Rap Round Table, Week Ending 9/3/2010

Music Analysis & Reporting:Is Marley Marl the Most Important Producer in the History of Hip-Hop? by RobbieTurning Monsters Into Pets by NozTales From D&D Studios: Part 6 by Dexter ThibouBloggerhouse presents The Return Of The Shelved Albums: Main Source “F*ck What You Think”, Natural Elements Tommy Boy LP & Cocoa Brovas (Smif N’ Wessun) Rawkus [...]
Hip Hop Is Read |  Read More |  37 minutes, 32 seconds ago.

Rap Round Table, Week Ending 9/3/2010

Music Analysis & Reporting:Is Marley Marl the Most Important Producer in the History of Hip-Hop? by RobbieTurning Monsters Into Pets by NozTales From D&D Studios: Part 6 by Dexter ThibouBloggerhouse presents The Return Of The Shelved Albums: Main Source “F*ck What You Think”, Natural Elements Tommy Boy LP & Cocoa Brovas (Smif N’ Wessun) Rawkus [...]
Hip Hop Is Read |  Read More |  37 minutes, 32 seconds ago.

Soundbites: Reks, Wiz Khalifa, Pimp C, Atmosphere, Rah Digga

A few songs worth adding to your iTunes library this week. Related posts:Soundbites: The Game + Pimp C Soundbites: Pimp C + Brooke Valentine, Lauryn Hill + Method Man Soundbites: The Game + Pimp C
The Rap Up |  Read More |  1 hour, 32 minutes ago.

Video: Bun B feat. T-Pain “Trillionaire”

The official video for Bun B’s second single off his Trill O.G. album (in-stores and online now) called “Trillionaire”. The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League produced cut features T-Pain and the visual was directed by Mr. Boomtown. OnSMASH BONUS: Big Sean feat. Bun B – “Money & Sex” (Produced By No I.D.) (NO DJ) A tagless cut off Big Sean’s recently [...]
MissInfo.tv |  Read More |  2 hours, 10 minutes ago.

Naledge – Oh Baby (Prod. Double 0)

illroots: In hip-hop nowadays, it seems as though no age group is off limits. As more and more of our favorite rappers get older and older, the spotlight still remains on whoever manages to make the hottest songs. Naledge reached out to us a few months ago with the interest in having illRoots present his [...]
h.e.r. |  Read More |  2 hours, 31 minutes ago.

Video: Eminem’s MTV VMA’s Promo

The 2010 MTV VMAs will air on September 12th @ 9PM EST, and will be hosted by Chelsea Handler… Previous: Video: Nicki Minaj’s 2010 MTV VMAs Promo Clip
h.e.r. |  Read More |  2 hours, 42 minutes ago.

Voli – Tripwire (Produced by Voli)

Dreamville’s producer, Elite, sent this over; Says he cosigns the same as he did with Cole for this artist. It’s Voli’s first record to hit the web. Elite says: What up! Real excited to introduce to ya’ll one of the most talented artists/producers I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Voli [...]
h.e.r. |  Read More |  2 hours, 47 minutes ago.

50 Cent Says Tiny Should Take the Fall for T.I.

50 Cent wins at Twitter. Sometimes it’s impossible to tell if his real tweets from the tongue-in-cheek ones. Regardless, you can’t deny that Fif’s Twitter page is chock full of hood classics. Case in point: his response to T.I. and Tiny’s arrest. Related posts:50 Cent: “The best rapper in the world is a white man” [...]
The Rap Up |  Read More |  3 hours, 8 minutes ago.

Is Marley Marl The Most Important Producer In The History Of Hip-Hop?

Once upon a time, around 1985 at Unique recording studio in New York city, Marley Marl accidentally sampled a snare drum. It was a mistake, initially, as he’d instructed the engineer to grab a vocal snippet for the Captain Rock song he was remixing at the time. When he played the sound on the keyboard [...]
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Q-Unique – BK, BX, BK

Musical dedications to Brooklyn never seem to get old, as this self-produced smasher from Q.U demonstarates. Apparently his Between Heaven & Hell CD has already sold-out at a few spots, but you can try over at UGHH to reserve a copy from the next delivery. Q-Unique - ‘BK, BX, BK’ Share
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Godfather Don Releases The Hydra Single Collection

Even if you have all of these on vinyl, having proper CD versions always beats ripping it from the wax. You can order it here. Godfather Don - ‘Seeds of Hate’ Track listing: Share
unkut.com - A Tribute To Ignorance (Remix) |  Read More |  5 hours, 10 minutes ago.

Godfather Don Releases The Hydra Single Collection

For many Donny Brasco fans, the Hydra singles that didn’t make the Diabolique album stand as some of his finest work. Even if you have all of these on vinyl, having proper CD versions always beats ripping it from the wax. You can order it here. Godfather Don - ‘Seeds of Hate’ Track listing: Share
unkut.com - A Tribute To Ignorance (Remix) |  Read More |  5 hours, 10 minutes ago.

New Music: Rick Ross feat. Slim Thug “Paid The Cost”

What first started as an old Rick Ross leak last week called “King Boss” that included a shot at Slim Thug, started a mini dispute between the two now all is good and the two Bosses get together for “Paid The Cost” which Rozay released via his Twitter. Dispute over, all is good. New Music: Rick [...]
MissInfo.tv |  Read More |  5 hours, 35 minutes ago.

Video: B.o.B. “Magic” featuring Rivers Cuomo

The success keeps rolling in for B.o.B. fresh off opening for Eminem & Jay-Z he drops the official video for this current top billboard single “Magic” that features Rivers Cuomo from the band Weezer. The Adventures of Bobby Ray in stores and online now. Props to OnSMASH Previously: B.o.B MTV Unplugged
MissInfo.tv |  Read More |  6 hours, 2 minutes ago.

Eminem VMA Promo Commercial

In the latest VMA promo clip, Marshall walks down the road to the VMAs. The final destination? The Nokia Theatre on September 12. You don’t want to miss it or you’ll be blown away. mtv Previously: Drake l Nicki Minaj
Rap Radar |  Read More |  6 hours, 12 minutes ago.

New Music: Group Home x Jeru The Damaja “G.U.R.U.”

Group Home will release their upcoming album Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal on September 28. Today, DJ Premiere blog was nice enough to drop off the Guru tribute track featuring Jeru. RIP Keith Elam. genius
Rap Radar |  Read More |  6 hours, 13 minutes ago.

B.o.B. Live At Comerica Park

Way before the sun came down, Bobby Ray warmed up the crowd with a solid 30 minute set. Here’s his big hit above and assistance from Playboy Tre below. That’s it for me! I can’t believe there’s another show tonight. Wow.
Rap Radar |  Read More |  6 hours, 14 minutes ago.

Ludacris Kicks Off Ludaday Weekend

Luda kicked off his Ludaday Weekend 2010 last night. After hosting a dinner function at ATL’s Straits, which Timbaland attended, he took the party over to Echelon 3000 with Lil’ Scrappy, Ron Artest, Kenyon Martin, DMX and, of course, the Conjure. Exclusive Access was there to capture the celebration.
Rap Radar |  Read More |  6 hours, 14 minutes ago.

Eminem “Stan” (Comerica Park)

You know I had to give you the Internets’ anthem. Ha!
Rap Radar |  Read More |  6 hours, 15 minutes ago.

Killa Sha – Never Gone Stop

The late, great Sha Lumi over an Xtra-P production, taken the forthcoming Killa Sha & Large Professor project. Also be on the look-out for Killa Sha’s The Shepard to drop in January 2011 to mark the first anniversary of his passing. Killa Sha- ‘Never Gone Stop’ Share
unkut.com - A Tribute To Ignorance (Remix) |  Read More |  6 hours, 15 minutes ago.

Ne-Yo Libra Scale Album Cover

October 19th’s the new release date for Shaffer’s forthcoming set and unveiled the artwork for his fourth LP. Tentative tracklist below. nav 01. Champagne Life 02. Making A Movie 03. Till The Morning Comes 04. Telekinesis 05. One In A Million 06. Miss Right 07. Songs About You 08. She Is 09. Cause I Said So 10. Beautiful Monster 11. What Have I Done 12. Crazy Love [...]
Rap Radar |  Read More |  6 hours, 16 minutes ago.

Eminem x Trick Trick “Welcome 2 Detroit” (Comerica Park)

Ah shit. Em pays respect to the big homie in the hometown. Don’t front, I see you boppin’ your head.
Rap Radar |  Read More |  6 hours, 18 minutes ago.

New Music: Yo Gotti x Ciara “We Can Get It On”

Sure wouldn’t mind gettin’ it on with those two ladies. Anywho, this leaked awhile back, but now Ci Ci’s gets it on too. Possibly the next single off Gotti’s upcoming LP, Live From Kitchen. thi
Rap Radar |  Read More |  6 hours, 20 minutes ago.

Al Great: The Take [Album]

After dropping one of 2009’s most impressive albums The Heist, Al Great returns with his follow up LP The Take. The Baltimore emcee gives you 16 tracks with production again provided by his... * Summary only. Visit the site for full article!
KevinNottingham.com |  Read More |  6 hours, 25 minutes ago.

POLYESTER The Saint – Homegyrl

The boy Poly posted this up earlier this month. My personal favorite song out right now. We’ve all got our homegyrls. Download: Polyester The Saint – Homegyrl
h.e.r. |  Read More |  6 hours, 31 minutes ago.

Video: J-Love feat. Cormega & Meyhem – It’s Like

Taken from the Acknowledge Greatness album. Meyhem takes the title on this one easily. Share
unkut.com - A Tribute To Ignorance (Remix) |  Read More |  6 hours, 42 minutes ago.

Video: OverDoz – Growin’ Pains

West side group OverDoz’s “3rd and final single” off of their NOVA project. Directed by Chuck over at Calmatic.net. Joint is smooth as hell and relatable for all the 20 somethings out there.
h.e.r. |  Read More |  6 hours, 45 minutes ago.

Snapshots 9:03:10

Some fancy images to entertain you as you down that Corona and and get ready to ease into the weekend. Related posts:Snapshots: 90210 Birthday Beauty: Cassie [24 Photos] 13 Naked Rolling Stone covers That Don’t Suck
The Rap Up |  Read More |  6 hours, 56 minutes ago.

Rick Ross feat. Slim Thug – Paid The Cost

Slim Thug got a couple good shots in after “King Boss” leaked last week/before they recorded this (when Ross wasn’t answering.) Rick Ross feat. Slim Thug – Paid The Cost
Nah Right |  Read More |  7 hours, 7 minutes ago.

The Last Dayz Of Lil Boosie

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. – Martin Luther King This is probably one of the few times Lil Boosie will ever be mentioned alongside MLK , but the quote sums up the turbulent [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  7 hours, 9 minutes ago.