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Yo yo yo check out this new BuzzFeed created by the future hip hop moguls at Dollar Van Demo. Aspiring rappers get on a $1 group taxi, drop a demo track, and then get off the bus. Who was the sickest emcee? Give'em a heart to show your love.
Will Lyrical God soon dethrone Kanye? Probably not, but there's plenty of room for the gifted in hip hop. That being said, where the F did Freak Nasty go?
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Common, who used to be an actual rapper, has released a new song in which he collaborates with the Jonas brothers. In other news, Common isn't invited to Kanye West's parties anymore.
Music Buzz Simply enough, a blog that tracks flaming garbage cans in hip hop videos.
This handy dandy New York Times graphic breaks down disses, accusations and allegiances between feuding rappers 50 Cent and Rick Ross. They barely ever mention body weight! Fatties… Oh, and it's tiny so just click the pic to see the real deal.
Why not? And why? [Editor's Note: Meet Hi-Caliber. He's a former New Jersey construction worker who was inspired to become a republican rapper after hearing shock jock Michael Savage speak. That particular chain of events is likely a first.]
Gutenberg, William Caxon, and Garamond throw down in the most epic font-related freestyle rap battle that you will ever hear (guaranteed).
I think the song is called “I like sex and I'm good at it.” Keep working at it, John. You'll be as good as Joaquin Phoenix in no time.
Music Buzz Calvin Tanella is a former construction worker from New Jersey who became so enlightened after listening to a 10-minute rant by Michael Savage, that he decided to drop everything and become Hi-Caliber, the Republican Rapper. His new album, Mr. Conservative, was influenced by the likes of conservative pundits ranging from Sean Hannity to Bill O'Reilly and hip-hop artists from Run-DMC to the Beastie Boys. In Obamanation, Tanella raps, “A Socialist in the White House, what have we done? You think Bush was bad, now the real fun has begun.” F**k it Tanella, let's do it live!
Tech Buzz An iPhone app that lets you bling out photos of you and your friends, giving you all the accoutrements necessary to look just like the hip hop wunderkind. Of course, if you really want to get Lil's look down, make sure to look bonkers and rap with auto tune. That should do it every time.
Sara at Best Week Ever has a theory that the further you are away from Ludacris, the sadder you are as a person. And she has a chart to prove it, so really it's more like scientific fact than a theory. Q.E.D. Now somebody get Ludacris over here so I can feel joy again.
Twenty classic hip-hop albums get a lego makeover in this roundup for Format magazine. You can see the full gallery here.
Kanye told a fan to “eat shit and die” in an elaborate, auto-tuned freestyle rant after being hit with a penny at a concert in Melbourne, Australia. And it's pretty rad. If he can create music like this by getting hit with a penny, imagine what he'd do with a Buffalo Quarter to the face!
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Here's a selection of some of the best and funniest mashups of kids' shows and rap songs, inspired by the recent instant classic Lazy Town Vs. Lil John. A few of these are probably best avoided if you particularly enjoy your childhood memories.
Music Buzz One-time Eminem collaborator Trick Trick is making news this week with his announcement to AllHipHop.com that he doesn't want gay people buying his new album. Trick Trick personally called out gay celebrities Rosie O'Donnell and Ellen DeGeneres, saying that he was going to send a “scud missile right through their f**king cruise ship.” No word yet on whether heterosexual people have any plans to buy Trick Trick's lousy album either.
This guy loves fat ladies and dressing like slutty Pocahontas. Yes, it’s a bit early, but now you’ve got your Halloween costume for 2009.
Beyoncé only wishes she could make a video as f*cked up as this one. Obesity, animal porn, and a fancy hat manages to delight and deeply sadden us at the same time.
Music Buzz Chicagoan Kid Sister’s song “Family Reunion” is one of the most fun tracks we’ve heard in a long time, and her being able to call Kanye West a friend can’t hurt either. Expect big things from this ‘Kid.’
The famous fashion designer apparently loves rap. And looks ridiculous. Hey, I like rap too, but that doesn’t mean I go rummaging through Missy Elliot’s rejects.
Music Buzz A chart which displays the body parts we sing about per genre. Not surprisingly, hip-hop’s leader is “ass”, which is in 23.6% of sampled songs. Gospel and Hip-Hop both sing about “knees” 3% of the time, while everyone else seems to love “eyes” and “hands”.