* New * Miz Metro interviews "Fab 5 Freddy"!!! (Word…)
Thursday, January 31, 2008 | Comments: 1
Recently a work of art, in the form of a graffiti wall, was discovered. It displays work by, Fab 5 Freddy, Futura 2000, Jean Michael Basquiat and others. The wall was only rumored to exist, but it was found behind layers of sheetrock and plumbing prior to its building being renovated to luxury lofts. The [...]
Donald Byrd "Wind Parade" (Audio)
Thursday, January 31, 2008 | Comments: 0
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What’s up everybody, it’s your boy Destro The Bigga Figga back up in this bitch with some extra relicent shit for your earpiece. Quick history lesson, what beat did Tupac (“Definition of A Thug Nigga”), Black Moon (“Buck Em Down”)and Organized Konfusion (“Stray Bullet”) sample in their songs? Well, it was Donald Byrd’s “Wind [...]
"The Actors Wrap: J Kyle Manzay" by The Beast
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 | Comments: 1
Hi,
The Beast here… I writing a two - part special called The Actors Wrap: for actor, producer, writer and director J Kyle Manzay, and model and actress Vanessa Simmons.
J Kyle wrote this great production called The Actors Rap and it’s a comedy that touches on Hip-Hop and the growing number of rap stars acting and [...]
Flo Reviews "Mood Muzik 3" by Joe Budden
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 | Comments: 2
I’m not ashamed to say that I wasn’t a huge Joe Budden fan. I’m not gonna lie and tell you that I have all his shit or even heard all or most of his shit. I haven’t. I am here to tell you that because of Mood Muzik 3, I’m going back to get all [...]
Lil Jon and 2 Corny White Dudes (Video)
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 | Comments: 1In the spirit of having fun and not giving a fuck, I’d like to put you on to this cool little skit that my homey Tom sent me. It’s a basically a skit where Lil Jon is trying to be convinced by 2 white dudes that they can rap. Very funny and I encourage you [...]
SNY invitational to tip-off on February 1st, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 | Comments: 0
SportsNet New York (SNY), the television home of the Mets and Jets, and New York’s leader in local sports news coverage - today announced a landmark initiative for the network - establishing the SNY Invitational presented by Time Warner Cable. This annual high school basketball tournament will not only become a pillar of SNY’s involvement [...]
Jim Jones to officially release "Harlem’s American Gangster" on 2/19/08
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 | Comments: 0
The wait is over, as hip hop superstar Jim Jones kicks off the New Year with a brand new mixtape, Harlem’s American Gangster on KOCH Records, which hits streets on February 19th, 2008. The mixtape is hosted by Dame Dash and features the entire Byrdgang crew.
Jim Jones is currently recording a new album which will [...]
Flo’s Favorite Site…
Monday, January 28, 2008 | Comments: 0While my man Des was on hiatus, I brought you my favorite site of the moment, www.datpiff.com . I caught some flak for my lack of HTML knowledge… In any case, I bring to you my favorite site of the moment… For the moment. We take life too seriously and hip hop needs to be made [...]
New Rating System + Shawty Lo Album Review!! by THE BEAST
Monday, January 28, 2008 | Comments: 1
Hi Hiphopruckians,
I’m pleased to announce an official rating system for album reviews. It’s called “AMPS,” real simple right, but that was the goal along with the intent to be creative as hell. AMPS was created to add another dimension to the site and to give you guys another reason to say that you like us. [...]
DJ Cable "20 Minutes of Funk" (Audio)
Sunday, January 27, 2008 | Comments: 0
Yo, my main man DJ Cable (2 Time DMC Champion by the way) out of Colchester, UK just sent me this nice 20 minute mix he put together. It’s a nice little set with some older tracks (Jim Jones, The Game, Red Cafe, etc.) and such but as he told me earlier “there’s a fair [...]
Underground Soundz "Beat Making on the MPC2500 & Logic 2" (Video)
Sunday, January 27, 2008 | Comments: 0For all you aspiring DJs, producers or what have you, I got a nice visual/audio treat for you. The kidz over at Underground Soundz sent me a 12 minute skit on one of their beat making sessions which i thought was really cool. Anyways, tell me what you think…
Young Brizz "Vibe to This" (Audio)
Sunday, January 27, 2008 | Comments: 0
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Alright everybody, we got a bevy of independent artist that we’re going to showcase on HHR today and tonight. This entry is by a South West Philadelphia MC named Young Brizz. It’s called “Vibe To This” and it’s produced by production team Underground Soundz. It’s a smooth one for all you hip hop kidz [...]
