Dart Adams (@DartAdams) is a top choice, 100%, Grade A jerk! But he is also one of the best Hip Hop writers on the net and a brilliant analyst of Hip Hop culture. More often than not that jerkiosity (yeah I made up a word) is what makes his work so entertaining. And one day [...]
September 28, 2011 G. Valentino Ball Heaters Don’t know if someone pissed in The Virginian’s (@Pusha_T) cereal or if this is just a general warning shot. Either way the bars are kinda TOUGH. Pusha let this freestyle over Drake’s “Dreams Can Buy Money”. And that and a couple of the more choice line has the internets speculating that this is directed toward [...]
September 26, 2011 G. Valentino Ball Heaters Solange tossed this out via Twitter a couple days ago. Recorded during her “Sol-Angel” sessions. She stressed the fact that it wasn’t a part of the new work that she is currently creating with Pharrell. Decent song none the less. Enjoy yourself (Rick James voice). [...]
September 25, 2011 G. Valentino Ball Heaters The track on this is MEAN! 100% Ugly face, extreme head nod inducing rhythms with this one. That’s how Nneka snags you with this. The German rapper/singer and frequent performer at the annual Roots Picnic got the legendary Black Thought with her to take this one to another level. No lie though I lean more [...]
September 24, 2011 G. Valentino Ball Heaters Eric Roberson is the singer that you should know about if you about that R&B life. For the uninitiated the New Jersey native is kind of a big deal. After going through the major label wringer Erro took his talents indie and been killing it ever since. While he has created a name for himself [...]
September 23, 2011 KBB Staff Heaters, Music Video The majors are starting to set up their big guns for the 4th quarter. Case in point today’s new music from RiRi. Unfortunately it does not come with glow sticks. From the good people at RNBX Lyrics from HHNM Yellow diamonds in the light And we’re standing side by side As your shadow crosses mine [...]
September 22, 2011 G. Valentino Ball Singles After a nine year hiatus, Naughty is BACK! Naughty by Nature drop their latest audio featuring Joe called Perfect Party. Remembering how classic their sound was back in the early 90s, this new song is still reminiscent of the good vibes they would bring to all their tracks. I’m ready to hear what else Treach, Vinnie, [...]
September 21, 2011 Georgette Singles From his upcoming album, The Blindside, Riz, recruits Fabolous on new song, Soundproof. Already buzzing, Riz has worked with some industry heavyweights including DJ Drama, Trey Songz, and producer KaneBeatz. With the influx of new hip hop artists entering the game every minute, the success of Riz will remain to be seen but don’t doubt [...]
September 21, 2011 Georgette Singles Jaz (@DJJaz) gets 3D for the latest installment of his Press Play mixtape series. Go find your glasses from your last trip to the movies to take in the full glory that is the cover. (Shoutout to @LooyMusic) And he’s on his Machete J wave heavy this time. This has a pregame feel to it. [...]
September 21, 2011 KBB Staff Heaters, KBB EXCLUSIVE The Drama King himself is releasing his third studio LP coyly titled, Third Power. Remixing Talia Coles‘ Never See You Again, he recruits MMG artist and DMV native, Wale, to add a little flavor to the track. Hopefully we’ll see more releases from DJ Drama over the next few weeks as he gears up for his [...]
September 21, 2011 Georgette Singles