For Caption Diss, the good ol’ folks at SOHH are back at it giving y’all, my loyal doggies, a chance to capture the final word(s). The “Best We’ve Ever Read” headline gets to hold down that Cap Diss crown for a whole week. Who run it?
Flavor Flav Busted Bromancing Super Bowl-Winning Giants Coach
February 7th, 2012"We Must Have Had To Lay That Record Down For Big Pun At Least 3-4 Times"
February 7th, 2012[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. In honor of today marking the 12th anniversary of the late Big Pun's passing, Capital Punishment contributing producer Mike "Trauma" D reflects on crafting the album's title...
Diddy Reveals Newly Signed Bad Boy Artist, "It’s Official"
February 7th, 2012Bad Boy Records CEO Diddy is showing no signs of slowing down his ever-growing artist roster by inking hip-hop newcomer Los to the team.
French Montana & LL Cool J Get Gritty, Drop New York Giants Anthems [Audio]
February 7th, 2012New York rappers French Montana and LL Cool J have taken their love for their hometown Giants winning Sunday’s Super Bowl XLVI game and released their own respective tribute tracks.
50 Cent Zips Up Nude, X-Rated Super Bowl Bet Reports
February 6th, 2012G-Unit leader 50 Cent has clarified recent reports suggesting he agreed to expose his genitals if the New York Giants lost in last night’s Super Bowl XLVI.
"I Always Thought It Was Brilliant For Kanye [West] Not To Have A Phone"
February 6th, 2012Bad Boy Records’ French Montana recently further opened up on Grammy-winning rap star Kanye West’s no-phone policy and why he considers Ye on an elite level of hip-hop stardom.
NAMM 2012: The One video
February 6th, 2012
Back at BPM, we broke news of EKS’s foray into the software world. The spinoff company – Audio Artery – decided to properly break cover at NAMM 2012 and give live demos of their new “The One” software. We were on hand, along with much show noise and a shiny screen to capture The One in all its singular and modular glory.
Epiphany – Something to Tell Ya
February 6th, 2012
Listen up, Booth readers: Epiphany has Something to Tell Ya. Making its world premiere right here on our front page, the latest release off the Little Rock rhymesayer’s forthcoming, DJBooth-sponsored street album finds ‘piph rhyming about his hustle over Platinum Don Key‘s slow-rolling, sampled boardwork. Digging it? You won’t have to wait long for more: Epiphany’s new street album, Such Is Life, arrives on our mixtape page this Wednesday for free streaming and download.
Brandon Hines – Yes You Are
February 6th, 2012
While Brandon Hines loves all his fans, there’s one who will always take precedence above all the rest: I’m talking, of course, about his girl. On his latest promo single, the Bryan-Michael Cox-penned and produced Yes You Are, the So So Def/Revel/Epic crooner makes sure she knows just how much she’s appreciated. Like what you’re hearing? You’ll be able to cop this heartfelt cut via iTunes on February 14 (aka Valentine’s Day).
Asaad – Origins of Cotton
February 6th, 2012
The title of Asaad‘s latest feature, Origins of Cotton, might have some expecting a look back at America’s troubled past. As it turns out, though, the Philly repper’s less interested in rehashing history than he is in making it. This newly-leaked EP cut finds Devil in a New Dress beatsmith Bink! serving up a lush string/guitar instrumental as Asaad paints a luxurious lyrical picture of success in the game. Feeling it? Stay tuned for release details on the as yet unscheduled New Black ® History Month, as well as all the latest tunes.