VI

Old Skool Vid Of The Week: Az- Sugar HIll

Royce Da 5′9″ Confronting Raekwon’s Camp

Here is the footage my Roomie & his bul caught @ Rock The Bells...this shit is getting out of hand

shout outs 2 G-Man & Brett @ RBC Records

Ghostface On Creating Fishscale

DJ Clark Kent Interview w/ 247HH

DMX - Slippin (Live In Fort Lauderdale)

My Fav X track Ever

Common & Fogell Remake Training Day

Common and Christopher Mintz-Plasse Cinemash “Training Day”
On his inaugral day in the LAPD, valley boy Hoyt, or Common, gets picked up and spun out by the evil Alonzo, or Christopher Mintz-Plasse. By finding his inner Shaman, Common stays aliiiiiive.

DJ Quik & Kurupt - Hey Playa (Moroccan Blues)

This is my fav Beat on the album...this shit is crazy!!!

Nas & Damian Marley on The Deal

nas && dm on the deal
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Amber Rose

XXL’s I Know Rap People: Slaughterhouse

Big Daddy Kane - Live @ Prospect Park

Big Daddy Kane Live in BROOKLYN( FULL FOOTAGE) from beatmakersedition.com on Vimeo.

ItsTheReal - 2 Real 2 Furious (2 Year Anniversary)

2 Real 2 Furious from jeff on Vimeo.

D-Nice Presents True Hip-Hop Stories: Big Daddy Kane

Kane on creating "No Half Stepping"

Backstage w/SLUM VILLAGE @ Rock the Bells

Backstage w/SLUM VILLAGE @ Rock the Bells LA 8/8/09

Kanye West - Can’t Tell Me Nothin’ (Live)

Kanye West Live: "Can't Tell Me Nothin'" from LTD Magazine on Vimeo.

Teedra + Me - Be Your Girl Street Remix Vid

I gave yall the mp3 the other day he is a lil photo vid I put together for ya'll

NJoy

~~~Selassie The Emperor~~~

DOWNLOAD IT HERE!!!

Culture VI Interview W/ Marsha Ambrosius

Wil of Culture VI talks with Marsha Ambrosius (formerly of Floetry) about a host of things, including writing a song for Michael Jackson, not wanting to give away songs now that she's working on a solo album, and working with Alicia Keys, Fabolous, Macy Gray, NaS, etc.

Nas Solo Set @ Rock The Bells

S4H: Nas Live at Rock The Bells from DP on Vimeo.

Jay-Z & Eminem - Renegade (Live)

Slaughterhouse - Onslaught 2 (feat. Fatman Scoop)

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EMiNEM NEW FREESTYLE 2009 !!!! WOW !!!!

I know im madd late...but it is Dope!!

Damian Marley Solo Set @ Rock The Bells

S4H: Damian Marley Live at Rock The Bells from DP on Vimeo.

Elzhi Speaks On Baatin’s Passing (XXL)

With the sad and unfortunate passing of former Slum Village MC Baatin, XXLMag.com caught up with fellow group member Elzhi to find out how the group is coping.

Despite the death of Baatin, born Titus Glover, SV have decided to continue touring. “I’m not gonna talk about missing a member, I just say, you know we doing what we do,” he said. “We still gonna bring a live show to you and the tour has been cool.”

Although at first reluctant to speak about Baatin, Elz wanted to share his favorite aspects of the rapper with the true fans, not the people that became interested only after hearing about the fallen MC’s death. “Man, I mean the fans know what they remember about him,” he said. “I mean, you can’t… what he gives and what he gave to hip-hop you couldn’t get it nowhere, from not just the lyrics but the way that he changed his voice on every track or the way that he posed on a camera. Just his whole being was so different from what everybody else is doing. He’s always been eccentric and authentic and the real fans know that. The real fans know that.”

“The only reason why I’m not really saying too much is because, I mean, it’s a double edge,” he continued. “It’s people that kinda want to get in on the tail end and act like they knew what it was about and it’s some people that really know what it’s about and those people that know what it’s about know what it’s about without me speaking it out in a publication or speaking it out in a statement. They already know what it’s about and those are the people that I care about.”

Titus “Baatin” Glover was found dead on the 14000 block of Anglin Street in his hometown of Detroit on August 1. At just 35-years-old, he is the second member of the group to die after seminal producer J Dilla passed in February of ’06. Although the cause of his death is still uncertain, the Detroit Free Press reported that the MC had an ongoing battling mental illness and addiction. He suffered from schizophrenia. When diagnosed in 2002 he left the group for a short period, before recently returning. He will be featured on the group’s new disc, Villa Manifesto, scheduled for a September 22 release. –Max G with reporting by Clover Hope

Talib @ Rock The Bells

S4H: Talib Kweli Live at Rock The Bells, Vancouver from DP on Vimeo.

Keri Hilson - COMPLEX COVER!!!

Damn....

Got millionaires standin in line wishin they had this

I dont blame them

Black Milk On Baatin

Words from Black Milk on the passing of his friend and colleague Titus “Baatin” Glover of Slum Village…

Baatin was the first to discover Black’s production talent nearly a decade ago, and they’d been tight ever since. On July 20–less than two weeks before Baatin’s death–the reunited Slum Village filmed a video for a new track from their forthcoming album “Slum Manifesto.” Black Milk Broadcast reveals some exclusive footage from the video shoot.

Titus Glover
1974-2009

R.I.P. Baatin

Lykke Li and The Roots - LiL Bit

Nipsey Hu$$le - Coming Of Age (XXL)

NaS + Jr. Gong @ Rock The Bells!!!

S4H: Nas & Damian Marley Live at Rock The Bells from DP on Vimeo.

CANT WAIT FOR THIS ALBUM!!! MY FAV REGGAE ARTIST & MY FAV RAPPER!!!

Hennessy Artistry - Tour 2009 Curated by Common & The Roots

Hennessy announces the fourth annual edition of the acclaimed Hennessy Artistry series, curated and headlined by hip-hop impresario Common, with The Roots also appearing as the house band.

Hosted exclusively by Hennessy, each show will feature a unique blend of performers and collaborators ranging from up-and-coming talent to cameos by iconic special guests.

Visit http://www.hennessyartistry.com for dates and more information.

Eve - Me N My (Up In The Club)

Eve is Back (In Swizzy Voice) 1st single off her new album "Flirt"


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P.H.I.L.L...PERIOD!!!

Selassie + Teedra Moses - Be Your Girl Street Mix

I was looking through my archive and found an oldie but goodie track from 2004. I was feeling Teedra album "Complex Simplicity" (especially the track "Backstroke") & decided jump on her singe "Be Your Girl"

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~~Selassie The Emperor~~~

50th Best Hip-Hop Albums Of All Time: EPMD - Strictly Business

EPMD - Strictly Business



WHY??? Besides Rakim Epmd was the 1st few rappers to stop with the animated old school flow and just spat on tracks, which is why there songs sound relevant to this day. This album touched on a lot of issues you hear in Hip-hop today. When the boys are keeping niggas who doubt you in check on "You Got's To Chill" to

Best Song: Strictly Business

Best Bar: PMD - Your A Customer...Gotta give him props for stepping up to The GOD MC RAKIM (Had to give ya the whole 4 bars for yall 2 understand it)

The style we're using, no doubt copastetic
You try to bite and yet sound pathetic
Design my rhymes like a taylor, floatin' like a sailor
As the P gets stronger, MC's get staler

Best Verse: PMD - Strictly Business

Total chaos -- no mass confusion
Rhymes so hypnotizin known to cause an illusion
Like a magician.. who pulls a rabbit out a hat, son
I pull them all like a .44 magnum
Mc freeze stop look and listen, and try to imagine
Its travellin the speed of light, but everythings motion
Is frightening.. plus the thought you alone
You now enter dimension, called the twilight zone
Youre terrified.. plus you cant bear the thought
You and I one-on-one, in the land of the lost
You start to shiver.. but then you scream, my friend
Yo wake up muttley, because youre dreamin again
But next time Im on the scene, do not try to diss us
Keep your mouth shut sucker duck, because Im strictly business

Old Skool Vid Of The Week: Cam'ron-357

This is my mudafuckin SHIT!!!

I did drive-bys
Now I take you on top of a high rise
See if you can sky dive
I'll bring it to you at your local gymnasium
How 'bout the Palladium
Fuck it Yankees stadium uh

GHOSTFACE KILLAH ON WIFE-ING HOES

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Ghostface stopped by “The Morning After” to discuss his upcoming “Wizard of Poetry” album and ends up dropping some jewels about the differences between men and women. He adamantly says that he would never ever wife up a hoe, and then pretty much says that men and women are inherently different. We can’t do what y’all do (well, we can but then we just get labeled). Do you agree? At any rate, I love his passion!

PREACH GHOST!!! "Thats whats wrong with our people today they be putting us equal!!! WE ARE NOT EQUAL!!! THATS COMING FROM ME NIGGA!!!"

Uncle Murda - Summer Time Shootouts

This nigga Ab-Libs are the funniest!!! LoL

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