Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito Reunion Show 2013
Coined the “Best Hip-Hop Radio Show of All Time” last night Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito reconvened at their old stomping grounds for a 1993 reunion show of sorts. I salute these dudes for all they...
View ArticleThe Combat Jack Show w/ Mona Scott-Young
Mona Scott-Young is some kind of remarkable. Let’s just say, this interview had me inspired and I salute women of color who have to navigate their way through Corporate America and the oh so...
View ArticleVideo: Kendrick Lamar – Poetic Justice
Kendrick looks like he mixed a little Boyz N The Hood with Poetic Justice (the ambulance reminded me of that scene when Pac’s cousin gets killed.) #stupiddopefresh
View ArticleThe Great Crack Rap Debate with Troy Ave
Troy Ave? Never heard of him, google him. He’s the new generation’s Pusha T aka tons of crack rap. Ebro Darden comes in as the old head on the block and imparts wisdom on Troy Ave with respect to his...
View ArticleKanye West Voices His Displeasure With The Business of the Music Business
Now as far as blog post headlines go the one above is terrible. But… Everyone else is running with “Kanye West Rants… Kanye Ain’t Messing With Jay-Z’s Suit & Tie” and while those things were said...
View ArticleJay-Z Performs at So So So Def Anniversary Event
Photo Credit: Lenny S (KodakLens) PSA Live by yardie4lifever2 Last night Hov touched down in Atlanta for the So So Def Anniversary and performed alongside Jermaine Dupri for “Money Ain’t A Thing” and...
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Funkmaster Flex Breaks Man Law to Air Out DJ Envy
There’s too much hip-hop on the blog this weekend, I’ve gotta purify myself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka and publish some tech news, some fashion, marketing biz, something besides hip-hop. Quick...
View ArticleDJ Envy on The Combat Jack Show
The “People’s Choice”, DJ Envy stops by to talk about his role as the devil’s advocate on the Breakfast Club, his recent admission of infidelity to his wife, how other dj’s ain’t playing right, getting...
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The Science of Pornography Addiction
Me: Hi, my name is nativenotes and I’m addicted to pornography. Pornography Anonymous Group: HI NATIVENOTES!! The picture above is who I am. Below is who I want to be. Fight the urge with me! Oh...
View ArticleVideo: BET Presents The Cypher, Notorious B.I.G. Tribute
Shout out to BET for putting together this tribute to honor one of the greatest to ever do this thing we call rap. BET is often criticized and renamed the bamboozled entertainment television network...
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Yahoo Announces “Yahoo On The Road Tour” with Jay-Z & Kendrick Lamar
Now here’s some great news. Yahoo has announced that Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar will be headlining their first international music festival this spring. Yahoo on the Road as they’re calling it will be a...
View ArticleBeyoncé “Bow Down / I Been On”
Beyonce drops off a new track inspired by her hometown of Houston. Always remember King Bey been on!!! Between Drake’s “Started From The Bottom” and Beyonce’s “Bow Down” some folks will forget to...
View ArticleRandom Jazz Man on The L Train Round Midnight
Bootsy Collins came on the train last night claiming he was an alien from outer space, not to be confused with Mexicans. o_0 He was by no means a good musician, in fact he made my ears hurt at certain...
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Talonted Releases “Arinze” EP
Looking for some new music to check out, give my man Talonted a listen. I’ve written about this fella before and his extraordinary passion to break into the music game. I really don’t want to say much...
View ArticleThe 2013 XXL Freshman List Has Arrived
Welp XXL has released their annual Freshman List, sure to generate some conversation, validate some point of views and inspire others to write venom filled tweets aimed at XXL because so and so’s...
View ArticleJoie Manda Leaves Def Jam For Interscope
“Despite having to move back to Los Angeles for personal reasons, I am truly grateful to Barry, John and Jimmy Iovine (Chairman & CEO, Interscope Geffen A&M) for this exciting new opportunity....
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Spring Wears: Études Robin Cameron Pack
I saw this Etudes collaboration with Robin Cameron shirt over on High Snobiety and it grabbed me. I mean it is spring and I’m feeling kind of daring this year but then I saw the matching pants and I’m...
View ArticleNew Music: Nia Keturah – Po Lil black Girl EP
Last week I had the opportunity to meet aspiring rapper Nia Ketura during her interview with DJ Run P on PNC Radio.fm for #thefreesafetyexperiment Show. Unfortunately Nia was in a rush to get back to...
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