9th Wonder – ‘One Time’ feat. Terrace Martin, Phonte, & Bird And The Midnight Falcons
September 9, 2011
Another leak from 9th Wonder’s new project The Wonder Years which drops September 27th. Its seems like the leaks have featured more of the classic 9th production. I am really digging this joint.
Lil Wayne’s Record Sales Of ‘The Carter IV’ Exposes Problem with Hip Hop Pundits & Influencers
September 9, 2011
Lately there’s been a huge uproar from hip hop journalists & bloggers who are in disbelief about Lil Wayne’s record sales numbers of his new ‘Carter IV’ album. First of all sales don’t determine if an album is good or not, but many critics are still making a big deal of it especially considering many of these said critics were still in a celebratory mood following the release of the first week sales figures of Kanye & Jay-Z’s Watch The Throne album. Although I’m not much of a Lil Wayne fan, I don’t think his first week sales numbers of over 940,000 are too far off based on the diverse group of fans that Weezy has.  Lil Wayne’s fans cross a wide variety of demographics from teenage girls, skateboarders, hipsters, hood fellas, hip hop heads, rockers, & maybe even sports fans. If you’ve been fortunate to travel to other countries like I have over the years you would know that Lil Wayne is more popular than Jay-Z in many places. I’ve seen it & I’ve also interviewed fans about their favorites. Check out the article below from writer Hyun Kim as he adequately breaks down the reason for Lil Wayne’s success with sales of the Carter IV album. His article is the most intelligent, researched, fact based & thorough assessment as to WHY sales of the Carter IV did better than Jay-Z & Kanye West’s Watch The Throne album which was heavily supported by many of the same critics.
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Teedra Moses Speaks On Career, the ‘Luxurious Undergrind’ Mixtape, & Maybach Music Group (Video)
September 9, 2011
Can’t express how much it was a great move for Rick Ross to scoop up the talented & beautiful Teedra Moses into his Maybach Music Group roster. In the video Teedra updates the fans on her latest mixtape “Luxurious Undergrind”, recaps more about her history, & speaks on her new situation with Rick Ross’s MMG label. In case you’re late on bumpin’ the mixtape you can download it from the link below….
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Phonte Speaks On 360 Deals (Video)
September 9, 2011
Many new artists are still in search of a record deal with a major label instead of trying to maintain some type of independence with their art, but what many of them fail to realize is that almost all deals with major labels are “360” deals. For those of you who in the dark it simply means that the label gets a piece of everything you do from album sales, touring, & damn near everything else. In this particular interview Phonte gave his opinion on these contractual agreements that have now become the industry standard with the majors. Phonte is releasing his first solo album “Charity Starts At Home” on September 27th & with everything he’s said in this interview it’s not surprising that he’s dropping the album on his own Foreign Exchange Music label. Check out the lead single below….
PHONTEÂ -Â NOT HERE ANYMORE FEAT. ELZHIÂ (PROD BY 9TH WONDER)
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Apathy – Stop What Ya Doin’ feat. Celph Titled (Video)
September 8, 2011
The Connecticut homie Apathy drops another video for another song off of his Honkey Kong album that’s out now! I’m still trippin’ off that ill ass album title. This particular single right here featuring Celph Titled is produced by the legendary DJ Premier. Dope to see Primo makes a significance appearance in the video & not just on the production of the song! Good work Apathy….Peace Connecticut!
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Game Speaks On Being Underrated, Eazy-E, & Life After Being Shot 5 Times (Video)
September 8, 2011
“Game talks to Nick Huff Barili about the first time Game met his childhood idol Eazy-E, which ironically was on the set of Real Compton City G’s which was a diss to Dr Dre, whom he latter signed to. Game also responds to Pharrell’s statement calling him the most underrated rapper and gives some insight into what it was like to wake up from being shot 5 times. At the end of part one Game begins to speak on the R.E.D. album.” – Hardknock TV
Panic – “Rise To The Top” (Video)
September 8, 2011
Bronx bred & Atlanta based emcee Panic drops the first video from his debut solo album set to drop late this year! The homie Panic’s video was directed by the equally as talented emcee, producer, & video director Tommy Nova.
Hardbody TV: Lil Cease with The Bar-Tendaz: Episode II (Video)
September 8, 2011
I’ve always been a muscular guy who played sports & in good physical shape, but I acknowledge that I have more work to do to trim it all up again. Lil Cease & the Bar-Tendaz have me motivated with their routines on the web. Check out part one under the hood….
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Steve Stoute Speaks with Jay-Z, Pharrell, Jimmy Iovine, & Lady Gaga About How Culture Influences Business (Video)
September 8, 2011
Nas’s former business manager, Jay-Z’s current business manager, & corporate marketing guru, Steve Stoute is promoting his new book “The Tanning Of America” with this new webseries showing how the culture influences business & marketing opportunities that arise from the culture. In the above clip they touch on how negative & positive situations are birthed into significant business opportunities.
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Little Dragon – Brush The Heat (Video)
September 8, 2011
New video that just dropped from Swedish band Little Dragon for the track “Brush The Heat” off of their Ritual Union album that’s out now….
Raekwon Talks Cuban Linx (Video)
September 8, 2011
The Chef calls Cuban Linx a gift and a curse in this interview with MTV. He drops some knowledge on how he approaches making music and the appreciation he has for his fans.
ATLantics with Donny Goines (Video)
September 8, 2011
Donny does this “Day in the Life” joint here in Atlanta, his new home. Definite seems to be really enjoying the digs down here. S/O to Soul Wallace and Fort Knox checking in on his tour through the city.
Kendrick Lamar & Freddie Gibbs Talk Ghost Writing (Video)
September 8, 2011
Kendrick Lamar and Freddie Gibbs link with Sway to teach us Ghostwriting 101. I think not writing music makes you less of an artist and more of a performer. I don’t think one is better than the other but there are a lot of performers calling themselves artists.
– Haze
Wax Poetics x Tame One (Artifacts) (Video)
September 8, 2011
Tame One of the legendary New Jersey group The Artifacts sits down with Wax Poetics to talk about the music biz.
Statik Selektah – Labor Day Ft. Action Bronson, Chase Infintie, Wais P, Termanology, Scram Jones, Push! Montana, & Freddie Gibbs (Video)
September 8, 2011
New track Statik Selektah with a gang of MCs. This joint was recorded Labor Day at Statik Selektah’s lab in NY. Dope BARS!
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music, Videos | Tags: Action Bronson, Chase Infintie, Freddie Gibbs, Push! Montana, Scram Jones, Statik Selektah, Termanology, wais p | No Comments »
Erykah Badu Speaks On ‘Baduizm’ (Video)
September 8, 2011
Erykah Badu speaks on the significance of her classic debut album ‘Baduizm’. Erykah reveals some interesting tidbits about the new album & how the The Roots later became involved with the classic project.
Kid Cudi – Mr. Rager (Video)
September 8, 2011
Seems like a minute since Kid Cudi dropped a new video from his last album Man On The Moon II: The Legend Of Mr. Rager. In this new video for “Mr. Rager”, Kid Cudi aka Scott Mescudi is fighting within himself in an eerie dreamlike sequence.
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Goapele – ‘Play’ (Video)
September 7, 2011
The first single from Goapele’s new album Break of Dawn which drops October 24th. It’s a little change up from the style of song she is most known for but I like thee sexy change up. Dope.
King I Divine – ‘Me From You’
September 7, 2011
New instrumental from producer King I Divine that he put up on his Soundcloud page. King I Divine is never shy about sharing his beats and you can check out him making beats on his Youtube Channel.Dope Work!!
Me From You by Kingidivine
Rapper Big Pooh – Medicine Man
September 7, 2011
New Rapper Big Pooh track from his album Dirty Pretty Things dropping November 1st.
