Evan Holt – “It Gets Better”
March 6, 2014
Don’t know about Evan Holt yet? WHAT? Need you over in time-out doing your homework (got your study guide right here). Matter of fact, catch up later. Professor Holt is about to give another ‘real talk.’
It’s a lotta motherfu#kers that’ll fu#k up again. Don’t take me wrong, but I ain’t fu#king with them…
– Evan Holt
9th Wonder At Harvard: “The Hip-Hop Fellow” (Trailer)
March 6, 2014
Slated for release next month, “The Hip-Hop Fellow” is a feature-length film documenting super-producer 9th Wonder’s time as a Harvard University professor, teaching “The Breaks†to a bunch of students of the Cambridge (Massachusetts) institution. 9th Wonder’s contribution is an awesome complement to Harvard’s Hip-Hop Archive (see our post on Nas being honored there). Each and together these are a blessing to the campus community and the world.
The trailer captures commentary and cosigns by Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Young Guru, Pete Rock, DJ Premier and more. This documentary is going to be a “don’t miss” to be certain. Watch.
He has the love for it. He has the drive for it. It’s always been in him. He’s the genius behind it. You know, it’s only right.
– Kendrick Lamar
R&B: Tiombe Lockhart – “Gone†(Produced By Eben D’Amico) [Video]
March 6, 2014
Okay, can we talk about the scenery for a sec? That breathtaking waterfall… falling all over that sumptuous Claudia that you will all fall for (or is that just us)? That needing to be said, “Gone†(produced by Eben D’Amico) is a serious piece of eclectic work aimed directly at the soul. The video, shot low grade with a high concept, is an excellent delivery vehicle. May as well call this new Tiombe Lockhart single a must get. And if you feel that way, go get it…here.
Robert Glasper’s Tiny Desk Concert Live On NPR (Video)
March 6, 2014
Hey. Don’t sleep on National Public Radio’s Tiny Desk Concert series. In this one, the Robert Glasper gets the Marsha Ambrosius to join him in moving listeners’ souls with a live-on-air-band-backed-in-the-corner-packed performance of “Trust†– right from the start! Yeah. We got that… and Glasper giving you (much) more on the video embedded above.
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Tags: Marsha Ambrosius, National Public Radio, NPR, Robert Glasper, Tiny Desk Concert | 
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Run The Jewels – “Run The Jewels” (Video)
March 6, 2014
Relax. Of course there’s a music video for that “Run The Jewels” joint. Ready to watch? Okay, relaxation time over! Click play above and witness a technicolor nightmare a la El-P and Killer Mike! Have you picked up that Run The Jewels album yet? You can…
Alternative/Rock: Coldplay – “Magic”
March 6, 2014
Anyone who knows me is aware I’m a big Coldplay fan…. check out their new single. Follow below to get “Magic” now (and pre-order the full “Ghost Stories” LP) if you feel it.
Jimmy Fallon x Lebron James – “Wastepaper Basketball” (Video)
March 6, 2014
A couple of things are clear by now. Jimmy Fallon (1) loves Hip-Hop (especially from the 1980s) AND (2) loves putting together surprise duet sketches that make jaws drop in the happiest reminiscing ways. This one above. A remake of “Basketball” by Mr. Kurtis Blow (uh-huh-huh-huh-huh)… that he calls “Wastepaper Basketball”… featuring NBA Champion Heat flown in from Miami… Lebron James! And yeah, they both flow on this. Click play and watch ’em play; and just try not to smile. Salute to The Tonight Show.
Posted in Comedy, Hip-Hop, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Basketball, Jimmy Fallon, Kurtis Blow, Lebron James, Wastepaper Basketball | No Comments »
Mobb Deep – Taking You Off Here (Video)
March 5, 2014
Brand new video from the Queensbridge duo Prodigy & Havoc for the single we’ve been running on our radio show called ‘Taking You Off Here’. It’s almost that time for Mobb Deep to drop their brand new album ‘The Infamous Mobb Deep’ on April 1st.
Posted in Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: HAVOC, MOBB DEEP, PRODIGY, TAKING YOU OFF HERE, THE INFAMOUS MOBB DEEP | No Comments »
Comedy: Omar Epps stars as a ‘Hood Black Doctor’ (Video)
March 5, 2014
The only thing I don’t like about this ‘What The Funny’ comedic skit starring actor Omar Epps is that they named it ‘Black Doctor’. Of course we all should know there are thousands of black doctors that conduct themselves in a professional manner & Omar Epps has played a black doctor on television for 8 years, but I’m sure 80% of ‘black doctors’ would be offended so I took the liberty to alter the title a little bit to ‘Hood Black Doctor’. Maybe I’m taking this all a little too serious I guess, although the scene in this skit with actor Laz Alonzo made me chuckle out loud though. Other than that try to laugh away….
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Nas: 1993 Unreleased Freestyle on the ‘Stretch & Bobbito’ Show
March 5, 2014
Coming up on the tax day deadline of April 15th, Sony Legacy will be releasing “Illmatic XX” to celebrate the 20th anniversary reissue of the Queensbridge emcee’s classic ‘Illmatic’ album. Spotted this Nas freestyle over at Pitchfork from the project that will feature rare remixes, demos, & freestyles like this one from Nas’s October 28th appearance on the legendary ‘Stretch & Bobbito’ show back in 1993. There will also be a full-length documentary on the making of Nas’s classic album called ‘Time Is Illmatic’ that will debut at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 16th.
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Joell Ortiz – “Bars” (Prod. Sarom)
March 5, 2014
Joell Ortiz got “Bars” (but you already knew this). Watch above; how somebody went crazy blending video clips to keep up with the insane flows of Ortiz. Sarom set a wild tempo, and Joell kept up. Insane!
De La Soul – ‘Dilla Plugged In’ (Prod. By J Dilla)
March 5, 2014
“It’s been 25 Years since our “Three Feet High” release. We have a lot great memories and an incredible journey. Amazingly enough, our fans stuck around, supported and still want more. Ok, but before you get that, here’s a little De La over Dilla Beats.
Enjoy and look out for the new mixtape “Smell The DA.I.S.Y.” all beats by J Dilla. Peace… and in advance, You’re Welcome.
Legalize The Daisy Age!”
– Pos Dave & Mase (@WeAreDeLaSoul)
Upcoming Projects:
“Smell The DA.I.S.Y.” produced by J Dilla (Mixtape),
“Premiem Soul On The Rocks” produced by DJ Premier & Pete Rock (Mixtape)
“You’re Welcome” (Album)
The Game x Clyde Carson – “Tell That B!tch Drive”
March 5, 2014
Dope! Dope! Dope! You can get that Clyde Carson project “Playboy” here. You can take road test Carson’s flows on “Tell That B!tch Drive” (also featuring The Game). Play that now!
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Music | Tags: CLYDE CARSON, Playboy, Tell That B*tch Drive, Tell That Bitch Drive, The Game | No Comments »
Kanye West Chats And Performs On ‘Late Night’ With Seth Meyers (Video)
March 5, 2014
So Jimmy Fallon and The Roots pack up and leave ‘Late Night’ to move in at the ‘Tonight Show.’ Okay, bring on Seth Meyers…and Kanye West! Now, watch how Ye blesses Meyers’ debut to TV talk. An interview above and a dope medley after the jump.
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Car Culture: T.I. shows off the Vehicles in his Car Collection (Video)
March 5, 2014
To coincide & promote the upcoming film ‘Need For Speed’, VEVO ‘let it ride’ with Atlanta emcee & thespian T.I. and convinced him to show off his current car collection for the cameras.
Posted in Hip-Hop, Lifestyle, Technology, Videos | Tags: Atlanta, CAR, Car Culture, Cars, Let It Ride, Pimp My Ride, T.I., VEVO | No Comments »
Dam Funk x Snoop Dogg – “Do My Thang” (Video)
March 5, 2014
Dam Funk + Snoop Dogg = 7 Days Of Funk. 7 Days Of Funk + a bunch of sexy models + some beautiful smoke = visual perfection (aka the music video for “Do My Thang”). Get that self-titled album from the funky friends right here.
Posted in Album, Funk, Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: 7 Days Of Funk, dam Funk, Do My Thang, Snoop, Snoop Dogg, Snoop Lion, Snoop Zilla, Snoopzilla | No Comments »
Yeezus (Film Trailer)
March 5, 2014
What’s bigger than Kanye West to Hip-Hop? Try a movie about the Hip-Hop phenom. This is the trailer for the upcoming Yeezus movie directed by Hype Williams. Check it out.
Vinyl Destination | Ep. 4 Ferno’s First Overseas Gig, Moscow And More, Season 2 With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
March 5, 2014
Episode 4. Season 2. Vinyl Destination. Let’s go… to Moscow!
The latest Vinyl Destination(s) for DJ Jazzy Jeff and the crew… overseas to Russia and Bulgaria. Special thing about this leg of the journey: DJ Ferno taking his first trip outside of North America. Stacking the passport stamps. Starting with some hard partying Russkies. Very not bad.
Oh… did you say something? Something about missing Episode 3. Nah, never that. Check after the jump.
Posted in Hip-Hop, R&B, Series, Travel, Videos | Tags: DJ, DJ Culture, DJ Ferno, DJ Jazzy Jeff, EP. 4, Ep.3, EPISODE 3, Episode 4, Season 2, Skillz, Vinyl Destination | 1 Comment »
Pretty Ken – “Whattup” feat. Bobby Creekwater x Killer Mike (Video)
March 5, 2014
New visuals for “WhattUp” by Atlanta artist Pretty Ken. A few other ATLiens like Bobby Creekwater and Killer Mike ride along, showing us a few fav ATL hotspots and shouting out a few of their favorite cities in the U.S.. Directed by the homie Tommy Nova & shout to the homie Mr. Soul in the clip as well.
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The UN – “Game Of Death” (G.O.D.)
March 5, 2014
The UN is giving fans a second chance to listen to its seminal collection of joints, “UN Or U Out.” Starting with this “G.O.D.” single.
