Corinne Bailey Rae and Egypt

Access I Would Like To Call It Beauty (Freddie Joachim Remix) by CORINNE BAILEY RAE ...READ MORE

Big K.R.I.T.

Access King, Pt. 3 by BIG K.R.I.T. ...READ MORE

CHILLI'S CREW FOUNDATION HOSTS 2ND ANNUAL SUMMER CAMP SPONSORED BY BEACHBODY®

Chilli of TLC joins forces with fitness empire to boost girls'

self-esteem and body image

(Atlanta, GA) 5-time Grammy Award winning singer/dancer/actor Chilli better known as one third of super girl group TLC and her foundation "Chilli's Crew" is hosting its 2nd annual summer camp for teen girls August 1-4, 2013. The 4-day/ 3-night camp will take place in the founder's hometown of Atlanta, GA.

Chilli has partnered her foundation with celebrity and community mentors to conduct workshops and fun activities to enhance the teen girls' self-esteem and body image. The 2nd annual Chilli's Crew summer camp will feature many special guests, to share and reflect upon their expertise and experiences in their respected industries, which will be used as a source of encouragement for the young ladies.

Health and fitness pioneer, Beachbody.com is sponsoring the event and supporting Chilli's objective of teach ...READ MORE

Rain, Hail or Snow did not stop J. Cole's NYC fans from standing in line outside J&R Music store to cop his Sophomore album, 'Born Sinner'. Looks like the North Carolina native is gearing up to move a considerable amount of units, despite what the critics are saying.



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That Ish! 10 Favorite TV THEME SONGS Vol 1 (80s & 90s) 

Some of the greatest music ever made, will never be found on an album, heard on the radio or seen as video on YouTube, yet these songs are embedded into our memories, and last for decades . . . TV THEME SONGS.

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So get your CARLTON DANCE on and enjoy the ThatIsh.com #10ThingsOnATuesday . . . Favorite TV Theme Songs (Vol 1 80s & 90s)


 (our results come from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook)
1. FRESH PRINCE


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Watch as Cyhi The Prynce speaks on everything from being in the studio with Rick Ruben, to his personal contribution in the creation of Kanye West's "Yeezus".



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Good looking out on this scoop from my people over at Bad Magics. Run The Jewels (Killer Mike and El-P) leak "36-Inch Chain" from their upcoming project. This single is available for FREE download though... thanks to Williams Street Records and Adult Swim (yeah, the smoked out late night Cartoon Network folks).

- @ojones1

DOWNLOAD: RUN THE JEWELS (KILLER MIKE X EL-P) - 36-INCH CHAIN ...READ MORE

Kinge is the author of this Bobby Capri - #InstantGratification FreEP.


Bobby Capri releases his new FreEP #InstantGratification, which includes guest appearances from Sean Price, Troy Ave, Jon Connor, Apollo The Great & more. Executive produced by Octavius "Doc-Ock" Crouch & Charles "Dean Page" Perez, the EP also includes production from DJ Stylez, True 2 Life Music, Linz Prag, J-Mac, & more.

Listen and download: Bobby Capri-Instant Gratification ...READ MORE

DMP shines on the first leak from the Nottz x DMP album, "God Made Durt!" (due out July 2, 2013). This is "How Many Tears" (featuring Pusha T).

DMP - HOW MANY TEARS FEAT. PUSHA T (PROD. BY NOTTZ)



via: http://www.jayforce.com/music/dmp-how-many-tears-feat-pusha-t-prod-by-nottz ...READ MORE

Growing up, I used Hip Hop as a way to learn about the world around me. From politics, to culture, language, geography, history, all this could be heard in your rap record of the late 80′sa and early 90′s. Then something changed in the late 90′s. Rap records talking about something other than partying and using drugs, became "underground" and labeled conscience. There was a shift, that continues to live on today. Listening to your radio or reading your popular Hip Hop zine all you hear and see is the same stories of niggativity.

With that said. Salute to emcee and homie Homeboy Sandman for taking the time to put this great piece together addressing the connection between Hip Hop and the prison for profit system. HS wrote this article for Huffington Post who refused to post it recently. No worries... It's right here for you to digest. It's a great read I definitely suggest checking it out. Thanks to H ...READ MORE