Quite a line up no? Busta Rhymes Feat Ne-Yo & Missy Elliott - “Freakin’ You” I think it’s dope as hell. These three on one record, it couldn’t work out sh*t right? Ne-Yo kills that hook. Peace, Love & Freakin’ You Speeakz Busta Rhymes Feat Ne-Yo & Missy […]

* = As with last year, these songs are pulled from albums that weren’t on my Top 10 albums list. There’s less overlapping this way, which makes things more interesting for all of us. 10. Snoop Dogg: “Sensual Seduction / Sexual Eruption” (download) Read my review of the album here. […]

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Dorian and Devin Townsend have been brothers forever. They’ve also been the hip-hop duo Da Kreek since 2000. That’s when they decided to take their after-school antics to the next level. Dorian (now DTown) and Devin (Mello Dee) used to meet some buddies on the way home to compare the rap rhymes they’d […]

Tupac Shakur In Living Color season 5 E3 sketch with Jamie Foxx RARE I actually remember seeing this when it first aired. In Living Color was my fav show, ever. I forget who but anytime I find myself in the company of people that have never watched In […]

While studying jazz at University of the Arts, guitarist Ben O’Neill started working for gospel stars Tye Tribbett & GA. After graduating, he went on to play with high-profile R&B performers including Musiq Soulchild, Erykah Badu, and Bilal. At the same time, Ben led the organ trio the Mini Qs , who […]

via Selectism: Black Noise, the first book by Brown University professor Tricia Rose, is perhaps the most important early study of hip hop culture. The work spawned a series of collected essays assessing hip hop in specific geographic locations, and remains the keynote text in the growing hip hop studies cannon. […]

I first got put onto DJ Dlux through his Drum & Bass mixing (which is pretty slick, I must say); I forget how I found out, but I randomly heard that this Chitown selector also produced Hip-Hop, and he recently sent me his first Hip-Hop LP, Love Blows. Some interesting samples and structures throughout, […]

Its laughable gynecological ambitions aside, what may be most fascinating about this long-derided cover for rapper Pooh Man’s 1992 Jive/Zomba album, Funky As I Wanna Be, above, is that it’s one of the most expertly executed ones on the Museum of Bad Album Covers web site. (more…) Bad By Design.

The Situation: Eminem Builds Hype, Suge Knights’ Victim Disappears and Beyonce Announces European Tour Ok, so it’s been a slow winter filled with depression and recession around the world, but it’s time to give the people what they want and explain the current situation in hip hop. Eminem Builds Hype for […]

Spending another day on the set of her hit show “90210,” AnnaLynne McCord was spotted meandering around in within takes. The CW cutie enjoyed some muffins from the craft services table, and later joined the show’s producer for a real meal at a nearby Los Angeles eatery. Orgi… […]

It seems like everything he’s involved in is an instant success, and last night Will Smith was spotted at the premiere of his new sure-to-be-hit movie “Seven Pounds.” The “Hitch” hunk looked like he was having a blast as he hammed it up on the red carpet outside the… […]

It’s nothing new to see celebrities at an LA Lakers game, and last night Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale joined the crowd cheering on the home team at the Staples Center. The “Wind It Up” songstress and her “Little Things” hubby looked to be having a marvelous dura… Katie […]

The tagline on Johnny Polygon’s myspace page says ‘weird is the new sexy’ and we couldn’t agree more. The emcee recently featured on ‘Black President’ by Nas and he’s the latest addition to Green Lantern’s Future Green imprint and here’s a great remix of a track by London singer/songwriter Adele. Look out for Adele on a US tour […]

Here’s the old School for this week: Rob Base & D.J. E-Z Rock ~ “Joy & Pain” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ESl6oESgns Joy & Pain/ Like Sunshine & Rain… Lyrics: Chorus: Joy and pain Like sunshine and rain Joy and pain Like sunshine and rain Well […]

Hey guys! For today’s fresh track of the day, I’m gonna be posting up N.E.R.D. - Sooner or Later! Absolutely a phenomenal track. I am a big fan of Pharrell and his crew, Neptunes. I love their fresh beats and definitely dig what Pharrell does on his tracks also. Its no wonder […]

A dope reinterpretation of Adele’s album by Mick Boogie and friends. Sweet, short and straight to the point. Nothing like hearing this girl’s vocals with a nice hip hop blend. Kudos to the Mick Boogie team on this one. Tracklist 1) Chasing 1988: The Intro (f/ 6th Sense) 2) Day Dreams (nVMe Remix) […]

I actually told my parents I wanted this for my stocking. Video: Badd Santa - Stones Throw Xmas Album

Bo Biz has put together a “Best OF Reef The Lost Cauze” mix for his 1st and 15th mix series on his blog. There are some classic cuts on here and since its free, you have no excuse not to dl it. DOWNLOAD: 1ST & 15TH MIXES: VOL 6 BO BLIZ […]

If there is one tie that binds Brave New Wave’s picks for the three best albums of 2008 it’s hype. The hype around a man who built a reputation in a popular genre realm but had yet to make a proper ploy for the mainstream consciousness. The hype around a man who […]

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Interview with The ARE (Raw Footage) from FWMJ on Vimeo. Courtesy of the good folks over at Rappers I know Raw video of The ARE’s interview with Red Bull Big Tune

Since 1932, LEGO has become a staple in any kids toy box. In more recent times the mini-figs and legendary building blocks have been used to recreate famous landmarks, classic photographs and now: Formatmag.com recreates over 20 Classic (and some not-so-classic) Hip Hop Album Covers in LEGO. Worth a look, a fun […]

Tracklist: 01. Bun-B Ft. C-Note, Big Pokey, ESG, Lil Keke, Trae The Truth And Z-Ro - Chopped & Screwed (H-Town Remix) 02. Slim Thug - I Run 03. Chamillionaire Ft. Ludacris - Creepin’ Slow 04. Bun-B Ft. Chamillionaire, Paul Wall, Cory Mo And Trae The Truth - Obama ‘08 05. Lil’ […]

Video: Lady Sovereign - I Got You Dancing Written by HipHopRX Denise on December 17th, 2008 in People - International, Videos, World, Music Videos, Hip Hop. Video: Lady Sovereign - I Got You Dancing

N.E.R.D. - Sooner Or Later

Songs: Keynote Speaker (2:17) Rush (3:44) Get By (3:49) Shock Body (3:52) Gun Music (3:47) Waitin’ For The DJ (4:05) Joy (4:16) Talk To You (Lil’ Darlin’) (5:02) Guerrilla Monsoon Rap (4:15) Put It In The Air (4:59) The Proud (5:08) Where Do We Go (4:00) Stand To The Side […]

Album Tracks Jump Around - (3:36) Shamrocks and Shenanigans (Boom Shalock Lock Boom) - (3:39) What It’s Like - (5:04) Who’s The Man - (4:06) Black Jesus - (4:42) Same As It Ever Was - (3:29) Punch Drunk - (3:32) Put On Your Shit Kickers - (3:11) Ends - (4:26) Just […]

The Hip Hop Wars Posted on 16 December 2008 Brown University’s Tricia Rose, and the Author of the famous Black Noise, has released a new title, ‘The Hip Hop Wars’. “Does hip-hop cause violence, or merely reflect a violent ghetto culture? Is hip-hop sexist, or are its detractors simply anti-sex? Does […]

New track from Memphis rapper Tha Bank entitled ‘Move Like This’ from off the album ‘Ball or Fall,’ a collaboration album with DJ Holiday featuring Rocko, Lil T.O. and others Tha Bank - Move Like This Album ‘Ball or Fall’ has an expected release date of March 31, 2009. Tha Bank […]