Nas: Untitled

The final tracklisting for Nas' Untitled (The Album formerly known as N*!!$%) as dropped today. From what I have heard so far, this album is something to look forward to. But one complaint, where is the joint "What It Is?" The remix I posted here a couple months back? That shit was fire!!! Oh well, hopefully the album will up to the hype.
01. Queens Get The Money (Produced by Jay Electronica)
02. You Can’t Stop Us Now (Featuring Eban Thomas of The Stylistics & The Last Poets) (Produced by Salaam Remi)
03. Breathe (Produced by J. Myers & Dustin Moore)
04. Make The World Go Round (Featuring Chris Brown & The Game) (Co-produced by Cool & Dre & The Game)
05. Hero (Featuring Keri Hilson) (Produced by Polow Da Don)
06. America (Produced by Stargate)
07. Sly Fox (Produced by stic.man of Dead Prez)
08. Testify (Produced by Mark Batson)
09. N.I.G.G.E.R. (The Slave And The Master) (Produced by DJ Toomp)
10. Untitled (Produced by stic.man of Dead Prez)
11. Fried Chicken (Featuring Busta Rhymes) (Produced by Mark Ronson)
12. Project Roach (Featuring The Last Poets) (Produced by Eric Hudson)
13. Ya’ll My Niggas (Produced by J. Myers)
14. We’re Not Alone (Featuring Mykel) (Produced by stic.man of Dead Prez)
15. Black President (Featuring Johnny Polygon) (Produced by DJ Green Lantern)

Untitled Drops July 15.

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Diamond Girl

As God as my witness, when Cassie first came out, I would always say, "She an ok singer, but whoever is her producer has some bangin tracks." Enter Ryan Leslie. The Harvard grad has been bangin out joints for a minute and now is ready to break out on his own with his self titled debut album dropping later on this summer. The synths on record reminds me of some fly Prince shit, straight bangin.

Here is the video of him making the track in the studio.


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Eat To Live

New video off Eardrum, produced by Madlib.

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"This Is Hip-Hop Baby...

I'm figin it to take it to the tip top baby."

Another new joint from Com and Skateboard P. It is rumored because the album is being pushed back to September 24th, that the name, Invincible Summer will change. Either way so slice it or dice it, that album is going to be bananaz. I like how Com flipped the lyrics from "Unbelievable," one of my favorite Biggie tracks. Pharrell flipped Biggie flow nice on this too.

Common feat. Pharrell- Announcement (Download Link)



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1 Mo Gin

Now continuing out trend of "Long Lost Albums Back In Effect" today...

(From styleweekly.com)
As Michael “D’Angelo” Archer faced legal problems in recent years that threatened to permanently derail his career, the promise of new material from the platinum-selling R&B singer seemed fragile. An album rumored to be called “James River” never surfaced. New music from the singer remained “in the works” and not in the stores. But earlier this month something happened. One of the three D’Angelo projects scheduled for this year actually came out.

“The Best So Far,” a collection of songs from both of his previous albums, coupled with songs from soundtracks and a DVD of all his music videos, was released earlier this month. Later this year, deluxe versions of his debut “Brown Sugar” and the follow-up “Voodoo” are scheduled to hit stores. Predictably, these releases will cover a lot of familiar territory, without the slightest hint of what the singer sounds like now. One person who’s heard the new music isn’t telling much.

“He’s written enough for three or four albums,” says his manager, Lindsay Guion. The music industry veteran is quick to discuss the singer’s new record contract with RCA, his recent weight loss and his studio work ethic. But if you want to know about the music, you’ll have to wait.

“I’m not at liberty to discuss song titles at this time,” he says.

Hopefully, not very long.

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Shaq Takes A Big L....

And I'm not talkin about Lamont Coleman (Rest In Peace (c) Preemo).

(From Hiphopdx.com)
Looks like the repercussions of Shaquille O’Neal’s “diss” freestyle toward Kobe Bryant had more influence than just in the Hip Hop arena.
Yesterday, Maricopa County Police Department’s Sheriff Joe Arpaio announced that he wanted Shaquille O’Neal’s special deputy badge back after finding out about his freestyle that was performed over the weekend and videotaped by TMZ.

Arpaio’s main reasoning of revoking the badge is because of Shaq’s usage of foul language and racially derogatory words. “I want his two badges back. If any one of my deputies did something like this, they’re fired. I don’t condone this type of racial conduct.”

Though just recently Shaq was promoted to colonel, his days with the Maricopa County Police are likely over. As swiftly as yesterday, Shaq had already expressed the playfulness of the situation to ESPN and other outlets. However, his words fall on deaf ears as Arpaio doesn’t see the lightness described in the freestyle. “Maybe I'm old fashioned, but I don't think that either conduct should be out there publicly, even if media wasn't there.”

Why do I smell another album coming? No lie though, Shaq has a little flow, anyone remembers Shaq Fu and game that came with it?


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Snoop, Fo' Real, Don't Play With My Emotions...

(From Allhiphop.com)
Rapper Snoop Dogg recently left the recording studio, recording tracks for Dr. Dre's highly anticipated album, Detox. "That record is real it's coming," Snoop Dogg said during an interview today (June 25) on Big Boy's Neighborhood. "You know me, I was starting to doubt it myself and then I went up in there and he played so much music for me it knocked my head off."

Snoop Dogg confirmed the fabled, decade-long project was finished and that the Doctor was selecting tracks for the album. "I see what he got them waiting for, it's on and poppin," Snoop Dogg said. "He got records, he got heat." Dr. Dre will also sit in the producer's seat for Snoop Dogg's upcoming album. "Yea he's doing my next album. I got the title and everything," Snoop confirmed without revealing the album's title.

Fo' real, Snoop, don't play with us. Hope this shit is true.

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Seeing Sounds

I can't even... EXPLAIN how dope this fuckin' album is. You need to "see" these sounds for yourself. This is not only one best this year, but could be the defining LP (and let me make this clear, not song, not single, but a LP... a FULL BODY OF WORK), for Pharrell and Chad.

Flashback, N.E.R.D performing "Everyone Nose" on BET's "Rip The Runway." They killed this shit.


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The Return Of Uncle L

Not even gonna lie, I was a bit skeptical when I saw LL had a new video out. His last album, Todd Smith, did not have the same "knock" that most LL albums had, and it seemed like the the man that was once "notorious," and and would "crush you like a jelly bean" was all but gone.

Not to mention that it was report that 50 Cent would be executive producing his next project. My thought was, "Oh no, now I gonna have to put up with another mediocre 'G-Unit sounding' album with LL trying to talk gangsta shit." Please, spare my ears the pain and agony.

But this song has given me a little hope. Produced by DJ Scratch, "Rockin' With The G.O.A.T" gives LL that edge he been missing. If the album is anything as good as this, LL maybe be saying for the second time in his career, "Don't call it a comeback."

Now if you excuse me... I'm going to go hit the weights.


Rockin' With The G.O.A.T (Link)

Bonus: LL and Flavor Flav chopping it up backstage before a show in the UK during a Def Jam Tour in 1987.

"Tonight is the night, that Flavor Flav is gonna fuck up... because I'm fucked up." LMFAO!!!!


Exit 13 drops this August.

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The Legendary And DJ Enuff (Part II)

Part II of the interview with ?uestlove, Black Thought and DJ Enuff. In this part they talking about "The Money Making Jam Boys" collective, what they are listening to now, how they prepare for a show, and much more.

As an added bonus, here is The Roots with B Bun performing "International Players Anthem" at a recent show in Houston (R.I.P Pimp C).


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Green Light

New John Legend featuring 3 Stacks, 1nce again KILLLIN' another guest appearance verse.

John Legend feat. Andre 3000- Green Light (Link)


"I'm ready to go right now..."

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I Know I'm Mad Late On This (In A Internet Time Frame)

Off Com's upcoming Invincible Summer EP. Featuring Skateboard P.


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