Alright, take everything you think you know about Diggy Simmons, and throw it out the window…this mixtape is actually really nice. Don’t doubt the young man’s skills. – Uptown Daniel “Diggy” Simmons comes from a lineage of hip-hop royalty. His father Rev. Joseph Simmons is the 1/3 of the legendary… Read More →

Rap sensation Lil Wayne gave his fans a treat by hopping on USTREAM on Saturday night to deliver the official release of his LEAKED mixtape “No Ceilings.” The official version is of a higher quality, and includes 4 more songs than the leak…including one he recorded on Friday night…called “Single”… Read More →

Check out this new video from indie rapper Esso…for a man with no deal, this video is EXTREMELY good! When you get a chance check out his mixtape, “Off The Wall” a concept album in which he puts his own spin on classic songs from Michael Jackson’s “Off The Wall.”… Read More →

Tuesdays are traditionally days for album releases. This Tuesday is not any different. Up this week: The-Dream & J. Holiday with sophomore releases. Terius “The-Dream” Nash is a writer. He’s penned major hits for Beyonce (“Single Ladies”) and Rihanna (“Umbrella”) and J. Holiday (“Bed”) With this second release as an… Read More →

UPDATE: Please check out  “Dead and Gone”, the new video from T.I. and Justin Timberlake. Very much so related to the rest of this post. Once you’ve watched the video, keep reading! (shouts out to the fennellblog, where I saw this video first.) [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUPiUL6E0PE&eurl=http://thefennellblog.wordpress.com/&feature=player_embedded]   If you’re looking for something… Read More →

Canadian born rapper Drake is back at it again with his new mixtape release “So Far Gone.” Fans and first time listeners alike will agree that this mixtape showcases Drake’s versatility as an artist. Specifically, this release features Drake singing just as much as he’s rhyming. The thought of this may frighten some based on their… Read More →

If you missed the CBS airing of the Katie Couric Grammy All-Access Interviews, here is Lil Wayne’s part  in it’s entirety. This will make you laugh at some points, so be prepared. There are so many quotes to be shared It’s interesting, but also slightly disturbing. Check it out for… Read More →

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhktUN4kGvU] While i was over at concreteloop, I ran across the post that Brian added about Dawn Richard. I am a MTB junkie. I was so hype when I saw the promo for the new season while I was watching Daddy’s Girls last week. Looks like there is some drama… Read More →

If you are a fan of hip hop, I mean real hip hop, you probably already know about Drake. But for those of you who don’t, let me introduce you to one of my favorite rappers. Aubrey “Drake” Graham might look familiar to you. It’s probably because you’ve seen him… Read More →

I remember the day Notorious B.I.G. was killed. I was in Kansas City at my Grandfather’s house, and I remember seeing the news scroll across the bottom of the TV screen in his kitchen. I didn’t cry, but I do remember saying, “Oh no not another one!”  I was 8… Read More →