Here’s The Trailer For Young Von’s “Up” Remix [@youngvonsfs]
On rooftops across the city, the Snob Takeover has begun. Young Von’s $nob Boss is already up and available for download but the “Up” remix with Antawayne and others looks to be his crowning achievement so far. Bold, blustery and containing enough kick to constantly remind you that you won’t get too far without hearing [...]
Here’s The Trailer For The “We From Dallas” Documentary [@_leoj_]
Dallas hip-hop might have the most under-appreciated story to tell when it comes to legacy in rap. The first big rapper from Texas was not Scarface or Willie D. Rather it was Dallas’ own The D.O.C when he broke through as a side project of N.W.A. One of their greatest treasures, S1 has been nominated [...]
Donnie Houston’s Mic Check: Le$ [@settle4les @imdonniehouston]
In the latest edition of Donnie Houston’s ‘Mic Check’ series, the Houston producer grabs Le$ for a sparring session with a skeletal break beat and more. It’s clear Houston isn’t going to stop until he has everybody known or on the verge in the city coming into the session ala Rap City’s famed The Basement [...]
And The Correct Pronunciation Of The Word “GIF” Is…
The Internet and the “Graphic Interchange Format” or .GIF have become best friends over the years. Either they’re used to display reaction or add humor to things just for the hell of it. For example – any time we’re in a happy place or mood? We’re using this: Its inventor, Steve Wilhite has been pushing [...]
HBO Unveils Teaser Trailer for Boardwalk Empire Season 4
Boardwalk Empire is easily one of cable TV’s gems. Based upon the rise of organized crime, racketeering, and the life of notorious New Jersey gangster Enoch “Nucky” Thompson, Boardwalk Empire gave viewers entertaining lessons in American history by way of historical figures and events (gangsters Al Capone and “Lucky” Luciano, for example, are recurring characters on the show), [...]
Tear Jearker: Oklahoma Tornado Survivor Finds Dog During Live Interview
Lord the news in Oklahoma after yesterday’s historic tornado has not been kind. Absolutely heartbreaking for the most part. Here’s one of the good stories, outside of the good humor of a hero being interviewed on CNN in a “She Wants The D” T-shirt. Barbara Garcia was delivering an interview to CBS News following the [...]
Here’s The Complete Batman: Arkham Origins Trailer
Remember that teaser trailer we got last week from DC Comics and Warner Bros Games Montreal regarding its newest installment in the recent Batman games, Batman: Arkham Origins? Yeah, well, forget all that, as the full trailer for the game was released first thing this morning. In addition to showing Batman scaring goons with his fear tactics [...]
What’s Worse: Wale’s ‘The Gifted’ Cover Or The “New” Big Tymers?
There are ideas that are good in theory and then there are ideas that should have never left the drawing board. Earlier this week Wale released the artwork for his upcoming third LP The Gifted and even with the help of Mr. Cartoon, the cover came out looking like a bad photoshop job. Yes, that’s [...]
Here’s the Announcement Trailer For “The Best Man Holiday” Movie
As early as 2009, rumors swirled about some of the Black romantic comedy films that were so popular towards the end of the 90s getting sequels. These movies always seemed to contain some combination of the “Black star power nucleus” of Morris Chestnutt, Nia Long, Taye Diggs, Sanaa Lathan, Terrence Howard, and Omar Epps; and [...]
Donnie Houston’s Mic Check: DoubleBe & KDOGG [@imdonniehouston @doublebe_hwc @kdogg_bfna]
In the third episode of Donnie Houston’s Mic Check series it’s an all Headwreckas affair as Yung Truth introduces KDOGG & DoubleBe to the microphone. Seeing that neither of the two really need an introduction, Houston gives them a stripped down version of Eric B. & Rakim’s “Paid In Full” to glide over and while [...]
