I hit a beat and swing a note as if my name was David Ruffin/ quick to toast an mc just like an english muffin
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It’s crazy to think of a musical group actually capturing the moment of truth on video. Thank god for technology.
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Like from Pac Div freestyles:
Pac Div takes over DJ Jamad’s Sirius Show “Afromentals”
And if you don’t know, now you know.
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Does it frustrate you how the face of popular music and its accompanied art has evolved and lost most artistic credibility? Is it a product of disinterest by the fans or just the commercialization of the whole industry?
JJ: Not really. The classic days of the album cover ended with CDs and videos, [...]
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I just saw this on MTV JAMS (yeah… my TV stays on it) and I have to say that this was one of the most weird videos I have ever seen. The whole first 1/3 of the video is just the rapper (Lil Wil) standing on his front lawn getting uncomfortable looks from his neighbors [...]
A few days late on this one, but no one on the internet cares about timeliness, right? The original is my favorite song of the year. Nas kills it on the remix, and Busta may have the greatest laugh of all time.
Download: Busta Rhymes ft. Reek da Villain, Spliff Star, Lil’ Wayne, Nas, The [...]
It’s the summertime, and Pete Rock’s production has never sounded better. All I feel like doing these days is breaking out The Main Ingredient and chilling in the sun. So I’ve compiled a list of links related to the great producer.
Flood has a dope mix of Pete instrumentals, ‘92-’94, which he rightfully proclaims as [...]
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I just got this press release from the Sunshine, Sachs & Associates firm:
“My family and I are eternally thankful to Governor Paterson, my attorneys Michael Krinsky and Craig Kaplan at Rabinowitz, Boudin, Standard, Krinsky & Lieberman and to all of the people who have supported me throughout the past seventeen years. [...]
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Now, I’ve messed with FL Studio a few times, but I’ve always wanted to really bang out some beats on a proper Music Production Center, or MPC. These guys are living my dream of engaging in sampler-based combat, in this fantastic video for producer/DJ Egadz‘ song “What We Are Destined to Do”:
And here Egadz [...]
The Roots album, “Rising Down,” is set to release April 29th. Video directed by Rik Cordero.
Plus a dope freestyle with The Roots and Tribe after jump.
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I don’t really care for Sean John as a clothing line but I’m curious to see how much Diddy actually cut & sews. Does the fashion industry have the equivalent of ghostwriters, ghostdesigners? Airs tonight at 10PM EST on MTV.
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A wonderful look at the connoisseurs behind Wax Magazine. For many producers and DJs Wax is an invaluable resource for exploring the music that has made hip-hop what it is. video jacked via spine.
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