Tank was the man of the hour at the fight last night to sign the National Anthem, and, needless to say, there were some jokes (I think it was all in good fun….the performance was cool to me):
BREAKING: @TimWestwood Joins @ChoiceFM
Welcome @TimWestwood to Choice!!
— Choice FM (@ChoiceFM) September 15, 2013
From Radio Today:
Global Radio has signed up former BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra DJ Tim Westwood for a new weekly show in the capital.
Tim’s last show on the BBC was Saturday night, during which he gave a ‘shout out’ to Global boss Richard Park thanking him for giving him a job.
His new two hour show starts Saturday 21st September on Choice FM, from 9pm.
“shout out to Richard Park he gave me my first job & he’s hired me again #WestwoodChoiceFM21stSept” Westwood put on Twitter. Choice FM later tweeted: “The Big Dawg is coming… next and every Saturday night 9 – 11. Westwood on Choice!”
Richard Park, Global’s Director of Broadcasting, said: “Tim Westwood is a true pioneer of the music and radio industry in this country. He is the undoubted king of urban and hip hop in the UK and we are thrilled to welcome him to Global and Choice FM.”
It was announced in July that Westwood would be leaving the BBC after nearly 20 years as part of the schedule on Radio 1 or 1Xtra. Westwood joined Radio 1 in 1994 to present the station’s first rap show and most recently hosted the drive time show on 1Xtra.
Choice FM originally launched in Brixton in 1990 as Britain’s first 24 hour black music station. It now broadcasts to south and north London from Leicester Square on 96.9 and 107.1 FM along with digital television and online.
RECAP: Lil Wayne (& Justin Bieber) Walks Floyd Mayweather To The Ring
If you haven’t seen the fight or don’t know what happened, you can head here. Otherwise, relive the hilarity that is a now-tatted up Justin Bieber walking to the ring with Floyd Mayweather and ‘A Milli’-performing Lil’ Wayne.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Mayweather Vs. Canelo (FULL FIGHT)
I’m not going to spoil it for you. In you missed the fight, you can either check out the detailed highlight or simply watch the full fight below.
Did Anybody Notice The Gucci Mane & Marilyn Manson Collab On Gucci’s New Mixtape?
So none of y’all noticed this shit, huh? “Marilyn said pussy wet and I want pussy raining“? “Bitch I want to see your cameltoe (that’s Manson’s line, by the way)”? I’ll just let you guys listen to it…..FADER has the history on the song as well.
Oh yeah: Diary Of A Trap God is out now; unfortunately, Gucci Mane probably isn’t.
DJ Premier Vs. Pete Rock In Massachusetts
Leedz Edutainment Presents…DJ Premier Vs. Pete Rock, a legendary DJ Battle live at The Middle East in Cambridge, MA.
Breaking News: Floyd MayWeather Beats Alvarez
ESPN Reports:
LAS VEGAS — Canelo Alvarez proved nothing more than easy money for Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather turned one of the richest fights ever into just another $41.5 million payday Saturday night, dominating Alvarez from the opening bell and winning a majority decision in a masterful performance that left no doubt who the best fighter of his era is.
Fighting off his shortest layoff in years, Mayweather was sharp, efficient and sometimes brutal in dismantling an unbeaten fighter who was bigger and was supposed to punch harder. He frustrated Alvarez early, pounded him with big right hands in the middle rounds, and made him look just like he said he would — like any other opponent.
Mayweather was favored 117-111 and 116-112 on two ringside scorecards while a third had the fight 114-114. The Associated Press scored it 119-109 for Mayweather.
Video: “Lean With The Sprite” – Yung Simmie
Video: “Lean With The Sprite” – Yung Simmie
B.R.K. all day!! Love the vibe. Love the rhymes. Love the Raider Klan. …Not everything, but way too much of what they put out is too dope to deny.
Raider Klan member Yung Simmie‘s “Lean With The Sprite” is one of those tracks you WILL like. Regardless what you preconceptions are. …The flow is too ill.
Posted the song before, but this is the video. If you’re new to Yung Simmie or The Raider Klan, they’re every bit worth the listen. Old school – new school Three-6 Mafia feel. Hardcore raps. Gangsta shit… done with class. Posted the new video for “Lean With The Sprite” below. Enjoy…
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BONUS: Here are my other 2 favorite Yung Simmie songs/vids.
Also, if you’re unfamiliar with B.R.K. aka the Black Raider Klan, check out this dope article I wrote a while ago called “A Rebelled Souls Guide to the Raider Klan”. As a collective, I think their the illest underground rap clique out right now. Making serious moves and even performed at Coachella this past year. Wasn’t all that into them at first, but trust, they grew on me. Now I’m a huge fan. (Click on the picture below for the article)
Video: “Batches & Cookies” – Lizzo ft. Sophia Eris [LIZZOBANGERS]
Video: “Batches & Cookies” – Lizzo ft. Sophia Eris [LIZZOBANGERS]
Wow… Not something you see everyday, that’s for sure. … But damn, I enjoyed this (and my whole discovery of Lizzo‘s music in general). It’s in your face and slightly off kilt, but it works.
“Batches & Cookies” is one hot song with a lot of low-key really dope lyrics. Lizzo is an animated female MC with a lot of character, which shows through in this entirely fun and creative video. I’ve watched it quite a few times already. And the closer I listen to her lyrics, the doper I realize she is.
Great first single from her upcoming [LIZZOBANGERS] album, dropping 10/15 via Totally Gross National Product. Which from what I’ve heard so far, is quite the eclectic record. She has sort of like a punk feel to her music, with instrumental influences that stretch from progressive rock, Texas trill, indie electro pop, to southern diva R&B. Good ish to say the least.
Anyways, thought Lizzo was a pretty good find, so decided to post. “Batches & Cookies” being her debut music video. Enjoy…
(Sidenote, …I really…really…REALLY want that doughnut with the bacon on top. smh… why they do that to me. -_- #fat4life)
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BONUS: Another banger by Lizzo. “T-Baby” …Let this one grow on you. It goes in the longer you listen.
“On The Radio” – Mood Blanc
“On The Radio” – Mood Blanc
Didn’t think I was liking this, but I let it jam out because it had a nice instrumental. …Then “On The Radio” turned into something nice. Reminded me of The Police a little bit. 80’s smooth groove. …A great debut song by the new Swedish band Mood Blanc. One of my personal favorites of the week. Enjoy…
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Video: “Another Girl” – Wild Belle [Isles]
Video: “Another Girl” – Wild Belle [Isles]
Been a fan of Wild Belle every since I seen them live opening up for Toro Y Moi back in March. Had never heard of them prior to that day, but I’ve been 100% a fan every since. Its just outstanding music with so much flavor. A little bit of western soul. A little bit of island vibes. And a touch of that same bluesy type rock that the Black Keys are famous for. Its a great sound that I’ve been somewhat addicted to since first listening to them. Natalie Bergman does her thing with those vocals, and her brother Elliot is quite magical with the instrumentals. Especially on that horn! #epic
“Another Girl” is Wild Belle‘s latest video and I think their 2nd or 3rd video from their album [Isles]. Great album by the way. Highly recommended. Its available on vinyl in my store fyi. Definitely check that out. Its a treat with a lot of gems. “Another Girl” being one of my favorites on the album. “Keep You” and “Backslider” being 2 of the others. Posted them all below though. Enjoy…
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BONUS: “Keep You” is probably my favorite Wild Belle song off the recent [Isles] LP. Its a fan favorite video. I play it all the time when I do my shows and people love it. So live and so much energy. That island vibe with those horns! smh… Swear I love their sound. Cant beat it! Also posted my other favorite though, “Backslider”. …These stole my heart when I seen them live. So enjoy..
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Erykah Badu & Pete Rock Perform In Atlanta
Live from the One Music Festival in Atlanta and (footage) courtesy of Statik Selektah. Wish I was there.
Wariko (@therealwariko) – Warm Up Sessions Freestyle
Wariko spits a deep story to make you really think about the things you do in life. – SBTV
SpaceGhostPurrp – Black Money World
New shit from someone we haven’t heard or seen in a while. You can download the track here.
@YoungsTeflon Feat. @ScroogeMcduffle – Karate Chop (Remix) (Video)
Courtesy of Link Up TV.
Salaam Remi & Akon – One In The Chamber
Expect more from Salaam Remi, as he just scored a deal for his Louder Than Life imprint with Sony.
Nas Speaks On Turning 40 With Miss Info
Thursday night was a glorious night for Jones Family. In celebration of Nas’ upcoming 40th birthday (Sept. 14), Hennessy threw their favorite rapper one hell of a b-day extravaganza. You already saw the video footage and photos from the party, but before all the bottles popped, Nasir spoke to Miss Info on the red carpet about aging gracefully into one of hip-hop’s elder-statesmen. QB’s finest reflects on how he always had an old soul and though he’s turning 40, he’ll always be young at heart. – Miss Info
@BondaxUK – Giving It All (Video)
Steadily carving their own sun-drenched sound over the past year, Bondax follow up the beautiful ‘Gold’ with eagerly awaited next single ‘Giving It All’, released via Relentless on 22nd September.
Jimmy Fallon & Black Thought Play Charades With Scarlett Johansson & Drake
Jimmy pairs up with Drake and squares off against Scarlett Johansson and Tariq from The Roots in a game of charades.
Fan Meets Rick Ross. Fan Faints. (Video)
A Rick Ross fan faints at MMG’s Self Made 3 in-store signing (the project drops next week). This MMZ shit is pretty humorous.
There Is Reportedly A Remix To ‘Wu-Tang Forever’ Featuring The Wu-Tang Clan
HOW CAN WU FANS BE MAD A DRAKE LET ALONE WUTANG FOR PAYING HOMAGE ?
— Wu Tang Clan (@WuTangClan) September 13, 2013
Even after Deck’s complaint? Did he not make the song (or are we getting trolled until the remix drops)? From VIBE:
The Clan has recorded verses to 40’s instrumental in Europe earlier this summer, original Wu member U-God tells VIBE exclusively.
“They wanted us to remix it and get on there [so] you gon’ probably hear another one with us on it,” says U-God, shortly after landing in San Francisco to perform at Rock The Bells on Sunday. “Meth did his verse—we all did our verses. I wrote my rhyme in probably 15, 20 minutes. We were moving so fast we only had about four hours of studio time. If I had some time to really sit down and get juicy with it, I probably could’ve got juicier with it. But I still do a nice one, I still do a real banger.”
The Nothing Was The Same cut, which samples “It’s Yourz” from the Staten Island crew’s sophomore album Wu-Tang Forever, makes references to Raekwon’s “machine gun rap” opening lines from the original. Rae, as well as the official Wu-Tang Clan Twitter account have already expressed support for the track.
ARTWORK/TRACKLISTING: Pusha T – My Name is My Name
Pusha T’s upcoming album drops October 8th. You can check out the tracklisting below.
01. King Push
02. Numbers On The Board
03. Sweet Serenade f. Chris Brown
04. Hold On f. Rick Ross
05. Suicide f. Ab-Liva
06. 40 Acres f. The-Dream
07. No Regrets f. Jeezy & Kevin Cossom
08. Let Me Love You f. Kelly Rowland
09. Who I Am f. 2 Chainz & Big Sean
10. Nosetalgia f. Kendrick Lamar
11. Pain f. Future
12. S.N.I.T.C.H. f. Pharrell
Gucci Mane Arrested In Atlanta
TMZ reports:
Gucci Mane — real name Radric Davis — was taken into custody at 12:05 am this morning after one of his friends complained to cops about his erratic behavior.
According to the report — the friend waved down police to help out … but when they approached Gucci he began “cursing and threatening them.”
We’re told he was immediately taken into custody and police found a small amount of marijuana on the 33-year old rapper … as well as a handgun.