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HIP-HOP is more than music, HIP-HOP has crossed cultural boundaries that other music genres never crossed. HIP-HOP is not only the music you listen to but the way you walk, talk, dress and act. HIP-HOP is a state of mind, an entire generation. Thirty + years strong, we are the HIP-HOP generation.

"Rap is what we do, HIP-HOP is how we live!" - KRS One

"GOLDIE" By A$AP Rocky (Produced By Hit-Boy)

Monday, April 30, 2012

Visual: Sneak Peek: VH1 Behind The Music: Notorious B.I.G. - Airing Thurs 5/3

Monday, April 30th, 2012


This Thursday, May 3rd @ 9/8C VH1 will air an updated version of their original episode of Behind The Music: Notorious B.I.G. featuring new commentary & interviews.

Here's a sneak peek:




Listen: New Music - "Lemme See" By Usher Ft. Rick Ross (Power 105.1 Breakfast Club Premiere)

Monday, April 30th, 2012


This morning on Power 105.1 The Breakfast Club exclusively premiered, Usher's new single featuring Rick Ross entitled, "Lemme See" - Check it out.


New Visual: "Lean Wit It" (Freestyle) By Freeway x Young Chris

Monday, April 30th, 2012 


Freeway and Young Chris collaborated on a freestyle over Meek Mill's, "Lean Wit It" earlier this month.  Today the Roc boys released the visual, directed by Jimmy Giambrone.

"Lean Wit It" (Freestyle) By Freeway x Young Chris



New Visual: "4Eva N A Day" By Big K.R.I.T.

Monday, April 30th, 2012


New Visual By Big K.R.I.T.
"4Eva N A Day" (Theme)
Directed By Decatur Dan



You can check out more by Big K.R.I.T. + download his latest mixtape 4Eva N A Day here: 


Hello Brooklyn: Brooklyn Nets Logo Revealed (Visuals)

Monday, April 30th, 2012

Brooklyn now has a home team.  Hello Brooklyn.


Today the franchise CEO of the Brooklyn Nets, Brett Yorkman revealed the teams new logo.  The logo & the team's merchandise has been designed by co-owner Jay-Z.





(Spotted @ RR)

Lyrical: New Visual: Jay-Z Rocawear Ad "Marcy To Barclays"

Update: Later Mr. Carter sent out a pic of his own Brooklyn Nets fitted via his website Life + TimesBrooklyn NY Is Our Hometown


Papa would be proud...


Sunday, April 29, 2012

Upcoming R&B/Pop Songwriter Timothy J. Crisman @BestWriterAlive

Sunday, April 29th, 2012

Music & Poetry By Timothy J. Crisman


Upcoming Jersey, R&B/POP Songwriter Timothy J. Crisman has just recently released a new record entitled, "Too Far".  The song is written by him and performed by Philly native Juelz Herby.

"Too Far
Written By Timothy J. Crisman 
Performed By Juelz Herby 



If you'd like to find out more about TC you can check him out via Reverb Nation here: www.reverbnation.com/timothyjcrisman

And you can also read some of Tim's lyrical poetry here:  Lyrical: The Poetry


2011 Juicy J: Special Request By @xxxagthebossxxx

Sunday, April 29th, 2012


As per a special request from my beloved, @xxxagtheboss here's a little extra Juicy J from 2011.


Visual: "Black And Yellow G-Mix" By Wiz Khalifa Ft. Snoop Dogg, Juicy J & T-Pain (Jan 7th, 2011)



Audio: "So Damn Fucked Up" By Juicy J (May 2011)





Listen: New Music - #RIHANNA By Glasses Malone

Sunday, April 29th, 2012



First single off of Glasses Malone's imminent mixtape, GlassHouse.  #ThugLife




Visual: President Barrack Obama Gives Young Jeezy A S/O @ The White House Correspondence Dinner

Sunday, April 29th, 2012


Last night (April 28th) at the White House Correspondence Dinner President Barrack Obama gave Young Jeezy a first class shout out!  We all remember the president singing Al Green earlier this year at the Apollo Theater but for his next term he'll be rapping Young Jeezy & Michelle is definitely co-signing this one!!



Jeezy is feeling the love!




New Visual: "SOUR DEEZAL" By REDMAN Ft. Ready Roc

Sunday, April 29th, 2012


Two nights ago on April 27th, shortly after 4AM in a series of tweets REDMAN dropped a new visual featuring Ready Roc entitled, "Sour Deezal".  Lost in a hydroponic paradise Red & Ready give us their version of The Throne's, "No Church In The Wild".







SOUR DEEZAL By REDMAN Ft. Ready Roc



Saturday, April 28, 2012

Fyre! The Mixtape By Cy Fyre - Cover Art

Saturday, April 28th, 2012

FYRE! THE MIXTAPE


Early this morning producer Cy Fyre revealed the cover art (above) for his highly anticipated new project, Fyre! The Mixtape.  
The 3 disc set will include features from Blaze Burna, Trae Tha Truth, Slim Thug, Wiz Khalifa, Lupe Fiasco, Wale, Big Boi, Pill, Game, Rick Ross, Lloyd, Travis Barker, Killa Kyleon, Z-RO, J-Dawg, Young Buck, Berner, The Outlawz, Devin The Dude, Gunplay, Chingo Bling, Freeway & more.

Although the release date has not yet been confirmed, I'm pretty sure this tape will be available in the very near future so keep your eyes peeled!

If you haven't already, don't forget to listen to Cy's two new tracks off of the project available here: 


Friday, April 27, 2012

New Video: "The Don" By Nas

Friday, April 27th, 2012


Today is the day we've been waiting for all week!  Nas has just dropped the new visual for his first single, "The Don", off of his upcoming album, Life Is Good, set for release on July 17th.  Directed by Aristotle, this visual is classic; authentic Hip Hop!

THE DON By Nas - Official Music Video






New Visual: "Google That" By N.O.R.E. Ft. Styles P & Raekwon

Friday, April 27th, 2012


Track number 21 off of Noreaga's latest mixtape, Crack On Steroids, has just received the visual treatment.  Directed by DPTVFILMS, "Google That" features Styles P & Raekwon.  Check out the video below & if you haven't already, download N.O.R.E.'s new tape now, here: Lyrical: Crack On Steroids By Noreaga

"Google That" By N.O.R.E. Ft. Styles P & Raekwon




New Mixtape: Consignment By Jadakiss & DJ Drama (Listen & Download Free Now!)

Friday, April 27th, 2012


Jadakiss & DJ Drama Present: CONSIGNMENT

Listen & download now via Dat Piff

Thursday, April 26, 2012

New Music: "Daughters" By Nas Produced By No I.D.

Thursday, April 26th, 2012


Nas is back with his highly anticipated ode to daughters.  "Daughters" is produced by No I.D. & is the second single off of the QueensBridge MC's upcoming project, Life Is Good, which is set for release on July 17th.




If you haven't already, listen to Nas's first single here: Lyrical: "The Don" By Nas

New Music: Produced By Cy Fyre "Blow In The Wind" By

Thursday, April 26th, 2012



The immensely talented producer Cy Fyre will be releasing his new project, Fyre! The Mixtape, in the very near future but until then he's got the 2nd leak off the project for us.  The new song entitled, "Blow In The Wind" features Slim ThugBlaze Burna & LE$ on the beat.

Slim Thug x Blaze Burna x Le$ - Blow In The Wind (Produced By Cy Fyre)



If you haven't already, don't forget to listen to Cy's prior leak featuring the lyrical assassin, Blaze Burna here: Lyrical: "WEED" By Blaze Burna Ft. Devin The Dude & Smoke DZA (Produced By Cy Fyre)


Wednesday, April 25, 2012

New Music: "No Country" By Fat Joe Ft. 2 Chainz & French Montana

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012


New Music By Fat Joe Featuring 2 ChainzFrench Montana - "No Country"

#MaseBack - New Music: Wale Ft. French Montana, Diddy & Ma$e - "Slight Work Remix"

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012



Funkmaster Flex dropped the biggest bomb on the city last night during his evening show on Hot97 with Wale's new remix to his Diplo produced track, "Slight Work".  The "Slight Work Remix" features French Montana, Diddy and Mase!  #MaseBack  Yes, Ma$e is back & apparently he has signed up to Rozay's team!  “Only dude from the Unit, MMG recruited.” - Ma$e  

"Slight Work Remix" By Wale Ft. French Montana, Diddy & Ma$e




Spotted @ RR

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

New Music: "Party We Will Throw Now!" By Warren G, Nate Dogg & The Game

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012


Warren G is cooking up an EP that will feature the sound of G-Funk & the late soul of G-Funk, Nate Dogg.  The album entitled, No One Could Do It Better EP, is yet to have a release date but a taste of the music has been released.  "Party We Will Throw Now!" is the first leak off of the project and alongside Warren G & Nate Dogg, The Game makes an appearance.

"PARTY WE WILL THROW NOW!" By Warren G, Nate Dogg & The Game




Track List - Consignment, New Mixtape By Jadakiss w. DJ Drama

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012


Official Track List & Back Cover - Consignment Mixtape By Jadakiss w. DJ Drama
Dropping this Friday, April 27th!





Listen: New Music By Jadakiss "Respected" Ft. Fabolous & Lloyd Banks

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012


"Respected" By Jadakiss Feat. Fabolous & Lloyd Banks - Second leak off of Jada's new mixtape, Consignment, which is hosted by DJ Drama & dropping this Friday (4-27).

S/O to Sway (swaysuniverse.com) from Shade 45 for premiering the new record!

RESPECTED By Jadakiss Ft. Fabolous & Lloyd Banks (Radio Rip)



Listen: New Music By Wiz Khalifa " Work Hard, Play Hard"

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012


Brand new track from Wiz Khalifa off of his upcoming album, O.N.I.F.C., due for release on August 28th.  "Work Hard, Play Hard" is produced by StarGate and Benny Blanco. 



Purchase on iTunes now: "Work Hard, Play Hard" By Wiz Khalifa



New Music: "I Do" By Joell Ortiz

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012


"I Do" freestyle By Joell Ortiz (Slaughterhouse)
Off J.O.'s upcoming project: The Life And Times Of Sebastian Rios 

Monday, April 23, 2012

Listen: New Music Produced By Jahlil Beats, "Paper Tags" By Jadakiss Ft. Styles P, Wale & French Montana

Monday, April 23rd, 2012

Jadakiss & DJ Drama Present: CONSIGNMENT 


Jadakiss with DJ Drama will be dropping his new mixtape, Consignment, on Friday (4-27) but until then he's got a new track off the tape to hold us over.  "Paper Tags" is produced by Jahlil Beats and features Wale, Styles P & French Montana.  

Produced By Jahlil Beats "Paper Tags" By Jadakiss Feat. Styles P, Wale & French Montana




New EP: Members Only By Strong Arm Steady (Free Download)

Monday, April 23rd, 2012

"Members Only EP" By Strong Arm Steady



Members Only EP: Track List

1. Members West (Intro)
2. So Hard - Produced By Mars
3. LOVE - Produced By Nottz
4. Join The Gang - Ft. Mistah F.A.B. Produced By Sid Roams
5. Warning Jacket - Ft. Jelly Roll Produced By DJ Khalil
6. One Mistake - Ft. Washay Choir Produced By Lee Bannon
7. Got No Gun - Ft. Obie Trice Produced By The Art Teacher

Download here via Media FireMembers Only EP





New Video: "Hammer Dance" By Slaughterhouse

Monday, April 23rd, 2012


Produced By @araabMUZIK "Hammer Dance" By @Slaughterhouse - Official Visual Directed By ICU 
(welcome to: Our House is set to be released on June 12th.)

Saturday, April 21, 2012

RECORD STORE DAY 2012 Participating Stores In NYC

Saturday, April 21st, 2012


Here's a list of RECORD STORE DAY 2012, participating record stores in NYC:


Permanent Records - Brooklyn
Co-op 87 Records - Brooklyn
Sound Fix - Brooklyn
Academy Record Annex  - Brooklyn
Earwax Records - Brooklyn
Big City Records - New York City
Academy LPs - New York City
Turntable Lab - New York City
A-1 RECORDS - New York City
Kim's Video & Music - New York City
Rockit Scientist Records - New York City
Gimme Gimme Records - New York City
Rock and Soul Records - New York City
Good Records NY - New York City
BLACK STAR MUSIC & VIDEO - New York City
CAKE SHOP - New York City
Downtown Music Gallery - New York City
Other Music - New York City
In Living Stereo - New York City
DISC-O-RAMA MUSIC WORLD - New York City
Fat Beats - New York City
Deadly Dragon Sound - New York City
Generation Records - New York City
Sector - Brooklyn
RECORD RUNNER - New York City



RECORD STORE DAY 2012 Exclusive Vinyl Releases

Saturday, April 21st, 2012

RECORD STORE DAY 2012


Today is the 5th annual Record Store Day; a day created by an independent record store employee to celebrate the art of music.  Iggy Pop is the official ambassador of this years event.
Amongst a slew of performances taking place, the participating record stores will be selling 3 types of Record Store Day Exclusive Vinyls as follows: 

"RECORD STORE DAY EXCLUSIVE RELEASES. Exclusively available on Record Store Day at Record Store Day participating stores. Will not be available anywhere else in the same format.  
RECORD STORE DAY LIMITED RUN/REGIONAL FOCUS RELEASES. Also exclusively available on Record Store Day at Record Store Day participating stores, but the quantities of these titles are EXTREMELY limited. Under 1000, and WAY under 1000 in some cases. We felt it was only right to put them on a special sub-list, so that everyone is clear on the odds. 
‘RECORD STORE DAY FIRST’ RELEASE.  These are titles that you can find on Record Store Day at Record Store Day participating stores. So if you’re a fan of the artist, you get first listen. At some point in the future, generally four to six weeks, these titles will be available, in the same format, at other retailers."   - recordstoreday.com

You can check out the full list in PDF format here: Record Store Day Exclusive Records List or online here: recordstoreday.com/SpecialReleases


Friday, April 20, 2012

Listen: K'Naan Releasing Rare 7" Vinyl (w./ previously unreleased track) for Record Store Day 2012

Friday, April 20th, 2012


Tomorrow (April 21st)  is Record Store Day 2012.  In honor of this special event Somalian/Canadian MC K'Naan is going to release a rare 7" vinyl record.  "With God On Our Side", a Bob Dylan cover & side B "Waiting Is A Drug" which is previously unreleased.  The record will be sold in participating stores where it has been placed at random & will only remain while supplies last.  






20 Songs For 420: Smoker's Playlist

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Happy 420!


20 Songs For 420: Smoker's Playlist 

1. Continental Kush Breakfast By: Smoke DZA Produced By: Kenny Beats

2. 1st We Blaze It Up By Snoop Dogg

3. Stoner's Anthem By Snoop Dogg

4. 4/20 By: Juicy J Ft. LA The Darkman & Project Pat 

5. Marijuana By: Kid Cudi 

6. Faded By: Tyga Ft. Lil Wayne

7. The $20 Sack Pyramid By: Dr Dre Ft. D.O.C. & Snoop Dogg

8. How To Roll A Blunt By: Redman

9. I'm So High By: Sean Price Produced By: Marco Polo

10. WEED By: Blaze Burna Ft. Devin The Dude & Smoke DZA Produced By: Cy Fyre

11. Good Times "I Get High" By: Styles P

12. Sour Hour By: Smoke DZA Produced By: Ski Beatz

13. I'm A Blunt Getting Smoked By: KRS-One

14. Hit The J By: Game Ft. Lifestyle Produced By: Cool & Dre

15. The Next Episode By: Dr Dre Ft. Snoop Dogg, Kurupt & Nate Dogg

16. How High By: Method Man & Redman

17. Hit's From The Bong By: Cypress Hill

18. Calmly Smoke By: Alchemist Ft. Styles P & Evidence

19. Buddah Loverz By: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony 

20. Natural Mystic By: Bob Marley & The Wailers


New Music: "WEED" By Blaze Burna Ft. Devin The Dude & Smoke DZA

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Happy 420!


Producer Cy Fyre will soon be releasing his upcoming project Fyre! The Mixtape but given today's date he's decided to drop one of tapes new tracks, "WEED".  The song by Blaze Burna features Devin The Dude & Smoke DZA.  Happy 420!

"WEED" By Blaze Burna Ft. Devin The Dude & Smoke DZA




New Music: "4/20" By Juicy J Ft. LA The Darkman & Project Pat

Friday, April 20th, 2012


Happy 420!


Happy 420! From Juicy J, LA The DarkmanProject Pat

"4/20"


New Music: "How I Fly (Remix)" By Styles P Ft. Avery Storm, Curren$y & Nitty Scott, MC

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Happy 420!


In honor of today's holiday Styles P has dropped the remix to his track featuring Avery Storm, "How I Fly" which comes off of The Ghost's October 2011 album, Master Of Ceremonies.  The new remix still features Avery Storm but now also includes verses from Curren$y and Nitty Scott, MC.


"How I Fly" REMIX By Styles P Ft. Avery Storm, Curren$y & Nitty Scott, MC

Commercial: Rick Ross x Reebok "It Takes A Lot To Make A Classic"

Friday, April 20th, 2012


Just a couple of day's ago, Reebok dropped some behind the scenes footage of Rick Ross and the making of their new commercial, It Takes A Lot To Make A Classic.  Today the new business duo officially released the 16 second visual which features Rozay walking the streets of Miami's Dade County, talking about how people once thought he'd never make it to now being a BOSS.  Directed By: Colin Tilley

IT TAKES A LOT TO MAKE A CLASSIC - Reebok x Rick Ross




New Video: "Stoner's Anthem" By Snoop Dogg

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Happy 420!


On Tuesday (4-17) Snoop Dogg blessed us with his new project, Stoners EP, three days early & today as a 420 gift he's dropped the visual for one of the smokiest songs on the tape, "Stoner's Anthem".  Light something up and watch the clip.  #Snoop420

"STONER'S ANTHEM" By Snoop Dogg




New Visual: #Snoop420 - Happy 420! PSA By Snoop Dogg

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Happy 420!



A very special "Happy 420" PSA from Snoop Dogg! (Brought to us by Noisey & Vice)



Reincarnated Coming Soon!


New Music: "I'm So High" By Sean Price

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Happy 420!


"I'm So High" By Sean Price 
Production By Marco Polo
Off Sean's Upcoming Project, The Green EP