Ice Cube is one of the most important figures in hip hop history. He dared to cross boundaries, along with NWA, that MC’s before him were terrified to touch. Dr.Dre narrates a well put together montage for the legendary rapper at the BET Awards. After the montage, Ice Cube accepts the “I Am Hip Hop” [...]
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KRS-One, Wale, Nipsey Hussle, Gsan – BET Cypher
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
These guys brought a valid effort, but I don’t think this cypher was anything like the other two. In this cypher, you see hip hop icon KRS-One, Wale, Nipsey Hussle, and Gsan with DJ Premier on the boards.
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Nicki Minaj, Joe Budden, Buckshot, Crown Royyal – BET Cypher
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Joe Budden brought his incredible skills of writing dope bars to the mainstream on Tuesday night. As he clearly had the best verse, in this particular cypher, featuring Nicki Minaj, Buckshot, and Crown Royyal.
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Eminem, Mos Def, Black Thought – BET Cypher
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Last night, BET Hip Hop Awards finally aired, after it was recorded a couple weeks ago. Everybody already heard about this cypher. I’m going to say that this cypher lived up to all of its hype. Who do you think had the best verse? I thought that Black Thought really did kill it, but I [...]
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DJ Jazzy Jeff x Michael Jackson – He’s The King, I’m The DJ (Mixtape)
Monday, October 26th, 2009
Jeff said he was inspired to do the mixtape after fellow DJ Mick Boogie suggested putting his playlist together as a proper release.
“I did it exactly as I would play it out live,” Jeff explained. “I kind of wanted to give a feel like you heard it in a club. I didn’t necessarily want [...]
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Wale ft. John Mayer – Letter (prod. Mark Ronson)
Monday, October 26th, 2009
Another track from Wale but this did not make it on his album really looking forwrd to this album Attention Deficit (November 10th)
Wale ft. John Mayer – Letter (prod. Mark Ronson)
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Timbaland ft. Drake – Say Something (Final Version)
Monday, October 26th, 2009
Timbaland joins forces with rising hip hop star Drake for a new track. Drake is the most sought after MC in hip hop right now. If you thought that the man was everywhere in 2009, wait until his album, and 2010, this guy will be more ubiquitous than beer.
Timbaland ft. Drake – Say Something (Final [...]
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Lil Wayne – Run This Town – Freestyle
Monday, October 26th, 2009
Lil Wayne brings his unique style to Jay Z’s Run This Town instrumental. I was going to be shocked if he didn’t hop on this beat.
Despite his legal issues right now, this song will drop with his mixtape No Ceilings on Halloween.
Lil Wayne – Run This Town – Freestyle
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