Troy Ave x Paul Cain – Powder 2 The People
Wowzers at the artwork. Bricks In My Backpack: Powder 2 The People drops 8/30.
Neako x Juicy J – Flossin’ (Video)
If you know me and Hip-Hop well enough then you should know why I was automatically hooked to this track. Anyways, Neako’s next project, The Number 23, drops next month.
YOBi x French Montana x Jadakiss x Styles P – Set In Stone (Remix)
Not sure who YOBi is, but strong offering.
Amy Winehouse Had No Drugs in Her System at Time of Death
From Rap-Up:
The cause of Amy Winehouse’s death is still uncertain. Toxicology tests have determined that “no illegal substances†were in the “Rehab†singer’s system at the time of her death last month.
“Toxicology results returned to the Winehouse family by authorities have confirmed that there were no illegal substances in Amy’s system at the time of her death,†stated her family. “Results indicate that alcohol was present but it cannot be determined as yet if it played a role in her death.â€
The statement continued, “The family would like to thank the police and coroner for their continuing thorough investigations and for keeping them informed throughout the process. They await the outcome of the inquest in October.â€
Amy Winehouse was found dead at her apartment in London at the age of 27.
Interesting Promo: Name The Sean Price Dance
Lauryn Hill Reflects On The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Lauryn’s currently on tour performing her solo debut live in it’s entirety at Rock The Bells. In this clip, Lauryn Hills sits dowen with Fuse , she speaks on recording the project and the creative process behind it.
Game’s 25 Favorite Albums
The R.E.D. Album hit stores today, Complex sat down with the Compton rapper to get his thoughts on his (personal) Top 25 albums of all time. Read the full article here.
You know how I want my list to look? The Chronic got to be by itself with no number, and then the list starts. The Chronic was just an incredible album, man. It was so well put together. It was actually more of a fucking Snoop album. Snoop was on every song on The Chronic and shit. It was like Snoop’s introduction to the world.
Full list after the jump
00 Dr. Dre – The Chronic
25 Jay Rock – Follow Me Home
24 The Game – Doctor’s Advocate
23 De La Soul – Buhloone Mind State
22 DMX – Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood
21 Jadakiss – Kiss Tha Game Goodbye
20 2Pac – Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z.
19 EPMD – Unfinished Business
18 DJ Quik – Way 2 Fonky
17 The Lauryn Hill – The Miseducation Of…
16 Nas – Stillmatic
15 OutKast – Aquemini
14 Ice Cube – AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted
13 Geto Boys – The Resurrection
12 The D.O.C. – No One Can Do It Better
11 Ghostfacedestroyah – Supreme Clientele
10 LL Cool J – Mama Said Knock You Out
09 Run-D.M.C. – Raising Hell
08 Jay-Z – Reasonable Doubt
07 The Game – The Documentary
06 The Notorious B.I.G. – Ready to Die
05 Nas – Illmatic
04 Eminem – The Slim Shady LP
03 2Pac – All Eyez On Me
02 Snoop Dogg – Doggystyle
01 N.W.A. – Straight Outta Compton
Curren$y Verde Terrace (Mixtape)
Tracklisting and link after the jump
1. Job 2. The Jet Business 3. Pinifarina 4. Hennessy Beach 5. Car Talk 6. Smoke Sum’n 7. Run Dat Shit 8. One For Da Wave 9. Sky Miles 10.C rack BC 11. High Tunes 12. Music To Ride To 13. My Life Is A Movie 14. Ways To Kill em
Ace Hood – “Letter To My Exes / Tear Da Roof Off†(Trailer)
Ace Hood drops a trailer to his upcoming video “Letter To My Exes / Tear Da Roof Offâ€. Blood Sweat & Tears In stores now
Rick Ross Meets Dan Marino
Rick Ross watchs the Dolphins game with his MMG team at Sun Life Stadium’s Club LIV and meet with Hall Of Famer Dan Marino. After the game they head out to Club Iguanas for Meek Mill’s performance.
DJ Drama Says T.I. Working On Book
With T.I. getting released from prison next month, DJ Drama sits down with Montreality and speaks on that Tip has a book in the works.
Black Star Reunite At Rock The Bells
This past weekend in California, Black Star reunited at Rock The Bells to recite their 1998 debut. Here’s some footage of their performance courtesy of MissDimplez.
Nick Ashford Passes
Nick Ashford, one half of the duo Ashford & Simpson succumbed to throat cancer yesterday in New York Hospital. He was 69. Along with wife Valerie Simpson, the tandem penned classics “Solid As A Rock†and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enoughâ€. In terms of hip-hop, their music has been sampled by the likes of 50 Cent and Murs. He’s survived by his wife and two daughters.
Wale & KiD CuDi “Focused†On Collabo
While previewing his sophomore album, Wale closed out the listening session with his Kid Cudi collaboration, “Focusedâ€.
“We’re 23 years old at this time, we’re trying to figure it all out,†Wale told MTV News. “We went from not having sh– to having money at our disposal, so it kind of f—ed up our friendship. He doesn’t smoke as much anymore, but his name is Scott.†“Focused†features Wale rapping, with Cudi supplying a chorus in his sing-song, Mr. Solo Dolo type of delivery over a synth-loaded uptempo track. Wale’s Ambition is scheduled for a November 1 release.
Game Interview w/ DubCNN
Game talks about R.E.D. album, the possibility of making a “Watch The Throne†for the West Coast, joining Cash Money Records, Pharrell, Dr. Dre and more.
Wale – Live @ Heineken Red Star Access Event in Miami
Wale shut down Cameo at the Heineken Red Star Access Event in Miami on this past sat. World Pop Videos covered the whole 40 minute performance, and brought you the best of the night in this video. Some songs in the set include “600 Benz + Freestyle Introâ€, “Chillin ft. Lady Gagaâ€, “Chain Musicâ€, “Bait Mainâ€, “Play your partâ€, and his smash hit “That Way ft. Jeremih & Rick Rossâ€.
The Game – Ni**as In Compton (LA Leakers Remix)
The Game stopped by the studio today with a few more bars for us, and he drop a few bars over “Ni**as In Parisâ€. The R.e.d album in stores tomorrow
DJ Premier & Nas Call Live From HeadQCourterz
While DJ Premier and Nas were in San Bernardino, California last weekend for Rock The Bells, they phoned into Live From HeadQuaterz on Hip-Hop Nation. Nas spoke on his debut and says the sequel to Belly 2 lies on DMX.