Archive for June, 2006

Jay-Z’s Radio City Concert Video

Tuesday, June 27th, 2006



Jay-Z and Beyonce’s knockout performance of “Can’t Knock the Hustle” and the famous “44 Fours” exhibition at Radio City Hall .

More videos:
Feelin’ It
Nokia Theater Rehearsals(Straight Bangin’)

Foul Shot of the Day: Jamie Foxx Twists out Fantasia

Tuesday, June 27th, 2006

Caption This!

The Roots - Game Theory Tracklist

Monday, June 26th, 2006

The Roots - Game Theory (CD Review)

1. “Dilltastic Vol Won(derful)”
2. “False Media”
3. “Game Theory”
4. “Don’t Feel Right”
5. “In The Music”
6. “Take It There”
7. “Baby”
8. “Here I Come”
9. “Long Time”
10. “Livin’ In A New World”
11. “Clock With No Hands”
12. “Atonement”
13. “Can’t Stop This

Guest Features:
-Peedi Peedi
-Malik B
-Rahzel
-Dice Raw
-J*Davey

Start saving for this sh*t…those Onion Booty DVDs can wait…

Review

Jay-Z’s Radio City Concert in Pictures

Monday, June 26th, 2006

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. I don’t need a review to tell me that he murdered it. But, damn, this good synopsis of the whole thing made me change my mind.

Shots Fired: Ludacris vs. T.I.

Sunday, June 25th, 2006

Ludacris - War with God (T.I. diss)
Well, I’m not sure whether to call ‘beef’ or ‘battle’ on this one. But, this is what I like to hear from Luda. The man has some enormous potential that never translates into a solid album. T.I. may have all the industry clout and sales right now, but, when it comes down to the basics (I aint talking about shooting and stabbing either), Luda has the upper hand.
Listen to the track and let me know if you think this is strong enough to ‘ether’ the self-proclaimed King.

“I’m universal Luda never limits hisself to the South”

The Source Magazine 200th Issue Featuring Ice Cube

Saturday, June 24th, 2006

-If the year was ‘98, this Ice Cube impersonation of Suge Knight would still be laughable.
-That said, I think The Source is making giant strides towards recovery path despite all the negative criticism.
-Still, last I checked, Scratch was still running this mag sh*t.
-The sad part is, with all the hullabaloo surrounding Cube’s plausible comeback, only JET– yeah, that Ebony supplemental that’s sold separately–opted to show him some cover love.
-On the other hand, Busta Rhymes’ rebound clinched him cover spots on all three major hip-hop publications at the drop of a hat.
-Yet, people are running around applauding Busta for selling 216,000 on Interscope?
-You ever wonder if those numbers actually signal a flop in commensuration with the hype and promotion; the BET Rap city hosting opportunities, the plethora of radio sit-ins, that questionable Flipmode News coverage that had Youtubers going nuts, the 291 “Touch It” remixes, not to mention the death of Busta’s bodyguard…?
-Something is seriously wrong with this picture.

Reasonable Doubt Video Tribute

Saturday, June 24th, 2006

I’m on my Youtube sh*t.

Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt concert slated for June 25th (exactly 10 years from the release date) reportedly sold out in 3 minutes. Well, here’s a slew of circa RD vids for those of us who’d rather get a toe massage than fork out thousands of dollars for ebay tickets.

Pre-Reasonable Doubt Videos:

Jay-Z - I Can’t Get with That (Doin’ the tongue-twist-iggidy thing)

The Originators - The Jaz (The dance at the end is the best part)

Original Flavor - Can I Get Open (Strictly for laughs)

Jaz - Hawaiian Sophie (Nas must have seen this like 200 times)



Reasonable Doubt Videos

Can’t Knock the Hustle ft. Mary J. Blige (Before Mary J features became a cliche)

Dead Presidents (Jay-Z and Cristal go Wayyy Back)

Feelin’ It (Yet another free ad for Cristal)

Ain’t No Nigga (You gotta do the “Dame Dash” this one)

Friend or Foe (Classic Premo sh*t)

Some Notable Post-Reasonable Doubt Videos

Friend or Foe ‘98 (starring Dame Dash as Jay-Z’s butler)

You Must Love Me (The Jay-Z we all love)

Hard Knock Life (The Jay-Z we all miss)

Bonus Cuts:

Jay-Z vs. DMX Freestyle Backstage (The real reason DMX fled from Def Jam)

BET Freestyle w Free & AJ (The diss that ended R.Kelly’s career…j/k)

Jay-Z and 50 Cent Reebok Commercial (Jigga just can’t resist the tendency to collaborate with potential rivals, can he?)

Jay-Z+Linkin Park - Numb-Core (Even though they tried to sell us the same sh*t twice, “Numb/Encore” was worth the time they wasted on the collabo. I hear you Kanye.)

Jay-Z - What More Can I Say/Fade to Black (If the Nets had this guy as their announcer, they might actually win a game or two.)

Tip: For maximum output, do not play all the videos at the same time

I know someone will have today’s RD concert footage somewhere on the internets even before the show gets started. So, holla at me with the update when it goes down like Yung Joc.

Miami Heat Victory Parade Photos

Friday, June 23rd, 2006

I was rooting for Mavs but the Heat and their leggings-wearing star player deserve this championship.

Foul Shot of the Day: Toni Braxton

Friday, June 23rd, 2006

Here’s one person who can actually sing, trying so hard to impress. Eh, we’re tired of your butt-showing tricks Ms. Braxton.

Cuban Linx - 6-23-06

Friday, June 23rd, 2006

Bone Crusher joins Celebrity Fit Club
U.S. Authorities Stop 17-yr old Girl from Marrying her MySpace Friend
Kool and the Gang’s Co-founder Dead
U.S. Domestic Surveillance…Not Just Phone Calls, Bank Data Too
25 Worst Rap Lyrics
Movie Project Pulls Eminem out of Depression
Stolen Sidekick Issue Laid to Rest

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