The Origin: Toto – Africa
So…everybody and their mama used this record. It’s so smooth, who wouldn’t? Just check ’em out below…I say they’re all good. Shout out to my homegirl Jessica for the Nas find!
Xzibit – Heart of Man (produced by Jelly Roll)
JoJo – Anything (produced by Beau Dozier & Justin Trugman)
Dice Raw x The Money Makin’ Jam Boys x Truck North x Freeway – Meaning of Life (produced by…i don’t know…?uestlove maybe?
Ja Rule – Murder Reigns (produced by 7 Aurelius & Irv Gotti)
Ryan Leslie – How It Was Supposed to Be (produced by Ryan Leslie)
Nas – New World (produced by L.E.S.)
Wiz Khalifa x Curren$y – Huey Newton (produced by…I don’t know who the hell produced this)
Jay-Z & Charlie Rose Coming To Brooklyn
Two days after the release of Jay-Z’s Decoded which hits the stores Nov 16. Hov and talk show host, Charlie Rose will discuss the book at the Brooklyn Museum. For those in the area, tickets are available here. This isn’t the first time the tandem have met. Three years ago, Jay appeared on Rose’s PBS program and discussed his album, American Gangster.
Wiz Khalifa x Curren$y – Huey Newton
I love this sample! Wiz and Curren$y make a track named after the Black Panther founder. Dope record.
Hype Men Podcast Episode 7: Iron Solomon
Rapper and battle titan Iron Solomon joins the Hype Men to discuss battling E. Ness + working with Talib Kweli + transitioning from battling to original songwriting + Will.I.Am vs. Xzibit at David Faustino’s club + West Coast rap on the East Coast + Cross Colours + free Beats by Dre headphones + the most underrated rappers + Paul Barman + Jim Jones’ ad-libs + more!
JF Coop – Deleted Scenes EP
Tracklisting and Link After The Jump.
1. Motion Picture
2. Dapper
3. Mic Device
4. Whack Rappers {Interlude}
5. Fall Back
6. What You Want
7. Did It For You 03:13 download
8. Angry Rappers {Interlude}
9. On My Job
10. Outro
More Of L.E.P. Bogus Boys Performing In Chicago
I’d have to say…’FTW’ is definitely one of my favorites.
Theophilus London x Devonte Hynes x Solange Knowles – Flying Overseas
We previously posted some in-studio footage of this.