Talib Kweli ft. Jean Grae – Say Something
Alleged first single from Ear Drum, due out on Dec. 9, 2025. Glad to see one of my favorite femcees getting some sunshine.
“I smack Internet MCs and beat bloggers.”
Redman – Gimme One (produced by Pete Rock)
“Redman +Back in Business+ like EPMD…Promoting Red Gone Wild with no backing…”
The eagerly-awaited Red Gone Wild is due out on March 27. Save up.
(shout out to Team OnSmash)
Snoop yanked Akon off the single version of “Boss’ Life,” despite the thug-n-b star’s impressive showing on the album version of the same song. Not to mention that Akon, (not Nate Dogg), co-wrote the track with Snoop and Dre. I find it strange and interesting at the same time. Akon, a certified hit-factory, adds commercial appeal. Nate, west coast’s most competent hook-supplier, adds authenticity.
But who’s the real boss on “Boss’ Life”? Who sang it better?
The results are in. Nate out-Konned Akon on his own sh*t.
-Nate: 14
-Akon: 4
For the record, only other time these 2 appeared on the same album was on Obie Trice’s Second Round’s on Me.
Image by Ill Roots
Devin the Dude ft. Andre 3000 & Snoop Dogg – What a Job
This song didn’t have any guest features when I first heard Waiting to Inhale a couple months ago. It was fire then. It’s a volcano now.
Word has it that Devin pushed back the album just to get Ice Cold on this.
Well. Worth. It.
Bonus Cuts:
Lil Girl Gone – Album version
Lil’ Girl Gone – Instrumental
Redman – Put It Down (produced by Timbaland)
I hear it’s the new single from Red Gone Wild.
On a semi-unrelated note, Fabolous’ new LP has been pushed back to April 17th for some odd reason. Developing…
