You already know what it is here: Saigon goes in for 106 & Park’s The Backroom
LATE PASS: EPMD’s Unsung
TVOne’s Unsung series recently featured a history lesson on the duo that is Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith…..for those that missed it (like myself), you can watch it above.
Karriem Riggins – J Dilla The Greatest (Video)
Having recently done a tribute to the late Sugarfoot, Mr. Riggins is back with an ode to the forever legendary J Dilla (his 39th birthday would have been yesterday).
RECAP: Stay Fresh (@StayFreshTweets) & Mayhem (@Mayhem_NODB) & @DJFaTaLz Bithday Bash
The Stay Fresh crew (along with Mayhem) turn the party upside down in celebration of DJ Fatalz’ birthday.
50 Cent – Financial Freedom (Video)
50 Cent is definitely keeping himself relevant in 2013…from the man himself:
This was inspired by 10years anniversary of GET RICH OR DIE TRYIN
I wrote the song so everytime i hear it it reminds me of it.
I wrote it the day before yesterday shot yesterday
it took me longer to find the beat than to actually write it.I didnt shoot the 3rd verse for you to focus on the lyrics. no GIRLS, no JEWELRY, RAW ENERGY , its just me
check it out
Shy Glizzy – Money Problems (Official Video)
Shy Glizzy drops off his first visual of the year off his 2012 mixtape, Law. One of my favorites off the tape, Shy Puts together a dope visual.
CyHi The Prynce – Kick Back (Video)
Fresh off the release of his latest mixtape, CyHi The Prynce returns with another entry in his ongoing video saga. “Kick Back” finds the G.O.O.D. Music spitter and his crew enjoying the party life at one of their homes, where everything seems to be going just fine following their heist. That is, of course, until they catch the local news and find out the cops are out looking for whoever left someone alive at the scene.
BEHIND THE SCENES: Melanie Fiona – Wrong Side Of A Love Song
Jay-Z’s Life+Times premieres the behind the scenes of Melanie Fiona’s upcoming music video for “Wrong Side of a Love Song.”
The Kid Daytona Headlines At SOB’s; Performs ‘Can I Live’ Freestyle
This past Tuesday The Kid Daytona headlined his first show at a sold out SOB’s. This show that was hosted by Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg was packed to capacity with over 200 people in attendance and various press outlets. Daytona along with the Brooklyn based “Pitchblak Brass Band” performed a good selection of current songs as well as some new material.
Sir Michael Rocks – Banco (Video)
Mikey Rocks has an EP — Banco — that coming soon, and above is a visual to push the promo.
@AlunaGeorge Performs On The Culture Show
You really don’t realise how much sexiness oozes out of Aluna until you see her live. She, along with her cohorts, performed ‘You Know You Like It’ on The Culture Show.
@Young_Spray, @DonDruBlu & @YoungMadB Perform At Concrete
The above footage is courtesy of Spiff TV.
Joey Bada$$ Ft. Smoke DZA x Big K.R.I.T. “Underground Airplay” (Video)
Joey BadA$$, DZA and K.R.I.T. hang out at the subways of New York City in their new video. The the title track is off Ecko Unlimited’s upcoming tape, Underground Airplay.
Snoop Lion Feat. Angela Hunte “Here Comes The King” (Video)
Snoop Lion spreads the peace in Reincarnated‘s new video. Directed by Andy Capper. Reincarnated drops on March 15.
Joe Budden Talks Molly On Fox 5 News
Joe Budden gave a testimonial on NY’s Fox 5 News. He spoke on the dangerous of the drug and the effects it had on his life.
“I didn’t see a problem with the fact that maybe five days would go by without sleeping,” Budden says. “I didn’t see a problem with the fact that maybe I was hallucinating at times. I didn’t see a problem with the fact that I just couldn’t get up and walk sometimes. It just altered your thinking process dramatically and for a thinker like myself that was like nothing I’d ever experienced before.
Kid Ink Freestyle on Toca Tuesdays
Last week, Kid Ink dropped by the Toca Tuesdays studio to kick it with Tony Touch. While on the show, Tony asked Kid Ink to spit a freestyle.
The Truth: 2013 Hottest Tracks So Far
We only a month into 2013, we have been bless with a lot of good music. And for this episode of The Truth, Elliott selects his five favorite tracks so far.
Raymond Felton’s CrossOver on John Wall Was A Trip
I was in the building last night and I must say when I saw it live I thought John Wall got his ankle broke on Raymond Felton’s crossover. But if you look at the video below you see, John Wall was trip up by Tyson Chandler .
Kingpen Slim x Styles P “Dead” (Video)
Kingpen Slim and Styles P put their competition to rest in their new video. Off Kingpen’s Triple Beam Dreams, if you haven’t pick it up yet you can right here.
Papoose – Behind Barz Freestyle (Link Up TV)
Papoose rips the Clique instrumental to shreds for Link Up TV…..he’s definitely been making his rounds like a new artist, definitely looking forward to what he has in store for the year.
Pablo (@SN1PABZ) – Hate Being Sober (Video)
Is this a flip of Chief Keef…..either way, Pablo goes in on his latest visual, courtesy of Rap City TV.
Marvell (@marvell_music) – T.O.W.I.M. (Season 1 Episode 3)
Marvell reveals the third episode in their T.O.W.I.M. series.
Flatbush Zombies – MRAZ (Video)
The latest visual from the Flatbush Zombies…..you can download the single here. Produced by Erick Arc Elliott.
Anita Baker Performs On Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel earns major points for getting the legendary Anita Baker to perform on his show (she has a new project, Only Forever, coming soon). No more to be said; just press play.