You would think with all these tagless cuts coming out from Jayceon someone would just put them all together into one DJ-free compilation… or his oft-delayed fourth album, but NOPE.
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I usually don’t promote these promo videos because they don’t really have a point. Yet, I thought this was pretty dope. Everyone should look at the current state of hip-hop and realize that it’s nothing like what it should be. If your a true hip-hop fan, watching this video needs to have an impact on your life, because XV speaks the truth. Hip-hop isn’t about the fame and glory, it’s about putting in the hard work to gain respect and make music because you love your sound.
Mar 312011
Word around the blogosphere has it that Machine Gun Kelly has inked a major deal. With who though? Diddy? Interscope? Allinmyheadmusic?
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Weezy stops by Hot 97 to discuss his time on Riker’s Island, his love (or lack there of) for his Young Money cohorts and his new found appreciation for The Jersey Shore.
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Despite how bad Rolling Papers turned out to be, Wiz is still the funniest guy in hip-hop.
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Lamar tells me he began singing about his city, his struggles, and his survival at the age of 13. Now years later, he has nearly 300 songs, and must narrow it down to 12 for an album release. When asked which are his favorites, song titles like “The Hard Part 2,” “Cut You Off,” “Average Joe,” and “Faith” roll off his tongue. According to Lamar, all the songs have a message. Whether it’s about the ills of negativity, or the senseless loss of his uncle to prison, Lamar sings with a raw, honest, and sometimes angered voice. Many of his lyrics come from what he’s seen and experienced growing up in Compton. – Lu Parker.
Mar 302011
Rolling Papers=Disappointment. However, the footage from this show gives you the feeling that Wiz legitimately cares about his music.
Mar 292011
Still fiending for Big Sean’s G.O.O.D. Music debut, well, we’re going to have to wait a month later. Rap-Up has learned that Finally Famous: The Album has just been moved from a May 3 release to June 21. Below he speaks on the LP’s Kanye collabo.
“It’s kind of like super special. It’s something people are going to be able to party to and has a great message at the same time. It’s just me and him going at it. Pause. I’m really excited about it. I can’t wait for the public to hear it.”-Big Sean
Mar 292011
The homie Mike Boyd from Hip-Hop At Lunch met up with Kendrick Lamar two weeks ago at SXSW. They touched upon everything from Kendrick’s upcoming collaboration project with J. Cole, his thoughts on Nate Dogg’s death to the inspiration behind Vanity Slave Part 1 & Part 2.
Mar 292011
The XXL Freshman and Shady signee chronicles his experiences pre-Shady and his experiences at SXSW. Honestly, this festival was designed for Yelawolf. He’s an up-and-coming artist, not a rapper. Get that straight.