Well 2008 has been great but now I welcome 09 with open arms, can't wait to see the great new music that's coming. Thanks again to my visitors it's been a great 5 months since I started the site and I only hope to get larger in the new year. This is probably my last post of the night since I'm heading out soon so everyone have a fun, & safe new years.Go behind the scenes with N.O.R.E. & 57thave.com of the "Arab Money" remix video. Check out Spliff Star world premiering the "Superthug" dance, Spliff explain how Busta can not top "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See" or N.O.R.E. can not top "Superthug" and more , N.O.R.E. explaining to Busta how he had never met Lil' Wayne at the time Lil' Wayne did his verse to "Play That Shit" off the Melvin Flynt- Da Hustler album and much more!!! CNN album coming soon! "S.O.R.E." album coming soon! Happy New Years to you all and thank you for all your support!!!Damn.. 3 remixes with they're own video?
Saw this over at The Rap-Up, Big things for Wale in 2009. P.S. anyone with that hat feel free to send one over in 7 3/8 :)2009 is looking bright for newcomer Wale. The Washington, D.C. native has already recorded several songs with production duo Cool & Dre and recently hooked up with one unlikely artist for his debut album.
Last weekend, the “rapper with a conscience” hit a New York studio with pop star Lady GaGa for an unspecified collaboration. The “Nike Boots” MC and “Just Dance” songstress are label mates at Interscope Records.
While details of their recording were not available, the 24-year-old did tell Rap-Up.com, “I just try to have a lot of subject and a lot of content in the music. I feel like one of the most important things is to have content and to truly be saying something.”
CRAZY. The shoes should be coming out in March, props to the Evil Collector
Skillz - 2008 Rap-Up [CDQ]
Joe Budden - Mood Muzik 3: The Album
Reks - Grey hairs 
Royce Da 5'9" - The Revival
The Roots - Rising Down
FULL Story @ NewScientistPreview for "One Day", a documentary about Kooley High directed by Napoleon Wright, Coming Soon!!!
This is the real video for the original version of "Day N' Nite". It was shot in LA by the same guy who directed/edited Kanye's "Good Life", & the Justice song "D.a.n.c.e." So expect a lot of crazy visuals. Read more and see more pics here.
Via AceShowBiz
If your like me and dead broke from the holiday shopping you might wanna hit the local beach and start looking for...Rubber ducks? Full story @ GizmodoIf you happen to spot a rubber duckie floating in the ocean, NASA would really appreciate it if you give them a call. They're missing about 90 of them and want them back.
The rubber duckies were tossed into a hole in Greenland's ice three months ago as a way to track how the polar icecap is melting. So far, however, they haven't seen signs of any of them. So now they're hoping that sailors, fisherman and cruise passengers will keep their eyes peeled for them. For the first one that's recovered, NASA is offering up a measly $100 reward. But hey, that's $100 more than you had before, you crusty old arctic fisherman. And it's for science.
My last post for the night, I hope everyone has a great safe holiday. Take a break from the computer and relax with family and friends. Thanks again to all my visitors, affiliates, and everyone who sends me stuff!
In preparation for the sequel to the original Gangsta Grillz Album DJ Drama & company release the first official single "Day Dreaming" feat. Akon, Snoop Dog, & T.I.
Via HHDXChris Brown, Akon, Tokio Hotel, Kardinal Offishall, Colby O'Donis, The Pussycat Dolls, JoJo On The Radio, David Archuleta, Sisanie, Estelle, David Banner, Brody Jenner, Karli from the Block, Perez Hilton, Manny On The Streets, Menudo, iCarly, Christina Milian, and DJ Skee wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season from KIISFM.com & Skee.TV!
Crooked I - Crooked Go Hard (Brooklyn Go Hard Freestyle)
I got another feature artist for ya'll to look out for, he goes by the name Fuze, be sure to check him out. Picture requested by Fuze BTW...
"What you will soon discover about the Back To The Feature Mixtape is that not only do we have ridiculous features on there, but 9th took your favorite rapper’s favorite songs that you probably didn’t even know had samples in it and flipped them. Man I am almost anticipating this as much as I am Wale’s album."This is just a taste of what the official cover may be like, great to see that this project is still in the works. Possibly the first song off the mixtape is Wale feat. Skyzoo - 5 Minutes.
- Elitaste
Freeway - Do It To The Death (Produced By Trife)
1. World Domination Intro
Wale teams up with Cool N' Dre for this pretty dope track.
Just recently MTV named Lil' Wayne the man of the year beating out T.I., Nick Jonas, Robert Pattinson & Kanye West. He took time out from his I Am Music Tour to thank his fans, & MTV."What's up, MTV News! This is your boy Weezy comin' at you from the middle of my I Am Music Tour. I just heard the news about being named Man of the Year. Thanks to everyone at MTV and shout out to my man [MTV News Hip-Hop Editor] Shaheem [Reid] for keeping up on what we do."Lil' Wayne has definitely owned this year with his near 3 X platinum album Tha Carter 3, countless awards, 8 Grammy nods, being on a thousand features, the cover of 47, 000 mixtapes and more. Congrats to Lil' Wayne from me.
"Finally, much love to all of the fans. I truly do this for you! And we're gonna keep it going in '09, so keep checkin' out MTV News! Happy Holidays!"
Was surfing the net and found some rumors about Cristina Milian being dropped from Def Jam (surprise..) Now I usually like to stay away from rumors but I'll make an exception for the slow day.
Just recently ItsHipHop got a chance to chop it up with featured artist Beyond Belief. In this interview we touch on his new album, mixtape, Make Noise!!! & more. ENJOYRapper Saigon speaks on rumors of signing to Roc Nation, "word play & metaphors don't make you nice, you need to touch people", his new album will change Hip Hop and his non profit community work with In Arms Reach.
These dope ass shoes will only have 529 pairs shipped, 23 of which will be available at the top 23 Jordan stores across America with a price-tag of $230.00.
In a recent interview with ESPN 50 Cent revealed that he and Floyd "Money" Mayweather got in to a "little scrap" but everything is now cool.
BLU - Drop The E (Tracklist)
01. Now I Lay (produced by Blastah Beatz)Rapper Saigon speaks on Autotune, Marketing Gimmicks, Rappers With Blogs, Popping Champagne raps have to stop and his album "The Greatest Story Never Told" is coming.New Deal, Greatest Story Ever Told Coming Soon?
Mr. YAAWAAA puts his own husters spin on the Kid Cudi hit Day N' Nite
Via AceTubesteak puts more beef on T-Pain's plate as he serves up a final assault on his ass (no homo)!!LMAO "I was bout to kick that b*tch in the throat man" These videos are classic, Watch Part 1 Here, & Part 2 Here
Introducing one of my boys from HHU, Tha Advakit, expect to see more of him in 2009, and like all my featured artists this aint you average rapper. Check It!Think about every negative stereotype that you've ever heard in regards to hip hop music. Now, imagine, what would a rapper be like, if he were the exact opposite of those stereotypes. He'd be a brilliant and intelligent lyricist who expressed himself with unique and thought provoking concept songs. He'd also be a positive and uplifting rapper, while at the same time displaying the harsh realities of the world. Oh, and he'd also be able to bar for bar with your favorite rapper.
An hip hop artist such as this didn't exist, until 2005 when 'Tha Advakit' picked up a mic. Born and raised in Chicago and currently residing in the south suburbs, 'Tha Advakit' has had the opportunity to view the world from two completely different perspectives. Because of his upbringing, 'Tha Advakit' is able to connect with a wider audience than most rappers. Whether they be rich, middle class, poor, black, white, brown or yellow, man or woman. An ARTIST moreso than a rapper, 'Tha Advakit' seeks to paint a vivid picture lyrically with every song he completes.
He describes himself as a activist/teacher with the skills of an exceptional emcee who seeks to encourage his listeners to think outside the box, while still remaining versatile behind the mic. At the fork in the road, 'Tha Advakit' was the artist that took the path no one else dared to, and his music is a testament to what he has experienced (and still is) while traveling along that road. Untitled (no Nas) mixtape coming soon...
Rapper Saigon speaks about why he left Atlantic Records, "Rappers are raising your kids, boys are wearing skin tight pants" and that he's embarrassed about what Hip Hop has become.
Mike Jones has just announced he has teamed up with ProConcept Marketing Group Inc. to help promote a new line of Cognac liquor via the “House of Dobbe”
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"Really, I'm on my own and I'm searching, and finally he comes to me. I don't know where he's been, and he comes back to me. It's very timeless, When you see it, it's nothing like anything you'd see now. I want to be iconic in every music video that I do. I want to make a mark. This is very different." The video is expected to be premiered in late December.
Houston rapper Paul Wall has been M.I.A. for a while now working on his 4th studio album titled "The Fast Life". The album is due next year through Asylum with the lead single "Bizzy Body" featuring Webbie & Mouse. The album will feature mainly Southern rappers ranging from Young Joc too Z-Ro.
Flo-Rida Is also hard at work on his sophomore album titled R.O.O.T.S. an acronym for "Routes Of Overcoming The Struggles". The album will be out in spring 09 with the lead single hitting the airwaves in late January.
