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“If It Ain’t 808 In Da Trunk, It Ain’t Knock…”
I have no explanation why I woke up with this song in my head. The music junkie’s brain processes memories to the forefront rather strangely. Regardless, it got me charged; hearing the those thunderous 808s blare from whatever contraption Organized Noize developed them from. ...
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Wale - “Beast”
Assuming this is a leftover that didn’t make the album. * Shrugs * I’m adding it to my folder, then iPod anyways. Direct from 9th Wonderful via his Twitter . If they aren’t stocking the album in your area, Wale says to holler @ him so he can holler @ them people. Guess ...
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Your Black Friday Shopping Guide For Steals & Deals
For those of you plotting out your plan of attack for next week, Gizmodo published “ Black Friday Deals: The Only List You Need ,” running down a variety of available steals and deals on electronics for you diehard deal finders. Moi? I’m too lazy and none too fond of ...
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“The 8th Light…”
“ Black, my family thick, like they’re striped molasses/Star, on the rise, in the eyes of the masses/Black is the color of my true love’s hair/Star’s are bright, shining, hot balls of air. .” Straight swiped the pic from Va$htie’s abode. No particular ...
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Video: Kevin Garnett’s 75-Foot Shot
Even though it didn’t beat the buzzer, KG’s 75-feet heave-shot was remarkable in Thursday night’s game against the Warriors. [ Dime ]
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Adidas Originals Def Jam x Ghostface Stan Smith
Ghost fans might want to add this to their action figure and imitation golden eagle bracelet. As part of their Originals series , Adidas put out a Ghostface version of their Stan Smith sneaker including details on the heel, ankle and his mug on the tongue, reminiscent of Jam Master ...
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“Podium Finish” - Review Of Forza 3
Racing games, for many, aren’t user friendly outside of Mario-Kart . Sim-racing franchises like Forza and Gran Turismo are popular with car nuts and basement dwellers alike. Still, they mostly boast unapologetic learning curves that push newcomers away. It’s refreshing that Forza 3 , the ...
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11.21 The Cooler
The motorboatable Marie Blanchard Five Things We Learned From The Miss Universe Sex Tapes [Gunaxin] If Wonder Woman Comics Were More Honest [Cracked] 15 Creative Anti-Smoking Ads [Uncoached] Salute Your Shorts: The Golden Age of Television [Paste] Sony Wants To Take On iTunes ...
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Curren$y - “Breakfast (In & Out)”
He’s on fire! © NBA Jams. NY seems to have done wonders for our favorite NO emcee, given the recent tracks that have hit the net showcasing his sharp wit and tongue. Reading the chatter between Spit Vicious and Cannon , it looks like Smokey Robinson is in the can. Early early today ...
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Video: Wale & J. Cole Freestyle @ Denny’s
Touring isn’t what it used to be. I told you that they weren’t letting anyone backstage @ the BP3 show and J. Cole spoke on how there weren’t any groupies gettin’ their back out as far as he could see. Bummer. I think we all grow up having wet dreams where floozy ...
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A Japanese Game Show
* Kanye shrug * I don’t have any more of an idea of what’s going on than you do. Whatever they’re doing, it’s mildly erotic because I found myself suddenly I thinking about Kinu from “ A Different World .” [ Via ] Stray Shots El Prez x DJ Printz ...
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U-God Feat. Method Man - “Wu-Tang” Video
When’s the last time you heard someone say “Yo, you heard that new U-God , son?” And it’s not because homie doesn’t record or release material , either. Christ’s sake, he has an album out or something so we should at least be hearing some chatter. ...
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Alicia Keys - “Dreaming”
Earlier, I laid on the couch to take a short nap. Three and a half later I wake up and I feel behind. That’s how I feel about this “Dreams” track, which we slipped in unnoticed the other day . Now, here’s the CDQ for the masses. Elements…, 12.15. ...
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Willie The Kid – “Black Ice”
You know what it is. New WTK going in over ‘Kast’s “Black Ice” from his upcoming project with DJ Scream entitled The Outkast, where he’ll try his hand @ a few of the famed duo’s songs. While they idea isn’t new, it should still be good.  ...
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50 Cent Has A Charge Of Heart Regarding Album Sales & Artistry
I really didn’t want to speak on this until his official first week numbers came in because, outside of water cooler banter , it doesn’t really matter much. At least not to the average listener; I imagine first week numbers can make or break a TI’s week nowadays. But in ...
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LMFAO Feat. Lil Jon - “Shots” Video
I give credit to LMFAO . Their off-brand of party pop isn’t the most provocative, but these California keg-killers have tapped into our societal cash cow with their knack for situational song writing. After their ingenious idea to custom-make hometown hit(s) with “I’m In ...
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“So Sweeet…”
Last week, Neil and I discussed the topic of how he finds time to still do tapes while touring. In a nutshell, it’s virtually impossible but I’ll share some of the rest of it later. The main thing that I wanted to share then and now was I told him how someone had literally just ...
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“Garden State Of Mind…”
When I dropped a post about Mo0 this summer his track met TSS with a somewhat tepid response. I saw a modicum of potential in the kid but dude wasn’t “there” yet in many respects. I knew that wasn’t the last I’d hear from the kid so I kept him in the “wait and see” folder.  ...
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“Thelonious Hands…”
In the grand scheme of things, I’d love to go down as one of the greatest documentary filmers this culture has ever seen. Will I get there or not remains to be seen. However, the ability to craft a story through film and words has always intrigued me, so whenever a quality piece ...
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Juvenile - “We Be Getting Money” Video
Juvenile’s well past the legal age, but he’s still using the moniker and still going to be on radio courtesy of “We Be Getting Money,” the lead single from his upcoming album featuring Dorrough , Shawty Lo & Kango Slim. Although the man belongs to the man who ...
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