When you make music that’s considered all kinds of weird for its time, you’re bound to have an equally weird story behind it. Lee Scratch Perry is such a musician and The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry tells that fascinating story. Created by Ethan Higbee and Adam Bhala Lough, the documentary …
I’m a fan of dogs, for obvious reasons (dogs>cats). But Queens native, SHIRT, almost has my infallible logic beat. In his new video, the rapper formerly known as T-SHIRT spits some of his finest “I’m better than you” rhymes over the off beat, bare production from Zygote and Jazz T while carrying what looks like …
It’s difficult enough for a guy to give his undivided attention to one thing. Am I right, guys? Have you tried listening to your girlfriend talk about that famous girl hitting that really famous rapper who’s married to a really famous singer, while watching the NBA playoffs? Sorry, but something is being tuned out. But …
It’s not everyday that you get to hear a summer smash from a Canadian artist whose name isn’t Drake. But change is good. Today we present the premiere of Jerzee Tha Icon‘s video for “Give You More.” The Billboard Canadian Hot 100 Artist has set out to achieve what seems like an impossible goal of …
These days, a lot of the younger cats think that they have a lot to say and resort to the quicker flows to fit it all in one bar. Well New York’s Emilio Rojas is here today to teach those cats that there’s another school of thought in Hip-Hop that focuses on the mantra, …
“I don’t want to hear anymore new Pharoahe Monch tracks,” said no one ever. Fresh off the release of his new album, P.T.S.D., the “walking over water and drinking 40’s of acid” emcee is back with a feature on the upcoming Unearthed compilation album (out 5/13) from Brooklyn-based indie label Coalmine Records. The signature boom …
UPDATE: Now we get the full interview between Cedric the Entertainer and DJ Whoo Kid from when the comic introduced a new Lil B track. Things they discussed? The usual: the Illuminati, kale, a prayer for Miley Cyrus from the Book of Ying Yang, Cedric’s show Soul Man, ruining Jay Z’s image after watching a …
We all knew this day was coming. When MSU football players and coach admitted that they get jiggy to “Some Type Of Way,” Rich Homie Quan was bound to be at the Rose Bowl and partake in the celebration afterwards. And now we have the official interview with the rich homie, courtesy of Sports Illustrated. …
If you’re like me, you listen to some A$AP Mob on the way to work and then head home to some throwback Ma$e. The point is, sometimes we all need some Dancehall in our hectic lives. And today, there’s nothing we can prescribe better than Popcaan’s remixed single. Popcaan’s melodic voice is contrasted well …
Directed by: Rec The Director #RNS has had its run on social media but in the streets, it’s a way of life that’s not concerned with getting a laugh but more so survival. With clever movie references and real life experiences from Harlem, $TAT and Stocks & Bonds turn their pain and victories into a …
With approximately 19 hours left until Wrestlemania XXX, DJ Whoo Kid gives us an interview he did with two legends of the game, John Cena and Hulk Hogan. Whoo Kid tries and unfortunately fails to get a freestyle from Cena but he does get Hulk Hogan to talk about his kick game and how he …
Okay, maybe DJ Whoo Kid and Kermit are both into “Hip-Hop,” and that’s where the similarities end but this interview from Shade 45′s Whoolywood Shuffle is still a great break to take from whatever you’re doing tonight. DJ Whoo Kid and Sam Roberts speak with one of the biggest celebrities, dead or alive, Kermit …
Directed by: Hasslehoff TV If ya didn’t know, now you know that PrezSport is one of the nicest duos out of California. The chillin’, maxin’, relaxin’, and coolin’ beat from Jansport J gets the El Prez treatment of sharing knowledge and showing off. You may think it’s all good that they’re showing you the ropes …
Directed by: Joe Cap Things got a little hot when Estelle released her “Make Her Say” single this month. And the Grammy award winning singer pushed the envelope even further with the lyric video she just dropped. The tribal/EDM track plays off the carnal desires even more with a pole dancer defying laws of gravity. …
While some artists are opting to follow in Yonce’s footsteps with no press before a release, the venerable general of Bad Boy is sticking to his date of March 31st. If you didn’t know that Diddy is dropping a video for “Big Homie,” featuring Rick Ross and French Montana on March 31st, I don’t know …
Hey, did you like Mic Terror’s Fresh Prince Of Darkness album that we featured in Support Your Local Rapper? Well, now you can get more of that Treated theme music. The Gods at Closed Sessions teamed up with Spotify to release a deluxe version of the album which features three new cuts. The third is …
It’s finally here. The opportunity to get back at your annoying neighbors for the time they called the cops on you or didn’t sign for that “package” you asked them to. Onyx’s latest album, produced by The Snowgoons, will have you raising havoc all night at your parties while your neighbors try every sleeping …
If you’re like 6J Recordings’ artist LaShaun Ellis, people must be constantly asking you how you do what you do. If you’re like me, you need to stop asking. Ellis worked with in-house producer Khompono to give you an idea of the work balanced with the fun they have to get by. The track …
The beauty in today’s times lies in technology. Even if you couldn’t stand the Selfie Olympics and #FreeBoosie, you have to admit that it shrinks the world down to the size of your pocket. Today, even though it’s not Thanksgiving, I am thankful for Youtube. For today, I discovered NYC’s hidden treasure, Too Many Zooz. …
Cover photo: Hawk by Peter Beste (Screwed Up Records & Tapes — South Park, 2005) Oooh, we have something special for you today to help make Friday go way faster. To mark the release of his Houston Rap Tapes book, which came out February 28th, Lance Scott Walker compiled an almost 7 hour long mixtape …
Cover photo: Hawk by Peter Beste (Screwed Up Records & Tapes — South Park, 2005) Oooh, we have something special for you today to help make Friday go way faster. To mark the release of his Houston Rap Tapes book, which came out February 28th, Lance Scott Walker compiled an almost 7 hour long mixtape …
