Michael, Michael, Michael, You My Nigga!

Jul 15th, '09  •  Bloggers  •  by XXL Staff  •  19 Comments

It’s been a really fucked up year for niggas named Ron. First Browz, now Artesticles. I don’t know if I like being a Ron anymore. ☹ As I briefly mentioned on today’s podcast, I refrained from mocking Ron Artest’s simultaneous mockery ...

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Chuck D Partners with Music Marketing Website Uplaya

Jul 15th, '09  •  XXL Magazine  •  by XXL Staff  •  14 Comments

Chuck D is using science to discover hit records, aligning with music marketing website uplaya.com. The website, introduced in June by global digital media company Music Intelligence Solutions, offers instant feedback on music of all genres, measuring mainstream potential. “Online services have ...

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Wither the proverbial song for the bitches?

Jul 15th, '09  •  Bloggers  •  by XXL Staff  •  27 Comments

A couple of recent rap videos have got me wondering why rappers aren't trying to appeal to women anymore. Not that I'm complaining. I'm just saying. You'd think, with the state of the economy, rappers would be doing a lot ...

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MTV: Dave Chappelle Puts on Surprise Show

Jul 15th, '09  •  Affiliate News  •  by XXL Staff  •  No Comments

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Drake Sits Down With ABC News [Video]

Jul 15th, '09  •  Affiliate News  •  by XXL Staff  •  No Comments

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DJ Suss One presents Memphis Bleek: Signed & Sealed

Jul 15th, '09  •  Reviews  •  by XXL Staff  •  7 Comments

Since dropping this mixtape last week a slew of heads have been asking the same exact question: Why is Memphis Bleek still rapping? Some say it’s because he’s about to let loose on The Game for all those “Fuck Jay-Z” ...

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Maxwell Tops Charts With 316K Debut, Alchemist & Cage Rep For The Indie Circuit

Jul 15th, '09  •  XXL Magazine  •  by XXL Staff  •  41 Comments

Maxwell hijacked the charts this week with his long-awaited comeback disc, BLACKsummers’night, the first album by the singer in eight years. The Columbia Records artist almost managed to outsell the late King of Pop with a career high of 316,500 units ...

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FEATURE: dead prez,The New Danger

Jul 15th, '09  •  News  •  by XXL Staff  •  13 Comments

Black power is more than just slogans and bandanas. Just ask dead prez. The poster boys for what many would consider “revolutionary rap” have been holding it down for the movement since they blasted on the scene with their raucous ...

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South Central State of Mind Preview

Jul 15th, '09  •  Bloggers  •  by Nipsey  •  27 Comments

What up, what up? Blog #3. I'ma be discussing my album in detail. The shit is coming out crazy! This has been in the works my whole life. I feel like everything leading up to this point has been the ...

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