I’m sure the Tweeter above was only Joshing when he put this out into the Twitterverse but way up on the list of rules, you know like 4079 spots above that other rule, you don’t ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, *Smokey voice* ask someone for their sounds. For the record please do not send the politically correct sampling police to execute a search warrant on me, I meant every word of what I said when I said his sounds and I will gladly welcome any debate on the merits of sampling/digital production vs. traditional any day of the week. But I digress… (more…)

9TH WONDER presents RAPSODY from Pricefilms on Vimeo.

After the intro from 9th Wonder follow this link to download the new mixtape Return of the B-Girl Presented by Its a Wonderful World Music Group, the project features 20 brand new cuts from the Kooley High member, including reader-approved leak “U Sparklin’.”

Joining Rapsody on the guest tip are such collaborators as Rah Digga, Big Daddy Kane, Phil Adé, Thee Tom Hardy, Mac Miller, King Mez, Laws, and Skyzoo. Production comes courtesy of 9th Wonder, E. Jones, AMP, Ka$h, Khrysis, and Eric. G.

Ok, east coast classic hip hop fans, DJ Phaze has a treat for you this week. If this one doesn’t bless your ears, then we’ll have to revoke your ‘I am Hip Hop’ card. The perfect companion for your daily commute, workout or block party…. This one is fire!! Check the tracklist after the break.

Diggin’ In the Crates 80′s & 90′s Hip-Hop by GrownFolksMusic

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Between earthquakes in Chile, health care debates and US senators saying, “Tough sh*t” regarding the extension of unemployment benefits, budget deficit California wants to do something that will really change the fate of all these important issue. Pass a “Cuss Free Week” resolution through the Senate. When I heard that I was like, “WTF!!!” What do you mean no cussing for a week?!? Are you kidding me?!?! Just because some 14-year-old conducts an experiment about cussing doesn’t mean you need to pass it through the Senate!!! Hell, people are looking for work, they need to cuss. Don’t take away the one “free” privilege they have.

Now, I’ve thought about this and honestly, I don’t know how this will work. Let me give you some examples:

• What do you say when you hit your pinky toes…………Oh shoot?

• You catch your partner cheating…………..Oh heck no, mutha fluffy?

• Your kids break the new plasma (52 inch)?

Yeah, I see ya forming the cuss words right now on that last option. LOL!

However, I’m not gonna be a bad sport about it. I’ll place my $7.00 in a jar Monday morning and dedicate this throwback video: (more…)

Big Daddy Kane breaks down his classic record, Ain’t No Half Steppin‘, from his debut album, Long Live the Kane (Cold Chillin’/1988).

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Shout out to D-Nice for another great look!

20 years??!! Dayuuuum! Juice crew’s in effect….
Big Daddy Kane performing at BB Kings in NYC.

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