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40 Glocc - Zoolife f. Tip Toe, Village Boo, Yacc (Music Video)

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Featured above is the latest music video for 40 Glocc’s track “Zoolife” featuring Tip Toe, Village Boo and Yacc.  It’s off of the “I Am Legend” mixtape - which is available now.  The video was irected by Marcus McDammit along with 40 Glocc.

PREVIOUSLY: 40 Glocc - Money & The Power (Music Video)

January 6th 2009 Music, Videos (Music)

Clinton Sparks - E! Channel in LA With N.E.R.D. (Video)

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Clinton Sparks is featured on the E! Channel for his appearance in LA w/ N.E.R.D., Sean Kingston, Ray-J and Colby O’Donis.  My cousin will be featured on one of these series for “hottest clubs” in the U.S. w/ Clinton Sparks… I’ll be on the lookout 4 ya cuz!

PREVIOUSLY: Clinton Sparks & S.A.S. - Gang Mentality (Mixtape) w/ Tailb Kweli

January 6th 2009 Live Performances, Music

K’Naan - VIMBY Spotlight Teaser (Video)

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The artist K’Naan (Somalian) - now in Cananda - talks a little about his future spotlight with VIMBY.  Check up on it and see what’s good w/ K’Naan - definitely an artist who I’m looking forward to hearing more from in the future!

PREVIOUSLY: K’Naan - Talks Somalian Pirates

January 6th 2009 Interviews, Music

Famous - A Look Inside The “I Rap Now EP” w/ The Delivery (Video)

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Hit the video above to get a closer look at Famous’ “I Rap Now EP” With The Delivery.  I’m definitely about to go eat some more breakfast…  I woke up today feeling super sh*tty, but now I’m getting my temp back to a normal level after poppin some Tylenol.

PREVIOUSLY: Famous - Ain’t No Use (Music Video)

January 6th 2009 Interviews, Music

Gorilla Zoe & Lil Wayne Perform “Lost” Live (Video)

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Above is footage of Gorilla Zoe and Lil Wayne (who was on ESPN today) performing the track “Lost” live… It was recorded by using a Flip Video camcorder. Check it out and see what ya’ll think.  Oh, and Weezy F. picked the Ravens to win the Superbowl.

PREVIOUSLY: Gorilla Zoe - Lost (Music Video)

January 6th 2009 Live Performances, Music

Jay Rock - The Grind Don’t Stop (Episode 2) [Video]

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Featured above is Jay Rock’s “The Grind Don’t Stop” episode #2…   I’m still watching some Weezy F. on Sportscenter… Anyways, Jay Rock has been doin his thang for awhile - so stay tuned and be sure to check out the vid. above.

PREVIOUSLY: Jay Rock - The Grind Don’t Stop (Episode 1)

January 6th 2009 Interviews, Music

Killer Mike - How To Open A Record (Video)

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Killer Mike came through and showed how to open a record, how his record came packaged and has some “kind” words to any artist who doesn’t have his CD packaged - along with a poster, credits, and dope pictures.  Killer Mike:  “I look at her ass first, then I look at my son.”  Oh, and if you haven’t picked up Killer Mike’s latest album (one of the most slept on this year) - then your DEFINITELY missing out!

PREVIOUSLY: Killer Mike - Barber Shop Talk

January 6th 2009 Interviews, Music

GLC - The Lost Taps (RubyHornet TV) [Video]

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GLC spit three freestyles when RubyHornet met with him this past summer at SoundScape Studios for a Freestyle In The Park and in-depth interview.  Peep above for the video - where he presents his other two 16’s as part of the RH TV Lost Tapes.

PREVIOUSLY: GLC & The Game - Freestyle

January 6th 2009 Freestyles, Music

Angela Yee - True Stories Radio Interview (Video)

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Here’s an interview that True Stories Radio recently did with Angela Yee (of Shade45) that you can check out… Above is Part 1 of the interview - and after the JUMP is Part 2… See what she hasta say.  I’m bout to go eat some breakfast… Hopefully.

PREVIOUSLY: Angela Yee - Interviews Jamie Foxx

January 6th 2009 Interviews, Music

N.O.R.E. - Hang Hang Hood Vegan / “NY Groove” Preview (Video)

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As ya’ll may have heard, N.O.R.E. is a vegan now - so for 2009, they switched from “Hang Hang Hood Chicken” to “Hang Hang Hood Vegan” blogs.   Here’s NORE’s first blog of 2009 - where he talks about Biggie, 2Pac, The LOX, and gives a preview of “NY Groove.”  Check it!

PREVIOUSLY: NORE Announces European Tour

January 6th 2009 Interviews, Music

Young Capone - Giant Steps Episode 10 (Video)

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Here’s Young Capone with Episode #10 of his “Giant Steps”… He is once again behind the scenes of his “Choosin” music video featuring Mario.  Hit the JUMP for a bonus - where he talks about some of his favorite places to eat…

PREVIOUSLY: Young Capone - Giant Steps (Ep. 8 & 9)

January 6th 2009 Interviews, Music

Cornel West Dancing To Kidz In The Hall’s “Work To Do” (Video)

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Cornel West appeared on Democracy Now with Amy Goodman on November 19th, 2008 - and he danced to the song “Work To Do” by Kidz In The Hall.  He got his groove on to “Work to Do.”  Check out the footage above and see what’s up.

PREVIOUSLY: Kidz In The Hall @ Chicago’s “Beat Kitchen”

January 6th 2009 Misc., Music

Mic Terror - Definition Of A Freestyle (Music Video)

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Featured above is the latest music video from the Chicago-based artist Mic Terror.  The video was directed by GL Joe & Casey Borhnal.  It’s straight from Mic Terror’s upcoming mixtape, “King of the New School.”  I dig it - along with the beat selection that makes me want to go bump Kweli & Mos’ “Black Star” album.  Found over at FakeShore.

DOWNLOAD: Mic Terror - Definition Of A Freestyle
PREVIOUSLY: Mic Terror - Juggernaut 16 BARS (Freestyle)

January 6th 2009 Music, Videos (Music)

Busta Rhymes - 92Q Rap Attack Freestyle (Video)

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Busta Rhymes kicked out a freestyle over that BET Cypher ’strum on 92Q’s Rap Attack Live.  See what you think of Bussa Bus - I’m definitely looking forward to his upcoming “B.O.M.B.” album that’s set to drop now that we’re in 2009!

PREVIOUSLY: Busta Rhymes - Arab Money (Pt 3) [Video Shoot]

January 6th 2009 Freestyles, Music

Lil Wayne vs. Skip Bayless On ESPN (Video)

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This will be airing at 10:00 AM Eastern time… Which means it’s already done airing, but hit up ESPN and see if they show a re-run this morning. It went down today… Lil Wayne vs. Skip Bayless - and Skip told him that he had better bring his A-Game.  *Turns on ESPN*

PREVIOUSLY: Tyga & Lil Wayne - Breaktime

January 6th 2009 Interviews, Music