Archive for February 2011
Diddy’s Mercedes-Benz SuperBowl Ad Inspired By ‘Transformers’ (Video)
February 5, 2011
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Tags: Advertisement, Benz, Diddy, Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz, Puffy, SuperBowl | 
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DJ Scratch Gives His List Of The ‘Top 5 DJs Of All-Time’ (Video)
February 5, 2011
Allhiphop.com caught up with DJ Scratch to find out his Top 5 DJs Of All-Time. Supposedly during Black History Month they will be asking notable DJs about their Top 5 DJs Dead Or Alive. What’s glaringly apparent is DJ Scratch’s omission of the legendary DJ Kid Capri. DJ Scratch must have some sort of unsaid beef with Kid Capri because the ‘Black italian’ doesn’t appear on DJ Scratch’s Top 5 or his Top 10. Aye!
Posted in Hip-Hop, History, Videos | Tags: dj scratch, Top 5 Djs, Top 5 DJs Of All-Time | No Comments »
Dirty Money: Last Ride From London (Video)
February 5, 2011
Honestly I think the Diddy-Dirty Money album wasn’t that bad of an album, but the primary thing that was distracting on it was Diddy himself. I didn’t think Puffy’s vocals was necessary on a few of the songs. Yeah they could have needed Diddy’s starpower to get more media interest in the group, but he could have pulled his presence back a little on some songs. Maybe he wanted to find a way to make sure the group succeeded from a publicity standpoint or still wanted to be an artist as well. I don’t know but I think Dirty Money could have succeeded without them being Diddy-Dirty Money if Puff played the back more from a vocalists perspective. In any case I found this interview on the web & thought it was interesting because the focus was on the female members of the group & not just Diddy. Not only did I dig the way it was shot, but I enjoyed the honest & open answers the ladies gave about the time leading up to the project & their relationship with each other.
Posted in R&B, Videos | Tags: Diddy-Dirty Money, Dirty Money, International, Interview, Last Ride From London, Last Train To Paris | No Comments »
Raekwon – ‘Shaolin Vs. Wu-Tang’ Video Trailer
February 4, 2011
This is the trailer for the title track of Raekwon’s upcoming album ‘Shaolin Vs. Wu-Tang’ dropping March 8th. I’m looking forward to seeing the visuals for this joint! Looks ill!
Jarren Benton meets SMKA: Huffing Glue with Hasselhoff (Mixtape)
February 4, 2011
Congrats to the homie Jarren Benton on the release of his new mixtape with SMKA! A little something to ride out to for the weekend. If you’re in Atlanta next week Jarren Benton will be having his mixtape release party on Saturday February 12th at 529 located in East Atlanta. http://www.529atl.com/
DOWNLOAD: JARREN BENTON MEETS SMKA: HUFFING GLUE WITH HASSELHOFF (MIXTAPE)
Posted in Hip-Hop, Mixtapes, Music | Tags: Jarren Benton, Jarren Benton meets SMKA: Huffing Glue with Hasselhoff, SMKA | No Comments »
88 Keys – Beats No More (Instrumentals)
February 4, 2011
Producer 88 Keys just decided to let go some beats for the masses that were laying around. Seems like he wrapped it up & called it ‘Beats No More’. All you aspiring emcees & singers might want to go through some of these beats. Personally I’m a guy that sometimes just like to listen to beats with no talking on them whatsoever. You can listen to more of them before downloading after the jump. If you’re not an artist of any kind & share a similar interest in just listening to beats like myself then you may want to go ahead & download these joints…..
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music, R&B | Tags: 88 Keys, Beats, Beats No More, Beatz, INSTRUMENTALS, Soul | No Comments »
The Money Making Jam Boys – The Prestige: Jam Boy Magic (Mixtape)
February 4, 2011
It’s officially Friday & here’s the latest mixtape to drop that y’all should ride out to & bang for the weekend. Black Thought, Dice Raw, Truck North, STS, & PORN are The Money Making Jam Boys bringing in that ‘Jam Boy Magic’. The intro is hilarious! Hahaa! Tracklisting after the jump playa playa….. **Denzel voice*** “My Nikka..Myyy Nikka”
DOWNLOAD: THE MONEY MAKING JAM BOYS – THE PRESTIGE: JAM BOY MAGIC (MIXTAPE)
Posted in Hip-Hop, Mixtapes, Music | Tags: Black Thought, Dice Raw, Money Making Jam Boys, PORN, STS, The Prestige: Jam Boy Magic, The Prestige: Jam Boy Magic Mixtape, Truck North | 3 Comments »
WrittenHouse – ‘XL’
February 4, 2011
Them Philly boys are back at it again…..Right here is an ‘Extra Large’ appetizer before their new album “While You Were Sleeping” drops on February 15th. Above I included some video to show yall just how dope these boys from the 215 are. Make sure you check out the last joint we posted on the blog called ‘Sticky’ as well.
Posted in Cover Story, Hip-Hop, Music, Videos | Tags: Philly, Sticky, While You Were Sleeping, WrittenHouse, XL | 1 Comment »
Everyday is Black History: Rosa Parks (Feb 4,1913- Oct 25,2005)
February 4, 2011
Born on February 4, 1913, Rosa Parks, the mother of the Civil Rights Movement, was born in Tuskegee, Alabama as Rosa Louise McCauley. Her family background was diverse, a blend of African-American, Scots-Irish and Cherokee-Creek. After her parents, James and Leona, separated, Rosa and her family moved to Montgomery, Alabama, where she attended several schools until forced to care for her ailing grandmother and later, for her mother, too. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Cover Story, EVENTS, News, Uncategorized | Tags: black history, history, Rosa Parks | No Comments »
Mos Def on DOOM (Video)
February 4, 2011
Always dope to see when hip hop artists show each other love. All the so called “Beef” is always magnified and blown up in the media. We don’t see enough props being given. Check how Mos quotes DOOM verses off the head word for word, showing that he isn’t just a dope artists himself, but a true fan of the culture. -Isreal
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music, Uncategorized, Videos | Tags: doom, Hip Hop, hip hop videos, MF Doom, mos def, rap, rap videos | 1 Comment »
Cory Gunz & Peter Gunz To Start New Reality Show Called ‘Son Of A Gun’ (Video)
February 4, 2011
Corey Gunz & his father Peter Gunz talked to MTV about their new upcoming reality tv show called ‘Son Of A Gun’. Now unless you need a serious late pass or was just born yesterday (literally), hip hop heads may remember the duo of Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz. Deja Vu…Uptown Baby! Uptown Baby! Peter Gunz used to also ghostwrite for Shaq as well when he was putting out albums. Anyway Corey Gunz & his father Peter Gunz talk about their new reality tv show called ‘Son Of A Gun’ coming soon. Let’s take it back after the jump shall we? I’m having ‘Deja Vu’……
Posted in Cover Story, Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: Corey Gunz, Cory Gunz, Interview, Peter Gunz, Son Of A Gun | No Comments »
The BLITZ – 2/4/11 Countdown To SuperBowl XLV: Friday Edition
February 4, 2011
T.G.I.F…. It’s the BLIZZARD BLITZ for the end of the week! Heard its snowing down in Dallas for the SuperBowl. That sucks….oh well more news & Info as usual….Keep it going! Have a good weekend…..It’s the BLITZ! Now J-J-J-Jump In!
Stalley – ‘The Tune Up’ (Video)
February 3, 2011
Stalley’s album Lincoln Highway Nights (Intelligent Trunk Music) drops next Tuesday February 8th…..
Posted in Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: Intelligent Trunk Music, Lincoln Highway Nights, Ohio, RASHAD, Stalley, The Tune Up | No Comments »
Cee-Lo Green Is Catching ‘Bodies’ With His New Movie Trailer
February 3, 2011
One of the standout tracks on Cee-Lo Green’s ‘Lady Killer’ album is a song called ‘Bodies’ produced by Salaam Remi. This trailer dropped a day or two ago which suggests it’s an upcoming movie featuring Kerry Washinton & Janelle Monae. I seriously doubt it’s a full length movie, but I assume it will be more of a epically cinematic video similar to the one Cee Lo dropped for ‘Bright Lights, Bigger City’. Not only did I enjoy the song, but I enjoyed the look & feel of the video for that one. In case you missed the video for ‘Bright Lights, Bigger City’ I’ve included it after the jump….
Cee-Lo Green – Bodies (prod by Salaam Remi)
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Posted in Alternative, Music, R&B, Videos | Tags: Alternative, Bigger City, Bodies, Bright Lights, Cee Lo, Cee-Lo Green, Janelle Monae, Kerry Washington, POP, Salaam Remi | No Comments »
South Africa’s ‘Nonku Phiri’ Is A New Artist To Watch
February 3, 2011
Last year I touched down in South Africa for the first time ever. Whenever I visit any country I always keep my eyes & ears open to new music & talent. A month or two after I had already left I heard a song from a female artist that I thought was rather dope & tried to track down more of her music to get it on my ipod. The song I had been looking for was called “Zooot” by a young female artist by the name of ‘Nonku Phiri’ who is a native of Capetown, South Africa. I could tell she has plenty of raw natural talent & I’ve even peeped some of her stuff that appeared to be freestyles of unfinished work but sounded like it was fleshing out well. She’s been writing her own songs from what I’ve learned. A few of the songs I heard sounded like freestyles over the popular UK Garageband sounds but I get the impression ‘Nonku Phiri’ has immense potential to be successful on a variety of soundscapes. Recently she linked up with DJ Rasta Root & there’s talk of them possibly doing an EP together. I’ve been telling Rasta Root I think she could make some impact beyond South Africa on an international type level. With quality production & the right songs in this internet based era she could generate more fans tracking down her work the same way I sought out this particular Hip Hop Soul joint from her called “Zooot”. Follow Nonku Phiri on twitter at @nonkulululu
Posted in Exclusives, Music, R&B | Tags: Cape Town South Africa, DJ RASTA ROOT, Nonku Phiri, South Africa, Zooooot, Zoooot, Zooot | 2 Comments »
R&B/Soul: Algebra – ‘I Ain’t No Joke’ (Rakim Cover)
February 3, 2011
It’s not often an R&B/Soul artist can do a cover of a classic hip hop record although hip hop artists have sampled or interpolated R&B for years. Atlanta’s Algebra Blessett does a very good job with Rakim’s classic. She didn’t leave out the soul in her remake…..maybe she needs to redo Eric B & Rakim’s ‘I Know You Got Soul’ as well because she damn sure does. Yesterday Algebra taped an episode of the Monique Show with soul artist Anthony David with whom she recorded a quality song called ‘4evermore’ which was produced by the homie DJ Kemit.
Listen: Algebra – I Ain’t No Joke
Posted in Music, R&B | Tags: Algebra, Algebra Blessett, Cover, I Ain't No Joke, R&B/Soul, Rakim, Remake, Soul | No Comments »
Bun B Talks About Teaching At Rice University (Video)
February 3, 2011
Bun B began teaching a religious studies courses at Rice University about a month ago. In the video above Bun B gives more insight on the course & how he became involved.
Posted in Cover Story, Hip-Hop, News, Videos | Tags: Bun B, Religious Studies, Rice University | No Comments »
The ‘Money Making Jam Boys’ Make It ‘Nice & Smooth’ With ‘No Delaying’
February 3, 2011
The ‘Money Making Jam Boys’ are set to drop their new mixtape ‘The Prestige: Jam Boy Magic’ in a few hours. At 12 noon to be exact…. so I’m looking forward to hearing the project from these 5 talented emcees. Black Thought, Dice Raw, STS, Truck North, & PORN shouldn’t disappoint based on the few leaks I’ve been digging. One of the most recent leaks from the mixtape I’m feeling is this one right here called ‘No Delaying’ which is a freestyle/remake of the ‘Nice & Smooth’ classic from back around 1989. Nice & Smooth’s ‘No Delayin’ is a personal favorite of mine & one of their biggest hits amongst hip hop heads that was never released as a single with an accompanying video. It was an album track that was just dope! Check out both versions below & look about for the MMJBs mixtape dropping later today.
Posted in History, Music | Tags: Black Thought, Dice Raw, Money Making Jam Boys, No Delaying, PORN, STS, Truck North | 1 Comment »
