Sleep on the masked one at your own peril. In this promo clip for Unexpected Guests, DOOM warns of “total annihilation” to anyone who sleeps mix album, out now on Gold Dust. Seriously, has anyone heard this yet? Is it worth the bother or should I go ahead and risk annihilation?
In his Geto Boys days Bushwick Bill was the mastermind behind some of the most disturbing lyrics hip-hop has ever witnessed. He was a walking horrorcore genre. The little big man says he’s now walking with Christ and has a gospel album to show for it. Bill’s new album, Testimony of Redemption, arrives December 1st, 2009.
Rappers often come under fire for projecting a certain lifestyle while leading an entirely different lifestyle in reality. Well, not if Lil Wayne has anything to do with it. Read the rest of this entry »
It’s only a matter of time before 50 officially adopts Ross’ kids.
Shakira hypnotizes Lil Weezy with her hips, while Timbaland mans the board.
There are some other music videos making the rounds, but I have no intention of turning TRU into a video site, so I’ll just link you to them.
For Your Viewing Pleasure:
Alicia Keys – Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart (Directed by Syndrome) [OnSmash]
Beyonc̩ РVideo Phone (Remix) (feat. Lady GaGa) (Directed by Hype Williams) [OnSmash]
Directed by X
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, “I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman” is one of the best rap songs of 2009. The video treatment is lo-fi, but it’s creative nonetheless. Say it with me, “Less is more.”
“Call me uncle. Uncle who? Uncle Cam. Like Uncle Sam, I tax ‘em.” – Cam’ron
I’ve already picked my favorite hip-hop albums of 2009, but I have 2 more spots up for grabs. The Thornton brothers are making a strong case for one of those spots, with Till the Casket Drops set for Dec. 8. Cam’ron and Pharrell make appearances on their latest single, “Popular Demand.” Even if you don’t care for Skateboard P, Killa Cam’s cameo is worth the trouble.
Hey kids, there’s this Aussie actor named Heath Ledger. Heard of him? He once directed a music for an Australian hip-hop artist, whose name you probably can’t say without a pronunciation cue. Rapper Nfamas Forster-Jones has now decided to post this video dubbed “Cause and Effect” on the tubes for your enjoyment. Ledger died shortly after directing the video, but I’m not saying that the two events are related. Oh, I do not recommend it for the epileptic. Read the rest of this entry »
