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The Jamaican dancehall king gives his insight into the Vybz Kartel murder case, saying that “without a body, there is no murder.” He offers his support to Kartel, saying “he’s my friend, and he’s my artist.” Previously: Beenie Man: “Music Is A Lifestyle For Us As Jamaicans” [Video]
Read moreWere you at Diplo-tent? Jillionaire, Walshy Fire and of course Wesley “Diplo” Pentz–collectively known as Major Lazer–were there. And in between thunderstorms, explicit dancehall cabaret and one of the craziest dance parties we’ve ever attended (trust. we’ve attended a few dance parties) the trio sat down with LargeUp and the Okayplayer crew to talk about everything from Diplo’s Philly roots to the influence of Machel Montano and carnival culture on Major Lazer’s live attack (and we do mean attack). Warning: this video should be considered NSFW if you do not feel safe licking shots and/or going ‘pon your headtop at work.
Read moreThough super-producer the Alchemist is best known for producing Walkman-bangers for Nas, Mobb Deep, and Jadakass, he’s increasingly indulging in an avant-garde streak, first in the lo-fi splatterwave of his group Gangrene and now with the magnum opus “Russian Roulette”. “Russian Roulette” is in stores and online now. Stream: The Alchemist – Russian Roulette
Read moreTotal Orgasm (Mixtape) by Kool Keith Tracklist 01) The Ultra Legendary (Intro) (Produced by Dj Junkaz Lou) 02) Swag (Produced by Kool Keith) 03) Fat Pussy (Produced by Kool Keith) 04) Jedi Supreme Ft. Big Sche Eastwood (Produced By Mr Sche) 05) Acura Ft. AG (Produced By Dj Junkaz Lou) 06) Locka Locka (Produced By WMS The Sultan) 07) R.I.P Dr Octagon #DeathCertificateRmx (Produced By Junkaz Lou) 08) Slam Dunk (Produced by Kool Keith) 09) Total Orgasm (Produced by Kool Keith) 10) Extra Thoughts Ft. The I.M.O (Produced By Dj Junkaz Lou) 11) Nice Nasty (Produced by Kool Keith) 12) Flash Gordon (Produced by Kool Keith) 13) Belly Out (Produced by Kool Keith) 14) Bootys Low Ft Big Sche Eastwood (Produced By R.T Music) 15) Bobby Black (Produced by Kool Keith) 16) Prada (Produced by Kool Keith)
Read morePharoahe Monch & Jean Grae experience South Africa while at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival. Fans can watch live performance footage from the show, plus get a behind the scenes look at Pharoahe Monch’s “Haile Selassie Karate” music video shoot.
Read moreFollow Curren$y over the day of his appearance on NBC’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Previously: Curren$y feat. Trademark & Young Roddy – Lost In The Bossness [Audio x Download]
Read moreYours truly and adidas originals are proud to present the first official collaboration between Danny Brown and Araabmuzik, a match-up captured as part of our “Songs From Scratch” documentary series. The song will be released next month by Yours Truly as a AA-side single on 7″ vinyl via its Love Letters Ink imprint, with Joey Bada$$’s “Daily Routine” (the first single in the “Songs from Scratch” series) on the flip side. Win your copy of the limited edition vinyl via the yours truly Facebook page by tagging @yourstrulysf in a status update linking to this song.
Read moreThis episode of The Butcher’s Block features El-P and Killer Mike discussing Frank’s favorite songs on their new albums — Cancer For Cure & R.A.P. Music. Watch as Frank purchases and previews albums, then get the back-story during a stop on “The Into The Wild Tour”. Previously: The Butcher’s Block Episode 1: Prodigy [Video]
Read moreBeans links with Freeway, Young Chris, Peedi Crakk and Omillio Sparks for this new track off his upcoming album “This Time”.
Read moreRemy Ma clears up all the death rumors, her thoughts on Nicki Minaj, relationship with Terror Squad/Fat Joe, who has written her and when she expects to come home!
Read moreMMG’s newest artist Rockie Fresh and Rick Ross’ collaborate on this remix to “You A Lie”. “Electric Highway” coming soon. [audio:http://t.opsp.in/k03ku] Download here Previously: Rockie Fresh On Signing w/ MMG [Video]
Read moreOff “Est. In 1989 Pt. 2” dropping next Tuesday.
Read moreCheck out last week’s recap with hip hop legend Large Professor and Smooth Magazine editor, Mitchell Jackson only on thisis50Radio with Maya the B and Hynaken. Previously: Large Professor Talks Collaborations w/ Nas, Rakim, Slick Rick & More On Sway In The Morning [Video]
Read moreDirected by Brian Petchers from Tanya Morgan’s You & What Army EP available now on iTunes and CD.
Read moreBusta Rhymes brings out Charlie Brown & Dinco D of Leaders of the New School at the 2012 Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival.
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