Is Facebook the New Internet
Is Facebook integrating itself into all things on the web and potentially mobile? Click here to read Mark Cuban’s take.... Read more
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Gang Starr’s Guru Dead at 43
Keith "Guru" Elam died on April 20, 2010 at the age of 43 after a long battle with cancer. I knew Guru personally and he was always nice and humble when we spoke. Regardless of all the rumors that swirled around his death, he left a lasting musical legacy, both... Read more
What is the Future of Media?
This comprehensive study of the media consumption habits of 8-18 year olds offers a preview of how media primarily will be used in the future. Click here for the article.... Read more
Biggie Playlist and Rap Phenomenon Mixtape
Any day is a good day for a biggie mix. Also, click here to download the classic Notorious B.I.G. Rap Phenomenon mixtape by DJ Vlad and Dirty Harry. And, you can listen to the whole thing below: Download Mixtape... Read more
Jay-Z: He Came, He Saw, He Conquered
This Jay-Z documentary is a couple years old, but it remains one of the 2 best ever produced on him (the other being Fade to Black). See a whole different side of Jay as he headlines the Glastonbury festival in the U.K. The life and times of Shawn Carter,... Read more
Glee Hip-Hop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBFrbfoEgGg&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xd0d0d0&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1 Can those 2 words be used in the same sentence?... Read more
Are Tweets the New Tattoos?
The Library of Congress will be archiving all public tweets for posterity. Do you want your words kept forever? Click here for the story.... Read more
Ibiza Sonica: La Latina – Karlos Sense
Press play, sit back, close your eyes and imagine the sunset at a cafe in Ibiza.... Read more
The Tower of Babel
Do we all have the capacity to speak every language buried within? Click here to read about a Croatian girl who was in a coma woke up only being able to speak flawless German—a language she had only studied for a short time. How did this happen?... Read more
The Many Faces of B.o.B.
B.o.B. played at S.O.B.’s on April 12. He started with a true crunk set that would make the ATL proud, with nothing but his DJ (and manager) backing him. Halfway through the show, he was joined by a full band and proceeded to rock the house with…well, a rock set. If... Read more
Don't Let Me Fall – B.o.B.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nGx3uQoT6s... Read more
I'll Be in the Sky – B.o.B. (Official Video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5EP3KHu-VI... Read more
Put Me On – B.o.B. (Official Video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eny_Bdy9aJ0... Read more
Nothin' On You – B.o.B. ft. Bruno Mars (Official Video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PTDv_szmL0... Read more
Musings on Foursquare and (at least) 2 More Cents
FourSquare, the social network that allows you to check in at restaurants and stores and tell friends about the things you’re doing and buying there, is getting a lot of press as off late. Some are projecting it to be THE next big thing (think Twitter and Facebook). Not everyone... Read more
Catch Me if You Can – Outasight
http://vimeo.com/groups/1555/videos/8835252 This one surprised me with its slinky 70's blaxploitation film sounding sample. Does his flow remind you of Drake's?... Read more
Many Moons Short Film – Janelle Monae (Official Video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHgbzNHVg0c Janelle Monae is making a LOT of noise after recently turning out hipsters and tastemakers in NYC, as her album release nears. She has been on the scene for a few years steady building her base (yeah, the old-fashioned way). A recent opening stint for E. Badu may have... Read more
Over – Drake (download)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lTB1pIg1y0 Is it humanly possible for Drake to live up to the hype? Only time will tell. For now, he continues to release solid joints live Over. Click here for the download.... Read more
The Boondocks – Asheru ft. Raheem Devaughn (download)
Fresh new song from one of the most slept on MCs. If you like Talib, Common, Black Thought, J-Live or any other MC with something to say about more than whips and chicks, peep this (courtesy of Nahright.com). Click here to download.... Read more
Never Too Much – Classic Soul and R&B Playlist
Classic joints never get old. They just get better. Click here or above to play. Trackist below: Never Too Much - Luther Vandross Rock With You - Michael Jackson Give Me the Night - George Benson Give it to Me Baby - Rick James September - Earth, Wind and Fire... Read more
Net Neutrality – Do You Want Internet Service Providers Controlling What You Can Access Over the Web?
Court’s decision may have a fundamental access on what content you can access via the web, at what speed you can access that content and which companies control those things. Is the Internet the new cable?... Read more
Aziz Ansari Speak on R. Kelly on the Jimmy Kimmel Show
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Na_YF-Ibo Aziz Ansari speaks on R. Kelly. Is he the new King of Comedy?... Read more
Kevin Smith on Working With Prince
Kevin Smith details his experience "working" with Prince.... Read more
The Changemakers Mixtape – Mick Boogie and Friends (Download)
More Mick Boogie. Is there a better mixtape DJ in the game right now? 1) Oncue - The Changemakers Intro (produced by CJ Luzi) 2) U-N-I - Chillin’ (produced by THX) 3) Don Will feat. The Park - Love Junkie (Wallpaper Remix) 4) Big Pooh - Get It In (produced... Read more
Detention Mixtape – Kidz in the Hall and Mick Boogie (Download)
Lost jewel dropped in 2007. Has there been a better underground rap group since? Click here to download. 01. Intro 01:09 02. Detention Freestyle 01:50 03. Lose Your Mind 04:03 04. Kickdrums Freestyle 02:28 05. Never Forget 03:00 06. Get Busy Pt.1 02:32 07. Work To Do 03:53 08. Train of Thought... Read more
Window Seat – Erykah Badu (Official Video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hVp47f5YZg The Naked Truth - Does Erykah Badu succeed in getting you to question Group Think?... Read more
Let's Go!!! – Playlist
Old school hip-hop playlist guaranteed to get you hyped. Tracklist below. Click here to play. Notorious B.I.G. – Who Shot Ya? Jay-Z – Rock Star Lil Cease ft. Lil Kim and Puff Daddy – Play Around Big Pun – Glamour Life Mase ft. Puff Daddy – Can’t Nobody Hold Me... Read more
Beats by Kanyeezy
Does anyone else miss Kanye West? I was at the 2009 VMAs where the infamous Taylor Swift bumrush occurred and I still don't get the backlash against Kanye West. Yes, he rushed the stage and yes, Taylor Swift was America's sweetheart, but so what? He had done this so many times... Read more
The Difference Between Men and Women's Brains
Recent studies have shown differences in men and women's brain that may explain some of the most commonly noted gender differences. Click here for the full article.... Read more
Erykah Badu ft. Lil Wayne – Jump Up in the Air and Stay There
Why wasn't this on the album? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFS-ThoW8vM... Read more
Jay Electronica – ElectroChemicals Mixtape Download
Where have all the Jay Electronica mixtapes gone? Click here for one of the last few standing.... Read more
Lady GaGa ft. Beyonce – Telephone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ95z6ywcBY... Read more
J. Period & Nneka – The Madness Mixtape (Download)
Nneka is a Nigerian artist with a soul and soul. Her music is inspired by the political and socio-economic conditions facing her native Nigeria. She has released an eclectic album (Concrete Jungle - click here to purchase) and is a phenomenal performer. Is the world ready for her? Download Mixtape... Read more
J. Cole – A Nigga From the Ville Mixtape
Is J. Cole the savior of hip-hop? Based on his already classic mixtapes and stellar performances in NYC and at SXSW, he may live up to those expectations. If Jay-Z is the Mike Jordan of rap, J. Cole is his LeBron. Download his latest mixtape here.... Read more
J. Cole – The Warm Up Mixtape
Click here for the download.... Read more
Diggy Simmons – Made You Look (Freestyle)
Is it possible to have grown up in the Run-D.M.C. era and like Diggy Simmons? ExternalVideo.936907&w=425&h=350&fv= more about "Diggy Simmons - Made You Look (Freest...", posted with vodpod ... Read more
Mick Boogie/Pharrell So Ambitious Mixtape
Mick Boogie laces us with another classic. This one is compilation of some of Pharrell's hottest tracks. Click here for the download.... Read more
Will Humans and Machines Merge in the Next 30 Years?
2001: A Space Oddysey? Terminator? The Matrix? these were all preparing us for the (relatively immediate) future, if this man is right. Click here to read the Rolling Stone article.... Read more
Pharrell Williams – MIDEM Keynote (Video)
Is Pharrell Williams the greatest producer this century (so far)? The So Ambitious mixtape from Mick Boogie makes a strong case. Click here for the download.... Read more
Pharrell Williams – MIDEM Keynote (Video)
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AFH: J Dilla Tribute
James Yancey, aka Jay Dee, aka J Dilla, one of the greatest producers in hip-hop history, was born 39 years ago on February 7, 1974 and unfortunately passed away on February 10, 2006. We're celebrating his life and incredible impact with a number of the great tributes that have been... Read more