There aren’t many words that honestly do this clip justice. With that in mind, press play. I’ve only been saying the same thing for months. Thankfully the Rosenthals are back to express my disappointment for Kanye’s hiatus since Swift-gate.

“You took away our crazies and now we’re crazy broke/You’re the grinch who stole rap/ Taylor hates white folks/And now since you’re an actor, just try and act sincere/You made it a hot moment/He made it a hot career…”

Couldn’t have said it better. I’m just glad someone flipped that “best of all time” sample.

Six years ago, Jim Jones was second in command under the Dipset regime. Beanie Sigel was witnessing the death of a dynasty. Joe Budden had just about had it with the industry and its bullshit. And Big Mike was guaranteed to give you a hand full of exclusives on any mixtape he co-signed. That was Hip-Hop in 2004. That very same year, all four names crossed paths. Jones, Beans and Budden handling the raps. Big Mike with the mixtape.

Seeing as how all three men would eventually have choiced words towards Jay-Z, it’s ironic they chose the “Where I’m From” instrumental. (Keep reading…)

It’s the mixtape that has South Beach (and internet) in a frenzy. Talk has been swirling about the suddenly quick release date for the much anticiapted sequel to Drama and Jeezy’s first outing. Here is the front cover of the tape, which is sure to make its way to the internet very, very soon.

If you’re in Miami, be sure to check out the official party for the mixtape.

Rick Ross’s third official album,Teflon Don, is already shaping up to be one of the year’s most anticipated. The second official leak is “Veteran’s Day,” a hard hitting slow tempo track featuring Lil Wayne and Birdman. Something, however, leads me to believe this track was meant to hung on to a tad longer with Birdman looking towards the future… (Keep reading…)

Following “music’s biggest night,” it’s always interesting to see how sales benefit from the exposure.

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As a young boy or girl, did you ever day dream about becoming a respected lyrical beast also known as a rapper? Were there times you imagine yourself in the boxing ring rapping LL Cool J’s classic “Mama said Knock You Out” or on boat Jay-Z filmed “Big Pimpin” on? Well now there is a way for you to become the rap phenomenon you always dreamed to be.

Recently Chicago Review Press has released the book “How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC.” Written by Paul Edwards, this exclusive read gives the reader a full access to the many methods and processes used to formulate a success rapping technique. With the foreword written by legendary MC Kool G Rap, over 100 lyricist lent their voice and professional intel on what it takes to be a successful and efficient rapper. Read rest of story…

As you may or may not know, there will soon be an updated version to the 1985 legendary hit record, “We Are The World.” Lil Wayne is one of the artists who will be featured on the remake. No stranger to natural disaster in his own city of New Orleans, Weezy had this to say regarding the aid given to the ravaged country of Haiti. Read rest of story…

Drama Beats, remember him? He vowed to hit the ground running in 2010 and by the looks of it, he seems to be doing just that. With another up and coming talent in the studio alongside him, Alabama’s Yelawolf, take a brief look into what atmosphere in the studio was like when this mystery track went down.

Hopefully this finds itself on the “Young & Reckless” mixtape he was referring to.

Related: Drama Beats: “The Come Up”

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