The YouTube headline said ‘NEW OLD’, so I have to reluctantly assume that this may appear on Danny Brown’s upcoming album Old. Produced by Darq E Freaker.
Talib Kweli Speaks On Kendrick Lamar Verse, His Twitter Response
New York rapper Talib Kweli shares his thoughts on Kendrick Lamar’s much talked about “King of NY” line on Big Sean’s “Control,” revealing that he’s actually quoting Kurupt on the track. He also reveals if Kendrick is on his radar for lyricism, and explains his Twitter response to the situation. – Vlad TV
Dame Dash (Sort Of) Speaks On His Instagrammed Photo With JAY Z
We recently (along with the rest of world) smiled at a couple of Instagram pics which showed Dame Dash back with his former partner-in-crime JAY Z. While we may or may not ever hear a breakdown from that moment from Hov, Complex managed to get a half-cryptic, half-telling response with the other half:
The photo, we say. Tell us about the photo. With Jay. A pause. What was it like?
Dame sighs, leans back in his chair, and looks up at the ceiling. Either a winsome smile or frustrated grimace creeps onto his face, we can’t really tell. He laughs, leans forward, and looks up at us.
“I don’t want to talk about it. It’s a personal moment, nah’m saying?” He stretches out the word: “Godddddd, man,” laughing again. “Instagram, huh?”
Well, we explain, we had to ask.
“Ask him,” Dash shoots back. Never has a pronoun sounded so loaded.
He’s too busy doing performance art, we note.
“Ah. Ha,” Dash chuckles to himself, crystal clear on the reference.
We say goodbye to some more assistants, and start to head down the stairs when we hear Dash’s voice booming behind us.
“What you think it was like?”
I don’t know. It looked…Nice? Pleasant? Meaningful? Maybe like closure?
“Huh,” Dash smiles again.
Am I close?
“Yeah. You got your answer right there.”
Come on…
“That’s right. You said it right! If that’s how you tell it, you’ll be telling the right story.”
A touch of the poet, we shrug.
Dame Dash leans his head back and laughs as we make our way out.
Vado Responds To Kendrick Lamar’s Verse On ‘Control’
Harlem, New York emcee Vado sat down with Freak Genius TV and Major Moves DVD to talk about his upcoming projects. He said that after “Slime Flu 4” drops a DVD movie will follow. The topic of Kendrick Lamar’s “King of New York” line on “Control” also came up.
“I don’t feel it’s a big deal. I don’t think the bar was even all that. He just said it. But the verse period, overall was hot,” Vado said. “He’s lyrical man, I guess he’s tired of hearing these weak bars out here. I’m tired of it. He just spoke his mind. Niggas gotta step it up. He shouted out his friends, but those his friends. He wasn’t trying to diss ’em.”
Mysonne – Uncontrollable (Response To Kendrick Lamar)
You know, while we have heard some fairly strong responses to Kendrick Lamar’s verse around the globe, the reality is that if you either weren’t named in said verse or aren’t currently one of the hottest emcees on the scene then your response is really irrelevant.
Iman Shumpert (Of The NY Knicks) – Dear Kendrick
Produced by J-Muzick and (clearly) written for Kendrick Lamar. I have definitely heard worse.
Waka Flocka Feat. Wooh Da Kid & D Dash – Zip Em Up (In-Studio)
Waka Flocka gives an in-studio performance of his song featuring D-Dash & Wooh Da Kid…taken from Salute Me Or Shoot Me 4.
2 Chainz Reveals Upcoming Cook Book On Sway In The Morning
2 Chainz speaks on an upcoming cook book and staying healthy on Sway’s Morning Show. He also explained a Heather B reference on ‘Feds Watching’.
Vado Visits Sway In The Morning
We The Best’s Vado stops through Sway In The Morning to promote Slime Flu 4. He also spoke on being with DJ Khaled and working with YMCMB.
@TheBugZoo Feat. @McFlowdan – Dirty (Video)
A datamoshed tour of the neighborhood. Taken from The Bug’s ‘Filthy’ EP, released 6 (NA) / 12 (EU) August 2013 on Ninja Tune.
Darks (@DarksMusic) – For The Realest (Video)
Hailing from Bradford, here is the new music video for Darks. Directed by Morgan Keyz.
A$AP Ferg Feat. Danny Brown “Reynolds”
A$AP Ferg debut album Trap Lord hits stores on Tuesday, but tonight he drops off a track that didn’t make the final cut for the album with Danny Brown. Make sure you support the album on Tuesday.
Trinidad Jame$ Catches Heat For Wearing A Mini-Skirt
Vlad reports (which pics below):
Rappers wearing skirts is nothing new — Kanye West has been spotted in a black leather one on multiple occasions, as has A$AP Rocky. However, the skirts worn by those emcees at least came down to the knee.
Trinidad James recently posed with Tiana and Stephanie from ‘Bad Girls Club 11′ while wearing what appears to be a jean skirt that only drops to mid-thigh. The picture has gone viral on Instagram and Twitter, with many people baffled by the Trinidadian rapper’s bold choice of attire.
Kat Stacks Gets Surgery For….
Yesterday, Kat Stacks tweeted out that she was getting surgery on a certain part of her body and later tweeted out the final product (which you can check out below).
The-Dream x Gary Clark Jr. “Too Early” (Video)
The-Dream drops off his new video for a record featuring Gary Clark Jr. off his current album, IV Play. Pretty dope song.
Lil Durk ft. French Montana – L’s Anthem (Remix) (Trailer)
Lil Durk gets his new label boss French Montana on the remix for “L’s Anthem.” Here’s a preview of Lil Durk’s upcoming video, which I hope we get soon.
Waka Flocka Responds To Gucci Mane’s Latest Tweet
Before a performance in Germany, Flocka takes a minute to respond to Gucci Mane’s tweet about selling his contract.
Source: DGB
Hitler Responds To Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Control’
I don’t care if this video is played out…props to Complex.
J. Cole – Wall Street Journal Interview
J. Cole had an hour-long interview with the Wall Street Journal. He discussed releasing his album the same day as Kanye, that Autism lyric and subsequent apology, his family’s military background, college, relocating to NYC, his relationship with JAY Z and more.
Goodie Mob Feat. T.I. “Pinstripes”
Goodie Mob is getting ready to release their new album, Age Against the Machine, which is set to drop August 27th. Today, they liberated another single (with T.I.) from off of said album.
Tiara Thomas – Tell Me Something
Tiara Thomas was on Sway in the Morning today and she premiered a new song off of her upcoming EP Dear Sallie Mae which is set to drop later this year.
Drake’s New Album Will Reportedly Have Features From…
Rolling Stone has reported in their Fall Music Preview List that Drake’s upcoming third album, which is set to arrive September 17th, will have features from Jay Z, Lil Wayne and G.O.O.D. Music producer Hudson Mohawke. I can’t wait for this album to drop next month.
Big Sean Ft. Lil Wayne x Jhené Aiko “Beware” (Video)
Big Sean drops off his new video for his record with Lil Wayne and Jhené Aiko off his new album Hall Of Fame which hits the stores on August 27th.
BREAKING: Explosion & Fire Reported On Manhattan’s Queensboro Bridge (Pic)
All we have it a photo (above), but apparently, there was some kind of vehicle explosion that occurred on Queensboro Bridge in New York City. Story developing…