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Diggin' in the Crates, Month of Mary

Mary J. Blige Is 'Beautiful.' Isn't She, Blackstar?

Mary J. Blige may be the "Queen of Hip Hop Soul," but many would agree that Mary is the undisputed "Queen of The Remix" as well. Take a moment and think about how many tracks Mary has blessed that resulted...

ill Mami  |  11/08/2009 at 5:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Quiet Bounce

Quiet Bounce: Got Stacks Like The International House Of Pancakes

When it came to male R&B groups in the mid-'90s it was all about Boyz II Men and Jodeci. Nate, Mike, Shawn and Wanya were the young men you took home to mama, and K-Ci, JoJo, Mr. Dalvin and DeVante...

Butta  |  10/22/2009 at 8:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Wanna Know' How Great The New Foreign Exchange Video Is?

It can be tough dating a musician. Add success into the equation and dating an artist can be a downright harrowing experience. I sometimes wonder, while watching my favorite artist perform, how their better half deals with the time apart,...

ill Mami  |  10/06/2009 at 8:30 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

First Spin

De La Soul Has Us Loving That 'La La La'

There was a time not that long ago when it was not uncommon to actually be able to listen to different genres of Hip Hop. There was a time when Digable Planets, Goodie Mob, Mobb Deep, Nas, and Wu-Tang Clan...

ill Mami  |  09/28/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

Art & Soul

Wu-Note Project Improves Hip Hop Classics

As much as I love Wu-Tang Clan, there has always been something unmistakably lacking when it came to their finished product. The subpar album art gracing most of their CD and vinyl album covers--save ODB's amazing ones--irked graphic designer...

ill Mami  |  05/28/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

Free Music, Mixtape Roundup

DJ Jazzy Jeff Adds A Touch of Soul To Hip Hop Classics

It goes without saying that Jeffrey Townes, while inspiring deejays since his tenure as one half of DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, is one of the most accomplished and perhaps underrated producers of our time. He recently dropped My...

nOvaMatic  |  03/23/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Soul Fashioned

Surprise Your Sweetie With Scintillating Gifts For Valentine's Day

It's inescapable. Don't deny it. You know exactly what I'm talking about. Valentine's Day is tomorrow and whether you're in it to win it or would rather sit this one out, someone you know will likely be batting their eyelashes...

ill Mami  |  02/13/2009 at 11:30 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: It Was All A Dream

Is that a piano fashioned from a classic car's hard-top? If you're Prince, then, yes, it is. [LAT]Wondering what's been up with the originator of "The Pee-Wee Herman" song, Joeski Love? Of course you have. [VIMEO]Speaking of classic Hip...

ill Mami  |  01/12/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

RZA Wants To Educate About Society's Ills In 'Drama'

Despite RZA's less than stellar decision to adorn his latest release Digi Snacks with scantily-clad crudely drawn young women, he still has a knack for bringing some musical gems from that production powerhouse housed within his imagination. The latest Bobby...

ill Mami  |  10/23/2008 at 2:30 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Rap Snacks

The Wu Masters Chess. Checkmate!

Every so often, a hip hop mogul starts a fragrance, clothing line, or a bling jewelry line none of us can afford. But just when you think hip hop is in a rut of redundancy, here comes the Wu-Tang Clan...

Soul Bounce  |  06/05/2008 at 1:00 PM  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

New Wu-Tang Video Has Our Hearts Gently Weeping

Despite the fact that Wu-Tang Clan have disappointed me over the years, like a true fan, I stay true to the Wu. So can someone please tell me why one of my favorite tracks, "The Heart Gently Weeps," off their...

ill Mami  |  04/16/2008 at 2:20 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Rap Snacks

Masta Killa Voted PETA's 'Most Friendly Hip Hop Artist'

Continuing our tireless Wu-Tang coverage this week comes the news that Masta Killa, original Wu-Tang member and long-time vegetarian, has been awarded PETA2's Libby Award for "Most Friendly Hip Hop Artist" of 2008. Masta Killa won the Libby (short for...

ill Mami  |  01/24/2008 at 4:30 PM  |  Permalink

Media Watch

Method Man and The Wuettes?

I am particularly protective of my brothers from the 36 Chambers, although the secondary members of the Wu-Tang Clan (Cappadonna, Shyheim a/k/a The Rugged Child, et al.) not so much. I, therefore, read an article from New York Magazine with much...

ill Mami  |  01/22/2008 at 12:00 PM  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Everybody's Talking About the Good Ol' Days

Looks like USA Today just discovered Ledisi. [USAT]The last vestiges of vinyl thrive in Harlem. [NYT]Nate Dogg is gonna be OK. [TAMB]Is the RIAA site hack a laughing matter? Why yes. Yes it is. [WIRED]...

nOvaMatic  |  01/22/2008 at 9:53 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Whip It All Night

People are loving Raheem DeVaughn's Love Behind the Melody. [AMG]U-God is sticking the Wu Tang Clan for his paper--about $170K of it. [TMZ]DJ Soul lets us everyone know what went down at the Okayplayer holiday party and shares a...

Butta  |  01/14/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Permalink

Releases

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Butta  |  12/11/2007 at 10:30 AM  |  Permalink

We Hear

Wu-Tang Trouble

Apparently all is not well within Shaolin. Raekwon has recently gone on record to express his dissatisfaction with Wu-Tang Clan leader, RZA, and his less than enthusiastic opinion of the new Wu album, 8 Diagrams. According to Raekwon, RZA has...

ill Mami  |  11/09/2007 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Kiss The Girls And Make Them Cry

All Things Considered covers Jill Scott. [NPR] Jay-Z is on course to land his tenth number one album. LL Cool J is somewhere pissed right now. [Billboard]The Wu-Tang Clan is giving away their 8 Diagrams mixtape for free [HHR]Amerie...

Butta  |  11/08/2007 at 10:00 AM  |  Permalink

Bounce Over There, Mid-Day Hook-Up

Looking at the Afternoon

If you're in the BK, there's a J Dilla tribute going down [DK] Is Ghost dropping the same day as Wu? [PHH] Mark Ronson left Amy Winhouse's Q Award in the toilet [HHE] Bobby Brown had a heart attack.[TMZ]...

nOvaMatic  |  10/10/2007 at 1:21 PM  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Where We'd Never Forget The Words To "Electric Relaxation"

You'll get to see Lupe Fiasco forget the words to "Electric Relaxation" tonight on Hip Hop Honors, but you can read his response to critics all day. [HHDX] Defensive much, Lupe? [OKP]Phonte from Little Brother has a few choice...

Butta  |  10/08/2007 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink