It’s been a moment since we had a new Nardwuar interview. So much awesomeness.. T-Pain stays huddled over laughing. DJ Khaled’s uncle owns something magical establishment called Hip Hop Fish & Chicken? Anyone in Florida care to comment on the quality?
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I’ve been banging the Focus…-produced Marsha Ambrosius mixtape Yours Truly since it came out, so I had to bring it back for the untagged version. Mixtape DJs get a lot of hate around these parts, but is it possible that this tape is a little less exciting without Don Cannon’s well-placed gunshots and yelling? Or is it just the lack of mixing? Overall, the mixtape has a less aggressive vibe, which is a good thing on songs like “I Lost You” and a bad thing on songs like “Murdah.”
via 2dopeboyz
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More Andy Samberg (and T-Pain related laughs) for your mind. 2 Things about this 1) Are Digital Shorts the only consistently redeemable thing on the show? 2) I wonder how much T-Pain got paid for this?
The high priced Jay-Z concert at DC’s Warner Theater is starting to seem that it was worth the price of admission:
Edit: NR has the studio version of Jay-Z’s verse in Mp3.
Jeezy performs Put On as well at the end.
But I have to ask, where is Nas.. he was in town on Sunday?
In case you haven’t seen it, Jeezy & Hov premiered the track on Friday at Club Love.
Beyonce did her Single Ladies track too:
Edit: Brooklyn (We Go Hard) after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »
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New mixtape from Aftermath’s Marsha Ambrosius, produced by Focus, compiled and mixed by Don Cannon. Marsha has a great voice and Focus delivers his best production yet. The mixtape features Phonte of Little Brother, The Game and Busta Rhymes. If you need a preview, check my last post.
via OnSMASH
via Nah Right
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I’m one of those people who usually won’t touch R&B or soul unless it’s thirty years old, but Marsha Ambrosius’ new mixtape might be worth checking out. She signed to Aftermath in 2005 and has since appeared on songs with The Game (“Start from Scratch” and “Why You Hate The Game”), Busta Rhymes (“Get You Some” and “Cocaina”) and Hi-Tek (“Music for Life”). Her new mixtape, Yours Truly, is produced entirely by Aftermath staff producer Focus… This track off the mixtape really has that Aftermath sound. The other two ain’t bad either.
Listen Up! via 2dopeboyz, The Smoking Section
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Levi Stubbs of the legendary Four Tops passed away today at his home in Detroit from complications from a stroke he suffered in 2000. The Four Tops were one of Motown’s most consistent hitmakers. I was actually just listening to the Four Tops earlier today. Do yourself a favor and bump these tonight in the man’s memory.
Hip-hoppers should recognize this one. (via Hip Hop Is Read)
I love vintage Death Row stuff like this, I guess this from a Beef video (I don’t remember seeing it though). Method Man & Redman are trying to do an interview on the set of a Death Row video at some country club. In the background a brawl breaks out with B.G. Knocc Out/Dresta and Nate Dogg, who shows how you bat with a golf club. Spot the girls running, check the Meth commentary, and for extra credit spot Coolio.
Here is what BG said about the incident:
(ILLHILL.com)
We heard many stories about what happened at the golf club
from both sides but never from you, can you tell us exactly
what happened?
(BG Knocc Out)
The golf club incident was an unfortunate one. Not just
because of the fight but because someones project was
interrupted and my main man Russell Simons lost money
due to the incident. I regret that mostly.
But Nate Dogg actually started the whole thing.
Nate was riding in one of those golf carts with Coolio
and ran over my foot. So when he stopped I confronted
him about it. Dre’sta seen us arguing so came over to fight
Nate. All of Nates homies ran over there to back him so my
brother tried to hit Nate but didn’t connect,
Nate swung back but missed also, That’s when I hit Nate in
the jaw and he fell to the ground. I felt someone behind me
and it was one of the twins from Warren G’s camp.
I turned around and locked up with one of them so they
all started running off the course. Nate came back with a
golf club and hit my brother so I grabbed one and chased
Nate across the course. I haven’t seen the DVD yet so I’m
not sure whats recorded and what has been edited out.
Bonus:
DPG & Snoop freestylin with Nate Dogg singing (almost effortlessly) and Dre on the keys.
This is like the urban equivalent of Knight Rider’s KITT.
That Vocoder should get hefty royalty checks.
You already know T-Pain had a sense of humor, I mean dude did ride an elephant at the VMAs.
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Catching up on my Mad Decent readings, gems were to be had as always.
First off, Diplo hooked up with the object every rappers jocking- M.I.A. and Switch to step in for one of Gilles Peterson’s shows on BBC1. Check the tracklisting and grab it now here.
Also you may recall seeing MSTRKFT’s remix of John Legend’s Greenlight. Diplo got his hands on the track and takes it to another level.
Also check Mad Decent’s rework of an Of Montreal track, who I’m not really a big fan of, unlike this track.
Some other stuff of note,
This Smalltown Djs mix done for Discobelle (click for track by track breakdown), is absolutley nuts. I just listened it today and I’m already on my 3rd loop.
D.O.E. (formerly known as John Doe) who was on a few cuts on Timbo’s last album and is signed to the Mosley Music Group put out a mixtape with an unnecessarily long title, Timbaland Presents: The Fall of John Doe-1. The Rise of D.O.E . This is supposedly leading up to D.O.E.’s debut album. I’ve yet to listen, but you don’t have to wait for me. Get it at his website.
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