Dream ft. Fabolous, Juelz Santana, Rick Ross, Ludacris "rockin' that shit" (Def Jam remix) (DAPP Tracks)

50 Cent "officer Ricky go ahead try me (Rick Ross/DJ Khaled/Wayne diss) (DAPP Tracks)

boogieb: 50 Cent gettin back to his beef roots, hating on DJ Khaled (seriously? all he does is scream alot), Rick Ross (kinda understandable), Lil Wanye (he did take your spot in the game)



50 Cent: i only hate on rappers when i have an album coming out... and sometimes even when i don't have an album coming out

on the cover: Kobe on Complex (DAPP News)

boogieb: thats cool, but i wanna know who the chick on the other cover is gonna be, complex can pick 'em. guess ill find out when i gets mine in the mail. I like how Marc puts his name on the cover now.

Jadakiss ft. Faith Evans 'letter to B.I.G.' music video (DAPP Videos)

K'Naan "abc's" music video (DAPP Videos)

boogieb: first video i believe off the new album: 'Troubador' in stores february 24th. everything i've head so far... dapp. (via cornerstone promotions)

Stat Quo ft. Royce Da 5'9, Phonte (of Little Brother) "homage to Premier" (DAPP Tracks)

boogieb: a dapp one produced by Focus, i think Premier would approve

On a new mixtape cut, three of the game’s most talented emcees join forces with an up-and-coming producer to pay tribute to one of the most important individuals in East Coast hip-hop history – a man who, in addition to working with MC Guru in Gang Starr, helped everyone from KRS-One and Big Daddy Kane to Nas, Biggie, and Jay-Z create genre-defining cuts. Off the upcoming Checks and Balances Mixtape (due out February 24th), Homage to Premier was obviously a labor of love for all involved; Focus’ beat finds him showcasing his talent as an impressionist as Stat Quo, Royce Da 5’9, and Little Brother emcee Phonte each step up to the plate to spit nostalgic, punchline-filled odes to the prolific DJ/producer, and the record’s hook splices together quotable lines from several of the emcees Premier helped make famous. In addition to putting smiles on the faces of old-school heads, Homage to Premier is sure to raise the younger set’s awareness of one of hip-hop’s behind-the-scenes legends. (via djbooth.net)

N.A.S.A. ft. The Cool Kids, Ghostface Killah, Scarface, DJ AM "the mayor" (DAPP Tracks)

boogieb: GHOST... N.A.S.A has been on it with all the artists they're workin wit, im lookin out for this album

Afro Samurai Resurrection returns on 1.25.09 (DAPP News)

boogieb: Samuel L. Jackson as a gangsta ass samurai returns with more violence assisted with a soundtrack by the RZA. hells yes im on it

Phonte (of Little Brother) talks $h!t about Kanye's 808 & Heartbreaks (DAPP News)

Recently, Phonte of Little Brother spoke his mind on Kanye West's latest album, 808s and Heartbreak [click to read] on the Conspiracy Worldwide Radio podcast.

When the topic of Kanye was brought up, Phonte made no secret of how he felt about Ye's latest project. "I heard pretty much most of the Kanye album," he said. "I didn't like it. I was just like 'get the fuck out of here.'

"I honestly thought it was an act of cowardice," continued Phonte. "I think if you're gonna make the creative leap to sing, then really sing. Let your voice come out, and let people hear all the eccentricities and all the little idiosyncrasies in your voice. That's what makes you uniquely you...Imagine if Aretha Franklin used Auto-Tune on 'Respect.'"

Phonte added that he thought Kanye was "biting T-Pain," and concluded by saying that 808s and Heartbreak was a "case of the reach extending the grasp." (via hiphopdx)

boogieb: damn, and this coming from someone who can actually rap AND sing

Jay-Z speaks about Blueprint 3 (DAPP News)

"For me, the process of making an album is difficult with so many things going on," he told MTV. "And me, I wanna make it beyond and above. I'm gonna take my time with it. I don't have any quotas, and that's a good thing. It may be too freeing. It's a good thing and a bad thing. You know, I think I need some restrictions. 'Cause if I had restrictions, I would have done it in three weeks. I would have made what I believe to be a great piece of art." (via hophopdx)

read full article: (here)

Jay-Z "my president is black" - remix (DAPP Tracks)

boogieb: im finally coming down a lil off of my Obama high... looks like Jay isn't though....

Jay-Z and more at Obama's Inauguration celebration (DAPP News)

(image Bryan Bedder, Getty Images)

Jay-Z is expected to be one of the busiest of the many stars who will travel to Washington, D.C. for the festivities surrounding the Inauguration of Barack Obama. Jay-Z will perform at the kick-off celebration Sunday, give a private concert Monday night and take an Inaugural ball stage Tuesday. (via aol news)

read more: (here)

Marques Houston ft. Fabolous "do for you" (DAPP Tracks)

boogieb: will Fabolous ever put out a solid album. dapp track though

Raheem DeVaughn ft. Ludacris "bulletproof" (DAPP Tracks)

boogieb: more new Raheem. hell yes. Ludacris. hell yes.

NaS "the world" (DAPP Tracks)

boogieb: short but dapp... i'm lovin how the sample hook fades in and out

Birdman ft. Lil Wayne "stay strapped" (DAPP Tracks)

boogieb: the kissing cousins back at it again. You would think Birdman would be benefiting more than he is offa Wayne's fame 

Sean Kingston ft. Kardinal Offishall "girl i wanna know" (DAPP Tracks)

Aubrey O'Day talks about stuff (DAPP Videos)

Lebron James looking dapper on cover of GQ (DAPP News)

Basketballs next big thing, LeBron James is popping up on yet another cover. It seems no matter where you go, Vouge, Fortune, Sports Illustrated, that you see the sports heavyweight. Well in the current issue of GQ, LeBron speaks on everything from his elated fashion sense, to his contributions to Obama's campaign. (via dyfuse)

boogieb: i dunno, maybe its just be but it looks like photoshop jacked up his forehead a lil

in the studio: Sean C & LV (DAPP Videos)

 

(via 2dopeboyz)

Fashawn EPK (DAPP Videos)

boogieb: i've only heard one song from the kid ('buyer's guide' which reminds me of lupe's 'gold watch'. find the song off this mixtape ), but i dig it so ima give him a chance when his album drops lil later this year

Jay-Z "pass the roc" (old demo track) (DAPP-Tracks)

Its unclear what year this dates back to, but considering some Biggie demo’s have been flying around the past week or two.. DJ Mike Nice has liberated this Young! H-O throwback off his Brooklyn Bullshit mixtape dropping this week. The mixtape features some unreleased and rare music from Jay-Z, Biggie.. as well as some jawns from Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap & Sauce Money. (via onsmash)

Busta Rhymes ft. T-Pain "hustler's anthem" (DAPP Tracks)

hot verse: KanYe West on "gifted" (lyrics)

i'm known for running my mouth,
i will not be accountable for what comes out of
i don't know i might of said it
i was kinda gone and light-headed
my jacket kinda fresh bright reded
as usually my pants kinda tight threaded
it seem like everybody dress tight now
and i just want my credit
don't get it twisted or dreaded
i am the king and will not be headed
to the morgue no time soon bredren
being broke made my head hurt
so i need the bread or an excedrin
that'll only get my engine reving
while ya'll on 10 im on 11
i'ma make the news be on at 7
matter fact im on this very second
i'm in first and ya'll in second
and this verse only add to the freshness
call to the club tell them add to the guest list
what you think? way more bitches?
i can never be to big for my britches
ya'll muthafuckas know who this is
i'm gifted
merry christmas

Mtv's new show: "T.I.'s Road To Redemption" (DAPP News)

On February 10, MTV will premiere Atlanta rapper T.I.'s docu-series T.I.'s Road to Redemption: 45 Days to Go, a series that will focus on the 45 days leading to T.I.'s March sentencing.

In 2007, T.I. was charged with two felonies after the rapper was caught attempting to purchase guns outside a shopping center. As a result of the incident, T.I. was ordered to complete 1,000 hours of community service and serve a year in jail beginning in March.

T.I.'s Road to Redemption: 45 Days to Go will focus on the Atlanta rapper's interaction with teenagers across the country as he shares with them the mistakes he's made in the past and the lessons he's learned. (read more) (via hiphopdx)

Lil Wayne's "G" commercial is for gatorade

boogieb: but how the fu*k was i supposed to know that... i guess all those athletes shoulda gave it away, but then again wayne isn't an athlete, and that lil kid isn't at pro at anything that i know of, and the Jabbawockeez? but seriously, wayne it not an athlete, why is he doing stuff for nike & espn. as long as i dont see him wearing any underarmour, don't think they make that stuff in his size...

You might have seen this ad running if you have been watching college football the past couple of days. We can confirm that this subtle “G” TV ad featuring various pro athletes, and even the JabbaWockeez, is indeed the kick-off to Gatorade’s new branding campaign. It is also confirmed that Lil Wayne is the narrator of this ad as Gatorade will push their new branding with an emphasis on “attitude,” “hustle” and choice.

As a result, Gatorade will do away with the Gatorade - Thirst Quencher tag line and revamp it simply as Gatorade G. The company lists the reason for the rebranding: (read more)(via woooha)

i always said i would only drink gatorade if it had more 'hustle'

B.o.B "i'll be in the sky" music video (DAPP Videos)

Killer Mike x B.o.B talk about stuff (DAPP Videos)

Jadakiss "ten toes down" (DAPP Tracks)

Jadakiss "can't stop me" (DAPP Tracks)

Busta Rhymes ft. Young Jeezy, Jadakiss "conglomerate" (DAPP Tracks)

Lil Jon ft. Ciara, Lil Wayne "roll call" (DAPP Tracks)

stop playin, im paid like a white man
-Lil Wayne

Fat Joe ft. Lil Wayne "profit" (DAPP Tracks)

Talib Kweli talks about stuff (DAPP Videos)

Mos Def "brooklyn go hard" live freestyle (DAPP Tracks)

Lil Wayne ft. Pharrell "yes" (DAPP Tracks)

"Did Everyone On This XXL Cover Commit Career Suicide?"

boogieb: interesting article about the new cats breaking into the hiphop game:

Have you heard Blu’s latest single? How about B.O.B.’s latest radio interview. Have you seen that video with curren$y or getting ready to buy Kid Cudi’s next album?
In November, XXL Magazine brought us the ten up and comers that they are assuming will dominate the rap in 2009. But have these youngsters been given too much too fast? Some of them didn’t even open their myspace accounts until a few months ago, and now they’re on the cover of XXL magazine. By gracing this cover so soon and early in their careers, most of these kids are writing checks that they won’t be able to cash.

For most of these kids, not much is lined up that would indicate superstardom in 2009. No radio singles, no widespread music videos, no tours, no nothing. Just a few mixtapes, maybe a feature, and a myspace page. 

Don’t believe me? Just check the same XXL spread from the previous year, “Leaders of the New School”. Here, we were told that Saigon was gonna take over the rap game, Papoose was going to become the lyrical giant of the mainstream, and Lil Boosie would be dominating the radio. Saigon? Papoose? Lil Boosie? Where are they? I honestly couldn’t tell you. Have you heard one new track from any of these guys? And for the love of God, will someone please tell me who Gorilla Zoe is?

Even XXL in their “Graduation” segment one year later checks on the status of these guys, and admits that the all of them except for Lupe and Plies were unable to put out successful content this year.

The lazy crop of 2008 that failed to make an imprint. And at best, Lupe was able to put out good single, and plies stayed in the mediocre lane with some barely noticeable collabos. Plus, 2008 ended up being for Lil Wayne, Kanye, and T.I., while XXL’s “Leader’s of the New School” failed to make more than an imprint. (via loutube.wordpress.com) 

read more: (here)

Jay-Z ft. Santogold "brooklyn go hard" (DAPP Videos)

boogieb: DAPP

This video, created by graphic artist Evan Roth (and open sourced here), is pretty neat and all, but more importantly, it has encouraged us to listen to the song several more times and actually engage with how good it is. When we talked to Kanye for our cover story, we asked him about his production on Jay's new album, wondered whether he was going to try to get Hov to go weird. He answered:

I think certain of Jay’s records were perfect for his fans and perfect for big stadiums, and it’s just finding those. It's like, “What You Know" comes once in a blue moon, but I just try to set the studio to blue moon so I get ten of those.

Is "Brooklyn Go Hard" as good as "What You Know"? Our hearts say no, but we put it on last night and realized how serious it really is, especially Jay's Weezy-ish squeaky island cadence in the opening lines and the general sense that he may not ask Kanye to give him 808's-like beats but that their collaboration might inspire Jay to do things he has not done in a while, like sound excited. Or not, maybe he'll just poop out a brick, but at least he got us speculating again.

Roth's video was created for (RED)'s new (RED)Wire site, a new exclusive music subscription service in which half of all $5 monthly membership fees go directly to The Global Fund to help buy and administer medicine to people in Africa living with HIV. Some other artists involved include Coldplay, The Killers, Cat Power and, of course U2. (via fader)

Termanology ft. Sheek Louch, Joell Ortiz, Bun B, Saigon, Freeway "say it" (DAPP Tracks)

boogieb: dapp line-up

MTV: whos next in 2009 / featuring: B.o.B., Charles Hamilton, Asher Roth, Wale, & Kid Cudi (DAPP Videos)

boogieb:
B.o.B. (its B.o.B!)
Charles Hamilton (not quite on him yet, is it me or does he always seem kinda smug)
Asher Roth (still havent gotten around to listening to any of his music)
Wale (still got on my nike boots)
KiD CuDi (he got dat new new)

KanYe West ft. Timmy G, Sly Polaroid (DAPP Tracks)

boogieb: sounds like some ol' school, angry, before the accident KanYe

in the studio: DJ Toomp & B.o.B (DAPP Videos)

boogieb: well im bout ready for that B.o.B album

in the studio: Ludacris & 9th Wonder (DAPP Videos)

boogieb: just found this... rare footage of 9th in action

Wale talks about stuff (DAPP Videos)

T-Pain ft. Ludacris & Freeway "chopped n skrewed" remix (DAPP Tracks)

boogieb: more freeway please... here u go

N.O.R.E ft. Busta Rhymes, Freeway, Ron Brownz "rotate" remix (DAPP Tracks)

N.O.R.E ft. Busta Rhymes, Ron Brownz "rotate" & behind the scenes video (DAPP Tracks/Videos)

boogieb: the super thug is back. but seriously who let the 'rapping T-Pain' in the game?

"we pop champagne... we in a recession, u aint poppin $h!t" - skillz

(via vimeo/xclusivetrax)

GrandMaster Flash ft. Busta Rhymes "bounce back" (DAPP Tracks)

K'Naan talks about stuff (DAPP Videos)

LOS ANGELES - K'NAAN talks about leaving his hometown of Somalia to come to The States at age 13 and how he mixes his life into his unique music. 
(via vimby/cornerstonepromotions)

K'naan - Troubador
In Stores February 24th, 2009

big ass pic of Kanye's face on Feb issue of Vibe (DAPP News)

boogieb: why he look so old?

To all the VIBE haters, welcome to heartbreak. Here's the first look at Kanye West's first ever solo VIBE cover. This is an issue you don't want to miss, with an in-depth Kanye West VIBE Q by VIBE Music Editor Sean Fennessey, a piece on the fight for J. Dilla's legacy by Kelley Louise Carter, and an inside look at the making of hip hop's first biopic, Notorious, by Dream Hampton.

Also, as promised in yesterday's preview, scroll down after the image for our list of Kanye West's 10 worst songs. We're sorry Kanye, we had to do it. (via vibe.com)

Lil Wayne ft. Dre (produced by Cool N Dre) "red rum" (DAPP Tracks)

Jay-Z, NaS, Beyonce, etc. @ Notorious movie premiere

boogieb: yeah Jay, see black people can shop @ urban outfitters too

more pics: (here)
(via nahright)

B.o.B: Sony HipHop live tour (DAPP Videos)

Rihanna engaged to Charlie Brown? (DAPP News)

Word on the street is that after Rihanna and Chris Brown performed at O2 in London on New Years Eve, Rih Rih was showing off some bling. Chris allegedly popped the question to his girlfriend of a few years, before the performance. Witnesses say Rihanna clutched her ring close when walking out the club, but was letting everyone in the club see it. She even wore fingerless gloves in the freezing cold just for the occasion.

One on looker was quoted as saying: "Rihanna was wearing the biggest diamond you can imagine".... (via dyfuse)

boogieb: someones been listening to 'put a ring on it' lil too closely

DAPP-Mixtape: dec 2008

boogieb: collection of december's dapp-tracks. enjoy.

(download part 1)

(download part 2)

expected 2009 hiphop/rnb album releases (DAPP News)

January 13
• Notorious soundtrack by Various Artists

January 21
• Serious Japanese by Teriyaki Boyz

February 3
• Before I Self Destruct by 50 Cent

February 7
• In a Perfect World... by Keri Hilson

February 10
• It's Not Me, It's You By Lily Allen
• The Ecstatic by Mos Def 
• The Rebirth by Bobby Valentino
• Block Party by Missy Elliott

February 17
• Love vs. Money by The Dream

February 24
• Padded Room by Joe Budden

• Round 2 by J. Holiday

Unspecified Date
• The Blueprint 3 by Jay-Z

March 1
• The E.N.D by Black Eyed Peas

March 10
• Back on My B.S. by Busta Rhymes 
• Back With The Thugs by Bizzy Bone
• The Fixtape vol. 2 One Mo Hit by Krayzie Bone

March 24
• Lady Love by LeToya Luckett

April
Unspecified date
• REALer Than Usual by Plies

May
Unspecified date
• Untitled by Beastie Boys

1st quarter
• Guilt by Mims
• Untitled by Usher

4th quarter
• Untitled by Linkin Park

Unspecified date
• Untitled by Cypress Hill
• Battle of the Sexes/Theater of the Mind 2 by Ludacris

(via wiki)

Charles Barkley arrested

boogieb: wow. wow charles barkely.

Charles Barkley was pulled over and thus arrested early New Year's Eve morning in Arizona, because of Drinking under the influence. But that isn't the big news. The interesting part of this arrest was the report, and what it said about Charles' reason for speeding. Apparently he was interested in getting Fellatio.

The report begins, with the cop recalling: "He told me that he ran the stop sign because he was in a hurry to pick up the girl I saw get in the passenger seat."

Then, it seems Charles thought he was invincible and started talking in great detail about what his plans were with the woman in question. "He asked me to admit that she was 'hot.' He asked me, 'You want the truth?' When I told him I did he said, 'I was gonna drive around the corner and get a b**w job. He then explained that she had given him a 'b**w job' one week earlier and said it was the best one he had ever had in his life."

As if he hadn't embarrassed himself enough, he decided to talk reckless at the police station. "I'll tattoo my name on your ass" if he helped "get him out of the DUI." According to the report, "He laughed and then quickly corrected himself and said, 'I'll tattoo your name on my ass' and then laughed again."

So I know he's going to have to hire a spitfire attorney to get himself out of this mess. The report also adds "found a handgun in the vehicle", but I assume it was legal because he wasn't charged for it. It was confiscated. (via dyfuse)

once again, wow.

DJ Haze ft. Game & Young Buck "hate on us" (DAPP Tracks)

boogieb: united to hate on 50...

Ciara ft. Young Jeezy "never ever" (DAPP Tracks)

boogieb: jeezy sound weird in the beginning of this

Kelly Rowland "bumps like this" in Africa (MTV Africa awards) (DAPP Videos)

boogieb: bout time for a new song, at least ya still lookin good

Swizz Beatz ft. Lil Wayne "up in this club" (DAPP Tracks)

boogieb: get 'em Swizzy

a Lil Wayne interview (DAPP Videos)

Beyoncé aka Ginger from Gillian's Island (DAPP News)

boogieb: word is shes gonna play her in another movie based on old $#!t. i didn't care enough about that show to watch a movie based on it plus she really can't act, no offense B.



(image via pearlswindow)

DJ Khaled ft. Jay-Z, Kanye West "go hard" remix (DAPP Tracks)

Lil Wayne falls on his ass (DAPP Videos)

boogieb: hahahahahahaha

blackjackskanz top video vixens of 2008 (DAPP Ladies)

boogieb: blackjackskanz wants u to vote for the top vixens of 2008... so why are u still reading this, go...

(vote)

Clipse "road to till the casket drops" mixtape - download now (DAPP Tracks)

boogieb: new mixtape from the Clipse, brought to u by the good folks at Complex x Play Clothes x onsmash

(download)

tracklistings:
01. Intro
02. The Haters Wish
03. Big Dreams
04. Lauren London Interlude
05. So Fly (Now We’ve Had Her)
06. Addiction
07. Pop Champagne (feat. Ab-Liva)
08. Numb It Down
09. S.L.U. (feat. Ab-Liva)
10. Swing Ya Rag
11. Lil Willie Interlude
12. Feds Taking Pictures

Skillz "2008 rap up" (DAPP Tracks)

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 
boogieb: was waitin for this one skillz...

Freeway ft. Klass "so cold" month of madness bonus track (zshare/DAPP Tracks)

mp3: ("so cold")

Freeway presents 'month of madness' complete series - download now (DAPP Tracks)

boogieb: free's crazy month comes to an end with the new year. gotta fav track? ive only listened to about half the tracks but i've been playin "together" alot lately.

(download)

tracklistings:
01. Month Of Madness (Produced by Phoenotes)
02. Everlast (Produced by Blunt)
03. Count On Free (Produced by Jake One)
04. Look Around (Produced by Tryfe)
05. Gonna Get Mines (Produced by Blunt)
06. I’m Great (Produced by Tryfe)
07. MindState Takeover (Produced by Cardiak)
08. Blauh (Produced by Jake One)
09. Together (Produced by Dilemma)
10. Tell You Something (Produced by Erick Sermon)
11. Movin’ Out (Produced by Phoenotes)
12. Straight Madness (Produced by Cardiak)
13. I Can Deal With It (Produced by Blunt)
14. Really Rough Out Here (Produced by Blunt)
15. Street Music (Produced by Blunt)
16. Start Wildin’ (Produced by Erick Sermon)
17. Doing Anthing (Produced by Dominic McFadden)
18. Get It Started (Produced by The Alchemist)
19. Rap Spitters (Produced by Don Cannon)
20. Diesel (Produced by Needlz)
21. Long Money (Produced by Sapp)
22. Do It To Death (Produced by Tryfe)
23. There You Go (Produced by Don Cannon)
24. For The Better (feat. Neesh) (Produced by Blunt)
25. As I Ever Been (feat. Hezekiah) (Produced by Oddisee)
26. When I Die (feat. James Blunt) (Produced by Oddz-N-Endz)
27. I Wanna Be Free (Produced by Blunt)
28. NP Finest (Produced by Cardiak)
29. Bank Rollz (Produced by Don Cannon)
30. Back For More (Produced by Cardiak)
31. Don’t Tell Me It’s Over (Produced by Blunt)
32. So Cold (feat. Klass) (Produced by Oddz-N-Endz) (bonus track)

(via onsmash)

Richgirl ft. Bun B "24's" (DAPP Tracks)

boogieb: wow, could they sound anymore like beyoncé. decent song aside from that, and Bun B is always a good thing

Busta Rhymes and co. "arab money" music video (DAPP Videos)