Brooklyn’s own Bekay sits down with UGHH’s Van Stylez for an in-depth interview that covers everything from Bekay’s upcoming album Hunger Pains, to his thoughts of the game post 2000, to his not so flattering opinion of Asher Roth. Hungers Pains is slated for an October 13th release date with the first single I Am, produced by The Alchemist to be dropping later this summer. The album’s second single Brooklyn Bridge feat. Masta Ace (prod. by DJ Babu) will be dropping shortly thereafter- a video for both tracks are in progress.
Sucker Free catches up with Torae & Marco Polo in the name of independence. Speaking of… any of ya’ll (American dopeboyz/girlz) got big plans for tomorrow? I’ll be roaming the streets of Toronto as it’s my last weekend in the country. Stupid gov’t.
Vinnie Paz (Jedi Mind Tricks) joins La Coka Nostra for a new joint off their upcoming mixtape, The Audacity of Coke, presented by Statik Selektah & DJ Eclipse. And be sure to cop A Brand You Can Trust on July 14th (pre-order now).
Strange Fruit Project producer S1 (aka Symbolyc One) is feeling a bit underrated (understanably so… dude is dope). And with that… he let loose of a new mixtape; with some remixes, some new joints, and some exclusives. Featuring the likes of Little Brother, Blu, Inspectah Deck, Tanya Morgan, Lil Wayne, Slum Village, Beyonce, Charli 2na, Busta Rhymes, Nipsey Hu$$le and more.
While Milk is busy recording and touring the globe, Milk decided to start a new video series, Black Milk Broadcast
In the first episode, watch Black work at Studio 1 alongside Alchemist, Guilty Simpson, and others, followed by a trip to Amsterdam where he kicked off his European tour for Tronic last spring. In a final dramatic twist at the end, Black Milk is surrounded by reckless bikers, flying n-bombs, and drunken Dutchmen. Where’s Elzhi?
And for the dopeboyz/girlz in Europe. Be sure to check him on tour. Dates below…
Wyclef let loose of the first leak from his upcoming Gangsta Grillz mixtape with DJ Drama. And since I didn’t post before… hit the jump for the re-release of his latest mixtape, Coming to America.
In the latest video segment with XXL, Curtis praises Method Man as Wu-Tang’s best MC. And I’d have to disagree. Although he’s my favorite of the crew, he’s not “the best” in terms of emcee’n IMO.
Second video from Twista’s upcoming album, Category F5, dropping July 14th. Shouts to Andrew on the heads up. And while we’re at it… hit the jump for a trailer to the upcoming video from Skooda Chose; featuring Twista an Mikey Rocks (of The Cool Kids).
While in the studio, OU & 6th give us a preview of Outasight’s new single, Brand New Day. And from the preview alone, I’m digging the hell out of it. The man’s definitely got a hit on his hands. Look for the download to hit the net on Monday.
On the first installment of RuleYorkTV, Ja gives his “enemies” 60-90 days as he’s coming with a chip on his shoulder. Just give it up Ja. I’m not even hating on his music, I just wish he’d quit obsessing to Curtis, etc. Just make music.
In what was supposed to be a surprise 2 part editorial with the Dungeon Family, with VIBE shutting it’s doors. It looks like we might only get part 1. Shitty…
Of course I wanted to find out more of what was going on and since I saw that the homie Spree Wilson was actually down there I hit him up to see what was up… When I got in contact with him he told me they was wrapping up and headed over to Stankonia which was right across the street from me. He also told me that he is super cool with Linda Hobbs, the writer of the story, that he was the only person allowed to record at the site and scored some Flip cam footage of the photoshoot and spoke to everybody (except Andre 3000) and wanted to give to me to put on the site.
Check out Maurice’s crib for a better run down of whass happenin. And check the jump for a great picture of the crew…
A few days ago we posted an individual cut from B/A. Now it’s Yung Nate’s turn. Off their upcoming album, Deal With No Deal, dropping July 8th w/ 2DopeBoyz & SubConThreads.
