Marley Marl On The Combat Jack Show [Stream]

We mention others as being on GOAT super producer status, but I’m not hearing Marley Marl’s name. Which is criminal. Listen to how Marley literally changed the game and pushed the art form. Hear him talk about the discoveries of Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap. Learn about how he inadvertently produced his own dis track “The Bridge Is Over”, what happened to the Juice Crew, and more. After this episode, you’re guaranteed to acknowledge his place amongst the greatest whoever did it. Kings really do come from Queens.

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Lily Allen Talks “Sheezus”, Says She Apologized To Jourdan Dunn For Song Lyric [Video]

Lily Allen’s brilliantly titled new album Sheezus was an instant attention grabber. A magnet for controversy, the UK pop star made some bold statement’s on the album’s title track, calling out everyone from Beyoncé and Katy Perry to Rihanna and Lorde. Later, on “Insincerely Yours” she takes a swipe at the high fashion industry, in the process mentioning Rita Ora, Cara Delevingne and Jourdan Dunn (who confronted her on Twitter). Yikes. The 29-year-old singer sat down with VIBE last week to clear up some of the hotter topics on Sheezus, her first album in five years after taking time off to have two kids. Here, Lily Allen speaks on flipping Kanye’s album title, running into Dunn at the Met Gala, insecurities and being a mom. Sheezus is available on iTunes, Spotify and physical retailers now.

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Lil Bibby – 2014 XXL Freshmen Freestyle [Video]

Lil Bibby is one of the 12 Freshmen on XXL’s 2014 Freshmen list revealed last Mon., May 5, on BET’s 106 & Park. All this month we’ve been providing you with a behind-the-scenes look at the selection process, the photo shoot, and the work it takes to pull it all together. But last week (May 12) kicks off the reveal of the freestyles, cyphers, videos and interviews that we captured that day. After starting things off with Chance The Rapper, Isaiah Rashad, Ty Dolla $ign, Rich Homie Quan, Vic Mensa, August Alsina, Troy Ave, and Kevin Gates, we give you Chicago’s own Lil Bibby. The 19-year-old MC made a big splash in hip-hop after dropping a pair of songs (“Kill Sh*t,” “At Night”) and his stellar debut Free Crack. He is set to drop a new EP this year. Check out the profile after the jump.

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50 Cent Thinks Donald Sterling Was Betrayed [Video]

As LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling has been the talk of not only the sports world lately, but just about every media outlet on the planet, 50 Cent now gives his take on the Sterling saga. Joining the likes of Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, Ja Rule, and YG; another rapper has come forth to address the recent scandal. Unveiling that although he does not agree with Sterling’s antics, 50 Cent does feel sympathy that a woman Sterling was in love with went through such grave lengths to betray him. Check it out above.

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HS87 – We The Plug [Album Stream]

The new HS87 compilation album “We The Plug” includes contributions from label head Hit-Boy and crew members B.Carr, B-Mac the Queen, Audio Push, N.No, Kent M$ney and K. Roosevelt. Gues features come from Terrace Martin, James Fauntleroy, KiD CuDi, Kurupt, Nipsey Hussle, Young Dro, Tish Hyman and Rich Boy among others. Below is a Spotify stream of the entire project. Head over to iTunes and support the movement, if you like what you hear.

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Skyzoo & Torae – Barrel Brothers [Album Stream]

Ceaselessly dope NYC emcees Skyzoo and Torae have unleashed their much-anticipated collaborative album, Barrel Brothers. Featuring lead single “Blue Yankee Fitted” and follow-up “All In Together,” the album contains production and guest features from DJ Premier, !llmind, Jahlil Beats, Black Milk, Sean Price, Blu, Guilty Simpson, Oh-No and more. A full stream and direct purchase of the album is now available via The DJBooth. If you like what you hear below, get your copy of “Barrel Brothers” now on iTunes.

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