Phil Ade Featuring Bun B “2 A.M.”

Apr 30th, '13  •  Bangers  •  by Emmanuel C.M.  •  No Comments

Phil Ade released a new track today called "2 A.M." that features Houston hip-hop legend Bun B. This is the first single off of Ade’s highly anticipated project R.O.S.E. (Result Of Society’s Evils). Phil is fresh off his “Electric Highway Tour” ...

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Always Reppin’: Photos of Rappers Throwing Signs

Apr 30th, '13  •  News  •  by XXL Staff  •  No Comments

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9th Prince & Inspectah Deck “Never, Never” [Video]

Apr 30th, '13  •  Bangers  •  by Eric Diep  •  No Comments

Wu-Tang Clan affiliate 9th Prince drops off a new video titled “Never, Never.” Featuring Inspectah Deck, the pair are seen in the streets of Brooklyn as they deliver solid bars. This is produced by Soul Professa. Watch above...

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Album Premiere: R.A. The Rugged Man’s “Legends Never Die”

Apr 30th, '13  •  News  •  by Sean Ryon  •  5 Comments

Today marks the release of Long Island veteran R.A. the Rugged Man's second studio album, Legends Never Die. The album sports features from the likes of Talib Kweli, Tech N9ne, Masta Ace, Brother Ali and Vinnie Paz of Jedi Mind Tricks, ...

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Today In Hip-Hop: “Bling Bling” Added To Oxford Dictionary

Apr 30th, '13  •  Today in Hip-Hop  •  by Sean Ryon  •  No Comments

On this day, April 30, in hip-hop history... 2003: The term "bling bling" is officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary. The phrase—which is an ideophone that refers to flashy, often diamond-encrusted jewelry—was one of many hip-hop terms added to the dictionary, ...

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Show Recap: Big Boi & Killer Mike Rally The Troops At Brooklyn Bowl

Apr 30th, '13  •  News  •  by Sean Ryon  •  No Comments

Photographs by Sean Ryon (@wallysean) This past Wednesday, April 24, Big Boi and special guest Killer Mike stopped by the Brooklyn Bowl on the seventh stop of the "Shoes for Running" world tour. The concert was a raucous, jam-packed gala that ...

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J. Cole Releases New Track, “Cole Summer”

Apr 29th, '13  •  Bangers  •  by Eric Diep  •  3 Comments

J. Cole remerges with “Cole Summer,” a soulful sample-driven track that tells his story up to this point in his career. From chronicling his mixtape highlights to learning from Jay-Z, the song’s lyrical content has a lot to digest. He ...

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Talib Kweli Jumps on Chris Brown’s “Fine China” for the Remix

Apr 29th, '13  •  Bangers  •  by Emmanuel C.M.  •  No Comments

Talib Kweli does it again. The Brooklyn rapper hops on Chris Brown's "Fine China" for the remix and does the song justice. The track is already a hit, placing in at No. 51 on Billboard's Hot 100 list. Add in the legendary emcee ...

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Show Recap: A$AP Rocky Brings Purple Swag to The Prudential Center

Apr 29th, '13  •  News  •  by Emmanuel C.M.  •  No Comments

A$AP Rocky brought Harlem to Newark, New Jersey on April 28 when he opened for Rihanna’s Diamonds World Tour at the Prudential Center. Thousand of fans of all ages and backgrounds were in attendance and immensely eager to see the acts. ...

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