KDAY: Sold and Ready for Reformatting

Speaking of Los Angeles legends coming to an end, KDAY has been sold and rumored to no longer be a hip-hop station. Though I wasn't always on board with some of the things KDAY did when it re-emerged as an FM station, the station did plenty for the city of Los Angeles. You never really appreciate these types of things until they are gone. A big salute to KDAY, for better or for worse the station will ultimately be missed.

LMAO: BLACK DATING in a HIP HOP SOCIETY (VIDEO)

I've seen this make it's way around the internets and thought it was funny, partly because it's pretty true.  My friends (women and men alike) have this conversation all the time...what I just found out was that this was created by someone in Los Angeles by the name of John Lott.  Check it out.  There are other related videos but this is the one that started it all.

FLAVA FLAV REFLECTS ON 9/11 (VIDEO)

9/11 was a couple of weeks ago, but the tragedy that now marks that date will live on our memories forever.  No matter how long ago it was it is an important day in our memories.  In this clip the homegirl Miss Ls catches Public Enemy at the Hopscotch Music Festival in Raleigh, North Carolina.  In this first clip she sent over Flava Flav reflects on the tragic date and gives a speech on unity.  Peep it.

JAY-Z & WARREN BUFFET DISCUSS SUCCESS at FORBES 400 SUMMIT (VIDEO)

Do I really need to say more...?

CURREN$Y x ROYALTEE RADIO INTERVIEW (VIDEO)

Reina Robinson and Kayla Lewis of Royaltee Radio sit down with New Orleans native, Curren$y, after his Sactown Performance. Tune in as he discuses his upcoming Erykah Badu collab & video, Pilot Talk 2 features & release date, Cars, Cali, Weed, Blue Moon, & more!

Nice info to know about Spitta, shouts to YNotMyDream.net on the info.

BUN B f. DRAKE - PUT IT DOWN (MUSIC DOWNLOAD)

We all know Drake and Bun B are cool with each other so it's only right the veteran lets the rookie get busy with him on the album.  Bun let it loose on his bandcamp page.

Put It Down f. Drake - Bun B

CURT@!N$ x KARMALOOP TV (VIDEO)

CurT@!n$ aka Dope Boy C takes time to chill out with KarmaloopTV to discuss design, fashion, and collaborative projects. - Chelsea

JIM JONES' MUSIC BUSINESS 101 (VIDEO)

Fuse and Jim Jones hook up to show him teach kids a bit more about the music business.  I've taken more interest in things like this as of late and I think all the aspiring artists that I post or who want to be posted should take more interest in the business of this music game.  Unless you're just into getting posted on a blog to look cool...

DAVID BANNER & 9TH WONDER - OKAYPLAYER TV INTERVIEW (VIDEO)

For the latest edition of OKPTV, we get caught up with David Banner & 9th Wonder. The two emcee/producers plan on putting out a collabo album, Death of A Pop Star later this summer. Two weeks ago, Peter Rosenberg held a special event (which was open to the public), An Evening With…, to interview the duo, take questions from the fans, and to preview music off the upcoming LP. OKPTV was in the building to cover the event as well as get our own Q&A in. The two speak about how they linked up, their common background in education, some of the things they argue about, and 9th Wonder’s criteria for emcees to collaborate with. Shout out to Sidik and Yahya (director & editor) for putting this together. Look for part 2 coming soon.

OUT OF TOWNERS: GRIP PLYAZ - 6PACK vol. 1: A PRELUDE to PURP, WIND & FIRE (MUSIC DOWNLOAD)

Here it is, the homie Grip Plyaz' prelude to the upcoming project "Purp, Wind & Fire".  Presented by The Smoking Section and Governed by Loyalty.  Download it now and enjoy let it provide the soundtrack for the weekend and the summer, until the official Purp, Wind & Fire drops.  This will hold you over in the meantime.  The video for "Fuck Dat Hipster Shit" is coming soon too.

6 Pack vol. 1: A Prelude to Purp, Wind & Fire - Grip Plyaz

9TH WONDER x GOODMUSICONLY: INTERVIEW pt. 1 (VIDEO)

9th Wonder sits down for an interview while in Paris, France and talks our money vs. UK money.  Enjoy.

NIXON x BEASTIE BOYS TIME TELLER P WATCH at BREAD & BUTTER SUMMER 2010

They did the Time Teller P's for the World Cup, now they team with Hip Hop legends the Beastie Boys to drop these.  They're being featured at the Bread & Butter tradeshow in Berlin, which is where the photos are from, thanks to HighSnobiety.  These should be dropping sooner than later.

BUN B x AMONGST FRIENDS "TRILL OG PACK"

Soooo the promotion is kicking in from all angles for the upcoming album from hip hop legend and streetwear connesieur Bun B.  He hooks up with Amongst Friends to drop a t-shirt (white or black) and snapback.  Look for it here.  Take a closer look to see the 4 OG's on the T-Shirt.

THE ORIGINATORS' NEWS

Some notable updates for my folks at The Originators.  They have that dope shirt back in stock and it's moving fast.  With a base off of the logo for the our NorCal neighbors' basketball team logo we get a Los Angeles twist to the design.  Right above we get to see KRS-One's visit to the store while he was out in L.A.  Check it out.

CURREN$Y - PILOT TALK (PREVIEW) & ROASTED (MUSIC VIDEO)

We also support Curren$y around here so here are his two new "previews" for some tracks from Pilot Talk.  The Pilot Talk preview up top is more the preview for the actual project while Roasted is a sneak at the track.

BUN B - TRILL OG (ARTWORK)

You may be wondering why I'm posting album artwork for Bun B...well one he's definitely a hip-hop legend but two my good folks over at HiDef Media are responsible for the artwork.  Looks real official and to the point.  Make sure to get your copy when it drops.

WEMOTO "RAP IDOLS" T-SHIRT COLLECTION

I thought these were pretty dope, you can get yours here.

DR. DRE, DIDDY & BEATS by DRE (VIDEO)

I feel like I've posted this video already...I might be wrong.

DJ ORATOR's B.I.G. TRIBUTE

DJ ORATOR Notorious B.I.G. Dj Tribute Set. from Dj Orator on Vimeo.

DJ Orator paid respects to B.I.G. on the ones and twos last week in celebration of the hip hop icon's bday.  Check it out and learn a few things.

DEVI DEV on DAILY BRUIN A&E | HIP HOP APPRECIATION MONTH at UCLA (VIDEO)

I remember this panel that Devi Dev spoke on, I told ya'll about it.  Broccoli City helped put it together, it had Melyssa Ford, Little X, Nipsey Hussle, Tony Touch and of course Devi Dev.  Well they did this interview at some point that day.  Anyways what Dev talks about here reminds me of a dope music conversation we had awhile back.  Check it out.