Video: Lupe Fiasco - Hip-Hop Saved My Life...

Pretty much how we all saw it play out in our heads, no? Great story telling at it's finest, Lupe's strong point.

The newest visual from Carrera Lu dropped today on iTunes. His second single "Hip-Hop Saved My Life", off of Lupe Fiasco's The Cool features a beautiful and very talented up and coming artist that goes by the name of Nikki Jean.

Nikki Jean's Youtube Account.

"Yall Wanna Rock And Roll And Shit" - Skateboard P...

N.E.R.D perforimg in the Levi Fader Fort at SXSW(South by Southwest).


Pretty dope song. New N.E.R.D album should be a perfect complement for the upcoming warm weather. We'll keep you updated as more tracks leak.

Clip Via Youtube.

Because He Snuffed Jesus Remember...

Sunday is slow. Here's some Nasir. Dope video.

Video: Lil Wayne - Lollipop (Final)

We showed you the "rough cut" Here.


Via OnSmash.

Video: Rider For Real...

G "Best Mixtape Out Right Now"-Unit...

Tribute To The Notorious B.I.G...

Listen Here. Tribute To Biggie Smalls.

A tribute to the late great Christopher Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997). Track consists of a multitude of emcees who have either worked with Biggie in the flesh (Bone thigs-n- Harmony) or have done posthumous collaborations with the King of Brooklyn (50 Cent).

50 Cent, Chingy, Bobby Valentino, Bizzy Bone, and Maino all appear.

R.I.P

The Roots - 75 Bars(Black's Reconstruction) Video...

We brought you the behind the scenes shots Here. Here's the full video.

One of our new favorite songs, also another visual piece for the talented Mr. Cordero.

Jay-Z - I Know (Video)

We must say the concept on this one is very Abstract and appealing. The protagonist in this feature is none other than the child of Mr. Lenny Kravitz and Ms. Lisa Bonet, Zoe Kravitz. Check out the video. Do you know?

75 Bars(Black's Reconstruction) Behind The Scenes...

To add on to this post Here. Here is a behind the scenes look on the making of The Root's latest song off of their upcoming album Rising Down.

G-Unit - Good To Me (Video)

Curtis and The Gang offer up this video of what it means to be good to them. We swear dont step on our pool table. It wouldn't end pretty.

From Marcy To Madison Square w/ Linkin Park...

Jay-Z and Linkin Park Tore down Madison Square Garden this past week. The crowd erupted when Jigga man stepped on stage and performed a number of his collabortaion tracks with the talented Linkin Park band.

"From Marcy to Madison Square", gets us hyped everytime!

Clip Via Youtube.

Cool Kids: Interview & A Freestyle...

The newest 'Kids' from Chicago drop a freestyle and are interviewed overseas. Mikey Rocks first followed by Chuck Inglish. They're pretty good. Gaining a buzz, nice job.

Bonus Video: "Black Mags"



Download Black Mags Here. Black Mags.


Get more Cool Kids Here. Cool Kids Myspace.

The Cool Kids Perform 'Black Mags' Overseas...

They are on the come up.

What Happens To YOUR Demo...

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Sending physical Cd's are a thing of the past kiddies, this you should already know. Any press kits/demos that are being sent into these record companies to be subjected to the scrutiny of these interns better have an impressive digital edge. Myspace pages, blogs, even inexpensive flash drives are all essential in this modern era. Those that don't heed to these changing times will end up like Super Mario without the mushroom right before Koopa...defeated.

Wale: The Mixtape About Nothing...

Wale, real name Olubowale Folarin, the rapper out of Washington D.C who gave the world the song "Nike Boots" is back with another mixtape project. The Mixtape About Nothing series is a clever play on the sitcom Seinfeld as Wale hopes to run its theme parallel with the current state of Hip-Hop. Wale, an acronym for "We Aint Like Everybody" is planning on taking hilarious quotables and ideas and incorporating them into the tape. The release date is still pending, however this is an innovative idea and clever cover art.

Catch up with Wale Here. Wale Myspace

But...He Snuffed Jesus Remember?!

Listen, N*gger shirt or not, he gave us arguably the best Hip-Hop album of all time. The good people over at OhWord.com took the time out of their busy E-Lives to deconstruct Illmatic, Nas's finest, to give you people who can't get that damn shirt out of your heads some insight as to why he still is God's Son.

Loved every word of it.

Read it Here. Deconstructing Illmatic.

Via OhWord.com

What's Been Going On With Common...

Common gives us some insight with this video journal entry on what he's been up to and what he's cooking up for the upcoming year.

View previous Common video journals Here, Part 1. Here, Part 2.

Kanye West Grammy Performance: Stronger Followed By Hey Mama...

Rest in Peace Dr. Donda West. 'Ye announced previously that he would dedicate his performance at this years 50th Annual Grammy Awards to his mother whom passed away late last year to medical complications. View the clip, touching indeed.

Kanye's Grammy acceptance speech:



I mean seriously...How are they going to try and do that?! Throw a chair next time 'Ye.

The 50th Annual Grammy Awards...

Tonight marked the 50th Annual Grammy Awards, well the actual awards ceremony started in the middle of the day with over 100 awards being handed out before the telecast, nonetheless it was certainly an exciting event. Kanye West, who is the leader in this years field of nominations, was nominated for eight Grammy Awards and took home three during the earlier telecast.

Ms. Amy Winehouse also won for best pop vocal album for "Back to Black." Justin Timberlake won best dance recording for "Lovestoned/I Think She Knows," alongside producers Nate (Danja) Hills and Timbaland and mixer Jimmy Douglass.

Mark Ronson, Amy Winehouse's producer, won the Producer of The Year Nomination in the non-classical field, for his work on "Back to Black," "Rehab," "You Know I'm No Good," "Littelest Things" by Lily Allen and his own "Version". Heres what he had to say about his accomplishment:

"I came here when I was 10 years old as a seat-filler!" he exclaimed upon his win. "I really can't believe this. It's surreal, bizarre."

Some of the earlier winners were as follows:

Urban/Alternative Performance: "DayDreamin'", Lupe Fiasco Featuring Jill Scott.

Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: "Makes Me Wonder," Maroon 5.

Traditional Pop Vocal Album: "Call Me Irresponsible," Michael Buble.

Solo Rock Vocal Performance: "Radio Nowhere," Bruce Springsteen.

Rap Song: "Good Life," Aldrin Davis, Mike Dean, Faheem Najm & Kanye West, songwriters (J. Ingram & Q. Jones, songwriters) (Kanye West Featuring T-Pain)

Rap Performance by a Duo or Group: "Southside," Common, featuring Kanye West

Rap Solo Performance: "Stronger," Kanye West (All three accepted by Mr. West during the pre-telecast.)

Song of the Year: "Rehab," Amy Winehouse (Amy Winehouse).

Yes Mr. Nasir Jones's shirt is bananas!



More to come as the night unfolds...

For a more in depth list of winners for tonight's categories check out Here.

Flashing Lights Video Status: Completed...

A new photo has been put up on the Kanye West Blog over the weekend. Ye's Blog states that the video for "Flashing Lights", one of the singles from his last platinum effort Graduation, is completed and ready to air. The video will be premiered on BET this coming week and uploaded to his Blog by Wednesday. You already know we have the number two internet spot where it can be seen after Ye's Blog! Stay tuned.

Pictures Via KanyeUniverseCity.