Monthly Archives: January 2009

Soulbrotha – Twitter Song.

Damn, technology blows my mind sometimes. Yesterday on the ML Twitter, I noticed Soulbrotha express interest in working with another friend of the site, the producer Aeon. I replied to it, telling Aeon to make it happen. Today I woke up to find a new Soulbrotha track in the inbox,..


Donwill – Star (prod. by Von Pea).

  (image source) Donwill of Tanya Morgan pays tribute to his father who recently passed away. Far from a generic tribute song. Peace to Donwill and the Lessondary. Download: Donwill – Star (prod. by Von Pea) bloggin ’bout rappin, rappin ’bout living.. via 2dopeboyz Sphere: Related Content

DJ Premier Speaks on Jay-Z and Nas.

Premier always has something interesting to say. In this interview, he shares his thoughts on Nas’ last album and getting turned down for American Gangster. Aari Jubran via DJ Premier Blog Sphere: Related Content

Ace Mac ft. Raheem Devaughn & Lupe Fiasco – Cruisin.

(image source)  When Lupe isn’t working on annoying eccentric non-hip-hop side projects (ala Kanye West), he’s helping out his fellow Chicago-ite (Chicago-in? Chicago-un? Chicago-an? Chicagon) Ace Mac. This song is as smooth as Puffy’s face after a Proactiv binge. Download: Ace Mac ft. Raheem Devaughn & Lupe Fiasco – Cruisin..

Lupe Fiasco is a Fool…

But we love it. I woke up this morning and got this in my inbox: When you’re one of the greatest emcees of the modern generation readying your bow from hip-hop with three albums, what do you do meanwhile? In Lupe Fiasco’s case, you simply watch a film, get invigorated,..

Fashawn – Higher Learning, Mixtape.

Via OnSmash & Nah Right I’ve been bumping this tape quite a bit recently. Fashawn is pretty nice on the mic and the beat selection is choice, including some joints produced by Exile. My one criticism is that Fashawn doesn’t have much of an identity as an emcee yet, but..