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Top 30 Best Posse Cuts Of All Time
We count down the top 30 best posse cuts. If there’s one format that never fails to elicit excitement, it’s the posse cut. With roots deriving from hip-hop’s inherently competitive elements, a trial-by-fire tradition associated with regionalist pride among other factors, the posse cut often finds emcees in an unspoken quest to emerge with the standout verse — much to the benefit of the song as a cohesive whole. Alliances are built and strengthened; the old adage of strength in numbers holds true in the booth. Unfortunately, the posse cut has come to feel like a dwindling art. Where...
California Governor Plans On Starting Reopening This Week
As the call of summer begins to loom, California governor Gavin Newsome has announced plans to begin a slow re-opening process. The coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on society, leaving many people confined within their homes in the midst of stringent social distancing guidelines. Yet with the arrival of summer’s hot weather comes an interesting challenge for the government, who have already struggled to prevent people from flocking outside in droves the minute the sun peeks through the clouds. In any case, California governor Gavin Newsome has recently unveiled his plans to slowly but surely begin re-opening the state...
French Montana Says He Was Best Dressed At Last Year’s Met Gala
French Montana demands some respect, claiming that he was the best-dressed at the 2019 Met Gala. You can’t talk down on French Montana‘s confidence. The Bronx rapper truly does not care what anybody says about him, and that’s been evidenced by his media comments in the last month. Currently promoting his new single “That’s A Fact,” French Montana has been calling into several different radio shows to voice his opinion about his hit-making abilities, saying that he has a stronger catalogue than Kendrick Lamar and kicking off a feud with Young Thug. With everybody looking back on past editions of...
Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 "Sulfur" Release Date Revealed: Photos
The adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 “Sulfur” is releasing on May 9, making the perfect Mother’s Day gift. The adidas Yeezy Boost 350 has taken the sneaker industry by storm, becoming one of the most high-demand shoes of all time in recent years. Designed by Kanye West, the silhouette has been re-imagined countless times following its debut in the “Turtle Dove” colorway. New versions continue to be pushed out and each one commands as much attention as the last. Now, the release date for the adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 “Sulfur” has been announced. According to Yeezy Supply, the new...
50 Cent Says He Got $150K From Steve Jobs For iPod Placement In "P.I.M.P" Video
50 Cent recounts negotiating a deal with Steve Jobs for the 1st iPod placement in the “P.I.M.P” vide. From the “P.I.M.P” video to being a brand found in essentially everyone’s household, Apple’s iPod revolutionized music. In the height of the mp3 era, iPod’s aesthetic and ability to store thousands of songs shifted the world of technology and music for the better. Though it would later transform into the iPhone and iPod Touch, 50 Cent knew it was special when he first encountered Steve Jobs. In a recent interview with Ari Melber, Fif recounted meeting Steve Jobs for the first...
Tina Knowles Manages To See Beyonce, Jay-Z & Their Kids From A Distance
Beyonce’s mom, Tina Knowles, gives her two cents on the “Savage” remix and social distancing from her family. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than just jobs and universities– it affects how we see our family and our friends, it affects birthday celebrations, weddings, funerals– just about any type of IRL gathering now has to be re-invented. Many people are finding unique ways to celebrate special days with their loved ones– whether it be by way of a Zoom conference call, or a drive-by party– people are still doing their best to get together and spend time virtually with the people...
Ski Mask The Slump God Wishes He Died Over XXXTentacion & Juice WRLD
Ski Mask the Slump God says that he wishes he were dead and XXXTentacion and Juice WRLD were still alive. Ski Mask the Slump God has been through a lot in the last two years. He’s had to mourn so many of his loved ones. First, his best friend XXXTentacion passed away as a result of gun violence, being shot in broad daylight outside of a Florida motorsports shop and losing his life. Then, a producer from the Members Only collective, Khaed, lost his life. Finally, Ski had to say goodbye to another one of his close friends, Juice...
Mike Dean Reflects On Jay-Z & Kanye West’s "In Paris"
Mike Dean celebrates one of his boldest production choices as he reflects on working with The Throne’s hit single. While Kanye West and Jay-Z’s creative partnership has taken a few hitches following the release of 2011’s classic Watch The Throne, one thing has endured — the music they made during their brief but spectacular reign. And while both rappers obviously contributed to the album’s success, the work of the producers should not go uncelebrated. As Mike Dean was involved in the creation of several key Watch The Throne tracks, including the Hit-Boy produced “N***as In Paris,” he recently opened up about some of...
Lil Durk Taps Polo G, Lil Baby, Gunna & More For "Just Cause Y’all Waited 2" Tracklist
Lil Durk unveils the official tracklist for Just Cause Y’all Waited 2.” Lil Durk is readying a new album while everyone is in quarantine, to help fans pass the time and perhaps ease the stress of COVID-19. The prolific, auto-tuned rapper made the announcement the other week with the release of a new record, titled “Viral Moment.” The album is titled Just Cause Y’all Waited 2, and with the release date around the corner– it’s scheduled to drop this Friday, May 8th– he’s decided to unveil the tracklist for the album a few days early. The album features an array of...Recent Posts
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