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Big Sean – Only Two Can Win

Mr. X — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:41:28 +0000

Big Sean:

In honor of J. Dilla being one of the most influential producers of all time, I decided to lay a verse to one of my favorite tracks off of J. Dilla’s Donuts. Being from Detroit I feel I have a responsibility to honor his legacy n continue it in my own way. His soul will live forever… RIP J. Dilla

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Previously: Big Sean – Hard Knock TV Freestyle (Video)

Video: Trav & Jim Jones – No Church For Hustlers

Mr. X — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:39:11 +0000

Previously: Joell Ortiz ft. iFFY the Bad Man & Jim Jones – I Want It All (Remix)

Video: Brother Ali ft. Nikki Jean – Shine On

Mr. X — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:18:19 +0000

New video from Brother Ali for “Shine On” off his free EP called “The Bite Marked Heart” which drops Monday, February 13th. The free EP has seven brand new tracks and feature production from Jake One & Ant (Atmosphere).

Previously: Brother Ali – Sweet (Potato Pie)

Video: Sean Falyon – SFBE Cake

Mr. X — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:14:24 +0000

Previously: Sean Falyon – SFBE Riot (Video)

Rap Round Table, Week Ending 2/10/2012

Ivan — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Music Analysis & Reporting:

Nothing Like This © J Dilla by Dart Adams

In Death, Legend of Detroit's J Dilla Comes to Life by Brian McCollum

What’s Your Fantasy: Rap’s Top 30 Fictional Femmes by David D., Greg Whitt, Raj, Beware & Justin Tinsley

Is Syl Johnson Rich Off of Rap Samples? He Says So by Phillip Mlynar

Kanye West's Snub and the Proud History of Grammy Incompetence by Jason Rosenbaum

Werner In Record Collector Magazine by Werner von Wallenrod

Whatever Happened to Radios? by Harry McCracken

Classics Revisited: A Tribe Called Quest – Midnight Marauders by Aaron McKrell

We Are All Terrible People — The Music Criticism of Lana Del Rey by Doc Zeus

Why Lana Del Rey Scares Rock’s Boys Club by Liz Phair

Adele, Lana Del Rey and Leonard Cohen Lead the Pop Charts by Todd Martens

Lana Del Rey Just Wants to Be Loved by Maura Johnston

How to Properly Describe the Throne’s ‘N*ggas In Paris’ Video by Jaap van der Doelen

Hell Raising and Bush Killing by Werner von Wallenrod

Odd Future's Earl Sweatshirt is Apparently Home and Releasing Music by August Brown

Too Advanced, Digi Stance: Pulp Banga 101 Taught by the Wrecking Crew by Jeff Weiss

Ain't No Love: The Demise Of Radio Friendly Hip Hop Ballads by Omar Burgess

How Not to Write About Female Musicians: A Handy Guide by Maura Johnston

The Tuff Crew Ride Through the House by Werner von Wallenrod

Earl Sweatshirt’s Home by Son Raw

Remembering Jimmy Sabater by Oliver Wang

The Dead End Theory: 15 Rapper Relationships That Ended In Break-Up by DX Staff

Hip-Hop Basslines Could Power Implantable Medical Devices by Rebecca Boyle

Earl Sweatshirt Is Home! by Rebecca Haithcoat

The Original Gangstress by Werner von Wallenrod

Carnegie, Rockefeller, Carter? Jay-Z’s American Dream by Nitsuh Abebe

Jay-Z: Maybach Music 2 (Lost Verse) by HL

9 More MCs That Desperately Need A Name Change by Beware

Riff Raff & Action Bronson – “Bird on a Wire” by Jeff Weiss

Ugandan Warhorns and Eagles by Jeff Weiss

Araabmuzik - Vocal University by Son Raw

Ride the Pace Like At 33 Dark Shades: Gangrene, Evidence & Roc C Throw Shade by Jonah Bromwich

SpaceghostPurrp is The God of Black by Jeff Weiss

Shlohmo’s Vacation by Jonah Bromwich

Shlohmo: The Well-Rounded Beatmaker by Will Butler

Album Reviews:

Homeboy Sandman - Subject: Matter by Jeff Weiss

Homeboy Sandman - Subject: Matter by Jake Paine

K'Naan - More Beautiful Than Silence EP by Jada Gomez-Lacayo

Señor Kaos - The Kaos Effect by Samir S.

Saigon - Warning Shots 3 by Drew Millard

Gucci Mane - Trap Back by Phillip Mlynar

Heems - Nehru Jackets by Craig Jenkins

of Montreal - Paralytic Stalks by Todd Martens

of Montreal - Paralytic Stalks by Larry Fitzmaurice

Eric Lau - The Mission EP by Chul Gugich

Tensei - One EP by Graham Major

Die Antwoord - Ten$ion by Andrew Ryce

Sonnymoon - 2012 by Zach Cole

The Funk League - Funky As Usual by Will Cleveland

Profiles & Interviews:

Answers for Questions Vol. 71 w/Blockhead

All Around the World: An Interview With Theophilus London by Jacob Greene

Personal Playlist: Fred Armisen by Todd Martens

WTF/LOL:

F#ck/Marry/Kill Vol. 9 by Blockhead

L’Orange – Still Spinning (J Dilla Tribute)

Ivan — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:32:00 +0000

I neglected to mention L'Orange's Old Soul back in November; I wasn't gonna make that same mistake with this one...

No one has shaped my view of music more than James Yancey. He challenged our idea of music and pushed us towards a more progressive and creative appreciation of hip hop. He died six years ago, but the music lives on in his wake. This project is dedicated to the life and memory of the one and only J Dilla.

-L'Orange

Still Spinning by L'Orange

[News] Melanie Fiona “The MF Life” Tracklist Revealed, Features B.o.B, Nas, J. Cole & More

HipHopDX RSS Feed — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:03:00 +0000

The Canadian songbird unleashes the tracklist for her oft-delayed sophomore album.

Photos: Jay-Z & Beyoncé Introduce Blue Ivy

herfection — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:31:37 +0000

Taking the respectful route and not selling out to a cover, new mom and dad Beyoncé and Jay release a series of photos online introducing their month old daughter, Blue Ivy. View more of the newborn below. <3

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“I’m Just Callin’ To Say Hello…”

J. Tinsley — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:20:31 +0000

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and with that comes a rush of emotions. There’s women who love the idea and there’s those who eternally despise February 14. And there [...]

Freddie Gibbs Feat. Young Jeezy – “Mobbin’”

Gotty™ — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:00:02 +0000

The Gangsta and the Snowman together for “Mobbin,” set to be featuring on DJ Sean Mac’s Luxury Trap Music 2 mixtape, which will be soon followed by the group project [...]