Archive for February, 2010

Nicki Minaj Covers The FADER

Friday, February 19th, 2010

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First Drizzy, now Nicki. If you’ve been to the FADER’s website before you’ll notice their top 3 most popular posts are for Bedrock, Forever and Drake’s Fader cover story. YM, motherfucker, why hate it…

But in all seriousness, it’s her and Yeasayer sharing the cover.

Issue hits newsstands everywhere on Tuesday, March 2nd.

Jay Rock – Life’s A Cycle

Friday, February 19th, 2010

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Jay Rock – Life’s A Cycle | Mediafire

Video: Cypress Hill Talk “Dr. Greenthumb”

Friday, February 19th, 2010

B-Real and Sen Dog speak to the LA Leakers about “Dr. Greenthumb”

The LA Leakers’ Cypress Hill audiography, Leakers of Funk, drops later.

Previously: Cypress Hill Talk Hand On The Pump | Insane In The Brain

Video: Ras Kass Interview w/ DubCNN

Friday, February 19th, 2010

In this interview Ras is in the studio with P Killer and in the second part, Ras drops details on who he’s working with and what his next project is, coming this spring.

Props to DubCNN

Related: Cop Ras Kass’ Untitled Project 2010 on Limited CD & Vinyl

Hit the jump for part 2.

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Drake Testifies To Kanye’s New Album

Friday, February 19th, 2010

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Drake’s feature in the latest issue of GQ, that we dare not post (last scan), also features a Q&A and he told that “Kanye’s album is going to be one of the best hip-hop albums in the last 10 years.”

Just this week, Big Sean confirmed that the album’s name would still be Good Ass Job. DJ A-Trak said he’d be helping out his big homie in Hawaii and Nicki Minaj might even be lending a hand.

Sources also tell us that Rick Ross was in Hawaii this week, most probably working with Kanye. Could be for Teflon Don though.

In related news, expect the video for Kanye’s “Coldest Winter” off 808s & Heartbreak, directed by Nabil Elderkin, to drop next week.

Lil Wayne Had 8 Root Canals In One Day

Friday, February 19th, 2010

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TMZ is reporting that Lil Wayne had 8 root canals in 8 hours in Miami on Tuesday.

We’re told during the eight hour procedure, Wayne had his grill worked on, several tooth implants redone, more implants added and had the few real teeth he had left repaired.

He is to re-appear in court in NY on March 2nd to finally get sentenced.

Video: Jay Electronica Interview w/ Mixtape Daily

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Jay Electronica speaks to MTV’s Shaheem Reid over the phone from London for Mixtape Daily about his dreams coming true and Act II coming out followed by the album, Act III, which will include Exhibit A, Exhibit C and Dear Moleskine.

Link: Jay Electronica Says ‘My Dreams Are Coming True’

In the written piece, Jay says they made Exhibit C in 15 minutes and explains being homeless in all those different cities.

PICS: Asher Roth In The Studio with Pharrell

Friday, February 19th, 2010

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Another pic of the Neptunes at work after the jump, via the BBC blog.

Related: Asher Roth Working With Q-Tip, RZA, DJ Premier & Pharrell On New Album [VIBE]

Previously: J. Cole In The Studio with Pharrell Williams (PICS)

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Video: J. Cole – XXL Freshmen 2010 Freestyle

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Here’s the fifth and final freestyle from XXL Freshmen 2010 Week 1. The final 5 of their “A New Breed of Hustlers” issue will be revealed on Monday… act surprised.

Bonus: He left a message on Globalgrind about making the cover of XXL:

It’s an honor to be selected for XXL’s Freshman class, I remember seeing previous covers and praying that one day I can be noticed in this hip-hop game. I recognize that being apart of the cover doesn’t make you, rather the real work starts now.

Previously: Fashawn | Nipsey Hussle | Wiz Khalifa | Pill

Timeless Truth feat. Thirstin Howl III & Meyhem Lauren – Connect 4

Friday, February 19th, 2010

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There’s been a lot of content stemming from this group of individuals this week, but this post is actually to announce that Thirstin Howl III will also be performing at Dallas Penn & Combat Jack‘s ‘Lo End Theory event. So as of right now, they have Meyhem Lauren, Timeless Truth and Thirstin Howl III down as performers. We’ll let you know when other acts have been added.

Timeless Truth feat. Thirstin Howl III & Meyhem Lauren – Connect 4 | Mediafire

From PF Cuttin’s East New York Radio mixtape. After the jump, some outtakes from Timeless Truth’s “Priceless” video shoot with Sean Price.

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