I live vicariously through Jazzy Jeff, Skillz and cronies every episode.
Kendrick Lamar Feat. Young Jeezy – Westside, Right On Time (Urban Noize Remix)
Urban Noize tries their hand at a song that was premiered during #TDEAppreciationWeek last year….and they made the song a lot better for me.
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Talib Kweli Speaks Out About Rick Ross Over Rape Lyrics
I see Google Hangout is beginning to catch fire. Anyway, during a Huffington Post Live segment, Talib Kweli spoke on Rick Ross’ recent rape rhymes and his borderline you-must-think-we’re-idiots response to the backlash:
I don’t care if Rick Ross is 40 years old — he’s a misguided 40-year-old person. Rick Ross condoned rape in that song… and he should apologize. And his apology that he offered was unacceptable.
Lil’ Wayne’s ‘Emmett Till’ line wasn’t safe from the 35 minute clip, either.
The-Dream On 106 & Park
The-Dream stops by 106 to talk about his world premiere, “Slow It Down” featuring Fabolous, accomplishing his dreams, making music for movies, collaborating with other artists on his upcoming album which include Beyonce, Jay-Z, Kelly Rowland and Big Sean., “IV Play”, being song writer and an artist, and answers questions from his virtual fans…
JMSN Supporting Sir Sly On North American Tour
JMSN is hitting the US and Canada for April and May with Sir Sly, whom I am going to check out as soon as I finish this post. Check out the dates above.
SNIPPETS: KiD CuDi – Indicud
Indicud drops April 23rd. The tracklisting is below for you to follow along.
[audio:https://jukeboxdc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Indicud-Snippets-kenewest.mp3]1. The Resurrection Of Scott Mescudi
2. Unfuckwittable
3. Just What I Am f/ King Chip
4. Young Lady f/ Father John Misty
5. King Wizard
6. Immortal
7. Solo Dolo Part II f/ Kendrick Lamar
8. Girls f/ Too Short
9. New York City Rage Fest
10. Red Eye f/ Haim
11. Mad Solar
12. Beez f/ RZA
13. Brothers f/ King Chip & A$AP Rocky
14. Burn Baby Burn
15. Lord Of The Sad And Lonely
16. Cold Blooded
17. Afterwards (Bring Yo Friends) f/ Michael Bolton & King Chip
18. The Flight Of The Moon Man
Riff Raff – R.I.P. Freestyle
Riff Raff’s going to mess around and become one of the biggest Hip-Hop artists of 2013 (or 2014), and it’s all gonna happen without of even realizing it (until it’s too late).
Tyga Announces Hotel California European Tour Dates
Tyga is headed to Europe starting at the end of April all the way up until the beginning of June. Take note that he’ll be touching down in London on 28th May.
Henry Rollins Joins Pharrell Williams For ARTST TLK (Ep. 5)
Henry Rollins, lead singer of Black Flag, joins Pharrell Williams to talk about everything from personal anger to his musical influences. Rollins tells the story of how he became the lead singer of Black Flag and what has led him to writing and spoken word. He talks about rebelling against close-minded, authoritarian punk crowds and his decision not to use drugs or alcohol. And he explains the rush of holding an crowd’s attention and his respect and love for his audience.
BEHIND THE SCENES: Berner Feat. Wiz Khalifa – Paradise
I’m still trying to figure out how Wiz Khalifa looked at Berner and thought, “this guy should be a recording artist under my company”. What was his role prior? Baggage handler? Weed carrier? Anyways, Berner drops off some behind the scenes footage of his upcoming visual for ‘Paradise’, featuring Wiz.
TDE Cribs: SXSW Edition
TDE was definitely living the life in Austin (or somewhere nearby). Check out ScHoolboy Q giving his best MTV Cribs impressions of where his crew stayed during SXSW, with appearance by Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, (Mixed by) Ali and pretty much everyone who has anything to do with the TDE movement (save for Top Dawg himself, of course).
KiD CuDi ‘Fine China’ Freestyle On Power 106 LA
Earlier KiD CuDi stopped by on Power 106 LA to let us know that he has left G.O.O.D. Music imprint to focus on his solo career and his own label, Wicked Awesome. But before he lefted he spit a few bars over Chris Brown’s brand new ‘Fine China’ instrumental with DJ Felli Fel.
Lightshow (@Lightshow10thPL) – Yellow Tape, White Chalk 3 (Mixtape)
Lightshow drops off his third edition of his Yellow Tape, White Chalk series which will serve as a teaser to his upcoming mixtape, Get Well Soon. Tracklisting and Link below.
Tracey Lee – It’s About Time (Video)
Tracey Lee continues to make music, returning with his latest visual for ‘It’s About Time’. Radio stations probably won’t play this.
Fuse (@FuseBW) Feat. Sneakbo (@Sneakbo) – Too Much Swagger (Video)
South London’s Fuse snags a dope Sneakbo feature for his latest visual and single.
Danny Brown Performs In Grand Rapids, MI
Danny Brown rocks the house at The Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids, Mi, bringing along Bruiser Brigade for the ride (below).
Trinidad James Reveals His Top 5 Favorite Sneakers
Trinidad James stopped by the studio and decided to join “The List”. Trinidad James talks about his top 5 favorite sneakers ever. He names some dope exclusive sneaks.
Kurupt Visits Snoop Dogg/Lion On GGN
Kurupt and Snoop talk about how they met and a guaranteed way to get a deal with Death Row that nobody could seem to accomplish. They also freestyle FOREVER… we could only show you a few minutes.
TRAILER: Rockie Fresh Feat. Rick Ross & Nipsey Hussle – Life Long
The DRE Films-directed visual is coming soon.
Grafh – Clique Freestyle (Video)
Without knowing why he chose to spit over this instrumental so late (and making a video for it), Grafh drops a pretty dope take on ‘Clique’.
Honey Cocaine – Bad Gal (Video)
The latest visual from Honey C in support of her recently released mixtape.
Jae Millz – God Bless The Child (Video)
New visual from Jae Millz. I know I’m not the only one that forgot about him dropping a mixtape.