DJ Drama & Cookin’ Soul|The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute [Mixtape]

I can still remember my ex-girlfriend calling me early in the morning and telling me about Biggie’s death. March 9th 1997. 12 years later, Iam glad to say that Christopher George Latore Wallace’s name is still alive and well. After seeing Read more

Independent Spotlight: DJ I-Dee

Okay, I know we have been really slacking off on the Independent Spotlight section. I can’t really blame anybody but us; it’s not like independent rappers haven’t been e-mailing us interest and material. Well, here we finally go again. After reading the e-mail DJ I-Dee sent us; I  felt where dude was coming from. Read more

Turn Yo’ Headphones Up: Her Mic Sounds Nice

In case you don’t know by now, Thic loves the ladies…that doesn’t stop when he’s thinkin bout hip hop.  Outside of the disappointing Foxy album, only the official release of Jean Grae’s album, Lil’ Mama’s surprising album, and Nicki Minaj’s mixtape have caused ripples in the femcee game.  To get your fix, let’s dig in the crates and see what albums we find. Read more

Jean Grae|Jeanius

It’s been about 4 years since one of the illest females you’ve never heard had her album stolen and leaked to the net. Jeanius is finally getting the official treatment. This version is said to have been done all over from scratch…that is all the music done with live instrumentation/no samples and some fresh songs as well. How does it stand up? Let’s find out. Read more

9th Wonder|The Dream Merchant Vol. 2

Everyonce in a while, hip hop peeks out of the gaudy chains, shiny teeth, money stacks, and big rims to say, FUCKAS I’m still here!!! 9th Wonder has been behind more of those peeks than most. Read more

Jean Grae

I must admit that when I was finally put on notice a few years ago about this weeks featured artist, I was a little ashamed that I was so late. The skills were undeniable. I had been sleeping on one of the dopest female emcees ever. For that, I am sorry. Read more