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New Music: Bun B “Chuuch!!!”
July 29, 2010 - 1:18 am
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“Reppin’ H Town like Phi Slama Jama.“ Bun decided to let another one go. He blessed us—literally. Here’s the opener off the album. Trill OG Aug 3! kit Previously: Bun B Debuts Trill OG Opener
Wale Debuts “The MC”
July 28, 2010 - 10:12 pm
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Day 3 of the countdown til the release of More About Nothing on Aug 3rd. Here Mr. Roc Nation talks about how the song he plays above was originally written with Jay-Z in mind. Oh well. One man’s ceiling is another man’s floor. Keep the good shit for yourself. Ha! Previously: Friends & Strangers & [...]
New Music: N.O.R.E. “Nutcracker” (Scoop DeVille)
July 28, 2010 - 10:10 pm
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For the second time Kid Frost’s kid touches up Public Enemy’s classic catalogue for this latest heatrock from Nore. Confused by the title but this debuted on Flex tonight and it’s knocking. It’s still a Queens thing, doofy you broke muthafucka! 57 Sidebar: Let’s take em back!
Vado “Speaking Tongues” At S.O.B.’s
July 28, 2010 - 8:05 pm
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The opening act is never an easy spot but Cam’s new protege did this thing last night at the Darkside show. Here Mr. Huuhh closes his set with his biggest record to date. Nice shout out, Slime. bruh
Kanye Debuts New Song For Twitter
July 28, 2010 - 6:32 pm
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Guess Kanye has come up with a new marketing strategy to promote his untitled album. Besides joining Twitter today he also performed new material a capella at their corporate HQ. Sound familiar? Facebook one day, Twitter the next, I’m afraid of what Mr. West will do next. UPDATE: Same clip but vocals a lil clearer [...]
Fat Joe Darkside Show At S.O.B.’s (Photos)
July 28, 2010 - 4:10 pm
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My dudes Mel D. Cole and Ernest Estime came through last night with some great shots from last night’s show at S.O.B.’s. Thanks to Crack, Vado, Cassidy and the gang of guests who came out. Good times. All photos above: Mel D. Cole All photos above: Ernest Estime
Kanye Abandons Good Ass Job Title
July 28, 2010 - 2:20 pm
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It’s official: Mr. West has changed the title of his upcoming album. Now how do we know this? Well the man himself joined Twitter today and told us. Heaven help us all.
New Music: Bun B x Drake “Put It Down”
July 28, 2010 - 12:41 pm
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Before the bootleg bugs bite I finally convinced the Dirty South’s finest to let his Drizzy Hendrix collabo go. You know how Rap Radar puts it down. You can thank me now! Trill OG Day is next Tuesday. Pre-order here! Previously: Bun B Clarifies Drake Collabos
Wale Debuts “The Eyes Of The Tiger”
July 27, 2010 - 5:07 pm
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Luda’s not the only one with Mr. Woods on his mind. Mr. Folarin makes a movie with some of Tiger’s infamous words and weighs in on marriage. MP3 comin’ soon. Update: Here it is!
Breaks: RIP Melvin Bliss
July 26, 2010 - 10:24 pm
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The man behind one of the greatest breaks of all-time passed away today. Rest In Peace. soulsides
Wale Debuts “Friends And Strangers”
July 26, 2010 - 4:19 pm
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This is the first of a five part series of Wale presenting to Rap Radar some new tunes from his upcoming mixtape, More About Nothing. 8 days away, y’all. Seinfeld samples? Check!
New Music: Lupe Fiasco “B.M.F. (Building Minds Faster)” (Freestyle)
July 24, 2010 - 8:06 pm
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As promised: Fiasco forges ahead with a freestyle over Rick Ross’ super smash. I think this could’ve been a lil better. But I do respect the song’s direction. Ha. I’m sure Atlantic‘s pleased too.
New Video: Kid Sister “Big N Bad”
July 23, 2010 - 7:49 pm
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Hey it’s super slow today so why not? Like eskay said she’s easy on the eyes. Rik Cordero directs shorty from the Chi’s latest vid from her debut album, Ultraviolet. Reminder: Tomorrow’s Saturday so don’t forget to get your rollerskate on. Ha.
DJ Premier Addresses Guru & Fat Joe’s “I’m Gone”
July 23, 2010 - 7:16 am
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Preemo doesn’t do too much bloggin’ but he took to his official site yesterday to speak on how Guru’s passing was the inspiration behind Fat Joe’s “I’m Gone”. He also bigs up yours truly and others who paid proper respect to his Gang Starr partner and takes to task those who didn’t pay homage. Sidebar: [...]
Fan Attacks Kid Cudi On Stage
July 23, 2010 - 6:25 am
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Don’t you crazy kids know Scottie doesn’t like any interruptions at his shows. Yesterday at a homecoming show in Ohio, an exuberant concert-goer hopped on stage and disrupted Cudi’s “Pursuit Of Happiness.” Undaunted Mr. G.O.O.D. Music confronted the dude before hoppin’ back on stage to finish the tune. Dedication! Photos of the foolishnes after the [...]
The Clipse Heading On Tour With Drake?
July 22, 2010 - 6:35 pm
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At the 5:00 mark of his Jewstream call, Drake hinted that the opening act for his upcoming Fall Tour would be a choice that the rap public would be really happy with. Well, I’m hearing it’s the VA duo who are gonna get the spot. Guess despite Pusha’s solo shine lately, the Brothers Thornton are [...]
Tales From The Darkside: Fat Joe On DJ Clue & Biggie Beef
July 22, 2010 - 6:13 pm
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Crack told me about this new video series he came up with to promote his new CD. Basically, Joe’s got crazy stories and he’s finally willing to share them. Here he recalls a young Notorious MC’s conflict with an enterprising mixtape DJ. Damn, those were the days.
The-Dream Filed Divorce Papers Before Baby’s Birth
July 22, 2010 - 5:19 pm
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So TMZ discovered that Mr. Suicidal told his old lady he wanted to end his marriage nine days before Milian gave birth to their daughter, Violet. Real classy, Terius. And why is shorty still rockin’ that ring? We at the Rap Radar are done with these two fools. Miss Info got you. Thank us later.
Rick Ross “Tears Of Joy” (Album Release Party)
July 22, 2010 - 5:06 pm
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More fun from King Of Diamonds as Ricky once again recites track three off the Teflon Don. RossRadar.com, niggas. Ha. os Sidebar: Bawseology
New Music: Fabolous “Lights Out (I Don’t See Nobody)”
July 21, 2010 - 7:10 pm
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DJ Clue debuted one of the two new songs from the revamped TINC 2 EP tonight. Young Lex Luger of “Hard In The Paint”/”MC Hammer”/”B.M.F.” fame on the track. Hov sample on the hook and a different vibe and sound for Loso. One to grow on. splash
New Music: Mos Def “Priority” (Acapella)
July 21, 2010 - 6:21 pm
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True Story: This was my favorite joint off Dante’s last disc, The Ecstatic. Here’s the acapella version of that CD’s track 5 which is now a contribution to the Raise Hope For Congo project. Good music. Good cause. Win-win. pds
Eminem vs. Rick Ross Sales Battle
July 21, 2010 - 3:42 pm
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Em has been reigning at the top of the Albums charts for four weeks straight and now he faces a challenge from the Teflon Don. HDD says it’s gonna be close. Stay tuned. Eminem’s four-play may well be about to end. The hip-hop superstar’s four straight weeks at #1 with his Shady/Aftermath/ Interscope album Recovery [...]
New Video: Nicki Minaj “Your Love”
July 21, 2010 - 7:24 am
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Let’s try this again. Yes “Massive Attack” was wack but now Minaj gets to get her martial arts on with actor Michael Jai White. Wait, she’s fuckin’ dead? Damn, damn, damn.
Pusha T Hates “When The Last Time”
July 20, 2010 - 7:14 pm
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And I thought De La Soul didn’t like “Me, Myself & I”. Geesh. Lighten up, Clipse. Best clip of the day. Ha! LALeakers
Rick Ross “I’m A Star” (Sirius XM Hip Hop Nation)
July 20, 2010 - 4:03 pm
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Pardon my view as YN does his darndest to capture Ricky reciting Teflon Don‘s opening salvo. Rap Radar’s boss broke out after this. Ha.
Rick Ross “Tears Of Joy” (Sirius XM Hip Hop Nation)
July 20, 2010 - 1:03 pm
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Speech! Here’s a real treat as The Boss ran through track three off Teflon Don. Album in stores today.
Rick Ross “B.M.F.” (Sirius XM Hip Hop Nation)
July 20, 2010 - 10:40 am
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Before moving the crowd at Amnesia, Rozay chopped it up with Sirius hosts Renada Romain, DJ Envy, and DJ Self for a Teflon Don special program. Besides the interview of the same ol, same ol, Ross caught the performance bug and recited a few of his new CD’s selections. Let’s start with the streets’ favorite.
New Music: Fat Joe “I’m Gone”
July 20, 2010 - 9:26 am
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“Tell Nas hip-hop’s dead now. My man’s gone.” Recorded shortly after Guru’s passing, this is the closing banger off The Darkside produced by DJ Premier. Say no more. 7 days away, y’all. djpremierblog
Drake Promises Phonte Collabo
July 19, 2010 - 9:20 pm
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Drake calls into Peter Rosenberg‘s Jewstream channeland, after a whole lot of small talk, Drizzy reveals at the 8:08 mark that he plans to have Phonte as a feature on his second album. Are you happy now, backpackers?
Raekwon Performs At Pitchfork
July 19, 2010 - 7:31 pm
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The third rap act at this weekend’s mostly rock festival in the Chi was Shallah Raekwon. You know the God’s attribute. First “Kiss The Ring” and then watch run him through a few classics. The W Forever. 57thave via rubyhornet Previously: Boi & Gibbs