How To Save Hip-Hop
It seems like you can’t start a conversation about Hip-Hop without talking about one of the following: the latest hot single on the radio, Auto-Tune, and whether or not Hip-Hop is dead. Well, I’ve compiled a list of five things that we, the listeners, can do in order to save Hip-Hop
Drake Didn’t Have A Choice
Come on let’s be real people…we all knew that Drake was going to sign to Young Money. He HAD to. Not because of Baby (I’ll get to that later) he couldn’t turn his back on his core audience. Think of the fallout if Drake didn’t sign with Wayne.
Certified Banger: Isabel Rincon
We can’t take any credit for this week’s Certified Banger. All thanks goes to Infamous F. He posted up some picks of the sexy Isabel Rincon in the forums and we had to upgrade the status
Ace Hood|Ruthless
In Ace Hood’s short career, he has already accumulated a few accomplishments: Being the first artist signed to DJ Khaled’s We The Best Music, being named a Freshmen Of 09’ by XXL magazine, and finally releasing his debut album Gutta last year
BET Awards ‘09 + Performances
Damn. I understand that Michael Jackson’s death threw off the whole BET Awards, but I still gotta say it: It sucked. They had their hearts in the right place but the show just seemed boring and not well put together. From a Hip-Hop standpoint, we had
Dwele’s MJ Tribute Video
First off, I don’t want ya’ll to think that the Fro has went soft..we are just paying homage to one of the greatest entertainers in MUSIC. Let’s not forget that my man (PAUSE) MJ did have songs with Heavy D, Biggie, and JAY-Z
Michael Jackson (1958-2009)
I don’t even know how to intro this. I guess with the fact that he’s gone. MJ died today of apparent cardiac arrest in his home at the age of 50. I’m hurt, it feels like family…and no I’m not being overly dramatic.
The Numbers Game: Black Eyed Peas Close In On Gold
*Sigh* I know the big news talk of the week is about will.i.am’s manager giving blogger Perez Hilton a few punches to the face, but I still hate to make Black Eyed Peas this week’s headline. But hey, The E.N.D. will probably be gold next week
Song of the Week: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – “Summertime”
You guys knew it was coming sooner or later didn’t you? You can’t begin the greatest season of them all without this song! “Summertime” will always bring memories of playing basketball, washing your car,
Trading Places…Jeezy & Gucci Edition
I remember when Young Jeezy and Gucci Mane teamed up for one of the biggest songs of 2005, “So Icy”, like everybody else I knew that Jeezy was the reason why the song was hot.
