The Roots - How I Got Over (VIDEO)

I love this song. Peep the visual.

Ghostface Interview

Ghostface recently did an interview with 247HH and it is very enlightening. He's such a real persona and his album Wizard of Poetry is in stores Today. I'm gonna go cop it tomorrow. Peep the interview. Wu is still relevant in 09.

Ghostface Killah "It's Poetry" from MCM on Vimeo.

Consequence ft. Kanye and John Legend - Whatever You Want (VIDEO)

Directed by Hype Williams. Consequence Kanye and John in what appears to be Miami. I dig it. Working with the same cliches as the Money to Blow video, somehow Hype makes this one way more interesting. Drake needs a good visual, ASAP.

Common and Nas - NY State of Mind and The World is Yours

You need some of this in your life. Common and Nas do NY State of Mind and The World is Yours out in LA on one of Common's concerts.

Money to Blow- Birdman feat. Drake & Wayne

This song has been my jam since it came out on the Heartbreak Drake mixtape. I'm kind of disappointed that it came out as Birdman's joint.... but nevertheless, this song is FLY.

the video? ehhhh, but the song is so dope that it doesn't even matter.

Enjoy.

Artist Spotlight: Mama's Mustache

I am currently digging Mama's Mustache, an Atlanta-based duo consisting of producer, Mr. DJ, also the cousin of super-producer Rico Wade, and Jeff B.



Mama's Mustache, meaning every lady's man, officially formed in 2008. Mr. DJ who has produced a significant amount of hits for Outkast, met Jeff B in 2003 at a friend's get-together. The two grew up in the same area of College Park district of Atlanta. The two, continued to stay involved in the music industry, separately working with artists such as T.I. and Destiny's Child. Later, the two became artistic partners after working on Common's Universal Mind Control in 2008.

Their song Job Hunting speaks truth to the current economic and social situation that Americans are dealing with. Check them out at WWW.MAMASMUSTACHE.COM

Jay-Z on Oprah

From Marcy to Madison Square to The White House to Oprah. Look at how Hip Hop has grown. Keep pushin the culture Jay.

Big Boi - For Your Sorrows

Some dope new Big Boi. I love his solo sound. I wish the album would drop already. How in the world did Raekwon's album come out before Big Boi's anyway? I wonder if Andre would have this much trouble gettin an album out.
http://usershare.net/6wvf7l9r3xco

BONUS: Anyone remember this record?

Jazzy Jeffy Cuts up LL Cool J's Rock The Bells

Respect this Man! OMG he's too ill!

Giant DJ

Saw this on facebook and thought it was ill. Enjoy!

FOREVER- Drake feat. Kanye West, Lil Wayne, & Eminem

The video for "Forever" dropped earlier tonight. Hype Williams' dark contrast with bright colors and overlapping images doesn't surprise me, nonetheless it was a good choice. Check it out.

Lupe Fiasco - Streets on Fire

LUPE FIASCO PERFORMS "STREETS ON FIRE" AT GOVERNORS ISLAND, NYC [9.19.09]. from Ernest Estimé on Vimeo.

Does Anyone else miss this dude? [!!]

Lloyd ft. Lil Wayne - Pusha

http://www.mediafire.com/?tmhzzodwmzf
This is a good song, primarily because of the Runner's production. Makes me wish I had an Ipod. Dawup lol.

R.I.P. DJ Roc Raida

As a few of you may be aware, DJ Roc Raida of the X-Ecutioners passed away last weekend. Complex to the time to memorialize him with a post dedicated to his work as a DJ. If you don't know the man, spend some time getting to see why people loved him and his work over at their site. Here's the Link, and May Roc Raida rest in peace.

http://www.complex.com/blogs/2009/09/21/rip-remembering-roc-raidas-greatest-moments/

U-N-I - Land of The Kings

I respect this group and their music and they keep showing the video on MTVU so I thought I would share.

Here's the Track:

http://usershare.net/41mwwjjxwvch.htm

Lil Wayne ft. Drake, Nicki Minaj, Gudda Gudda, Jae Millz, Tyga & Omarion - Girl You Know

This beat is fly.

http://www.zshare.net/audio/659375561022dedf/

Aight so here's the deal. The original version of this song is the above link, it features Omarion. Below is the new version, called "Bed Rock" ft. Lloyd. To be honest I prefer the first version better but check em both out.

http://usershare.net/9bj0pdlpbbm8

Jadakiss (Feat. Swizz Beatz, Drag-On, Styles P, Sheek Louch, Eve & DMX) - Who's Real Remix [Ruff Ryders Edition]

The video for this joint finally dropped. good to see the crew back together again but this vid shoulda been out.

Who Is Esther Dean?

For the last few months, the internet has been buzzing about Esther Dean and she finally premeired her video tonight on YouTube. She has the support of artists such as Keri Hilson, Nelly, Brandy, and Chris Brown who is featured on her debut track "Drop It Low." She's a songwriter hailing from the A-Town, penning hits for artists such as Akon, Teyana Taylor, Pussycat Dolls, Keyshia Cole, and Ciara. Check out her video.

Pac Div - Pac Div

I'm really diggin this group outta Cali. Here's a self titled song by them and below there videos for "Mayor" and "Paper"



Mayor


Paper

RIP Tupac Shakur (June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996)

You were one of the most passionate MC's to touch a Mic. Your legacy lives on and Hip Hop misses you dearly. Rest in Peace.

Here's a lost interview conducted by Vibe Magazine with Pac.

2pac playlist

Jay-Z's Answer the Call Concert @ MSG

Jay-Z did a benefit concert for New York Police & Fire Widows’ & Children’s Fund tonight at Madison Square Garden. There are some surprise guest but I don't want to spoil it. Do yourself a favor and watch this concert. Its one of the most amazing I've ever seen. I'm proud of Jay and proud of hip hop.

Lil Wayne - Behind The Music

I know we've been gone for a minute. Gettin Ready for school to start and what not. Anyway here's a rip of Weezy's behind the music for VH1

Part 1


Part 2




Part 3

J. Cole- SIMBA

Dope video by Roc Nation's J. Cole. He's also featured on the Blueprint 3. Check it out.

New Boyz- SO DOPE

First look at the video, I was captured by its color and lack of groupies. People can say all they want about hip-hop, but I see it growing. I'm loving the urban feel of the video, and that's a lot for me to say, because I fit the description of the "HATER" when the New Boyz came out with JERK. I see no video hoes, dubbed out cars, or crazy big ass chains (T-Pain). The video was directed by Jordan Tower, who is known to be a hot dvd street director. The video definitely has that feel. Low-budget and still artistic. Check it out.