Play That Funky Music White Boy!

Danny Vola...performing his version of Waka Flocka Flame's "No Hands"...not missing a beat or word (including the n-bomb)

Nunns & Roses: Beef over Khalifa?

Natalie Nunn is upset...again....and this time with Amber Rose.
Apparently rapper, Wiz Khalifa is no longer dating Nunn with whom he spent a few months "getting to know" after meeting her at a party. The Bad Girls Club star vents on youtube (as fans and haters anticipated) about being replaced by Amber Rose, who was an acquaintance until this point.

Wiz and Amber have been spotted together...and aren't denying any rumors. With Miss Rose refusing to comment on Nunn's reaction, Natalie was left arguing alone it seemed  as she bashed the former exotic dancer (via ustream, twitter, and youtube) for her past career choice, and other high profile romances (Kanye and Reggie).

In a recent interview with VIBE Magazine Natalie Nunn speaks of her upcoming album, tell-all book, and of course, AMBER stating:

"I don’t need to fight her. She’s a bop! She’s boppin’ right now. And if you don’t know the definition of a bop, it’s a hoe. Because at the end of the day, you know that I was laid up, kickin it with Wiz for well over a month. For two months I had taken time out to hang out and get to know him. Just because we were hanging out doesn’t mean somebody’s fucking. No."

Natalie reminds us in one of her many youtube posts "I dont just go around disrespecting people, thats not my style". Riiiiigghhhhhhtt....and with a stiff upper lip and Ed Lover voice I say, "Commee onnn son!"


FANS DONT WANNA SEE THESE TWO FIGHT...BUT WOULDNT MIND VIEWING:
*An Amber, Natalie, Wiz sex tape (they ARE bad girls right?)
*Amber vs Natalie...YOU GOT SERVED POLE BATTLE

Dear Black America- A Message From Ya Boy Saigon

Greatest Story Never Told Comes out Feb. 15, 2011

Greatest Story Never Told comes out Feb. 15, 2011

Flicks We Love: THE WACKNESS

"Im a drug dealer...hear my cry" a tragic, yet comedic line from a high scool senior in this film about a kid named  Luke Shapiro, a pot selling outcast with interesting clients and acquaintances. He  begins a strange friendship with his therapist, complicating things a bit when he begins to like his stepdaughter. Set in 1990s NYC..Luke hustles to make money the summer before his first year in college. Starring Josh Peck , Ben Kingsley, Olivia Thirlby, (with an appearance from Method Man)...and oozing hip hop music.. this story about love, growth, and identity is a classic.

World Star Hip Hop Site Shut Down, Just For Kicks?

January 24, 2011 World Star Hip Hop's website went offline. 50 Cent accepted responsibility for this on Twitter, and rumors began to circulate. In an interview with Angie Martinez (Hot 97, NYC) he admits he was not directly responsible for the site's shut down. 50 goes on to explain that his tweets were simply entertainment for fans, "I didn't shut them down. If I rob a bank I wouldn't tell you I did... [but] maybe I did. It's up to the public to decide" says 50 Cent.The rapper has been involved with an ongoing conflict with World Star Hip Hop, attacking the owners for the use of his image and negativity.

The saga continues when CEO of World Star Hip Hop, "Q" is the name, calls into the show to explain to Marinez that these claims were false, stating the issue had nothing to do with 50 Cent, hackers, or homeland security.  Q goes on to explain that the site was nearly having technical difficulties, as they have  before in previous years . The've experienced issues with hacking in the past (most recently last year) and bandwidth. Q never denies his beef with 50 Cent...he gives him a quick shout out " good promo". Hmmm...perhaps a promotional opportunity for 50's website boobootv.com... a competitor  for worldstarhiphop.com???

With a personal beef between the Q and 50, a lawsuit, and two very different takes on the situation...who knows what to believe....              

Reasons To Believe In Hip Hop....Again

Fans, critics, and execs search exhaustedly for our next crew of heroes and legends...impatiently waiting for artists to pass the torch to. Message boards and forums are full of pretentious screen names, heated debate, and passionate postings as the old and new school give their take on the state of hip hop music and culture.  With much more emphasis placed on capitalism and commercialization, the spirit of our beloved artform has been changed quite a bit. Some support this while others do not, both tightly grasping what little originality and rebellion is left.  

The news was received years ago: " HIP HOP IS DEAD"...pay attetion to the signs around us and you'll find  we were misled.

J Cole : The North Carolina native was the first artist signed to Roc Nation . His mixtape, The Warm Up gained much deserved attention with tracks like" Grown Simba", "Lights Please", "Dollar and a Dream", and "Dead Presidents II". He appeared on the Blueprint 3 single " A Star Is Born" and later dropped "Who Dat" both of which forced listeners to bob their heads (to the beat) in approval. With Friday Night Lights released in November (2010), one can only expect big things from this talented lyricist in the near and far future.  
Random Fact: Mr. Cole graduated from St. John's College Magna Cum Laude
Song I Can't Take Off "Repeat": (Just Begun) Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Jay Electronica, J Cole










Wiz Khalifa :Reminiscent of Snoop in the early 90's, if for nothing else the thin frame and pothead persona, Wiz Khalifa deserted his seven figure deal with Warner Bros to do his own thing (independently) in 2009. Seems like Khalifa made the right move! His recent single "Black and Yellow" is playing EVERYWHERE. Rumor has it, Wiz and Snoop have a new album and DVD project coming out (4/20/11)
Random Fact: "Wiz" is short for wisdom and"Khalifa" is Arabic for successor
Song I Can't Take Off "Repeat": (This Plane) Wiz Khalifa


Eminem  :A highly anticipated return was met with Recovery (2010 Aftermath), which sold over 700,000 its first week in stores. Aside from radio hits like " Not Afraid" and "Love The Way You Lie" (feat. Rihanna) , Slim Shady has also recorded a collabo with Nicki Minaj entitled "Roman's Revenge"( her diss to Lil Kim). He also performed recently on SNL beside rapper Lil Wayne. 
Random Fact: Shade 45 on Sirius and XM Radio is arguably one of the better hip hop stations to listen to
Song I Can't Take Off "Repeat": (No Love) Eminem feat. Lil Wayne


Rock The Bells 2010 :A Tribe Called Quest, Wu Tang Clan, KRS-One, Rakim, Snoop Dogg,
DJ Premier, Slick Rick, Street Sweeper Social Club
Wiz Khalifa, Clipse, LAURYN HILL and other performances. NEED I SAY MORE?
Random Fact: Legends performed their most influential albums in their entirety on the main stage as hip hop newcomers performed on side platforms.
Song I Can't Take Off "Repeat": (Oh my God) Tribe Called Quest




The Roots:Hands down... one of the greatest lives acts ever! The Roots and Jimmi Fallon teamed up in 2009 for Fallon's late night talk show. The Legendary Roots Crew, originally out of Philly, appear every episode as the house band on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon", making them the coolest band on late night tv.
Random Fact: Members Black Thought and ?estlove were classmates at the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Peforming Arts
Song I Can't Take Off "Repeat": (Silent Treatment)The Roots







Jay Electronica :Without a commercial single release under his belt, this New Orleans nomad gained quite the reputation by word of mouth and internet buzz. "Act 1" was one of many internet recordings that impressed underground rap music junkies everywhere. Tracks like "Exhibit C"(Just Blaze prod.)  and "Victory Is In My Clutches" are easily fan favorites. Now signed to Roc Nation, Electronica is due for a debut album, which will be a great day in American history (mark my words lol) . Look out world!
Random Fact: The song "Act 1" was rare and creative for its use of the score from award winning movie Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind
Song I Can't Take Off "Repeat": (Shiny Suit Theory) Jay Electronica feat. Jay Z




 Distant Relatives :Nas and Damien Marley combining their styles together on an entire album, something we've all been waiting for since "Road To Zion". With tracks such as "Work and Blaze", "Nah Mean", and " Count Your Blessings"
Distant Relatives is a classic album that can be played all the way through..
Random Fact: Their fathers being musicians and strong cultural pride/beliefs indeed make them distant relatives, in fact some say interviewing one is like interviewing  the other
Song I Can't Take Off "Repeat": (Patience) Damien Marley/Nas





Pharrell & Despicable Me:That's right, Pharrell Williams was the musical genius behind this animated picture. He produced and co-created the score which includes songs from Lupe and Robin Thicke (among others).
Random Fact: N.E.R.D is an acronym for "no one really dies"
Song I Can't Take Off "Repeat": (Minions Mambo)Despicable Me Soundtrack



Talib Kweli- Group/Solo ProjectTalib Kweli and Hi-Tek never cease to amaze. With the release of their most recent album, hip hop fans are blessed with songs like "In The Red" and "Strangers"(Feat. Bun B). Revolutions Per Minute is perfection, end of sentence ;)
Kweli has been busy since Reflection Eternal's release date last year...he has recently dropped his latest solo album, Gutter Rainbows which includes the feel good hit, "How You Love Me".
Fact: Talib Kweli is married to Dj EqueSong I Can't Take Off "Repeat": (End) Reflection Eternal



Kanye West / My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy:
Gorgeous(Feat. Kid Cudi/Raekwon)...Blame Game(feat. John Legend)...All The Lights (Feat. Rihanna) are just a few of the songs on this album that are nothing short of melodic genius. Kanye also released a short film/extended music video (Runaway, MTV) in October to help promote his work, something we haven't seen(as far as production value goes) since Michael Jackson's Thriller. Yeezy never disappoints and My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is a strong example.
Random Fact: Kanye is Swahili for "only one"
Song I Can't Take Off "Repeat": (So Appalled) Kanye West feat. Jay Z, Pusha T, Cy Hi Da Prynce, Swizz Beatz, and RZA



 



Entourage:
The comedic tv drama is about star Vince Chase and his close knit group of friends, acquaintances, and business partners. Seven years after it's debut, the show provides great television and even better hip hop music. The Entourage soundtrack has included hits from artists such as Outkast, The Roots, Joe Budden, T.I., Jay Z, and De La Soul to name a few.
Random Fact: Corrine "Superhead" Steffans openly discussed her desire to bed actor Jeremy Piven during an interview with him on Foxxhole Radio
Song I Can't Take Off "Repeat": (Be Easy)Ghostface Killah

 



Jay Z (Still Here and Still Strong) :
With the release of Blueprint 3 Jay Z has proved, once again, that he cannot be stopped . Now, with Roc Nation in  the works, collaborations with various  talents(  Pharrell, Young Jeezy, Usher to name a few) , and artists signed to his label like the young Willow Smith, Jay Electronica, Wale, Rihanna,  and J Cole...Jay Z seems to have much more up his sleeve than to remain the King of Hip Hop.
Song I Can't Take Off "Repeat":(Already Home) Jay Z feat. Kid Cudi




Lauryn Hill:It was not the career ride we expected for our Hip Hop Goddess. Ater her rise to fame in the 90's with legendary rap trio The Fugees, Lauryn has forever been in our hearts. Playing a stubborn teen in the movie Sister Act II alongside Whoopie Goldberg, as well as providing us with her masterpiece, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill , L Boogie seemed to have disappeared out of thin air...pulling a Dave Chappelle, if you will. Speculations circulated, rumors surfaced, and time passed with the following question on everyone's mind "where the f*ck is lauryn?"
It was during Rock The Bells 2010 that Lauryn reappeared, performing tracks off her debut album. There has been less slander regarding insanity thrown her way and more talk of a return to the game.
Random Fact: Lauryn Hil won Album Of The Year over competitor and legendary artist Madonna in 98 for Miseducation....
Song I Can't Take Off Repeat: (Ready Or Not)The Fugees