I Wrote An Article on Rick Ross, Reebok & Rape

You may have seen me tweet about this article I wrote; if not here it is. As a guest writer for MMXLII.com I weighed in on the Rick Ross/Reebok debacle because of the rapper's "rape lyric". Just a quick perspective on "gangsta" rap, corporate brands, their relationships and responsibility. Take a read over here.

HIt-Boy presents HS87 - All I've Ever Dreamed Of [MUSIC DOWNLOAD]

As you can see today, Hit-Boy and the HS87 family has been mentioned a few times today. I just realized that I hadn't posted their actual compilation project yet. It features some faces you've seen around here: Hit-Boy, Audio Push, K. Roosevelt, Kent M$ney and more. There are also features from 2 Chainz, Raekwon, Rick Ross, Schoolboy Q, Casey Veggies, Redman, Problem, Juicy J, Common, Robin Thicke, Xzibit and more. Download it now.

All I've Ever Dreamed Of - Hit-Boy & HS87

Omarion x FUSE tv: Interview [VIDEO]

Omarion has definitely hit a stride since the announcement of signing to Maybach Music Group, and his FreEP is still in rotation. In this segment he sat down w/ FUSE recently to talk about the upcoming album and previews his first single that is to feature a large name act.

Pusha T f/ Rick Ross – Millions [Music Video]

Always welcoming of a raw visual from Pusha Ton, I don't necessarily see how he keeps aligning himself with an officer of the law, but that's not my place to judge. The video has been out but I'm always down to watch it again.

Pusha T – Millions (feat. Rick Ross) [TRAILER]

I have no idea what this song they're playing in the trailer is, but it sounds like it allowed Future to be a part of it. Now the actual song that this trailer is for is in a bit of rotation and I'm curious to see how this turns out. Pusha's visuals have been on point, especially for that dark, raw and rugged ish...

Tyga f/ Rick Ross - Dope (187) [MUSIC VIDEO]

I think this leaked out under the name of 187, but Universal isn't going to let that be the title on a VEVO page. Anyways the young YMCMB emcee trades bars and such with Officer Ricky over a reworked version of a classic beat made famous by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. Tyga dropped another video earlier this week with Game. Hit the jump to see that.

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BEST of 2012: HIP-HOP ALBUMS

I have a few of these Best of 2012 lists to post but I wanted to start with the one every blog/website loves to do: ALBUMS!!! For this category I'm going with major label releases, and I'm keeping it to five, but I do share a few honorable mentions. I'm also proud to say that one of the homies made this list along with two emcees I'm huge fans of [like Top 10 emcee status]. Don't worry I'll have a Best of 2012 R&B albums going up next.  Hit the jump to see my choices for 2012. Remember these are my thoughts...so no need to argue.

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SPINTELECT - NEW YEAR 2012 MIX (MUSIC DOWNLOAD)

In case you missed it live you can keep this mix with you at all times...Spin went in on this and was able to encompass a wide range of music to work with.  Enjoy...track list below as well.

New Years 2012 Mix - Spintelect

NEW YEARS 2012 RADIO MIX TRACKLIST

1.50 Cent Feat Tony Yayo-I Just Wanna

2.Common-Celebrate

3.Jay-Z & Kanye West Feat Frank Ocean-No Church In The Wild

4.Styles P Feat Busta Rhymes & Rick Ross-Harsh

5.LoveRance Feat YG,50 Cent,Iamsu & Skipper-Up(Remix)

6.Drake Feat Lil Wayne-The Motto

7.Tyga-Rack City

8.2 Chainz-Spend It

9.Ace Hood Feat Rick Ross & Lil Wayne-Hustle Hard(Remix)

10.ASAP Rocky-Peso

11.Rick Ross-BMF(Blowin' Money Fast)

12.French Montana-Everythings A GO

13.Waka Flocka Flame Feat Drake-Round Of Applause(Remix)

14.Big Sean Feat Nicki Minaj-Dance(Remix)

15.Fred The Godson Feat Meek Mill-Gettin Money(Remix)

16.Meek Mill Feat Rick Ross-I'm A Boss

17.Meek Mill Feat Young Chris-House Party

18.Childish Gambino-Bonfire

19.Talib Kweli-Distractions

20.French Montana Feat Diddy & Rick Ross-Shot Caller(Remix)

21.Childish Gambino-Heartbeat

22.Drake Feat Rihanna-Take Care

23.Stromae Feat Kanye West & Gilbere Forte-Alors On Dance

24.Kenna-Say Goodbye To Love(Spintelect Remix)

25.Fashen-Bam Bam

26.Freeway Feat Peedi Crack-Flipside(Excelarator's Get Wild Remix)

27.Chris Brown Feat Benny Benassi-Beautiful People

28.Yonas Michael-House Full Of Women 

MEEK MILL f/ YOUNG CHRIS - HOUSE PARTY (MUSIC VIDEO)

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This turned into one of my favorite songs over the past couple of months. Was excited to see the video...I think it works well. Could've been better BUT then again it could've been A LOT worse.

MEEK MILL F/ RICK ROSS - I'M A BOSS (MUSIC VIDEO)

I admit...this song grew on me.

WALE F/ JEREMIH & RICK ROSS - THAT WAY (MUSIC VIDEO)

My favorite track off of the Self Made album.  Enjoy.

DJ KHALED f/ DRAKE, RICK ROSS & LIL WAYNE - I'M ON ONE (MUSIC VIDEO)

Because this has become my personal favorite song right now...

LIL WAYNE f/ RICK ROSS - JOHN (MUSIC VIDEO)

I posted this because I liked it ALOT, BUT it was taken down recently...come to find out it was because the special effects hadn't been put on there yet.  The video just got a tad better...enjoy.

ROCCETT F/ MASSPIKE MILES - BABY I'M BOUT IT (MUSIC VIDEO)

Reppin' that Maybach West...Roccett hits the streets with a new video.  Enjoy.

LIL WAYNE f/ RICK ROSS - JOHN (IF I DIE TODAY) [MUSIC VIDEO]

I already dug this track...but the visual is better than the song and the prequel on Rick Ross' album (Not A Star).  Watch this one quick.

RICK ROSS f/ WALE & WIZ KHALIFA - RETROSUPERFUTURE (MUSIC VIDEO)

How do you push your artist a bit more?  Have him add a verse to one of your more popular mixtape tracks and shoot a video to it.  One of my favorite tracks from Ashes to Ashes...

RICK ROSS f/ WALE - PANDEMONIUM LIVE at GRAMMY MUSEUM via KAREN CIVIL (VIDEO)

Footage from Rick Ross at the Skullcandy event last night downtown...I was supposed to be there.  Turned out well I heard...I'll have some pics via Cashmere later today.  Shouts to KarenCivil on the footage here though.

DJ LUXEBROWN - SUPER HIGH GURLS (MUSIC DOWNLOAD)

I mean since Lindsay Lohan left me for coke lines and court cases it was only right to post this remix, lol.  My boy DJ Luxe Brown throws Jay-Z's Girls, Girls, Girls over Rick Ross' Super High beat and we get a deadly medley to zone out to...enjoy.

Super High Gurls f/ Jay-Z x Rick Ross - DJ Luxebrown

DJ LASER - JETS, PLANES & MAYBACHS (MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD)

My east coast fam dropped this collection of goodies from three very popular emcees from all over the map.  Nothing new but sometimes you download music for the fact it's a dope collection of stuff.  This would be one of those times.  Check it out.

Jets, Planes & Maybachs - DJ Laser

DJ EFN - "DIGGIN' IN THE TAPES" (MUSIC DOWNLOAD)

Remember I dropped that Ras Kass track produced by Nick Fury HD awhile back...?  Here is the tape it's featured on.  With tracks from Kanye West, Rick Ross, Bun B and more.

Diggin' The Tapes - DJ EFN