Jared Evan collaborated with underground producer Statik Selektah to make the album Boom, Bap and Blues. “Black & White” is one of standout joints from that album. Continue reading ‘‘Black & White’ video x Jared Evan’
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“He was hilarious,” dream hampton told vigoronline.com. “I remember how happy he was when he had his children.” hampton noticed B.I.G.’s lyrical genius, too. “I don’t think there’s anybody better,” she affirmed. “His flow was organic. As a writer, I always appreciated Biggie’s writing.”
Hip-hop journalist dream hampton was Biggie’s friend/neighbor. hampton also contributed to Jay-Z’s book Decoded. Today marks the 16th anniversary of The Notorious B.I.G.’s death.
Rockie Fresh, a Maybach Music Group recruit, is far from being a nobody, especially after releasing this memorable video. Continue reading ‘‘Nobody’ video x Rockie Fresh’
As Lancaster-based Miss Tiff preps to drop her new mixtape, Da Tiff & Dom Show, check out the video for her first single “Sweat It Out.” Continue reading ‘‘Sweat It Out’ video’
Illmatic: Nas in Philly. Photo by Leon Laing.
“It went from ‘Life’s a Bitch’ to ‘Life is Good,’” Nas said, reflecting on his successful 21-year tenure in hip-hop. Continue reading ‘One Love’
On the heels of his album release for Life is Good, rap megastar Nas will headline Heineken’s Red Access tour in Philadelphia. Maybach Music’s Wale will open up for the Queens, NY, -based rhyme spitter. The legendary Q-Tip will provide the music, and comedian Affion Crockett will host. Heineken will hold its final leg of the tour at the Electric Factory on Oct. 13. Continue reading ‘Nas, Q-Tip and Wale in Philly’
Amanda Diva. Photo by Leon Laing.
Amanda Diva can add lecturer to her résumé now. The multifaceted Diva is already known for being an actress, media personality, visual artist, DJ, rapper/songwriter and poet. Continue reading ‘Hip-hop diva’
Jill Scott mural at MIA. Photo by Leon Laing.
9/1/12
About 9:30 p.m., hip-hop tycoon Jay-Z stepped on stage and faced a sea of concertgoers at Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Later, a prerecorded message from President Obama appeared on colossal screens. During the message, Obama said he’s a Jay fan, and he encouraged people to vote in November. Continue reading ‘Philly got it made’
Rapper Chief Keef made good use of his time during his house arrest at his grandmother’s home: He posted YouTube videos and did an interview with MTV2’s Sucker Free show. Continue reading ‘Chief Keef’s “I Don’t Like”’
Here’s Keyshia Cole’s new video for “Enough of No Love.” Weezy joins the Mary J. Blige protégé on the song. Cole will drop her new album, Woman to Woman, sometime this fall. Her reality show, Keyshia Cole: Family First, airs Oct. 9 on BET.
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