December 2008
27 posts
Throwback: "Smooth Operator" by Big Daddy Kane
“Smooth Operator” - From the classic ‘It’s a Big Daddy Thing’ album from ‘89.
Throwback: "Gin & Juice" by Snoop Doggy Dogg
“Gin & Juice” - The classic party joint from the seminal 1993 jump-off album, Doggystyle
Vixens: Mia Michelle - Photo Shoot
Mia Michelle
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Footage: Dr. Dre - Early Wreckin Cru Set
Very rare footage of the West Coast’s Chief Surgeon on the wheels of steel cuttin up “Mr. Postman”.
An excerpt from the Promotion Sheet off the first World Class Wreckin Cru Album from 1985, “World Class” -
The infamous Dr. Dre (Andre Young) is not a chiropractor, not an orthodontist, neither a podiatrist nor a general practitioner, but the master surgeon on the...
Video: Lil Wayne Makes Man Of The Year
From the highest selling album of ‘08 to eight Grammy nods, Weezy outdid nominees, The other Mr. Carter, T.I. and 50 Cent to make Top of 2008, MTV News’ Man of the Year.
Live: Ice Cube Rocks Sold-Out ATL
Taken from Allhiphop.com -
How do you measure the relevance of an emcee in Hip-Hop culture? Some point to the simple word of mouth on the streets a given rapper generates. Others reference more tangible evidence such as Youtube hits and ringtone purchases.
And for a dwindling select few, some still reference actual album sales. With iconoclast legend Ice Cube, you can take your pick of his...
Vixens: Vanessa Veasley - King Magazine Shoot
Vanessa Veasley on King Magazine
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Shock G Tells Story of Tupac Saving Tim Dog's Tail
Shock G Interview -
Not too long ago I saw that special on VH-1 about Tupac Shakur (Thug Angel). It was really engrossing. Can you tell us something about Tupac Shakur that you’ve never shared with anyone before?
Live: “I Get Around” by Tupac (featuring Shock G)
Shock G: “One time in the early nineties, Bronx rapper Tim Dog did a show in San Francisco and afterwards some...
Video: DJ Premier Interviewed by Peter Rosenberg
Speaking of Gang Starr, the man behind the music was interviewed by Peter Rosenberg at the 92nd Street Y (Jewish cultural centre, New York City) yesterday. DJ Premier dropped knowledge on who the best rappers and producers are, the memories of Biggie Smalls and the making of “Nas Is Like”. Street knowledge in Yiddish - RIP
Throwback: "Just To Get A Rep" by Guru
“Some might say he’s a dummy, but he’s stickin’ you and taking all your money.” - Guru
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T.I. Makes Plans For Prison Time
T.I. [click to read] has put in the busiest year of his career. 2008 the ATL emcee saw maximum exposure before maximum security in 2009. He dropped one the most significant albums of the year and has dangled in front of him, a year behind bars. Held off so he could resume his business, he now owes the state 12 months on multiple weapons charges. Time could begin in March ‘09.
Despite the...
Dr. Dre Expands Headphone Collection
With this year’s Christmas season landing dead-smack in the middle of one of the worst recessions in decades, there are a few Hip Hop heads who may not be able to swing the $349.95 price tag on the original Beats by Dr. Dre headphones. As such, Dre has partnered with Monster and Interscope/Geffen A&M Chairman Jimmy Iovine for a specially priced edition of his signature...
Vixens: Candice Johnson - King Magazine Shoot
Candice Johnson poses for King Magazine. Got apple bottom?
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Throwback: "Safe & Sound" by DJ Quik
Crease your khakis and button up your Pendelton shirt, it’s P-Fonk Piru, Quik from his ‘95 album Safe & Sound. Peep the P-Fonk.
Video: Nipsey Hussle Webisode Part 2 & 3
Webisode Part II & III from Slauson Boy’s, Nipsey Hu$$le.
“Straight Outta LA California”
[PART ONE]
Live: T.I. Performance on SNL
Southern-Fried’s most crucified, T.I. pulls out his latest on Saturday Night Live.
“Whatever You Like” -
“Gucci Rag” featuring Swizz Beats -
Video: "Camera Phone" by The Game & Ne-Yo
The latest video from The Game featuring soul child Ne-Yo, “Camera Phone”. Press Play
Vixens: The Dymes By the Dozen Collection
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The 2009 Dymes By the Dozen collection coming soon with a DVD and calendar.
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Charges Dropped Against Suge Knight In Vegas
A judge on Friday dismissed drug and battery charges filed against Marion “Suge” Knight, the hip-hop mogul accused of beating a woman in a parking lot in August.
Clark County Court spokesman Michael Sommermeyer says Justice of the Peace Abbi Silver dismissed the charges without prejudice in a morning hearing. Knight’s attorney, David Chesnoff, said the prosecution had “discovery problems and...
Grandmaster Flash With First Album In 20 Years
On February of next year, Hip Hop pioneer Grandmaster Flash will release The Bridge: Concept Of A Culture, his first album in over 20 years.
With a release date of February 23, The Bridge: Concept Of A Culture, will feature a number of guest appearances including appearances by KRS-One, Q-Tip, Big Daddy Kane, Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, and more.
Grandmaster Flash played a very instrumental role...
Vixens: Who's Got The Look - Malaysia
New stripped-section of hiphop.sh, brought to you by KnewKnowledge Clothing. Starting with Malaysia Carter. Pimp this!
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Big Suge Ass Out Broke! Mansion Sold For $4.5 Mil
Taken from XXLMag.com -
Suge Knight has just lost another asset. The former Death Row Records mogul’s Malibu mansion has reportedly been auctioned for $4.56 million through Bankruptcy Court, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Knight estimated the mansion at $6.2 million just last year. The 8, 272 square-feet house was built seven years ago and has 9.5 bathrooms, a pool, a spa and mountain and...
Kanye Takes break From Music For “Pastelle”...
Taken from Bossip.com -
Yeezy is going to relax on the singing and vocoder bit for a while and focus on getting his gear line, Pastelle, off the ground by taking on some internships:
Kanye West is reportedly putting his music career on hold - in a bid to make a move on the fashion industry. The Stronger hitmaker - who last month said he “will go down as the voice of this generation” - is...
Throwback: "First Of Tha Month" by Bone Thugs
Beautiful to hear of the Bone Thugs-N-Harmony reunited, all five of them.
Notorious Film Score
The soundtrack for slain legend, Christopher ‘Notorious B.I.G.’ Wallace hits stores 1/13. The film set to hit theatres on January 16th, 2009.
Notorious Soundtrack Tracklist -
01. “Notorious Thugs” (featuring Bone Thugs-N-Harmony)
02. “Hypnotize”
03. “Notorious”
04. “Juicy”
05. “Party & Bullshit”
06....
Kanye West Top Billin' on Billboard
Not quite making the mark of the previous Platinum-in-a-week ‘Graduation’, Kanye’s ‘808’s & Heartbreak’ reached number one with 450,000 sales upon it’s initial week’s end. Recession, internet piracy and a creative effort swaying against the grain can be formed into reasons of weaker sales for kanyeezy, but still impressive for today’s...
November 2008
34 posts
Throwback: "Hey Young World" by Slick Rick
Slick Rick - “Hey Young World” -