Lupe's "The Cool" Cover and Track List

The Cool In Stores December 18

Tracklist:

1. Isesha Poem
2. Free Chilly f. Sarah Green and Gemstones
3. Go Gadget Flow
4. The Coolest
5. Superstar f. Matthew Santos
6. Paris Tokyo
7. High Definition f. Snoop Dogg & Pooh Bear
8. Hip Hop Saved My Life f. Nikki Jean
9. Gold Watch
10. Intruder Alert f. Sarah Green
11. Streets on Fire
12. Little Weapon
13. Gotta Eat
14. Dumb it Down f. Gemini & Graham Burris
15. Hello Goodbye f. UNKLE
16. The Die
17. Put You on Game
18. Fighters f. Matthew Santos
19. Go Baby

Video: DJ Drama "5000 One's"

Video For DJ Drama '5000 Ones' Featuring Jazzy Pha, Nelly, T.I., Diddy, Yung Joc, Willie the Kid, Young Jeezy & Twista Off Of 'Gangsta Grillz Coming December 4th.

Video: J.R. Writer - Where You At

New Video by J.R. Writer Via OnSmash

Joell Ortiz Feat. Novel "Duffle Bag Boy" (Remix)

One of my favorite up and coming artist is Joell Ortiz. So I am glad to hear him bring some justice to this track. He is trying to keep his name out there until that Aftermath album comes out.

Joell Ortiz Feat. Novel "Duffle Bag Boy" (NYC Remix)

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Music: Ray J On the Mixtape Scene! (Kay Slay)

I guess it all makes sense now... a couple of weeks ago I saw this video with Kay Slay and Papoose. In the background you saw Ray J looking like the thug he is NOT..LOL. So he linked up with Kay to actually put this Mixtape called Ray J Unkut. You have audios, one of Kim Kardashian leaving Ray J a voice mail regarding the whole porn video, the next is called (im assuming here) My bottom bitch. Ray J couldn't get his career going with the porn now he wants to rap/sing... The track is actually funny to me - you guys let me know what you think. oh yeah im sure Kim is going to Sue his ass for the voice mail...lol dumb ass.

Kim Kardashian On Ray J's Voice Mail// Ray J Buttom Bitch

Fashion: "Black Diamonds" By Garbege & Sneaux

I know I haven't done my fashion thing in minute. To tell you the truth theres nothing out there that really interests me to actually get inspired to write about it. Until today...

GARBEGE and the Skate life style brand SNEAUX collaborated to bring you The Black Diamond Sneaker. These kicks are off the hook, so go and get yourselves a pair because these are limited edition joints 360 pairs made (hey I need to talk to them Garbege Guys, they should've made 365 - One for every day of the year!). The Black Diamonds will be out on Black Friday the kick off for Xmas shopping.

The God MC On The Cover of Rollingstone

There will be the "LeBrons" and "Kobes" in hip-hop, but no one will ever duplicate Jay's successes or longevity. "I've got this Elvis thing going on right here,"

Check out Excerpt's from the Issue Here.

Video: Preview Of Jay's American Gangster Tour Via MSN

Video: Consequence "Breakfast of Champions"

Directed by none other than.... Yeap you guessed it Rik Cordero

Via OnSmash

Curtis On Mtv Cribs

Well something we thought we weren't going to see..Curtis on MTV Cribs. Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson got the house on the market. What other way to showcase the house to buyer through MTV... Genius!

FunkFlex Interviews DJ DRAMA aka The iPod King

Kanye West in Denial of Mother's Death

Kanye West is devastated and seemingly "in denial" after a botched plastic surgery likely led to the sudden death of his beloved mother, friends told the Daily News.

The rapper, who has been in Europe on tour with his album "Graduation," needed several days to gather the strength to fly back to the U.S., family friends said.

Adding to the tragedy, a friend says, the Grammy-winning rapper didn't think his mom, Donda West, needed any physical improvement - much less radical cosmetic surgery.

"I don't think Kanye was aware Donda was getting the surgery, or certainly the extent of it," a family friend said. "He loved and supported her just the way she was. He thought she was beautiful."

Read Rest Here

When The Source Was Pure...Flashback

As I am watching this, I can see how the times have changed (drastically). Check out the un-cool Dave Mays (Minus wack ass Benzino) back in the late 80's early 90's. This was when the Source Magazine was the ONLY mag catering to us Hip Hop heads (no the Rap Up never counted for me... That was more bubble gum shit). I got that magazine religiously as I get my XXL now (kind of upset at XXL for there new cover artist...)- But check out the clip which features MC Serch from 3rd Base (You get the gasss face!!!!!) Enjoy the blast from the past.

Oh yea check out: The dress code, The Cassette library and Dave Mays Mac (lol)

Video: Talib Kweli "Everything Man"

Foxy Brown's Album Pushed Back To Feb. 5th

Foxy Brown’s new album, Brooklyn’s Don Diva, has a new street date of February 5th, 2008. And the album push backs keep coming. This is a good move from the labels involved (just this time) because the rumor is that she will be out in December (internet rumors) So this will give her time to adjust and make her promotional rounds...and hopefully create a buzz.

On another related Foxy tip... BET will be airing an episode of its American Gangster series spotlighting Foxy’s manager, Chaz Williams, on November 21st, 2007. Williams has been Foxy’s manager for the past year, and has become an integral part of her career.

Should the VMA's, World Music Awards, The Grammys, vibe awards, Source Awards (damn did i just write that...Don't mind me) and the BET awards have a new category like "Best Pushed Back Album of the Year!? Shiiiit who would win that one ...Give me your thoughts.

Msn To Air Jay-Z's American Gangster Concert On LIne

On Tuesday (November 20), MSN and concert production company Control Room will be airing Jay-Z’s recent performance at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City in its entirety on music.msn.com. The show was part of Jay’s six city mini-tour in support of his latest LP, American Gangster.

Video: Joe Budden Speaks on Ransom Beef

Can someone tell Ransom to call it day and move one...

Natalie Portman Doing The Crank That Soulja Boy Dance

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Hollywood loves the Ring Tone rappers...what can I say! Tom Cruise did the Yung Joc "It's Going Down" on BET and now Natalie Portman does the Soulja Boy Dance (she actually looked cute doing it... "You have to do it slow maaaan" lol)

JadaKiss Officially Signs with Roc-A-Fella

It’s official, Yonkers MC and member of the LOX Jadakiss has inked a new joint solo deal with Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Fella Records and Ruff Ryders. Although rumors of a move to Def Jam by Kiss have circulated for some time now, Jay-Z confirmed the deal during a recent show at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom.

This is great for Jada and his whole Yonkers crew...its a good look. I am thrilled that all the LOX members are doing good thing in their careers- Styles P. Is doing his thing Jada just signed with the ROC and Sheek is still trying to sell records. But I want to see LOX album, fuck a mixtape...Give me an Album! Wiild out!

Via XXL

Hovi's Home!

Jiggaman did it again and pulled off another #1 album selling close to gold in his first week (425,861). As for the man who didn't think it was wise of Hov to come out the same week as him, Cassidy, he sold an amazing 63K, numbers that would make any independent artist green with envy, one problem though - he's on a major... LMAO!!!!

Now that all that's out the way make sure you go cop "Who Am I?" by Cormega - FUEGO!!!

Music: Alicia Keys "Like You’ll Never See Me"

Music: Ghostface Feat. Beanie Sigel & Styles P "Barrell Brothers"

Ghostface Feat. Beanie & Styles P "Barrell Brothers"

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Video: Jay-Z At The Hammerstein Ballroom

Check out the best rapper alive doing his thing at the Hemmerstein Ballroom in NYC.

Cormega "Who Am I?" DVD/Sountrack November 20th

New "Who Am I?" trailer. Go cop the DVD/Soundtrack next week or I'll pull that "you ain't real!" card on ya' asses - HAND!

Video: Kanye And Mom "Hey Mama" (Life & Rhymes)

Kanye ft Donda West - “Hey Mama” [Live on MTV]

Saigon's Album Gets Pushed back Till The New Year

Saigon joins the push back album of the year award AGAIN... I can surely talk for a lot of people when I say that I've been waiting on this album for the past 3 years- So does anyone at Atlantic know what they are doing, or are they waiting for T.I. House arrest album to finish up? This is what the Yardfather had to say to SOHH.

"It ain't comin out till its ready," Sai told SOHH. "The album's not even done yet. Just Blaze is such a perfectionist, even more so than me. And we keep finding things that can make it better."

The Story isn't specific to Saigon, but it's that of Black people in general. The rapper said his album is about ways that African-Americans can improve their standing in this country.

"It's the story of what we need to do as black people to get on track," he explained. "We fu**ed up in the country. Our mindset is fu**ed up."

The album tackles such issues as being a father to your children, a positive contributor to your community and becoming economically responsible.

Gym Class Heroes Working on New Album

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This has to be one of my favorite groups (thanks josh for putting me on). Gym Class Heroes is starting to work on there new album and so far the collaboration sound a little out of left field, But this is what great groups do...test the waters right? Gym class Heroes is working with Ne-Yo and the super production Duo Cool & Dre (this.is, this.is, this.is...)

Video: T.I. Official Statement

Via: StreetCred.com

Video: Jay-Z Freestyles @ The American Gangster Concert

Video: Dj Khaled "Im So Hood" Rmx

I wasn't going to post this video, why?..well to tell you the truth Dj Khaled and his "We the best" screams 100x get me sick plus Lil Wayne SUCKS!! (The number one Lil Wayne Hater signing off!)

T.I. Making New Album From Home

T.I., who is under house arrest in Atlanta while awaiting trial on federal weapons charges, has begun writing material for his next album. The news, first reported by Entertainment Weekly, was confirmed by a T.I. spokesperson. Six songs are in the mix for "Paper Trail," due in September 2008 via Grand Hustle/Atlantic. T.I. is writing his lyrics down on paper, which he hasn't done since his debut album, "I'm Serious," in 2001.

Dr. Donda Williams-West Funeral Arrangements

The family of superstar rapper Kanye West are making funeral arrangements for Dr. Donda Williams-West in Oklahoma City, who passed away on Saturday.

A spokesperson for Howard-Harris Funeral home told KOCO Channel 5 in Oklahoma City that the family had contacted them in preparation for Dr. West’s funeral.

Kanye West released the following statement:

"Kanye West, his family and friends would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of support and kind words that have come in from across the country since the death of his mother, Dr. Donda West."

Via AllHipHop.com

Video: 50 Cent Feat. Akon