Because of BP

RIP Sponge Bob...

*Video* 1 Clap (She Do It) - Big Ramp

How To Make A Baby

*Video* Your Side of the Bed (w/ Keri Hillson) - Trey Songs

Fellas…be careful this summer

Guys you know you better watch out, some girls,…

iWish (lol)

if you don’t know

Boyfriend (Femix) - Da U Boys feat Na'Tee, Lanino Brown & Princess D

Here's the Female version of "Boyfriend" by Da U Boys, featuring Na'Tee, Lanino Brown and Princess Denisia. The ladies went OFF if you ask me.

  

*Video* 2024 - Overdose

2024 from OverDose on Vimeo.

*Video* Pill – Better Show Me

Show Stephens “So Amazing” Video

*Video* Jay Electronica Roadside Freestyle in Nepal

Jay spits some bars during his pilgrimage to Nepal. Back story and transcription here.

Rick Ross featuring Ne-Yo – Super High (Directed by F. Gary Gray)

Here goes the first visual taste of Rick Ross’ upcoming opus Teflon Don. Helmed by acclaimed director F. Gary Gray, the video for Ross’ soulful collaboration with Ne-Yo “Super High” features a beautifully resurrected Stacey Dash and the Miami-rapper on a motorbike. Not your everyday-combination. Teflon Don hits shelves
via: Hypetrak

*ThrowBack Tuesday* Do or Die - Po Pimp

Nike Sportswear 2010 Fall Athletic West Pack

Nike Sportswear previews its upcoming Athletic West Pack for the 2010 Fall season. Featured are new colorways in the brand’s Air Max 1 and revamped Air Maxim 1. Both take on vibrant accents amongst classic color schemes. Look for these to drop come Fall via select Nike Sportswear retail accounts.




Via: sneakersbr

*Video* Lloyd ft. Mystikal - Set Me Free

Mike Posner "Drug Dealer Girl" starring Rosa Acosta

Lil Dee - The Spokesman Vol. 1 Mixtape

Download

1.The Spokesman
2.Celebrate
3.It Wont Stop
4.Addicted Freestyle
5.City Lights
6.N.O Girl
7.Grammy Family Freestyle
8.Unbelievable feat Lowkey
9.Never Let Go feat Snipe
10.BadHabit
11.Searchin
12.Soul Aint 4 Sale
13.Turnt Up
14.Bring it Back Freestyle
15.Lemonade
16.Play My Song feat Twinn Fatt Kidd

O&S - Luv Me

Here's a track off of the The Leak (unreleased demo) let us know what you think!!

  

Lloyd Banks featuring Ludacris, Yo Gotti, Jadakiss & The Dream – Beamer, Benz Or Bentley (remix)

One of this year’s most memorable hip hop records has now an official remix. The production was tweaked just a bit, with guest verses from from Jada, Luda, The Dream and Yo Gotti. You can stream the song below and purchase the single, available over at itunes now.

Calliope Var (feat B Streezy) - Tomorrow

New Track!! Calliope Var feat. B-Streezy "Tomorrow"
 

Overdose - Rated Hood

Here's a new track from Overdose, check him out and give us some feedback!!

  

Nike Sportswear Air Max Light “Pure White”

A 2010 spring/summer release from Nike Sportswear encompasses a new simple and clean iteration of the Air Max Light. The Air Max 1 successor features a combination upper including both patent leather and mesh devoid of any highlight colors. Available now at SCHUH-YOU.

The Worlds FIRST Hip Hop Harmonica Player

Meet Bad News Brown. He labels himself the first hip-hop harmonica in his music video for a song called "Reign," off his debut Born 2 Sin. I'm not sure how this song makes him the world's first hip-hop harmonica player of if he's truly the first to merge both worlds, but it's a striking performance nonetheless. You should definitely watch it, if only to see him trying to look hard while playing the harmonica. Bad News - "Reign"

Maintain - Look at My Sh!t

Here's new music from Maintain, check him out and tell us what you think!!

Maintain - Look At My Shit (Uncut Version) by TheSweetLyfeBlog

*Video* Kourtney Heart - My Boy

Nike 2010 Spring Air Max Light

Featuring black leather, white mesh, grey suede and a perforated midsection, the latest Nike Air Max light features a host of materials and is made complete with Red lining and accents throughout. Featuring a US motif on tongue tag, this model distinguishes itself from the “Team Red” colorway from last year. The shoe is available now through select stockists throughout Europe including Overkill.

*Video* B-Streezy (feat. Lil Boosie) - She's Bad

Clipse Announce Solo LPs for 2010

While it's not clear where or when exactly this show took place, Clipse played a set last Friday (April 30). And during that set, which included "Popular Demand (Popeyes)," Pusha T and Malice apparently announced that they intend on releasing solo albums this year. Unfortunately, those are the only details available surrounding this news right now, but here goes some ol' fashioned predictions:

• As Meka at 2DopeBoyz wrote, perhaps this will be packaged like Outkast's Speakerboxxx/The Love Below.
• These won't drop in 2010.
• Pusha T and Malice will drop solo mixtapes and not proper albums.

That's all I got for now. Hopefully these will actually come out, though I highly doubt we'll see them this year. Also, here's hoping they continue to branch out production-wise as they did on Til the Casket Drops, which, though disappointing on all fronts, was marred by weak production from the Neptunes. Let's keep DJ Khalil and Sean C & LV on board, Pusha and Malice, but drop Chad and Pharrell. They deserve a break anyway.

Drake's CNN Interview

Drake in just a short span of time has more or less become a fixture in popular culture far beyond Hip Hop. Here he sits down with the worldwide leader in news and goes over some career highlights such as being honored into to be in the bra and panty tossing club with Prince. Enjoy!

HIP HOP IS ALIVE - PHOTOSHOOT - THE CYPHER

THEIMMEG, soundCLASH, ONPOINT MEDIA Presents..HIP HOP IS ALIVE -THE CYPHER:


HIP HOP IS ALIVE - PHOTOSHOOT - THE CYPHER from Onpoint Media on Vimeo.

Nike RT1 Varsity Red

Another colorway in Nike’s RT1 for Spring 2010 makes an appearance. This time around, the shoes are featured in a tonal varsity red colorway with white midsoles, navy blue outsoles, and gold eyelets adding a nice contrasting touch. They are now available through Nike retailers, including online via Footwear Depot.

Swagger Wagon

This looks like something straight out of SNL. But it’s not. It’s a real video made for the Toyota Sienna, which apparently, is now the unofficial swagger wagon.

Jay Electronica - The Ghost of Christopher Wallace

So, I took a listen to Jay Electronica's new track, The Ghost of Christopher Wallace and here are my thoughts.

First things first, the track is hot, Jay Electronica's word play is immaculate, but there was too much Diddy and not enough Jay . The track was produced by Diddy and was a good look on Jay Electronica's part because it was his first collaboration with him, not to mention, it was a "Nod to Biggie". I felt Diddy did quite a bit of over talking, but Jay Electronica has a passion for his music point blank. Given Diddy's record past of ruining careers back in the 90's, I don't think it's a good look. The track was six minutes long, Jay takes two minutes give or take to pay homage, to the deceased MC and Diddy spends the next four "trash talking". I literally had to figure out if there was going to be another verse or not. Overall, I give the track a thumbs up on Jay Electronica's part but as for the Diddy feature, I would have left well enough alone.

Listen to the track: Jay Electronica (feat Diddy) - Ghost of Christopher Wallace

Nappy Roots – Nappy University (Mixtape)

The Nappy Roots crew link up with DJ Smallz for a brand new mixtape; in support of their upcoming album, In Pursuit of Nappyness, which hits shelves on June 15th.


DOWNLOAD: Nappy Roots – Nappy University (Mixtape)

Jadakiss featuring Nicki Minaj – She Like Me

Mister “top five dead or alive” takes a step outside the box with this new single with YM’s first lady, Nicki Minaj. Not known for commercial records with catchy hooks, Jada still manages to get it in and provide some gritty audio heron for the fans. You’ll find this on his The Champ is Here 3 mixtape out now!

Interview with Lanino Brown

Tae had a chance to talk with New Orleans native, Lanino Brown. Here's what she had to say:

Tae:
For those that are not familiar with you, tell us a little about yourself

Lanino:
The name's Lyiena aka Lanino Brown from New Orleans, the name comes from my big cousin. She said I was the girl version of Nino Brown from the movie "New Jack City" because of my hustling skills...in and out of the booth. I've been rapping since I was around 10 years old, but I didn't pursue it career wise until as of recently, because of failed attempts when I was a teen. I've previously worked with 6-Shot, Blaqnmild, Joker, Na'Tee, Extreme Entertainment, Fleur De Lis Ent. and Acelo at the Chapel Studios.

Tae:
Where are you from and when did you start rapping?

Lanino:
I'm from New Orleans, downtown, mainly 7th ward, but I've also lived in the 6th ward and have strong affiliations there. Started rapping at 10, because my big brothers used to rap and I picked up on it and found I was actually better than them. Then it was on to school yard battles, beating the fellas, to the 9 o-clock props to almost signing a deal with Sony. Then I got out of high school and got a boyfriend and started school, and pushed rap to the back.


Tae:
What makes Lanino stand out from other female artists that are out, especially now?

Lanino:
I think the thing that makes me stand out is my femininity. I can spit like the guys, but I still have a voice that the girls would listen to. There's nothing fake about me, just giving the people the real...the stuff that they can feel.

Tae:
As a new artist, what do you feel that you can bring to the game as far as a female emcee is concerned?

Lanino:
I feel I can bring music that a female can relate to and vibe to at the same time. Now a days every rapper is all punchlines, no stories, nothing for people to actually relate to. I think I will bring that story telling back that made people "feel" the music that they listened to.

Tae:
So, we saw your video at the Jay Z concert, do you think that influenced you in any way to start spitting in a more serious light?

Lanino:
The Jay-Z performance definitely played a part in me beginning to rap again. It was my second time performing with him and well like they say lightening don't strike in the same place twice. I kind of felt like I belonged there on the stage and I think I held it down nice if I say myself,(laughs) I felt like playing on the whole Jay-Z vibe would really help out a lot as far as to me actually getting somewhere in the music business. Like Hov once said, "He's the new marketing plan.

Tae:
Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?

Lanino:
In the next 5 years, really I see myself as a married, retired housewife (laughs) so the sooner I get a deal the better.

Tae:
How can people get in touch with you?
Lanino:
For booking they can call 504-352-1232. They can follow me on twitter @laninobrown or www.myspace.com/laninobrown and my YouTube page is youtube.com/LBM330.

Tae:
Thank you again for the interview, do you have any additional comments?

Lanino:
It was nice speaking with you and thanks so much for the opportunity to be featured on your blog. You're such a sweetheart. Be blessed.

Nike Dunk High Army Green/Orange Blaze Mint

The latest drop from the Nike Spring 2010 line up is this gingham inspired high top dunk. Adding a premium feel to the shoe is the denim feature covering the toe box, lace panels, heel, and wing. The shoe is further complimented by the white / blue gingham pattern and highlighted with orange blaze accents on the leather swoosh, nylon tongue and the mesh inner lining. Available now through Nike stockists and online retailers.

Dickies Teams w/ New Era 2010 Spring/Summer Collection

Despite its workwear connotations, for some time Dickies has transcended its original use into a lifestyle-like setting. Throughout the years, the brand was a notable fashion inclusion in a handful of subcultures for its durability and quality. As a further testament to its increasingly diverse releases, a collection of New Era caps are seen here including both a 59FIFTY fitted duo and a flaptop-style WM-01. Available through New Era Japan accounts.
Source: WARP

*Video* Wale - Diary (Directed by Rik Cordero)

Intervew with Kidd Russell

Kidd Russell's first video "Dear Shooter" just debuted on MTV Jams November 27th and on MTV2 December 13th. Its a powerful song about violence!! Here's an exclusive interview with Kidd Russell and The Sweet Lyfe Blog. Give us your feedback!!