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Loosies: Action Bronson Pens A Song For “Heather,” Vado & Nipsey Deliver “What You Need,” Joell Ortiz & Waka Flocka

February 9, 2012 - 8:45 pm

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As part of Ruby Hornet’s upcoming Closed Sessions project, Bam Bam Bronsalino cooked up two new heaters. This one in particular will actually not be featured on the final cut, [...]

9 More MCs That Desperately Need A Name Change

February 9, 2012 - 2:50 pm

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Like KRS-One once said, “You must learn.” That’s why for the third consecutive year* now, we’re using up valuable page space to break some bad news to a few rappers [...]

Crank Some Unlikely Collaborations With Pitchfork’s Selector Mixtape

February 9, 2012 - 11:02 am

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Between the clips of Quik rapping alongside Loyal Divide and Danny Brown littering Joker’s bass with foul-mouthed ease, you’ve already seen we’ve posted a few slices of Pitchfork’s Selector series. [...]

GLC – “Reach For The Top” Video

February 9, 2012 - 10:05 am

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There are a lot of rappers who say that they’re going to drop a video for every song on their project, but never even come close. GLC, on the other [...]

BJ The Chicago Kid – “I’m Jus Sayin” Video

February 7, 2012 - 7:30 pm

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Who else agrees that BJ The Chicago Kid seems to be somewhat of an old soul? If you hadn’t gotten that feeling from laid back tracks like “Lady, Lady” or [...]

E-40 Feat. 2 Chainz & Juicy J – “They Point”

February 7, 2012 - 7:00 pm

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We can’t speak for everyone, but our parents always told us it was rude to point. However, they probably didn’t account for the magnetic attraction most people’s index fingers have [...]

Sir Michael Rocks Feat. Chuck Inglish – “Out The Jam” x “Imagine”

February 7, 2012 - 1:16 pm

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We’re not sure if there’s a clause in Sir Michael Rocks’ Jet Life contract that ensures he bathes in 24-hour moisturizer or if he just happens to record in a [...]

MTV’s 2011 “Hottest MC’s” = FAIL

February 6, 2012 - 8:29 pm

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If MTV hasn’t lost its credibility in your eyes by now, their nominees for the “Hottest MC’s In The Game VII” might be the tipping point. Every year around this [...]

Lloyd – “So Gone”

February 6, 2012 - 3:15 pm

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Certain songs were meant to be remixed and Lloyd’s new one is just begging for the flip. Centered around some tight-knit kick drums and a whimsical synth flute that could [...]

Curren$y – Here EP

February 6, 2012 - 12:30 pm

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Spitta must get an itch if he goes too long without releasing new music. After dropping four projects last year, it took the New Orleans workhorse only one month into [...]

Meek Mill – “Audermar”

February 6, 2012 - 11:04 am

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Considering I had to Google what “Audermar” even meant, this unreleased piece from Meek is obviously not meant for me. However, for those of you who are into six-figure watches [...]

So Fresh & So Clean: Andre 3000 Is A “Master Of Style” In Gillette’s New Ad Campaign

February 3, 2012 - 4:45 pm

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Obviously, André Three Stacks ain’t hurting for money. After all, he’s got a Diamond album, for Christ’s sake. Still, we’re kind of confused as to why the anti-social Outkast member [...]

Madonna Releases “Gimmie All Your Luvin” Video, “MDNA” Album Cover

February 3, 2012 - 12:22 pm

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Before being abruptly taken down by meanies over at Interscope when we originally posted the mp3, most folks were chewing on Madonna’s latest piece of bubblegum, “Gimmie All Your Luvin.” [...]

The iPod Shuffle – Eminem’s “Stay Wide Awake”

February 2, 2012 - 6:15 pm

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When Slim Shady returned from a prescription-pill-induced absence back in May of 2009, the Hip-Hop world welcomed the always outspoken icon back with open arms. Then, when he donned the [...]

Ja Rule – “Real Life Fantasy” Video

February 2, 2012 - 1:30 pm

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Isn’t it amazing, that after years over commercial dominance, Ja Rule can’t get a single to stick in 2012? Surely the fact that his pinnacle was ten years ago plays [...]

STS Feat. A$AP Ferg – “Great Mood” Video

February 2, 2012 - 1:05 pm

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It’s almost Friday. The weather is 20 degrees warmer than usual in many parts of the country. Plus, Suga Tongue Slim is about to release his much-hyped GOLD Rush mixtape. [...]

PoV: Sneak A Peek Into Dilla’s Studio & Record Collection

February 2, 2012 - 12:25 pm

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In an effort to make every vinyl collector on the planet jealous, The Doctor’s Orders have unearthed these rare snaps of Jay Dee taken while he was fine-tuning Common’s Like [...]

Don Trip – “Cheers” Video

February 2, 2012 - 10:45 am

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Yesterday, Raekwon was toasting to the good life. Today, in this gloomy, new visual from his Human Torch 3 mixtape, Don Trip “Cheers” to simply surviving. Directed by Spitty & [...]

Cris Cab – Echo Boom Mixtape

February 1, 2012 - 7:00 pm

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Can you imagine if your first mixtape featured Wyclef Jean, Shaggy, Melonia Fiona and Pharrell, who also happened to be the one funding it? Well, Cris Cab can. With the [...]

Deniro Farrar Feat. ST 2 Lettaz of G-Side – “Minivan”

February 1, 2012 - 6:30 pm

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Typically, the person behind the wheel of a Chrysler Town & Country or Dodge Astrovan isn’t very intimidating. However, that’s not factoring in the covert, cold-blooded killers who cruise the [...]

Raekwon Feat. JD Era – “Just A Toast” Video

February 1, 2012 - 4:25 pm

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“They used to turn off the water and cut off the cable/ Now, I’m standing with the God, ’bout to bring M’s to the table…” There are plenty of reasons [...]

N.O.R.E. Feat. Busta Rhymes, Game & Waka Flocka Flame – “Lehhgooo”

February 1, 2012 - 12:39 pm

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Even though the hook repeatedly says “Lehhgooo,” Noreaga isn’t referring to the toy building blocks you’ve had to pull from your nephews mouth. Instead, the CNN member has flipped C.Breezy’s [...]

The iPod Shuffle – Audio Two’s “Top Billin’” (Danger Mouse Air Remix)

January 31, 2012 - 6:15 pm

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Back when I was casually growing my vinyl collection for no real reason, I bought a box of used records from a former friend who’d found them outside an evicted [...]

Rep Yo’ City: 40 Hip-Hop Hometown Anthems

January 31, 2012 - 1:45 pm

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Everybody’s from somewhere and rappers, more than artists in any other genre, always seem to be the first to big up their cities on wax. No matter the state, country [...]

David Guetta Feat. Nicki Minaj – “Turn Me On” Video

January 31, 2012 - 1:16 pm

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Unless you can sneak into the Gucci bag hidden beneath Weezy’s bed and find the alleged sex tape he made with Miss Nicki, this rousing new visual for her joint [...]

Matthew Broderick Lives Vicariously Through Ferris Bueller In Honda’s New Super Bowl Ad

January 31, 2012 - 12:21 pm

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For whatever reason, I’ve always loved Ferris Bueller and never really cared for Matthew Broderick. Maybe it was that the seemingly-tight-knit actor could never live up to his character’s cool. [...]

On 2 Chainz, SOBs & Bogus Crowds At Hip-Hop Shows

January 31, 2012 - 11:04 am

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What the hell is up with rap crowds, these days? After watching last night’s footage of 2 Chainz rocking SOBs, which is New York’s make-or-break venue for rappers on the [...]

The Cataracs – “Synthesizer” Video

January 30, 2012 - 10:47 am

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Whether you listen to their music or not, most of you are aware The Cataracs kick out the jams behind acts like Snoop, Dev, Far East Movement and anyone else [...]

SL Jones & DJ DiBiase – The Number 23: S.L.A.B. Edition (Chopped x Screwed)

January 29, 2012 - 1:15 pm

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Man, SL Jones just keeps it moving, doesn’t he? It wasn’t but two months ago when the Little Rock big dog dropped his knocking Flight Risk mixtape on us. Now, [...]

Terence Ryan – “Alan’s Right” Video x Skeleton EP

January 29, 2012 - 12:30 pm

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Certain people can do it all. Others cannot. After formally debuting his music via a thought-provoking video for the hypnotic, self-realizing single “Alan’s Right,” up & comer Terence Ryan appears [...]