Thursday, December 17, 2009
Throwback Joint Of The Day
Today's throwback joint comes from a R&B group that came up during the golden era of male R&B groups (60's and 70's) but they adapted to the new sounds of the mid 80's with this hit. Here are The Controllers in Stay.
Wack Rappers
Courtesy of allhiphop.com here is an editorial on wack rappers. Click on the link for the full editorial.Editorial : I Feel Sorry For You, Wack Rapper
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Throwback Joint Of The Day
Today's throwback joint comes from a female artist who was on the Uptown Record label in the mid 90's. This song was big around 97 and the remix featuring AZ got heavy play in and around the tri state area. Here is Monifah in I Miss You.
Rumor Wednesday's
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Throwback Joint Of The Day
Today's throwback joint is a song that is now forever famous thanks to a little rap called Juicy by The Notorious B.I.G. Here is Mtume with Juicy.
Editorial : The Wyclef Doctrine: Why ‘Industry’ And ‘Street’ Must Become ‘Movement’
This editorial courtesy of allhiphop.com features Wyclef Jean's take on the music industry. Check it out and be enlightening.Editorial : The Wyclef Doctrine: Why ‘Industry’ And ‘Street’ Must Become ‘Movement’
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Monday, December 14, 2009
Throwback Joint Of The Day
Today's throwback joint comes from the brother/sister duo that had hits such as We've Only Just Begun, Rainy Days and Mondays, Yesterday Once More, This Masquerade. This song was one of their biggest hit and was later made even more popular by the late Luther Vandross. Here are The Carpenters in Superstar.
Diggy Simmons: Next In Line
Courtesy of allhiphop.com here is a piece on Rev. Run's son Diggy Simmons. Seeing the way that he conducts himself on Run's House I think he will make dad and Uncle Russell proud. Check out the story.Features : Diggy Simmons: Carrying The Torch
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Sunday, December 13, 2009
Gospel Sunday
Here is another edition of Gospel Sunday. Today's selection comes from one of the great Southern gospel groups of all time. Here is Heavenly Choir by The Canton Spirituals.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Throwback Joint Of The Day
Since Brandy wants to try her hand at rap it is only right to speak her remix to the hit single I Wanna Be Down which had the same vibe as the Flava In Your Ear (Remix). Here is Brandy in the I Wanna Be Down (Remix) with MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, and Yo-Yo.
R&B singer Brandy takes a stab at rap
This story brought to you courtesy of allhiphop.com talks about R&B singer Brandy taking a stab at rap after doing a rap on Timbaland's new album. I don't know what to make of this but hopefully it is better than some of the other female laced raps from other female MC's. Click on the link for the full story.AllHipHop.com Daily News - : Brandy Launches Rap Career As 'Bran Nu'
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Throwback Joint Of The Day
Today's throwback joint comes from 1989 and it was one of the two big hits that the group had off of their debut album All Nite. After releasing another album two yrs. later the group disbanded and one of the members went on to do production work for various artists. Here is Entouch in II Hype.
Rumor Wednesday's
Here is today's edition of Rumor Wednesday's courtesy of allhiphop.com. Click on the link for all the rumors that Illseed and the crew came up with for today.Rumors : Hip-Hop Rumors: Jay, Nas..and 50 On "Empire" Remix? 50's New Gal! Nicki & Rem? Nicki & Kim?
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Throwback Joint Of The Day
Today's throwback joint comes from a group known for the hit song Low Rider but this song hit number two on the pop charts that year and has been a fan favorite. Here is War in The Cisco Kid.
Laugh Of The Day
Here is Affion Crockett spoofing the Tiger Woods situation in part 1 of the Tiger tapes.
360 Deal (Of Death)
Check out this editorial on allhiphop.com written by Cedric Muhammad which explains what a 360 Deal is and the downside which comes with signing the new standard deal in the music industry. Educate yourself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Editorial : 360 Deals and ‘Dumb’ Artists
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Sunday, December 6, 2009
Throwback Joint Of The Day
Today's throwback joint comes from 1979 and these Motor City sisters had hits such as We're a Melody, I'm at Your Mercy, and I Just Love the Man just to name a few. Female R&B group Xscape went and covered this song decades later. Here are The Jones Girls in Who Can I Run To.
Gospel Sunday
On today's edition of Gospel Sunday we are going with a track by a group that came and went in the mid 90's. Here is Company in Someone's Praying For You.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Throwback Joint Of The Day
This song is a common Christmas staple but thanks to a legendary group out of Motown it has become almost an instant classic among African American listeners. Here are The Temptations in Silent Night.
Laid Back Saturday's
For another edition of Laid Back Saturday's we are going with a song from a man who is a part of one of the most successful music duo's of all time. You have heard his voice on hits like I Can't Go For That, Maneater, Sara Smile, One On One, Out Of Touch, etc and this song comes off of his 1993 solo album Soul Alone. Here is Darryl Hall in I'm In A Philly Mood.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Throwback Joint Of The Day
Today's throwback joint comes from a group that benefited from the Miami bass scene in the late 80's/early 90's. They only released one album and to my knowledge had two singles. Here is BVSMP in I Need You.
Snoop Dogg's Great 8
Go to this link http://allhiphop.com/AllHipHopTV/?vid=22055155 provided courtesy of allhiphop.com. To check out an episode of Snoop Dogg's Great 8 and on this particular episode features Raekwon and Kool G. Rap.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Throwback Joint Of The Day
Taking you back to the good ol days of MTV and Atari 2600. Here is Men Without Hats in The Safety Dance.
Rumor Wednesday's
Here is today's edition of Rumor Wednesday's courtesy of allhiphop.com. Click on the link for all the rumors that Illseed and the crew came up with for today.Rumors : Hip-Hop Rumors: Legal Docs Against Pleasure P! A Child Molester?
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Throwback Joint Of The Day
This throwback joint for the day was a skating rink/dance floor staple in the South back in the late 80's/early 90's especially when the Miami Bass scene was really popular thanks to Luther Campbell and The 2 Live Crew. Here is MC Shy D in I Wanna Dance.
Laugh Of The Day
Here are some clips from the MTV show Jackass. As always don't try these stunts at home.
Song With A Message
This song called Bulletproof by Raheem DeVaughn featuring Ludacris is burning up the charts on Urban Adult Contemporary radio and happens to be speaking on real issues affecting us Americans regardless of our race, political affiliation, etc. Here is the link for the song and really take a listen to what is being said in this song.
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