Video: Duece Poppi “My White Friends”
Yep, Duece Poppi is that rapper that was rolling with Trick Daddy a while back. And yes, that’s how he spells “deuce.”
Couple this with Gucci Mane’s “Wasted” video, and even Plies’ “Becky,” and it’s evident Southern, ahem, MC’s are targeting the Asher Roth market. Let’s not make this the next trend, please.
Somewhere, Young MC is saying “I told y’all.” [Peeped at Format]
Video: Raekwon f/ Lyfe Jennings “Catalina”
You already know. Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II, top 5 Hip-Hop album for ‘09, easy. [Courtesy of OnSmash]
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MF DOOM x Sesame Street
Sesame Street is 40 years old, and it reminded me of an MF DOOM song. Well it actually reminded me of good times as a kiddie in front of my television, learning my ABCs and 123s. As for DOOM; “Kookies” from 2004’s MM..Food? album samples the music from Sesame Street’s end credits (“Funky Chimes“). Wait for the 1:55 mark in the video below.
Hmm, hope Mr. Dumile cleared that. And for the uninitiated, “Kookies” has nathan to do with “cookies.” This post was brought you by the letter M and the number 8. Peace to the Cookie Monster.
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The Wu-Massacre Trailer Part II + RZA x Supreme
Above, Part Deux of the Wu-Massacre trinity of trailers. Starks!
Below, RZA gets interviewed by Supreme and drops some science. Check Supreme’s site for a few more interview snippets.
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Technics Limited Edition City Record Bag
“I got a thousand old records in my crib…” —Diamond D
For those of you who still spin vinyl, or find the need to carry around two dozen or Serato control records, this Technics bag—with city nods (Berlin, Philly, Kingston, etc)—should be on your checklist. Shoulder strap, velcro closure, glow in the dark logo and it’s a limited edition from Technics and DMC. [Spotted at FRESHNESS via Turntable Lab]
I don’t see a New York City bag so I’ll just assume that they’re sold out, or something. Below, the video for the song where the above quote comes from, and more pics of the bag.
Video: Clipse + Rick Ross “I’m Good (Remix)”
This is all good, but where’s the video for “Popular Demand (Popeyes)”? Til the Casket Drops, in stores December 8. [Spotted at Nah Right]
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RIP Jam Master Jay (1965-2002)
Rest in peace to Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell. Seven years later and his untimely death still stings.
“Peter Piper” is incredible, “Jam Master Jay” is a Run-DMC classic (ask Nas). But my favorite song from the Hollis trio that features Jam Master Jay cutting and scratching (Bob James “Nautilus”) with finesse is “Beats to the Rhyme.” Makes Tougher Than Leather almost watchable.
Below, trailer for the 2 Turntables And A Microphone documentary about JMJ due out soon.
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Jason William Mizell
The Wu-Massacre Trailer Part I
How can you be mad at this? All the talk of Method Man, Raekwon and Ghostface recording a joint album is coming to a fruition (even the RZA wants in). Looks like it’s due in stores December 22nd and director du jour Rik Cordero put together a trio trailers inspired by Se7en.
The first trailer is above, and “Wu Ooh” “New Wu” from Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II is below. Tical!
Mos Def Black Thought Eminem BET Cypher 2009 + the rest
Easily the best of the Cyphers that dropped during the BET Hip-Hop Awards. Each MC came off and has a mean argument as to why they were the best. I say it’s a draw.*
The real winner is the random, bridge and tunnel looking white dude who got into like every shot. There he is, 2nd from the left in the pic below.
*I’m leaning towards Mos Def > Black Thought> Eminem
The History of LEE Video Timeline
“We keep it hot like matches and on lock like latches/Wack MCs get they microphone snatched like Lee patches.”—Talib Kweli “Twice Inna Lifetime”
The video above, posted by Street Etiquette, is a timeline documenting the Lee brand from its inception in 1889 to the 1970’s. In 1946 Lee debuted the “twitch” patch. Only reason I’m noting this invention is because I vividly remember being in my 1st grade class and hearing the principle come over the loudspeaker to adamantly inform us, and all the small time thugs who made it to school that day, that despite the rumors, Lee was not offering free jeans to people with a certain amount of Lee patches.
In the hood, young b-boys were getting their Lee patches snatched off, most times while they were still wearing their jeans. It was either that or face getting lumped up. The Bronx was so gully, and beautiful at the same time. [Spotted at Hypebeast]
