Articles Posted June 2010
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Kid Koala is the Truth
This one is for those who subscribe to the notion that hip-hop is completely devoid of talent. Turntablism is one of the original elements of hip-hop and Kid Koala here is a good ambassador of the culture.
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The First Hip-Hop Tiny Desk Concert
I remember when this K’Naan bit first aired on NPR. Like many of you, I was happy to see him finally get some shine even though the performance was average. Little did I realize that K’Naan also etched his name in history books that day.
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Kanye West and Rick Ross in the Studio
The web is abuzz with yet another image of Kanye West in the lab, this time alongside Rick Ross. Anyone want to guess what they’re working on?
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Cuban Linx – Rico Suave Bossa Nova
Welcome to another edition of your favorite link dump section, Cuban Linx. Pop the lid for the hottest links and stories on the web.
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20 Hip-Hop Icons Rendered in Pencil Sketch Portraits
Graphic designer Mark 563 got bored one day, so he whipped out a roll of paper and some color pencils and allowed inspiration to wash over him. The outcome? These beautifully illustrated portrait sketches of 20 hip-hop figures.
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J Cole’s “Who Dat” Video is Here
Why, yes, it’s the wildly anticipated video for J Cole’s “Who Dat.” J Cole is the new Drake – the Internet loves him right now (even though he’s only marginally superior to Drake in the…
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Kanye Makes a Beat
Kanye cooks up some heat (probably for his new album), while Amber Rose observes. It looks like he’s rediscovered his knack for stirring samples and thick drums. Between the leaked songs and this, Good Ass…
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The Roots – “Dear God 2.0″ Video
Riq rarely opens up about the death of his parents (they were victims of two different homicides), so when he does it’s just that much more remarkable to see how much it still affects him till today.
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Dirty Money – “Hello, Good Morning” Video
Diddy and his Dirty Money outfit invite Nicki Minaj and Officer Rawse to put a new spin on “Hello, Good Morning.”
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Ron Artest’s Best Song Ever
The world has been waiting for this video ever since Ron announced it at the Finals. Hold your breath no more. Ladies and Gents, I give you Dennis Ronman with the unofficial Lakers victory anthem…
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The Boondocks – “Pause”
Granddad is cast as the leading man by mega-superstar of stage and screen, Winston Jerome. But when the theater group turns out to be a homoerotic evangelical cult, it’s up to Huey and Riley to put a pause to it.
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Rihanna Red Hot in a Bikini
Rihanna must have dipped her hair in ketchup to achieve her new look. But who cares about her hair when she’s hanging out poolside in a bootylicious bikini?
