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10 reasons why 2010 was the best year ever in hip-hop: #1 YMCMB…could it be anything else?

10 reasons why 2010 was the best year ever in hip-hop: #1 YMCMB…could it be anything else?

Has there ever been 1 hip-hop label more dominant in a year than Young Money/Cash Money?  It depends on how you define “dominant.”  If you’re talking purely about record sales,
December 31, 2010 Food for Thought, Video
Whoa. Kanye West’s new video is kinda scary…but that’s fitting for a Monster. Check it out.

Whoa. Kanye West’s new video is kinda scary…but that’s fitting for a Monster. Check it out.

This one is more high art from Kanye.  The execution of Nicki Minaj’s verse is very dope.  This is clearly a work in progress, but you get the picture. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WL-J0uo7_Y&feature=player_embedded.
December 30, 2010 Video
10 reasons why 2010 was the best year ever in hip-hop: #4 Whut? Thee album???…there have been a lot of great songs in hip-hop over the years but not a lot of great ALBUMS. In 2010, there were at least 10…

10 reasons why 2010 was the best year ever in hip-hop: #4 Whut? Thee album???…there have been a lot of great songs in hip-hop over the years but not a lot of great ALBUMS. In 2010, there were at least 10…

When’s the last time you went back and listened to some of your favorite hip-hop albums from back in the day? I’m guessing if you randomly picked 10 of your
December 29, 2010 Food for Thought, Video
We’ve posted a lot about Black Milk’s music in the past. Now check out this great video from OkayPlayer to learn more about the man behind the music.

We’ve posted a lot about Black Milk’s music in the past. Now check out this great video from OkayPlayer to learn more about the man behind the music.

Click here for more on Black Milk..
December 29, 2010 Video
Vado and Raheem DeVaughn make some gangsta Quiet Storm hip-hop with It’s You. Check it out.

Vado and Raheem DeVaughn make some gangsta Quiet Storm hip-hop with It’s You. Check it out.

This one is surprisingly dope.  Vado and Raheem mesh much better than you would expect. Click here to download.  It’s a fine line between corny and laid back, but when
December 28, 2010 Audio, The Bridge, Video
Merry Christmas to all. May your years only get better.

Merry Christmas to all. May your years only get better.

Christmas Rap Christmas in Harlem .
December 25, 2010 Audio, Video
10 reasons why 2010 was the best year ever in hip-hop: #7 Rappin’ all over the world…you know that’s right when the hottest rapper of the year was from Canada.

10 reasons why 2010 was the best year ever in hip-hop: #7 Rappin’ all over the world…you know that’s right when the hottest rapper of the year was from Canada.

Everyone knows New York City was the birthplace of hip-hop.  For years, the dominant s0und in the genre was from the city that never sleeps.  In the late 80’s the
December 24, 2010 Food for Thought, Video
You have to see this new Saigon video. It's so simple but SO incredibly creative. The song is called Together (Dear Black America). Brilliant

You have to see this new Saigon video. It's so simple but SO incredibly creative. The song is called Together (Dear Black America). Brilliant

Props to 2dopeboyz for putting the video together.  Click here for more Saigon..
December 21, 2010 Video
Pace Won and Mr. Green's My Song ft Rival is pretty dope. Check out the video.

Pace Won and Mr. Green's My Song ft Rival is pretty dope. Check out the video.

Pace Won’s verse in particular is worth a listen. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT6hTkcfWVw&feature=player_embedded.
December 21, 2010 Video
10 reasons why 2010 was the best year ever in hip-hop: #9 Change the game…several artists expanded the boundaries of hip-hop in 2010.

10 reasons why 2010 was the best year ever in hip-hop: #9 Change the game…several artists expanded the boundaries of hip-hop in 2010.

1. B.o.B. – Bobby Ray dropped several crunk-filled mixtapes before releasing his first official album.  When the album dropped, however, it was filled with lots of pop, rock and just
December 21, 2010 Food for Thought, Video
There's been a lot of heat around Pusha T since he linked with Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music but Malice has always been my favorite half of The Clipse. Check out his verse on Ab Liva's Where Do We Go.

There's been a lot of heat around Pusha T since he linked with Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music but Malice has always been my favorite half of The Clipse. Check out his verse on Ab Liva's Where Do We Go.

Here’s a side-by-side comparison of the brothers Thornton, aka The Clipse.  Who do you think is nicer on the mic? .
December 20, 2010 The Bridge, Video
Curren$y's lyrics are always tight so did his tracks keep his album from being a hit? Check out how he rides the Kanye West-produced Live Fast, Die Young track and see if this one moves you.

Curren$y's lyrics are always tight so did his tracks keep his album from being a hit? Check out how he rides the Kanye West-produced Live Fast, Die Young track and see if this one moves you.

Curren$y’s version is called Daze of Thunder.  Rick Ross and Kanye still rocked this track the best, but Curren$y holds his own. http://www.vimeo.com/17995715.
December 20, 2010 Video
Eminem and Lil Wanyne together performing on the same stage. This is a fitting coda to the best year ever in hip-hop.

Eminem and Lil Wanyne together performing on the same stage. This is a fitting coda to the best year ever in hip-hop.

Eminem and Lil Wayne performed on SNL last night. Welcome back, Weezy.  They did No Love, Won’t Back Down and the first televised version of 6’7″.  Could this be the
December 19, 2010 Video
Rick Ross' 9 Piece ft T.I. sounds like the third part of a trilogy that started with MC Hammer and B.M.F. What do you think?

Rick Ross' 9 Piece ft T.I. sounds like the third part of a trilogy that started with MC Hammer and B.M.F. What do you think?

Click here to download.  Here are parts 1 and 2 of the “trilogy”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdNLClvoqro http://www.vimeo.com/13285609.
December 17, 2010 Audio, The Bridge, Video
We dropped the audio a while ago for David Banner's Be With You ft Ludacris and Marsha Ambrosius. Here's the visual.

We dropped the audio a while ago for David Banner's Be With You ft Ludacris and Marsha Ambrosius. Here's the visual.

I’m still digging this joint.  .
December 17, 2010 Video
Has the color barrier been broken yet in hip-hop?

Has the color barrier been broken yet in hip-hop?

It’s not a secret that hip-hop was born from black culture and, to date, has been comprised primarily of black performers.  As a result, there have been few rappers of
December 17, 2010 Food for Thought, Mixes, Video
Jae Millz has been killing the clubs with Green Gobblin ft Chris Brown (spitting no less). Check out the video.

Jae Millz has been killing the clubs with Green Gobblin ft Chris Brown (spitting no less). Check out the video.

What would 2010 be without Young Money?  The Chris Brown comeback is complete… http://www.vimeo.com/17871774.
December 16, 2010 Video
Diddy's Ass on the Floor is one of the doper songs on Dirty Money's Last Train to Paris album. Check out the video.

Diddy's Ass on the Floor is one of the doper songs on Dirty Money's Last Train to Paris album. Check out the video.

This song continues the “dancefication” of hip-hop, but it works.  Check out NahRight’s take on the video and the trials of blogging here. http://www.vimeo.com/17795826.
December 14, 2010 Video
Who knew when Fabolous said You Be Killin' Em he was talking about Amber Rose? He was…in the video, at least. Check it out.

Who knew when Fabolous said You Be Killin' Em he was talking about Amber Rose? He was…in the video, at least. Check it out.

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December 14, 2010 Video
Rapsody keeps it 100% real with Honda Accord Music ft Skyzoo and Thee Tom Hardy. She can't afford Maybachs (or Aston Martins) but the music is dope.

Rapsody keeps it 100% real with Honda Accord Music ft Skyzoo and Thee Tom Hardy. She can't afford Maybachs (or Aston Martins) but the music is dope.

She and her crew bless a 9th Wonder track.  This one is for the underground. http://www.vimeo.com/17715023.
December 14, 2010 Video
T.I. is away for a while but before he went in he did a pretty dope Storytellers for Vh1. Check it out. [fbshare]

T.I. is away for a while but before he went in he did a pretty dope Storytellers for Vh1. Check it out. [fbshare]

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December 11, 2010 Video
Here's some new music from Uncle Snoop Dogg ft Hustle Boys, who sound like the 2010 version of Tha Dogg Pound. The video is called For the Good Times. [fbshare]

Here's some new music from Uncle Snoop Dogg ft Hustle Boys, who sound like the 2010 version of Tha Dogg Pound. The video is called For the Good Times. [fbshare]

This one looks like it was funded by Landy cognac but the music is cool, so it’s all good. Check the comparison to Tha Dogg Pound: The West Side is
December 11, 2010 The Bridge, Video
The good Dr. Dre dropped Kush after an 11-year absence and it was like he was never gone (in the best possible way). Now here's the video.

The good Dr. Dre dropped Kush after an 11-year absence and it was like he was never gone (in the best possible way). Now here's the video.

Snoop also hasn’t sounded this dope in years.  What is it about Dre beats that brings out the best in him? .
December 11, 2010 Video
Ever heard of Stalley? Dude keeps it 100% funky on his song Hercules. Check out the video.

Ever heard of Stalley? Dude keeps it 100% funky on his song Hercules. Check out the video.

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December 11, 2010 Video
T.I. and Rick Ross hold it down for the South on Pledge of Allegiance. Check out the video.

T.I. and Rick Ross hold it down for the South on Pledge of Allegiance. Check out the video.

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December 7, 2010 Video
There's a reason Jay-Z (the G.O.A.T.) signed Jay Electronica. He's incredible. Check out Jay E's tribute to the mighty GURU. The song is called Jazzmatazz but the sample is The Beatle's Yesterday.

There's a reason Jay-Z (the G.O.A.T.) signed Jay Electronica. He's incredible. Check out Jay E's tribute to the mighty GURU. The song is called Jazzmatazz but the sample is The Beatle's Yesterday.

The intro is crazy long but it’s worth the wait: Click here to download.  Here’s the classic Beatles track: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwS_YDzxH3M  .
December 7, 2010 Audio, Video
Moment 4 Life is probably the dopest song on Nicki Minaj's album. Check out her performance of it on George Lopez's show.

Moment 4 Life is probably the dopest song on Nicki Minaj's album. Check out her performance of it on George Lopez's show.

George Lopez is actually starting to rival Jimmy Fallon for dope hip-hop performances. Nicki did this solo, but the original with Drake is even (just a little bit) hotter.  Pink
December 7, 2010 Video
B.o.B. is back with a new video and mixtape. No more pop ish. He's strictly spittin'. Check out The Watchers (video) and No Genre (mixtape).

B.o.B. is back with a new video and mixtape. No more pop ish. He's strictly spittin'. Check out The Watchers (video) and No Genre (mixtape).

Click here to listen to and download the mixtape No Genre.  It’s aptly-titled…The tracklist is below: 01. Beast Mode (Prod. by Infinity) 02. So So (Prod. by Jim Jonsin) 03.
December 7, 2010 Mixes, Video
Blu continues to rep hard for the underground. Check out this performance of a new song called EaseYourMind.

Blu continues to rep hard for the underground. Check out this performance of a new song called EaseYourMind.

Here’s another Blu song (with Exile) called In Remembrance from one of my favorite albums of 2007 called Below the Heavens. Both the lyrics and the track are on point.
December 6, 2010 The Bridge, Video
I slept on Show Tufli a bit, but better late than never…Check out the video for 1st Class Ticket.

I slept on Show Tufli a bit, but better late than never…Check out the video for 1st Class Ticket.

Show Tufli has an interesting story.  When he was 17 he had a stroke and was paralyzed for 40 days.  He overcame that and is now trying to conquer the
December 6, 2010 The Bridge, Video
It's a shame Big Boi's album didn't get the type of attention it deserved. It was up to Outkast standards. Check out the video for The Train, Pt. 2.

It's a shame Big Boi's album didn't get the type of attention it deserved. It was up to Outkast standards. Check out the video for The Train, Pt. 2.

Sir Lucious Left Foot…The Son of Chico Dusty is in stores now.  And here’s how Big Boi gets down live (Follow Us ft Vonnegutt):   .
December 4, 2010 Video
CyHi the Prynce is f*cking ridiculous. First he kicked the best verse on Kanye's So Appalled (yeah, I said it) and now this rhyme in the studio of Shade 45?! The sh*t is…

CyHi the Prynce is f*cking ridiculous. First he kicked the best verse on Kanye's So Appalled (yeah, I said it) and now this rhyme in the studio of Shade 45?! The sh*t is…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY4BAz4MlJg&feature=player_embedded.
December 2, 2010 Video
Even Yelawolf wants to keep it old school right now. Check out his verses over the tracks for So Fresh, So Clean and Shook Ones.

Even Yelawolf wants to keep it old school right now. Check out his verses over the tracks for So Fresh, So Clean and Shook Ones.

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.978750&w=425&h=350&fv=fake%3D1] Here are the originals (2 of the best duos of all time): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwD4gA7F_qk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP0wsET8__Y  .
December 2, 2010 The Bridge, Video
Cee Lo Green's singing is dope no doubt but remember when he used to be a rapper? Here's a reminder.

Cee Lo Green's singing is dope no doubt but remember when he used to be a rapper? Here's a reminder.

And here’s his latest (singing) video for his song called It’s OK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGe3GFWEO2I&feature=player_embedded.
December 2, 2010 The Bridge, Video
The Bullits are not hip-hop…but Jay Electronica is…and he kicks a verse on their track called Close Your Eyes. Check out the video.

The Bullits are not hip-hop…but Jay Electronica is…and he kicks a verse on their track called Close Your Eyes. Check out the video.

Another cool thing about The Bullits?  Lucy Liu (from Charlie’s Angels) is one of the members of the group and is on the vocals.  You can learn (a tiny bit)
December 2, 2010 Video
Not on the Nicki Minaj bandwagon yet? This MTV documentary about her may not get you there but it will give you some insight as to why so many people are riding.

Not on the Nicki Minaj bandwagon yet? This MTV documentary about her may not get you there but it will give you some insight as to why so many people are riding.

This is from MTV’s My Time Now. And if you missed it, here’s my take on Ms. Minaj.   .
December 2, 2010 Video
Big K.R.I.T. is like the J. Cole of the South. He's a dope up and coming lyricist who actually has something to say. If you're not up on him, remember his name. Check out the video for Can't Be All.

Big K.R.I.T. is like the J. Cole of the South. He's a dope up and coming lyricist who actually has something to say. If you're not up on him, remember his name. Check out the video for Can't Be All.

If you haven’t heard his mixtape, it’s one of the best of the year.  You can find it here..
December 2, 2010 Video
Before his recent troubles T.I. did one of his best interviews ever for BET in their Food For Thought series right before things went down (again). If you want to hear something deeper from him than what's been in the tabloids, check this out. It might actually leave you with a different impression of Tip.

Before his recent troubles T.I. did one of his best interviews ever for BET in their Food For Thought series right before things went down (again). If you want to hear something deeper from him than what's been in the tabloids, check this out. It might actually leave you with a different impression of Tip.

This is part of BET’s ongoing series which has also featured Jay-Z, 50 Cent and Ice Cube in the past.  It features 3 different conversations between T.I. and Angie Martinez,
December 2, 2010 Video
Here's another hot one from 1982 (Statik Selektah and Termanology) ft Ghetto and Ea$y Money. This one's called Shut it Down (Virgin MegaStore Boys) ft Ghetto and Ea$y Money.

Here's another hot one from 1982 (Statik Selektah and Termanology) ft Ghetto and Ea$y Money. This one's called Shut it Down (Virgin MegaStore Boys) ft Ghetto and Ea$y Money.

Statik Selektah’s track features a nice flip of one of Chante Moore’s quiet storm classics as one of the samples.  For more on 1982, including a free EP, click here.
December 1, 2010 The Bridge, Video
Ever heard of Money Making Jam Boys? No? They are Black Thought's "new" side project, but keep it on the low… Check out their video for Judgment Day.

Ever heard of Money Making Jam Boys? No? They are Black Thought's "new" side project, but keep it on the low… Check out their video for Judgment Day.

Money Making Jam Boys are Black Thought, Dice Raw, Truck North, P.O.R.N. and Philly.  Click here for a very comprehensive breakdown of the genesis and evolution of the group from
December 1, 2010 Video
The video for Faded by Lessondary is SUPER low budget but the beats and rhymes are fresh. This one is strictly for the backpackers though.

The video for Faded by Lessondary is SUPER low budget but the beats and rhymes are fresh. This one is strictly for the backpackers though.

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November 30, 2010 Video
KiD CuDi seems a lot happier when he's perfoming. Maybe Mr. Rager is just for the studio. Check out his performance of REVOFEV on the Conan O'Brien Show.

KiD CuDi seems a lot happier when he's perfoming. Maybe Mr. Rager is just for the studio. Check out his performance of REVOFEV on the Conan O'Brien Show.

It’s pretty dope that he’s wearing a Prince shirt too.Speaking of Prince, in the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine, ?uestlove lists his top 10 favorite Prince songs of all
November 30, 2010 The Bridge, Video
T.I. drops another banger with the video for I Can't Help It ft Rocko. Will anybody be chanting free T.I.

T.I. drops another banger with the video for I Can't Help It ft Rocko. Will anybody be chanting free T.I.

Will anybody be chanting free T.I.?.
November 30, 2010 Video
AZ is still putting in quality work 17 years after his killer cameo with Nas. Check out the video for the remake of Gimme Yours which was produced by Statik Selektah.

AZ is still putting in quality work 17 years after his killer cameo with Nas. Check out the video for the remake of Gimme Yours which was produced by Statik Selektah.

Statik Selektah has quietly become one of the hardest working producers in the game.  This is a good look for both him and AZ: .
November 29, 2010 Video
Here's some bonus KiD CuDi. It's not included in the album but it fits right in. The video is called Mojo's So Dope (but I'm sure KiD CuDi was not inhaling…).

Here's some bonus KiD CuDi. It's not included in the album but it fits right in. The video is called Mojo's So Dope (but I'm sure KiD CuDi was not inhaling…).

This one is produced by the cool kids over at Decon. If you have not heard KiD CuDi’s album, here’s a friendly nudge..
November 29, 2010 Video
Wow. Keri Hilson brings out the big guns (no…seriously) including Rick Ross for her new video The Way You Love Me. This one is HOT.

Wow. Keri Hilson brings out the big guns (no…seriously) including Rick Ross for her new video The Way You Love Me. This one is HOT.

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November 28, 2010 Video
If you missed the 1982 album, it's one of the doper ones of the year (and that's saying a lot). They just released a free EP bonus album. Check it out.

If you missed the 1982 album, it's one of the doper ones of the year (and that's saying a lot). They just released a free EP bonus album. Check it out.

In case you missed it, 1982 is the group formed by Statik Selektah and Termanology.  Here are some previous posts about them to give you a taste.  These are 2
November 26, 2010 Audio, Mixes, Video
Twas a good night for the talk shows. Check out N*E*R*D performing Sacred Temple on the Jimmy Fallon show.

Twas a good night for the talk shows. Check out N*E*R*D performing Sacred Temple on the Jimmy Fallon show.

This is from their stellar album Nothin’. .
November 26, 2010 Video
Ice Cube's new song Nothing Like L.A. is nothing like his vintage joints from the 80's and 90's but I'm not mad at it.

Ice Cube's new song Nothing Like L.A. is nothing like his vintage joints from the 80's and 90's but I'm not mad at it.

Check out the performance from the George Lopez show: Need more Cube in your life?  Here’s something old: And something (relatively) new to show you the big homie’s still got
November 26, 2010 The Bridge, Video
Happy Thanksgiving. Here are a few songs that may be appropriate for the day. Enjoy (and no guilt).

Happy Thanksgiving. Here are a few songs that may be appropriate for the day. Enjoy (and no guilt).

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November 25, 2010 Audio, Video
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