Dope Boys
June 24, 2008
The Game (feat. Travis Barker): “Dope Boys”
Off The Game’s upcoming album LAX, scheduled for an 8/22 release. Is it me or is Travis Barker all the way in the hip-hop pool recently (i.e. Flo Rida, Soulja Boy, etc.)? Sounds fresh to me!
Via NahRight.
Kobe falls victim to Shaq-Fu
June 23, 2008
Kobe didn’t win a championship. Kobe cheated on his wife. And now, Kobe gets served up by Shaq. At some random club, Shaq gets on the mic with a freestyle, calliin out how Kobe couldn’t win a title w/o him and that he’s the one that broke up his marriage (snitch). Shaq even took a little shot at Patrick Ewing. It’s going to be fun watching this media war over the coming months.
T La Rock Interview
June 23, 2008
Unkut has an incredible interview with Def Jam’s first official artist, T La Rock. He discusses everything from how he first got into the game, to the success of “It’s Yours.” T La Rock is truly a pioneer in the rap game and this is an interview you shouldn’t sleep on…
Continue on to hear some T La Rock joints…
Zo! and Togallo Love the 80′s!
June 23, 2008
Now I know the 80′s are in right now, but this is a whole different level of craziness…Here, Phonte channels a version of his alter ego Percy Miracles for a remix to the A-Ha classic. The funniest part though, is that this song is kind of nice…Yeah, I said it.
The entire project is a remix tribute to some of the 80′s classics. Apparently, only 2,500 copies will be pressed come July, so don’t sleep on this one.
Continue on for the original…
A Better Day
June 23, 2008
Here’s the first leaked track off the upcoming T.I.P. album Paper Trail. It’s good to see The King of the South back at it again…
Waxpoetics #29
June 23, 2008
Make sure to check the latest Waxpoetics (#29), featuring Herbie Hancock and Spoonie Gee on each respected cover. Also included are articles with producer K-Def, Pete Rock, Freddie Fresh, and saxaphonist Cedric Brooks.
Cop HERE.
Hip-hop Without the Middleman
June 20, 2008
There’s an interesting article over at Billboard, regarding major labels and their current involvement in hip-hop. Basically, it questions the significance of these majors and how they make (or don’t make) sense during these tough times for the music industry.
Currently, such acts as Jay-Z and 50 Cent are near the end of their long-term contracts, and are looking for the best available options. They have the option of re-signing a multi-album deal under the same house, with another label, or they can take the independent route.
Continue on to get learned…
Rockin’ With the G.O.A.T.
June 20, 2008
L.L. Cool J: “Rockin’ With the Goat” (Prod. DJ Scratch)
That’s the LL I remember! Off the forthcoming (and apparently final) L.L. Cool J album entitled Exit 13. The beat comes from DJ Scratch, doing his best Premier impression…It’s still fresh though!
Dig a Hole?
June 20, 2008
International Players Anthem (Live)
June 19, 2008
Above is a recent show in Houston, where Bun B and the Roots performed “International Players Anthem.” How good does that sound?
R.I.P. to Pimp C.
Video courtesy of Nah.
