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Kristie Killick covering Emile Sandés ’ Clown’....

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 21:47:32 +0000

Kristie Killick covering Emile Sandés ’ Clown’. Stunning vocals

Kendrick Lamar releases the video to ‘Poetic...

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:04:00 +0000

Kendrick Lamar releases the video to ‘Poetic Justice’ from the critically acclaimed G.K.M.C

thoughts-of-a-hip-hop-junkie: Uncle Luke to Rick Ross: “Calm...

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:39:40 +0000

thoughts-of-a-hip-hop-junkie:

Uncle Luke to Rick Ross: “Calm Down Before You End Up Like Biggie”

In a recent open letter to Miami’s NewsTimes, Luke opens up to Ross about how he feels he should handle the rapper’s recent attempt(s) on his life. If I were you Ross, I’d listen…

“Dear Rick Ross:

As someone who survived several rap beefs, I’m going to give you some advice. You need to seriously address the threats and attempts on your life. You have worked hard to become a big name in hip-hop. You’ve paid your dues and you’ve grown lyrically since the release of your debut album, Port of Miami, in 2006. You’ve arrived, buddy.

But all this gangster bullshit is jeopardizing your career. No club or arena is going to risk people getting shot. You can forget about doing any tours or CD signings. And if you can’t make money, watch how fast Warner Bros. Records turns on you. I know from experience how venues and the music industry would like to black ball you.

You have the Gangster Disciples breathing down your neck because you’ve named-dropped Larry Hoover, the gang’s founder, in your music. Unlike the record and book publishing industries, these bad dudes don’t understand the concept of public domain. They see you getting rich forever by rapping about their leader, and they don’t like it. That’s why they’re on YouTube talking about how you need to go see them and cut a check.

It’s a shame you can’t enjoy life without spending part of your earnings on heavy security or risking your freedom by purchasing an arsenal. Remember, that’s what landed T.I. and Lil Wayne in prison. You don’t want that to happen to you. However, those are the consequences of rapping about being something you’re not.

Hip-hop has a rich history of college guys who never committed a crime rapping about moving kilos of cocaine and taking out snitches. Every gangster rapper takes on the role of a real hood legend to build up street cred. But I don’t want you to fall into the trap of believing you are really a gangster.

Trust me, you don’t want to go out like Biggie Smalls or Tupac. It’s time you squash your beefs.” - Uncle Luke

Spotted over at 2DBZ

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Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:38:16 +0000

YG kicks of the new Acapella Lifestyle series! Look out for some...

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:18:56 +0000

YG kicks of the new Acapella Lifestyle series! Look out for some more big names coming soon

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Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:54:33 +0000

defjamblr: On The Set of Frank Ocean’s new music video for...

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:44:28 +0000

defjamblr:

On The Set of Frank Ocean’s new music video for “Forrest Gump”.

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Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:21:38 +0000

What happened when Miguel watches one of his own covers?

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 19:52:22 +0000

What happened when Miguel watches one of his own covers?

fyeahblackhippy: Dope. Dope. Thank you for sharing! ^.^

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:10:41 +0000

fyeahblackhippy:

Dope. Dope. Thank you for sharing! ^.^

R&R caught up with Kendrick Lamar as he narrates the LDN leg...

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:01:48 +0000

R&R caught up with Kendrick Lamar as he narrates the LDN leg of his GKMC tour!

myaudienceofone: KDot and Ab-Soul’s visuals to ILLuminate (off...

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:42:16 +0000

myaudienceofone:

KDot and Ab-Soul’s visuals to ILLuminate (off Control System).

A day late (ha) but it’s whatever.

Enjoy.

bellechantelle: Justin Timberlake Ft. Jay-Z - Suit & Tie...

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:52:03 +0000

bellechantelle:

Justin Timberlake Ft. Jay-Z - Suit & Tie (by CudiRager)

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Sun, 13 Jan 2013 19:02:02 +0000

fitgirlbromley: My gawwdddd!

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:06:28 +0000

fitgirlbromley:

My gawwdddd!

charliesaid: Timberlake Back! Today it has been announced that...

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:06:07 +0000

charliesaid:

Timberlake Back! Today it has been announced that Justin Timberlake is officially back with hopefully a new upcoming album. Unfortunately we have to wait another three days till our lovely ears get to hear his voice again. The last time Justin released any music was back in 2006 with FutureSex/LoveSounds. I can’t wait to hear what he has in store for us.

Kristie Killick hits us with her second cover, Shontelles...

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:01:20 +0000

Kristie Killick hits us with her second cover, Shontelles ‘Impossible’. Check it out for some more great vocals!

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Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:40:48 +0000

R&R spent an evening with Juicy J at the San Diego ,...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:19:00 +0000

R&R spent an evening with Juicy J at the San Diego , California stop of the Taylor Gang 2050 tour. He reveals details of his new project due out in January and the success of ’ Bandz A Make Her Dance ‘.

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Sun, 06 Jan 2013 21:37:04 +0000