::”Don’t front on Houston” [via SmashTube]

-The Best of the First Half: Chris weighs two “best of” lists that I’m sure you’ll easily recognize, while adding his own voice to the mix. He even throws up some mp3s to go. [Culture Bully]

-Ozone Music Editor (and one of my favorite bloggers) Randy Exclusive gets a new gig at HHNLive. [Writers Block]

-Hear this now: Copywrite - Waiting to Inhale (Produced by J Dilla) [zshare]

-Wyclef shatters your dreams of seeing a Fugees reunion, preps hip-hop-themed world album. Speaking of which, what’s up with enlisting T.I. as co-executive producer on the album? Isn’t that like Tony Yayo producing Dr. Dre’s album? [CNA] [XXL]

-Why does Stylus keep dissing Dilla for being dead? [Oh Word]

Video: Hakeem schooling Yao Ming on a few ballin’ tricks. [Chronicle]

-Can’t make this sh*t up. [ NahRight]