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Music Kept A Bullet From His Head! – “The Pianist” VIDEO (So not Hip Hop, but Happy Birthday Lisa Ford!)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! As I grow a year older, I ponder on what I can do to make a difference in this world. I hope that this blog, which, as a writer, has been a dream of mine all of my life, serves as a muse that inspire others to pursue their dreams and never give up. I resolve to make this site even better in 2013 by having the courage to open up more and truly express myself & my love for music…
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JAY Z & 9th Wonder Presents “Black American Gangster” Mixtape [LISTEN/DOWNLOAD]
9th Wonder's "American Gangster" mixtape reconstructs Jay-Z's 2007 album 'American Gangster'. The project includes tracks like "Party Life" and "Sweet" featuring samples from Kool and The Gang and The Love Unlimited Orchestra. Once again, another superb body of work from iconic producer, 9th wonder.
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KENDRICK LAMAR Decodes “Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst” PLUS “Backseat Freestyle” (VIDEOS)
Kendrick Lamar raps acapella "Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst", one of the most personal and poignant songs on his explosive debut album, Good kid, m.A.A.d City", and explains the story behind the song's powerful lyrics.
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LEBRON JAMES Named the USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year! (PHOTO)
Congratulations to LEBRON JAMES on being named the USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year! And it is well deserved! James is one of just two players in the entire history of the game to win MVP, the NBA Championship and the Olympics in the same year, along with Michael Jordan.
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DRAKE Brings Out T.I., Busta Rhymes, & French Montana on New Year’s Eve In MIAMI! (VIDEOS) & Pics
Drake brought in 2013 in one of the best cities on the planet...MIAMI! And he brought some of the biggest names in Hip Hop to perform alongside him at a lavish poolside party at Miami Beach's Fountainbleu Hilton hotel. Some of the hard-hitting performances included; - Busta Rhymes – “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See” - Drake – “Us (Remix)” and “Fu**kin’ Problems” - French Montana – “Pop That” and - T.I. – “Ball” and “What You Know”. Check out the VIDEOS of…
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MYA – “Mr. Incredible” (Music Video) NEW!
The gifted and talented MYA releases a new video for 'Mr. Incredible, a song elegantly constructed with crystal clear vocals in perfect pitch. The sultry ballet is a cult favorite off of Mya's latest album "K.I.S.S." (Keep It Sexy & Simple), Mya's 4th independently released project through her own label imprint 'Planet 9'.
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TUPAC SHAKUR – “Minnie The Moocher” (Music Video)
As you know, I can not run this blog without paying tribute to the classics aka old school Hip Hop. Today's throwback is courtesy of my favorite rapper of all time, Tupac Shakur. He said his only fear of death is being reincarnated....but Pac doesn't have to worry about that, because he's immortalized. "Minnie The Moocher" is off of Pac's album "Beginnings: The Lost Tapes 1988-1991".
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JUVENILE – “Juvie Tuesdays” New Mixtape! [DOWNLOAD]
Juvenile joins forces with TheSource.com and together, they release his hot new mixtape "Juvie Tuesdays". Juvie's new project is a compilation of music he's been dropping on his weekly 'Juvie Tuesdays' series, alongside newly published material in general. Celebrity features on the mixtape include old Cash Money label mates, Lil Wayne and Birdman, veterans like Juicy J, Kidd Kidd and many more. There will be more installments of 'Juvie Tuesdays' in the coming weeks and a brand new highly anticipated album in 2013.
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PRESIDENT OBAMA Speaks At A Vigil In Newton, Connecticut For The Sandy Hook Deaths (VIDEO)
"I am very mindful that mere words cannot match the depths of your sorrow, nor can they heal your wounded hearts. I can only hope that it helps for you to know that you are not alone in your grief...that our world too has been torn apart. That all across this land of ours, we have wept with you. " - President Obama - Speaking in Newton, Connecticut, at a vigil for families of the victims and other students from Sandy Hook Elementary after the…
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SINCERE – “Dotted Line” New Mixtape!! {Music Review}
It's a relief, to hear the energized flows of West Philly rapper, Sincere aka S.I.N, on his new and electrically charged mixtape, "DOTTED LINE" ... highly anticipated after the release of his first project, ‘Boarding Pass’. SINCERE does an incredible job of honoring Hip Hop in "DOTTED LINE" with a hardcore collection of hits that include remnants of old-school chords connected to futuristic sounds. It’s even more gratifying to find S.I.N. paying homage to different eras and multiple genres of music on his new mixtape,…