Curren$y feat. Nesby Phips - Prioritize (Beeper Bill)

DJ Neil Armstrong “DNA of the Blueprint” Mixtape

Bookmarking his recent life’s chapter, DJ Neil Armstrong(Jay-Z's personal DJ during hisworldwide tours) recently dropped a mixtape to bookmark his life goals and chapters. The mixtape samples, remixes, as well as provides quotes by Neil and his interpretation of the artistry that created the “Blueprint” series.

Lyricism and Capitalism

#MusicMondays

Today on #MusicMonday we have the Alternative Sound/Rap Band The Gorillaz. "SuperFast JellyFish" is the 2nd leak off their newly anticipated album Plastic Beach.This song features Gruff Rhys and Hip-Hop Legendary Soul Rap Group De La Soul. To hear the whole Plastic Beach Album go to http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/2010/mar/01/gorillaz-plastic-beach.

XXL’s 10 Freshmen For ’10 Cover (April 2010)

This Issue drops March 16th.

Fonzworth Bentley - Fireside Chat

Mr. Fonzworth Bentley recently put out a video in honor of Black History Month as well sends his apologies to the Native Tongue & Political/Outspoken Era of Hip-Hop.

Grand Opening of Damon Dash’s DD172

DD172 GRAND OPENING from Creative Control on Vimeo.

The opening night of the Damon Dash Gallery at under the DD172 roof in TriBeCa.I have dreams of opening my own art gallery, Someday...Someday.

The History Of Jay-Z's "Hard Knock Life" The Ghetto Anthem

Kanye West “Coldest Winter”

Kanye West has just released one of his well known songs off the "808's and Heartbreak's" album “Coldest Winter”. The video version is slightly different from the album version.

#MusicMonday

So today in #MusicMonday I decided to feature a new artist who been on the come up for a little while now. Roc Nation artist/producer J.Cole is said to be the "Present day Nas" Drake stated; which sounds kind of right but hopefully he has the success of his Boss, Jay-Z. J.Cole has also been elected to XXL's Top 10 Freshman of 2010 also. Hopefully this Carolina Native sparks the charts unlike rapper duo Phonte and Big Pooh of "Little Brother".

Video: Whitney Houston "Crack is Whack"

Of course by "crack" I'm referring to her singing and not in any way trying to accuse her of drug use...that would be wrong...DEAD WRONG!

Video: Gary Coleman "Go F*ck Yourself"

Video: Bring The Amberlamps

Shyne's Seven Figure Deal

Shyne has signed a seven-figure deal with Def Jam. He was the product in a bidding war that included Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine. Shyne is planning to work out of a studio in London.

R.i.P Big L

Arguably Harlem's Best Mc Ever Lamont Coleman aka Big L died the day after Valentine's Day 11 years ago. He grew up on 139th Street & Lennox Avenue and was shot and killed in February 1999 before releasing his second album. Rest in Peace Big L(May 30,1974- February 15,1999).

Lord Finesse and Ogee of the Legendary DITC to reminisce on their friend Big L.

#MusicMonday

This week on #MusicMonday I have decided to go RnB(well sort-of). Erykah Badu has an unique voice and style and her doing a track with Weezy F. Baby its like looking at herself in a mirror but as a man. “Jump Up In The Air (Stay There)” is the first single and video from the Sequel album AmErykah Part II: Return of the Ankh.

Pop Life and Race Matters

@jsmooth995 #CMonSon you should had went in on Jon Mayer.

Video: We Are The World 25

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R.i.P Alezander McQueen

They always say Artist are Free-minded people and that the abuse lifestyle whether drug or not is normal for them. But yesterday morning The famous British Designer Alexander McQueen committed suicide in his home.

Drake x Sprite

If your a fan of Drake,Sprite soda or not, you must admit this is a cool commercial.

XXL 20-10 Freshman Top 10 (Sneak Peek)

I personally like J.Cole as Hip-Hop's next big thing.

We Are The World 25 For Haiti

Larry Bird x M.J. "Showdown"

For those who didn't know where they got the concept for this commercial from.

Lil Wayne Goes To Jail...Feb.9th.2010

MTV Shows

"I Got to do a bid thats Pushups, Sit-Ups"

Saints Win Superbowl

Saints 31 Colts 17

Air Jordan 2010 ‘Nightmares Never Sleep’ Commercial

#MusicMonday Big Pun & Fat Joe - Twins Deep Cover

Since Yesterday, was the 10th Year Anniversary of Big Pun's passing; I have decided to dedicate this weeks #MusicMonday to the Punisher himself. Over the classic Deep Cover beat originally blessed by Snoop and Dr.Dre, Twin and Joey Crack represent how it goes down in their town, The BX.

Video: Jay-Z x Superbowl XLIV

R.i.P: Big Pun - Resurrection

Today is the 10th anniversary of Big Pun’s death.Rest in Peace. Unrealesed 1st Verse of Pun's song Resurrection.
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Snoop Dogg x Adidas x HypeBeast x NY

Trailer : A Walk Through Fort Greene

An up and coming full-length documentary that discusses the massive Black arts movement that began back in the mid 1980s through the 1990s.

Lil Wayne On Rolling Stone

Lil Wayne rocks the Cover of Rolling Stone Magazine March 2010 issue. On February 9th Weezy will begin his 12-month bid in New York for Gun Possession charges. The Carter IV is set to release shortly after he gets out.

Video: We Are The World Revisited

RZA - Tequila Freestyle

RZA looking real WUzzy after them shots. Rhymes are -__- but he is still Hip-Hop.

Amber Rose: American Rebel Video

Inspired from the movie "This Is England" which focuses on a group of Skinheads in Yorkshire, England in 1983. Back when Skinheads were not about politics and race but in tune with the unisex fashion, music, and an alternative lifestyle along with the bald head. Its only right that the beautiful Amber Rose recapture this movement in this short movie/photoshoot.

DJ Khaled FT. Akon, Shyne Po & Mavado - All My Life

Why Does Shyne Sound Like That!?!?

Jay-Z Covers Kingsize Magazine

#MusicMonday Bun B-No Mixtape

Today On #MusicMonday we have Houston's own Bun B. One of the Legendary Kings of Southern Rap has recently released a new Mixtape called "No Mixtape"which features 27 tracks. Even though UGK is one man down (R.I.P Pimp C), Bun B is still holding the throne down for the UnderGroundKingz.
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FRANK 151 Chapter 39: Middle East

This FRANK 151 releases is new chapter, number 39. The book documents the often misunderstood culture of the Middle East and educate people on the positivity and riches of the culture. Shoutout To Jani Boy over there at Frank and visit his site lifeofapoorkid.blogspot.com.

Where's Ye??(Lil Wayne, Drake, Travis Barker & Eminem Perform "Drop The World" & "Forever" At The Grammy Awards!)

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2010 Grammy Winners (Rap Winners)

Since this is probally the only Awards I care for...Here You Go
Best Urban/Alternative Performance
India.Arie & Dobet Gnahore - “Pearls”
Best Rap Performance By a Duo or Group
Eminem, Dr. Dre & 50 Cent – “Crack A Bottle”
Best Rap Song
Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West – “Run This Town”
Best Rap Solo Performance
Jay-Z – “D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)”
Best Rap Album
Eminem – Relapse
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West – “Run This Town”
*There were no rap nominations in the Album of the Year, Best New Artist, or Record of the Year categories.

Levi’s X Medicom Toy Co. - 1000% Denim Bearbrick

Levi’s and MEDICOM TOY CO. have recently collaborated on a Bearbrick,the collaboration was created for the new Levi’s Concept Store in Taiwan. The Bearbrick comes in 1000% size and uses all over Levi’s Denim with a small Levi’s patch on the front of the Bearbrick. Only 5 of these were produced and are selling for $156.52.

Spread Love Love Its The Brooklyn Way

Photo taken by Delon George @D_LonJorge

Comic Strip: Dirty Copper Foams

Dirty Cooper Foamposites droppin'in February...200 pesos.

Baseline Studios Closes Down

Producer/Dj Just Blaze closed his Well known Baseline Studios last night. Worldwide artist like Jay-Z to local punchers like Saigon has blessed this legendary studio with many tracks.

Swizzy Talks Art @ DD172

The Apple I-Pad

The new Apple iPad has been announced moments ago for more info and screenshots of Apple's latest device go to Apple.com to stay updated.

Diddy: Last Train To Paris

In honor of his last album Sean “Diddy” Combs has teamed up with US Vogue and Annie Leibovitz to shoot Diddy together with Natalia Vodianova in various trains and train stations on the East Coast.

Drake Complex Cover (Feb/March)

Pharrell’s Key Note Speech at Midem

Pharrell was invited to give the key note speech at Midem, a music business conference held in Cannes, and it was in Q&A format with Rob Stone, Co-CEO of Cornerstone who alongside Pharrell and John Cohen on Billboard Magazine cover some time last year.

"In the 80’s there was Quincy, in the 90’s there was Dr. Dre… just last month, Billboard Magazine named you producer of the decade from 2000 to 2010"

Jay-Z feat. Bono,The Edge & Rihanna (Prod. By Swizz Beatz) - Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour) (Live)

Last Night, Jay-Z performed his collaboration with Bono and The Edge from U2 at the Hope For Haiti Now benefit, live in London. 100% of proceeds from the sale of the Hope For Haiti Now album and any of its individual live performance tracks will go to Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, Oxfam America, Partners In Health, Red Cross, UNICEF, United Nations World Food Programme, and Yéle Haiti Foundation. 100% of proceeds from the sale of the individual studio track, “Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour),” featuring Jay-Z, Bono, The Edge, and Rihanna, will benefit Partners In Health. The mp3 version of the Song is now on iTunes selling for .99cent, a small price to pay to help a big problem.


"The Sky Falls, The Earth Quakes, We Going to put this back together, We wont break"
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Niiice: Kanye West x Amber Rose

Kanye and Amber walking to the Junya Watanabe 2010 Men’s Fashion Show. One Word for Amber..Niiice.

Common - Next Time (Unreleased)

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An unrealeased track from 2007’s Finding Forever album.

Complex's 25 Most Anticipated Albums of 2010

Months ago, TSNY posted Complex's Top 100 things for the decade of 2000-2009. Categories consited of Sneakers, Videogames and Hottest Females etc. Now Complex is back at it again with the Top 25 Most Anticipated Albums of 2010. Groups like The Gorrillaz, Kanye West, Young Jeezy and even Nikki Minaj makes the list. To see the top most anticipated album of 20-10 visit www.complex.com.

Gorillaz feat. Mos Def & Bobby Womack – Stylo

The Gorillaz’ single that was leaked off their upcoming 'Plastic Beach' album, which will feature collabs with De La Soul & Snoop Dogg.
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L'Union Fait La Force

A strong aftershock struck Haiti today, a week after a 7.3-magnitude earthquake that could have killed up to 200,000 people. This Carribben nation is goin through a lot of pain and sufffering due to this natural disaster and the TSNY familia sends out our prays to all of the Fallen and Surviors. TSNY encourages all who can to donate and support Haiti with the tragedy that came upon them, as the human race we should stick together and stay strong because where ther is Union Makes Strength.
Text YELE to 501501 to Donate 5 dollars to the YELE HAITI Earthquake Fund.
P.S.- T.S. has something up our sleeve to show our support for Haiti

The Clipse - Freedom

With Martin Luther King Jr's birthday just passing the Thorton Bros. release the Intro(Freedom)from their Third Album 'Til The Casket' drops.

Music: Snoop Dogg f. Jay-Z - I Wanna Rock (G-Mix)

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S.a.N.C.h.E.Z. Radio: Season 2 Episode 1

Over an hour of good clean fun!!! Happy New Year.
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The Hundreds: Past Present & Future

I wanted to do a comprehensive "Best Of..." list but my good friends over at The Hundreds did a much better job. Click & Enjoy