Singer Erykah Badu Discovers Her African Ancestry (Video)
May 30, 2014
OKPlayer/OKAfrica captures Erykah Badu’s genetic journey back to her motherland. Turns out her ancestry is of a tribe in Cameroon. Watch. This feels right…to her and us. ‘Erykah in America’ is more complete now that she knows her ‘Roots’ family.
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Dame Dash Speaks on Black Businesses Not Sticking Together & The Jay-Z vs. Solange Incident (Video)
May 29, 2014
Dame Dash speaks to Hip-Hop Motivation. Still tongue in cheek comical while sharing street-level wisdom. Check out his commentary above about how to handle the Jigga-Solange elevator incident and fallout. Back in the day, Dash and The Roc fam would have laughed the whole incident off (or laughed at Jay if he couldn’t find humor in how silly the whole thing was).
“If he was still hung out with us, we would’ve been roasting him.”
– Dame Dash
Kind of brings the phrase, “Small things to a giant,” to mind, doesn’t it? More after the jump, as Dame speaks on ‘the trouble with Black folk.’
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Teedra Moses – “All I Ever Wanted” featuring Rick Ross
May 29, 2014
Rocking that Camp Lo “Luchini” beat, this is Teedra Moses with Ricky Rozaaaay on “All I Ever Wanted.” Stream and get the FREE download below.
“Talk is cheap, and flowers die. Whats the point of your apologies, if they all end up in lies?”
– Teedra Moses
DOWNLOAD: TEEDRA MOSES – ALL I EVER WANTED FEATURING RICK ROSS
Tracy Morgan Speaks On Donald Sterling, Kevin Hart Vs. Mike Epps And More (Video)
May 29, 2014
Tracy Morgan stopped through “Sway in the Morning” to promote his new comedy tour, talk about Donald Sterling, and hear Heather B spit a bit. That’s what he came for… but the talk veered toward the Kevin Hart and Mike Epps beef (on which he would not really comment). But, the surprise Scarface call-in…very cool. Check it out. Great clip.
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R&B: Rochelle Jordan – “Lowkey” (Produced By KLSH)
May 29, 2014
Sexy, sexy. Rochelle Jordan is expert at relating stories of special friendships (read: love) in life on a track. “Lowkey” is her words, over KLSH music. Very nice.
Nitty Scott, MC – “The Art Of Chill” (Mixtape)
May 29, 2014
Nitty Scott, MC gets love guest emceeing from Ab-Soul, Rapper Big Pooh, plus production from the likes of Ski Beatz, Ty Real and Yuri Beats, on “The Art of Chill.”
Posted in Hip-Hop, Mixtapes, Music | Tags: MC, Nitty scott, Nitty Scott MC, The Art of Chill | 2 Comments »
L’Orange – “Until The Fall” featuring Boog Brown
May 29, 2014
I remember…when me & you were lovers. Now we are the others.
– Boog Brown
Classic poetic flows. FREE download below.
DOWNLOAD: L’ORANGE – UNTIL THE FALL FEAT. BOOG BROWN | THE ORCHID DAYS
R.I.P. Dr. Maya Angelou (Video)
May 29, 2014
Local news report on the passing of an international treasure. We are deeply saddened by the passing of spiritual sister-mother to many, inspiration to all, Dr. Maya Angelou. Born Marguerite Ann Johnson, the legendary poet, author and social commentator left this earthly realm yesterday morning. She was 86 years old. Her son, Guy Johnson, issued this statement:
“Dr. Maya Angelou passed quietly in her home before 8 a.m., EST. Her family is extremely grateful that her ascension was not belabored by a loss of acuity or comprehension. She lived a life as a teacher, activist, artist and human being. The family is extremely appreciative of the time we had with her and we know that she is looking down upon us with love.”
Choked up as we may be over this news, we can say this. Very few in the modern era can say they have spoken to and for ALL of us – the most powerful to the least thought of – lifting up all who heard or read her words; but never putting herself ahead of anyone. Anyone, ANYONE who lives four score and six years about whom that can be said MUST have lived a full life. Cry for a moment, because loss hurts. But please, find joy after the mourning. We were better for knowing Dr. Angelou in some capacity. It seems only right that we honor her by striving to be our best, as she seemed to see and celebrate the best in us.
Rest In Power, Dr. Angelou.
(See photos, remembrances and more after the jump.)
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7evenThirty – “Hook Heavy” featuring Sean Price (Produced By Gensu Dean)
May 28, 2014
“Rosenberg play me at Late Night… I’m too old to be up at late to listen to Late Night.”
– Sean Price
That “we don’t got no hook” hook is catchy. And that James Bondsy beat is raw. This is 7evenThirty with “Hook Heavy” (featuring Sean Price). Produced by Gensu Dean. What’s real cool… It’s available for FREE downloading now!
7EVEN THIRTY – HOOK HEAVY FEATURING SEAN PRICE (PRODUCED BY GENSU DEAN)
R&B: Joe feat. 50 Cent – “Mary Jane Remix”
May 28, 2014
Hope this is a good indicator of what’s on Joe’s upcoming project, “Bridges” (due out June 23, 2014). It’s Joe featuring 50 Cent over Rick James’ beat… b!tch… It’s a celebration! Check out this “Mary Jane” remix.
Bishop Lamont – “Green And Money” (Produced By Reality)
May 28, 2014
Not sure if this “Green and Money” (produced by Reality) from Bishop Lamont will make his upcoming project “The Reformation.” But it should. Worthy. Listen up.
Eye Candy: Graciella Carvalho (Video) [NSFW]
May 28, 2014
Oh. This is good. Even the music is cool. But Graciella Carvalho… this is some fitness thickness right here. Man. If they gave out a Miss Bumbum Brasil award, Graciella would win it!
(Oh, wait…they do? And she did win? Sweet!)
Been a while since I slapped a Not Safe For Work stamp on a vid, but safety and job security first (titty meat and nipplage is awesome to watch, just not at work…unless you work with “skrippers”). Just enjoy the sizzling visuals after the jump.
Does Graciella have an Instagram? You’re damned right she does! Here it is, right here.
– @ojones1
Jarren Benton – 2014 XXL Freshmen Freestyle (Video)
May 28, 2014
“Double XL! Double XL. Mr. Benton on this b!tch. I bet that cover gon’ sell!”
– Jarren Benton
Jarren Benton with acapella annihilation on this XXL Magazine rip clip! Benton was one of ten rappers featured in XXL’s Freshmen Class of 2014. Crediting the fans in the Mag’s writeup, Jarren is not letting them down on this one. Check out his XXL profile video after the jump.
Posted in Hip-Hop, Performance, Videos | Tags: 2014 XXL Magazine Freshmen Cover, Freestyle, Freshmen Freestyle, Jarren Benton, XXL, XXL Magazine, XXL's Freshmen Class of 2014 | 1 Comment »
Royce Da 5’9″ x Skillz x Diamond D – “One For The Money” (Mananz Remix)
May 28, 2014
You can get the Coalmine Records compilation LP mixed by DJ Revolution, “Unearthed,” now. You know, because we told you so already. But this bonus remix jawn “One For The Money” hit us in the jaw! Featuring Royce da 5’9″, Skillz and Diamond D, the original was produced by DJ G-Squared. Now South Africa’s Mananz takes a run at it infusing a bluesy vibe. This is available on the iTunes Deluxe Version (out now).
ROYCE DA 5’9″ X SKILLZ X DIAMOND D – ONE FOR THE MONEY (MANANZ REMIX) | UNEARTHED (ITUNES DELUXE VERSION)
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2014 Red Bull Music Academy Guest Lecturer: D’Angelo (Video)
May 28, 2014
Author/filmmaker Nelson George welcomes the R&B legend D’Angelo for a rare extended sit-down. Giving insights on the people and trends that influence his music, past work and work in progress, his ‘process’ and more. Nearly 90 minutes of real talk from a really talented artist. We don’t hear from him like this often. So, take it in. Really.
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Boaz – “Like This” (Prod. !llmind)
May 27, 2014
Banger! Pittsburgh (PA, USA) emcee Boaz kicking lyricals over a beat that !llmind put his @#$! foot in! “Like This” should stay in your ears… especially with this FREE download. Go get that now (linked below).
DOWNLOAD: BOAZ – LIKE THIS (PRODUCED BY !LLMIND)
Will Ferrell vs. Chad Smith: The Drum-Off (Video)
May 27, 2014
The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon hosts this ‘ultimate drum-off.’ Whoever whacks and smacks the drums best wins. But you know… actually, we all win with this clip! Mano y mano. Stick to stick. You pick: Who’s the best drummer?
Jimmy officiates Will and Chad’s battle for the title of greatest drummer on The Tonight Show that ends in a surprise performance of “Don’t Fear the Reaper” from the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
More after the jump.
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J Dilla – “The Doe” (Produced By Supa Dave West)
May 27, 2014
The “Give ‘Em What They Want” EP – six tracks produced in 2001-2002 by J Dilla and Supa Dave West (Pay Jay Productions) – includes this jewel entitled “The Doe.” Two minutes of that heat! The vinyl buy link is at the Soundcloud (linked below).
J DILLA – THE DOE (PRODUCED BY SUPA DAVE WEST) | GIVE ‘EM WHAT THEY WANT (EP)
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Mariah Carey – “Meteorite” (Q-Tip Version)
May 27, 2014
Q-Tip puts his own spin on a Mariah Carey record. “Meteorite,” the original version, dropped as part of “Me. I Am Mariah: The Elusive Chanteuse” today.
MARIAH CAREY – METEORITE (Q-TIP VERSION) | ME. I AM MARIAH: THE ELUSIVE CHANTEUSE
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President Obama Takes A Walk (Video)
May 27, 2014
File this under Very Cool! When we talk a walk, it’s good for us. Good for the folks we meet, I suppose. But… watch how these folks light up when President Barack Obama switches it up. Just strolling amongst the citizenry. If this doesn’t make you smile a bit, got bad news for you… you have a case of haterism… terminal… kill yourself.
Nah, don’t. But you will have to deal with knowing that the U.S. President is this loved.
The President was heading over to the nearby Department of the Interior and decided to break with tradition and take a Springtime walk. On the way, he got a chance to meet with all sorts of folks, who weren’t expecting to meet the President of the United States of America.
– The White House
– @ojones1
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