Plies|Definition Of Real

By dropping his second album in ten months, Plies looks to capitalize on the recent success of his “Gunshine State” partners. Last year Plies struck gold with his debut The Real Testament, but he’s back with Definition of Real looking to pick up where he left off. His big single last year was “Shawty” this time around he’s keeping the ladies loving him with “Bust It Baby Part 2”. Will this be enough to get another plaque? Let’s see. Read more

The Numbers Game: Bun B Keeps It Trill At #2

The SoundScan numbers are out and it looks like the fans actually backed someone whose worthy. Bun B’s II Trill lands at #2 on the Billboard 200. After all he’s been through, you can’t help but feel good for Underground King. Also this week, The Cool Kids make a small splash with their digital EP The Bake Sale Read more

Song of the Week: Rick Ross feat. Pharrell – “Get Down”

After debuting at #1 on the Billboard with Trilla, getting voted 4th place in MTV News’ “Hottest MC’s In The Game”, and going Gold when most rappers these days can’t sell 100,000 albums, Rick Ross wants more. Who knew that after all the success that Rick has gotten this year, he would plan to drop another album in the 4th quarter of 2008. Read more

Foxy Brown|Brooklyn’s Don Diva

She was the FIRST female emcee to debut at number 1 on Billboard. Each of her released albums have reached gold or platinum status. She has been in the game (depending on what you consider IN) for 12 years (give or take a year). All those things considered; she is just around 30. Is she still as relevant as she was when she started? Read more

The Numbers Game: Rick Ross Goes Gold

I won’t lie to you, there was nobody who came out last week to impact the charts in the Top 50 (We barely even did any reviews last week). So NEXT week we’ll see the impact of releases from Kidz In The Hall & Foxy Brown. This week? Read more