HIATUS

As you all have probably noticed, I haven't posted in a while. I'm moving so I've been really busy preparing for the move. I decided to take a little hiatus for a while. Not sure when I'll be back, but keep checking for updates and check out my affiliates.

DREW CAREY TO BE HOST OF THE PRICE IS RIGHT

It's official...Drew Carey announced tonight on David Letterman that he has been chosen to replace Bob Barker as the new host of the Price Is Right. I'd love to hear some reactions on this one.

JA RULE FT LIL WAYNE - UH OH VIDEO

The video leaks a day after they both get arrested for gun possession...cough cough publicity stunt cough cough...The beat and Wayne's verse are both hot but Ja just isn't cutting it for me. Your thoughts?

COMMON - FINDING FOREVER ALBUM

Check Common's new album...Big thanks to YOUNG KINGZ DAILY for this one. Check the link in my Top Sites section.

FINDING FOREVER

NIKE DUNKESTO MIX-MATCH

Nike dunk/presto hybrid has really gained popularity because it's got the look of the dunk with the comfort of the presto. Because of the material used on the presto is being incorporated into the dunk, it allows for even more patterns to be created. Here's the newest pattern called mix-match. Lemme know what you think. (Oh, and you can click the pics to enlarge the images)

TWO WALL 2 WALL REMIXES - ONE FT ELEPHANT MAN & ONE FT TALIB AND JADA

Here's the first one...Not a huge fan of Elephant Man, but this remix is much better than the original. I think they finally realized that this song needed a change since it's been struggling on the charts. Chris's lyrics are the same, just sped up and pitched up a little, but the beat is much faster and more hype. Lemme know your thoughts.

WALL 2 WALL REMIX

Here's the second one. Got DJ Envy shouts 3 or 4 times throughout it which we can all agree is annoying. Anyway, Talib and Jada bring some heat to the track, but it's still got a slow, kinda boring beat to it. Thoughts? Which remix are you feeling more?

WALL 2 WALL REMIX

CASSIDY - I GET MONEY FREESTYLE

The beginning is his typical lyrics about gunplay but towards the end he goes hard and addresses the state of rap right now and takes a shot at T.I. Lemme know what you think.

I GET MONEY FREESTYLE

WYCLEF, AKON, LIL WAYNE, NIA - SWEETEST GIRL

New track from Clef, Akon, Weezy, & Nia. Smooth song with huge potential.

SWEETEST GIRL

50 CENT - I GET MONEY VIDEO

MY NEW WHIP: 2008 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM DROPHEAD COUPE

Featuring a 6.8 Liter V12 engine, drop top, front-mounted camera, & a trunk that flips down for "picnic seating." This car is CRAZY, but with a price tag of $410,000 I'll have to borrow Jay's or 50's.

KEYSHIA COLE FT MISSY & LIL KIM - LET IT GO VIDEO

WALK IT OUT REMIX VIDEO

New video for the "Walk It Out Remix." Hahaha. Thanks J.K.

HUMP DAY LAUGHS: QVC MISHAPS

INTERVIEW WITH 50 CENT

50 speaks from his home on his success.

BOW WOW IN THE BOOTH

Bow Wow got dreams of baggin a hollywood chick. On his grown man shit talkin about EVERY girl in the spotlight. Not gonna lie, this is hot.

REQUEST: THE PACK - ROBOCOP

Here ya go Jason

ROBOCOP

ON SET FREESTYLE

Check this video of Swizz, Kanye, and Drag-On (where'd he disappear to?) freestyling on the set of Eve's video for her new single "Give It To You"

KANYE INTERVIEW

Weird ass video with a weird ass reporter from the UK

MAROON 5 FT EVE - WAKE UP CALL

I know I'm late on this one, but this is hot and Eve's verse is a perfect addition to this song.

50 CENT & JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE - SHE WANTS IT (PRODUCED BY TIMBALAND)

New track...off "Curtis"?

SHE WANTS IT

LIL WAYNE & JADAKISS: THE DROUGHT IS OVER 3: WHO IS THE PREDATOR? MIXTAPE

Cop yours today.

WHO IS THE PREDATOR

CIARA FT 50 CENT - CAN'T LEAVE EM ALONE VIDEO

DJ FELLI FEL FT DIDDY, AKON, LUDACRIS, & LIL JON - GET BUCK IN HERE

Diddy and Akon sound the same as they do on every other track, but for some reason I still like this song. Your thoughts?

GET BUCK IN HERE

And check his MYSPACE PAGE

50 CENT - I GET MONEY

Yet another single from 50. Definitely feelin this more than Amusement Park. What you thinking on this one?

I GET MONEY

EPMD IN THE BOOTH: RAP CITY FREESTYLE

Erick Sermon MURKS this. Check the end when he comes back on. "Serm, open ya books it's midterm, class of 2007 it's my turn, i'm from the golden era, an 80's baby, way before T.I. way before Shady, way before Luda way before Baby, yea I rock now for those who can't lately, huh I'm from the N-E-W york C-I-T-Y, now ya'll see why i'm fly, I rocked bells with L I did tours with Run, I did this for fun years before Pun"

BONE THUGS N HARMONY FT MARIAH CAREY & BOW WOW - LIL L.O.V.E. VIDEO

Cop the mp3 below

LIL L.O.V.E.

WILL FERRELL VS PEARL: ROUND 2

T.I. IN THE BOOTH: RAP CITY FREESTYLE

KANYE WEST - STRONGER VIDEO

AMY WINEHOUSE - TEARS DRY ON THEIR OWN VIDEO

Lil Wayne Speaking on New Album Leak/Mixtapes/ I can't feel my face

CHUCH!

T.I. VS T.I.P. ALBUM

1. Act I (T.I.P.)
2. Big Shit Poppin'
3. Raw
4. You Know What It Is
5. Da Dopeman
6. Watch What You Say To Me ft Jay-Z
7. HURT FT ALFA MEGA & BUSTA RHYMES
8. Act II (T.I.)
9. HELP IS COMING
10. MY SWAG FT WYCLEF
11. We Do This
12. SHOW IT TO ME FT NELLY
13. DON'T YOU WANNA BE HIGH
14. Touchdown ft Eminem
15. Act III (T.I. vs. T.I.P.)
16. Tell 'Em I Said That
17. RESPECT THE HUSTLE
18. My Type

So it's finally here. Everyone has been anticipating this for a minute. I'm really feeling most of the album based on the first listen. I posted links to my favorite tracks. I was really disappointed at the tracks he did with Eminem and Jay Z. Eminem's beat was wak as hell and the whole tryna do that country twang in his voice on his verse was not working for me. As far as Jay's verse, I think he killed it, but I was just disappointed with the song in general. Lemme know your thoughts.

GYM CLASS HEROES - CLOTHES OFF VIDEO

Here's the new video for the new single off the Gym Class Heroes' album "As Cruel as Schoolchildren"

COMMON IN THE BOOTH: RAP CITY FREESTYLE

This dude is so real. One of the only true emcees who could actually freestyle. Show some respect.

JIM JONES INTERVIEW ON MTV RAW

Jim Jones speaks on the passing of Stack Bundles, growing up in the ghetto, the future of hip hop, his relationship with Cam'ron, and his beef with Jay.

R KELLY FT USHER - SAME GIRL VIDEO

Not really feelin R Kelly's new style of singing since he recorded "Trapped in a Closet." Since then he just sings what is happening even if it sounds ridiculous. If I wanted to hear that type of music I'd go see Rent or some other Broadway play. O well...Anyway...here is the video for the "Same Girl" story.

KELLY ROWLAND - MS KELLY ALBUM

Kelly Rowland's new album Ms. Kelly. In stores July 3rd. Be sure to grab a copy.

MS KELLY

AVRIL LAVIGNE FT LIL MAMA - GIRLFRIEND REMIX VIDEO

This video came a little late for my liking considering I'm already sick of this song, but here it is.

LUPE FIASCO - HE SAY, SHE SAY VIDEO

Hot video with a strong message.

VICTORIA BECKHAM FT NAS **IMPOSTER- FULL STOP

New song from Posh Spice...and it's actually not half bad. What do YOU think?

FULL STOP

FOOTAGE OF A KEYS BACK IN THE STUDIO

Alicia Keys is back in the studio recording songs for her next album. Here's a clip of her playing the piano and singing a ballad. What do you think? New album gonna be hot?

T.I. FT WYCLEF - YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS VIDEO AND MP3

T.I.'s second single off of T.I. vs T.I.P.

YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS

RIHANNA - UMBRELLA (TRAVIS BARKER REMIX)

Travis Barker puts his twist on Rihanna's hit single "Umbrella." Basically he just performs the beat live, but it sounds hot. Check it out and drop your thoughts.

RE-UPED REMIX

FREEWAY FT JAY Z - BIG SPENDER

This track was played on the radio and cats have been buggin trying to find it. Well, here it is. Supposedly it's the first single off Freeway's album entitled "Free At Last." Featuring Jay Z, produced By Dame Grease. FIRE.

BIG SPENDER

LUPE FIASCO - BOTTOM, TOP

New track from Lupe produced by Kanye West. This song is definately hot.

BOTTOM, TOP

T PAIN FT AKON - BARTENDER VIDEO

FABOLOUS - CHIRP BACK (BONUS TRACK)

As promised, the other bonus track off of Fab's new album "From Nothin to Somethin." Any other blogs have this up yet? I think not. That is all. Thanks kiddies.

CHIRP BACK

SAIGON - BELLY OF THE BEAST MIXTAPE

It's been a long time coming. Check out the mixtape and lemme know your thoughts. Belly of the BEAST is rite...this dude is nasty.

BELLY OF THE BEAST

MAKING THE BAND 4 PREVIEW

Here's a sneak peek of Making the Band 4. This time Diddy is trying to make an all-male group. The key word in that sentence is "trying." Haha. What do think? You gonna watch?

CIARA FT 50 CENT - CAN'T LEAVE EM ALONE

Just got word that this is gonna be Ciara's 3rd single and a video for it should be coming shortly.

CAN'T LEAVE EM ALONE

FABOLOUS - PAPERMAN (BONUS TRACK)

Bonus track off of his new album entitled "Paperman." When you buy the album you get codes to download this track and another track entitled "Chirp Back." Hopefully I'll have that one up at some point too.

PAPERMAN

HUMP DAY LAUGHS: CHRIS ROCK

Hysterical skit about rap music from Chris Rock's HBO Special "Never Scared." Thought this was fitting since I put up the post about 106 & Park. Haha. Enjoy.

IS IT JUST ME???

OK, So I'm watching 106 & Park for the first time in a loooong time (mainly because we all have had the songs weeks before they actually make it to BET), and I was disgusted with the lack of talent on there. Not the hosts, I think Rocsi and Terrence do an "ok" job with that. I'm talking about the videos on there. I don't know what the A&Rs are thinking signing half of these assclowns. Let's take a look at the countdown.

Lil Boosie f/ Foxx & Webbie "Wipe Me Down" - Are we serious with this shit? First of all the video looks like I made it on a PC using FlashPlayer with the cheesey "swipe" transition effect when they "wipe it down." The hook reads "cause I'm on (wipe me down)" which repeats EIGHT times. I don't even know what the hell "wiping you down" entails, but I think I'll pass and I'm sure any female with half a brain would pass on the offer too. Not to mention they jacked some of their ideas like the line "I pull up at the club VIP gas tank on E but all drinks on me." Sounds a little bit like "Got a quarter tank of gas - in my new E class (In my E-Class Benz), but that's alright, cause I'm gon' ride" from the Big Tymers. Come on. Be original.

Yung Berg f/ Junior "Sexy Lady" - Who are these guys and why do they have deals? The concept for the song and the video is completely unoriginal. This guy is awful.

Pretty Ricky f/ Sean Paul "Push It Baby" - OK, these guys need to give it up. They were never hot and they never will be. And Sean Paul needs to stop it too. I'm not gonna lie, when I'm drunk in the bar I dance to his songs, but when listening to them sober they all sound way too similar and are so wack. This video is SO gay with their capes and masks.

Lloyd "Get It Shawty" - Decent song, but come on...Rocsi said it was the 48th time it's been on the countdown. Let's get some new songs on there...O wait, they need to keep it b/c all of the other songs out rite now BLOW.

Fabolous ft NeYo "Make Me Better" - Nothing bad to say...Classic track from a classic album...In stores TODAY. Cop it.

Shop Boyz "Party Like A Rockstar" - "Totally Dude." That's all I have to say. Heard one southern dance song, heard them all. Monotone flows all the way through and all the guys in the group sound the same. Without catchy hooks these type of southern groups would be nothing.

Kelly Rowland ft Eve "Like This" - Besides "Make Me Better" this is the only other good song on the countdown.

Hurricane Chris "A Bay Bay" - I almost don't even wanna comment on this because I'm so frustrated that I just lost 3 minutes of my life. This dude is like a lab experiment to mix bow wow and mystikal gone bad.

50 Cent "Amusement Park" - We already know how I feel about this song. Comparing your penis to an amusement park is ohso clever. Almost as clever as comparing it to a magic stick. I think someone should make a song about that...O wait, 50 already did. He better bring some heat on "Curtis" otherwise he's gonna fall off harder than Eminem did.

DJ Khaled "We Takin Over" - Again, song has been on the countdown for almost 2 full months now. We need some new songs. Not gonna lie, it's a hot song, but I saw DJ Khaled on Rap City the other day and dude is strange.I found out he didn't produce the majority of songs on his mixtape so I don't really know what he does. O well.

T.I. "Big Things Poppin" - After hearing the remix with Fab, Swizz, and Cassidy and seeing how hot it was it kinda took away from the oringal song. The beat sounds like every other Mannie Fresh beat and the verses sound like every other T.I. song.


Where are the clever punchlines and complicated rhyme schemes that got me hooked on rap music...seems like people think a good beat and a catchy hook can make you famous...and the thing that makes me sick is that the labels and networks are reinforcing this idea by putting them on. Other than "Make Me Better" and "Like This" I did not hear even one clever line.

FABOLOUS IN THE BOOTH ON RAP CITY

ALBUM IN STORES TODAY. COP THAT CRACK.

SAIGON - WHAT A LIFE

New track from Saigon featuring Tre Williams called "What A Life" off his new mixtape

WHAT A LIFE

RICK ROSS - SHOT TO THE HEART

New single from Rick Ross. Loving the sample. Check it out.

SHOT TO THE HEART

KELLY ROWLAND FT JAY Z - LIKE THIS REMIX (RADIO RIP)

Here's Kelly Rowland's hit song "Like This" but instead of a verse from Eve there's a verse from Jay on it. Lemme know what you think.

LIKE THIS

MICROSOFT SURFACE IS CRAZY

I'm sure all of you techie's out there already know about this, but for all of you who don't, you gotta check it out. Microsoft has developed a touch-screen table that could revolutionize the way we live. This thing is crazy. With a pricetag of $10,000, do you think businesses will start using them?



Get a lot more info on it HERE

NIKE J ROD'S

Here's a look at the Jordan III-inspired Nike Zoom Air P-Rod II's in black and cement. Available this July.

AMY WINEHOUSE - TEARS DRY ON THEIR OWN

Well, if you have the album this song isn't new to you, but this is gonna be the 4th single to be released from her "Back to Black" album. Lemme know your thoughts.

TEARS DRY ON THEIR OWN

STACK BUNDLES OF DIPSET MURDERED

Jim Jones signee Stack Bundles was reportedly shot and killed in New York earlier this morning (June 11). While details surrounding the emcee's murder have yet to be revealed, it is rumored that the rapper from Queens, New York was killed outside of his house. Bundles made a name for himself in New York's mixtape circuit via collaborations with DJ Clue, Fabolous and Joe Budden. After recently signing to Jim Jones' Byrd Gang Records, Bundles has appeared on Jones' third album, Hustler's P.O.M.E. (Product of My Environment) and The Dipset Xmas album. Bundles' untimely death has overwhelmed his friends and fans who have left their heartfelt condolences on his MySpace page. "R.I.P. my dude. You was going hard, sad to see you got caught up like that," said HOT 16 aka Yung 6. "I always seen the Porsche parked in front of a studio all day, everyday. It made me think I was sleepin on rap. Gone but not forgotten. Much love from the Co-Star Family." "R.I.P Stack. It's a shame, you were at your peak and look what happens. Still listening to all your mixtapes," posted Straight Out Of Brooklyn.

Deepest condolences to Bundles and Far Rock.

SOURCE: Rap Basement

RIHANNA FT CHRIS BROWN & JAY Z - UMBRELLA REMIX

Same verses from Rihanna and Jay, but Chris Breezy puts a new twist on the song. If you liked the original you'll like this.

UMBRELLA REMIX

KANYE WEST FT JOHN MAYER - BITTERSWEET

New track featuring John Mayer...well kida new. I heard a snippet of this track way back before Late Registration was dropped. Everyone thought it was gonna be on that album but it didn't make the cut. And now I've been made aware that it won't be on the "Graduation" album either. Lemme know your thoughts.

BITTERSWEET

LIL WAYNE - THE EMPIRE: CARTER 3 SESSIONS: THE DROUGHT IS OVER 2 MIXTAPE

Lil Wayne's new mixtape is finally here. The tracks are really mellow and chill. Take a listen and leave your comments.

THE EMPIRE

HUMP DAY LAUGHS: OPERA MAN

Sorry I'm a little late on this post. Didn't realize it was Wednesday. Haha. This clip is ooolllllldddd. but really funny. It's Adam Sandler as Opera Man on SNL.

KANYE WEST - STRONGER

You heard a snippet of it on the "Can't Tell Me Nothin Mixtape," but here's the whole thing in high quality. This song is hot. Loving the sample. Can't wait for this album to drop.

STRONGER

AVRIL LAVIGNE - WHEN YOU'RE GONE

New track by Avril Lavigne called "When You're Gone" It's slower, but I'm liking the song and it's video. Grab the mp3 below.

WHEN YOU'RE GONE

TREY SONGZ - MISSING YOU

New track from Trey Songz off his new album entitled "Trey Day" that's due out June 12th

MISSING YOU

LIL WAYNE - LET'S TALK IT OVER

New Lil Wayne track off of DJ Khaled's "We Takin Over" Mixtape. Hot track.

LET'S TALK IT OVER

AKON THROWS A FAN OFF STAGE

First the videos of him humping an underage girl on stage and now this. This dude is gonna get banned from performing in a lot of places.

UGK/OUTKAST - INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS ANTHEM VIDEO

Andre 3000 has been killing shit lately...peep!

50 speaks to ALLHIPHOP

HER NAME IS NICOLE ALBUM PREVIEW

Well, if you like the PCD's album I'm sure you'll like her solo album since she's pretty much the only one that sings in the group anyway. Check out the album preview...Got tracks from Akon, Pharrell, and Will I Am.

JAY Z ON 60 MINS...HUSTLER

Click to play video

CASSIDY - GET RETARDED FREESTYLE

The Kid Cassidy is back with a new freestyle over the beat of "Get Retarded." Fast forward the track to about a minute in because it's some stupid ass skit in the beginning.

GET RETARDED

LIL WAYNE - LA LA LA

Here's a new track by LiL Wayne called "La La La." This track is hard. "Young'n quick to go off like car alarms, now the young'n keep his eye on the parmesan, those other niggas ain't eating like I'm Ramadan"

LA LA LA

JOJO PELLIGRINO "MAMBO MASH OUT"

This is like a month old but for those who haven't seen....PELLA is a beast!

TI VS TIP ALBUM SAMPLER

Here's a video with some clips of TI's new songs from TI vs TIP

TI & WYCLEF SNEAK PEEK

Sneak Peek of new video for "You Know What It Is"...check it!

JR WRITER CONFRONTED BYCANADIAN RAPPER 20 B-LO

FABOLOUS - FROM NOTHIN TO SOMETHIN ALBUM

Disregard those last two posts because here it is...been waiting on this one for a minute now. The new Fabolous album "From Nothin to Somethin" is out. Lemme know your thoughts.

FROM NOTHIN TO SOMETHIN

FABOLOUS FT RIHANNA - FIRST TIME

A while back I posted this song, but at the time I didn't realize it wasn't the right version. so here's the correct ALBUM version. Also off of "From Nothin to Something"

FIRST TIME

FABOLOUS FT T PAIN - BABY DON'T GO

Here's a new track off Fabo's new album "From Nothin to Something" called "Baby Don't Go" and it's featuring T Pain. Definately feeling this one.

BABY DON'T GO

BEYOND BELIEF - RESPECT FREESTYLE

Kwame's (AKA K1 Mil) new artist Beyond Belief has another new freestyle out. This time over the beat of "Respect." Lemme know your thoughts.

RESPECT FREESTYLE

HUMP DAY LAUGHS: CELEBRITY JEOPARDY

Here are some clips from the Celebrity Jeopardy skits they had on SNL back when the show was actually funny.

T PAIN'S STRIPPERS

T Pain tells us who he'd wanna see strip for him and who he would pass on. Check it out. Haha.

GOOGLE MAPS STREET VIEW FEATURE

Check out this new feature called Street View on Google maps that just rolled out a few hours ago. Just select one of the camera icons to take a virtual walk around that city. So far there are only parts of five cities (San Francisco, New York, Denver, Las Vegas and Miami) that have imagery available, but in time this is gonna be crazy.

DJ JAZZY JEFF - THE RETURN OF THE MAGNIFICENT ALBUM

Haven't had a chance to listen to it because I'm at work, but I'm really interested to see how it came out. Lemme know your thoughts. Oh, and Jeff confirmed the rumors that he's doing another album with Will Smith in the near future.

THE RETURN OF THE MAGNIFICENT

Thanks to LEAK SOURCE for the link. Check him in my affiliates section.

THE GAME RETIRING

Here's a clip of The Game announcing that he'll be stepping away from the mic after his next album. Is it true or just a publicity stunt to sell more copies of his "last" album?

KANYE WEST - CAN'T TELL ME NOTHIN MIXTAPE

Here's an OFFICIAL mixtape that Kanye put together and leaked out on Friday morning. This is just a preview of what's to come on his "Graduation" album. Got tracks on there with Common, Lil Wayne, Lupe Fiasco, Pharrell, Consequence, NeYo, T Pain...the list goes on. Check it out and lemme know what you think.

MIXTAPE

NO POSTS THIS WEEKEND

Just wanted to say sorry for not posting this weekend. I was on the beach and in the bars from friday till today. But don't worry, I got something real good coming in the next few minutes for you.

KANYE WEST - CAN'T TELL ME NOTHIN VIDEO

Here's the video for the first single off of Kanye's new album "Graduation." This song grew on me big time. I can't wait for this album to drop.

BUSH GETS SHIT ON..HA HA

He just wipes it off like a bird didn't just shit on his arm!

A LITTLE LATE...50 ON DON IMUS SITUATION

I know this is a little old, but fuck it 50 ALWAYS handles himself right in interview....i hope he goes on Bill O'Reilly and carries himself the same way. Fuck the movement in Hip-Hop and music in general for censorship. Your kids are gonna be alright! watch it

JUELZ ON RAP CITY

Juelz goes hard in the booth...Peep it!

serius jones spits heat in the booth!

FABOLOUS, JAY Z, UNCLE MURDA - BROOKLYN!

Brooklyn stand up! This song is CRAZY.

BROOKLYN