Archive for January, 2008

Video: Murs - Better Than the Best

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

First video from Murs’ Warner debut, Murs for President.

Gnarls Barkley - Run

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

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Run for your life, the odd couple is back with a renewed sense of eclecticism. April can’t come soon enough.

Video: Erykah Badu - Honey

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

Classic albums. Great concept.

Video: Skillz - Crazy World

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

Skillz is on some Kenna sh*t, making a video and not appearing in it.

Actually, he shows up in the end (for about 30 seconds) with an “I Want Change” sign. Sounds like he’s endorsing Barack Obama.

C.L. Smooth - Multi Barz of Fury (prod. by Pete Rock)

Monday, January 28th, 2008

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C.L. Smooth and Pete Rock haven’t collaborated in years, so it’s good to see them cooking up some heat together again.

Photo of the Day: Kelly Rowland

Monday, January 28th, 2008

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Clad in basque and fishnets, Kelly “I want to look good naked” Rowland mesmerized London clubgoers with a raunchy show. Apparently, she’s realized that it takes more than good vocals and expensive pop beats to make it in today’s industry.

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Weekly Rap Up: 1/21/08 - 1/26/08

Monday, January 28th, 2008

>>Bolitics: Who would King vote for?

>>Freebie: Donny Goines’ Off the Books Mixtape

>>Shots Fired: Buddie says “Nas is talking nonsense”

>>mp3: N*E*R*D* - “Everybody Nose”

>>Pics: Game gets a new tattoo

>>Eye Candy: Mimi in a Kini

>>News: Lil’ Wayne arrested on drug charges

>>Fallen Soldiers: Remembering Disco D

>>Sports: NBA All-Stars - East vs West

>>Top Picks: 2007 Rap List Poll Results

2007 Rap List - Winners

Friday, January 25th, 2008

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After weeks of deliberation, the 2007 Rap List is finally upon us. 25 hip-hop critics were asked to pick up to 10 of their favorite ‘07 releases. Points were then awarded to the nominated albums in descending order. As you might expect, the overwhelming favorites were Graduation and American Gangster, with 22 votes apiece. And, no, Curtis didn’t make anyone’s list.

Without further ado, here are the 25 Best Rap Albums of 2007 According to Hip-Hop Critics… (more…)

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