KANYE WEST & MOS DEF - BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB FREESTYLE

Kanye and Mos Def made an unexpected appearance at the Blue Note Jazz Club during Lupe Fiasco's performance. Kanye spazzes. Listen to their cypher below. Spotted at Illroots.



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THE HITCH EPISODE

In this episode we slow it down and preach on how to take your time with a woman, why it's important to pay attention to the little things, and why women want to be taken, not saved. As always, Good Music. Good Conversation.

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THE COOL KIDS - BUNDLE UP

The Cool Kids have released their first single off When Fish Ride Bicycles through Mountain Dew's Green Label Sound. We have been waiting quite some time for Chuck and Mike's sophomore album and are super excited to see things moving in the right direction. Be on the lookout for WFRB, as well as Sir Michael Rocks debut solo album, Special Edition Grand Master Deluxe. Good Music.

JUICY J - BOATLOAD (FT. MACHINE GUN KELLY)

This song has been in heavy rotation lately. Actually, any song produced by super producer Lex Luger has been in heavy rotation lately. Download here and let this joint ride out.

KOBE BRYANT IS, "THE BLACK MAMBA" (SHORT FILM)

We posted a preview for the Robert Rodriguez directed short film previously. Afer Kobe's MVP All-Star performance last night, it's only appropriate that we post the film that debuted this past weekend. Appearances from the likes of Bruce Willis and Kanye West. Enjoy.

KANYE WEST - ALL OF THE LIGHTS

The Hype Williams directed video for one of the hottest songs off Kanye's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Kayne is simply an artistic genius. Probably not safe to watch if you have epilepsy.

WIZ KHALIFA - CABIN FEVER

Wiz Khalifa comes through with an unexpected mixtape. Cabin Fever had been talked about a while ago but never saw the light of day, until now. Lately we've been critical of Wiz's newer material but this tape goes in. Lex Luger has several beats on this one so you know its gonna make the trunk rattle. Listen below. Download here.

Start It UP Takeover Series

Another piece in the Takeover Series. stARTitup. Who want's a t-shirt?

WAY BACK WEDNESDAY

With Valentines just a few days removed, it's only appropriate that we slow it down for Way Back Wednesday. After much contemplation on the which song to choose we settled on this classic. Gotta love it! Better grab your love thang and get to "rockin, knockin the boots."

Start It UP Takeover Series

The Start It UP Takeover Series has officially begun. The concept behind this series is to take notable brands, pictures and posters, etc. with the word "up" in them and turn them into Start It Up art, otherwise known as stARTitup. Above is our first take, "Start It Up 2 Ill for the Streets." Be on the lookout for more Start It Up Takeover pieces soon.

J. COLE FT. DRAKE - IN THE MORNING

The visuals for Jermaine and Aubrey's collabo, "In the Morning." Pretty cool video. Download Friday Night Lights now.

PUSHA T - MY GOD (FINAL VERSION)

Pusha's first single of his highly anticipated solo album, Fear of God. You GOTTA let this ride. . Crack rap > weed rap.


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TREY SONGZ - LOVE FACES (VIDEO)

Happy Valentines to the lovers. Good evening to the rest of y'all. Trey Songz came through today with the premiere of his "Love Faces" video. Grab your baby and just let it ride.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH DANCE OFF

The greatest dance off since the final scene of Step Up 2. Grab the popcorn and pull up a lawn chair. It's  About. To. Go. Down.

STALLEY - LINCOLN WAY NIGHTS (INTELLIGENT TRUNK MUSIC)

Stalley, the Akron wordsmith, comes through with his latest project Lincoln Way Nights (Intelligent Trunk Music). Expect bass bumpin, Good Music. Listen below. Download here.

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TYGA - REGULAR GIRL/WONDER WOMAN (VIDEO) (FT. CHRIS BROWN)

Tyga and Chris Brown have been linked up for a while now. Tyga is on his way and we're glad Chris Breezy is back on his music grind. Two tough songs compiled into one video. Spotted at illroots. Shouts to WSHH. Good Music.

Start It Up: We the Champs

In this episode, Stubbs and I discuss the rivalry that is Duke vs. Carolina, recap the game, and discuss why I hate college basketball. Good Conversation.

WAY BACK WEDNESDAY

Stubbs came through this week with 'Nuttin' But Love' from Heavy D and the Boyz. Way Back Wednesday is in full effect. Its nuttin' but love, baby!

WALE - THE BREAK UP SONG

Video for Wale's song off of his last mixtape, More About Nothing. For all of those who are going through, or have gone through, a break up recently. Spotted at illroots. Shouts to OnSmash.

Start It Up: Super-After Bowl Show

The Super-After Bowl episode is here. Stubbs and I ramble on about the "winter wonderland" we're living in, Stubbs' history in the making, and the every young black males hoop dreams. Good music as usual. Vroom. Vroom.

BIG SEAN - MY LAST (FT. CHRIS BROWN)

The first single of Sean's long awaited debut, Finally Famous. Sounds like a tough joint. Let it ride. G.O.O.D. Music. Shouts to illroots.


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LUPE FIASCO - WORDS I NEVER SAID ( FT. SKYLAR GREY)

Late, I know. When I first heard this song I got one bar in on the first verse and immediately stopped it. I went back and listened to the entire song and concluded that I am not a fan. At all. Stubbs, on the other hand, absolutely loves this song. So do a lot of other people. I can't understand why? Agree to disagree, I suppose? Anywho, listen below. Lasers drops March 8th.


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MMJB - THE PRESTIGE: JAM BOY MAGIC

The Money Making Jam Boys (Blackthought of The Roots, Dice Raw, Truck North, P.O.R.N., and STS) let loose The Prestige: Jam Boy Magic mixtape earlier this week. I'm just getting around to downloading it. I will be listening while you listen as well. Enjoy good music.

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WIZ KHALIFA - BIG SCREEN

This joint was let loose a couple weeks ago. A track off Wiz's upcoming album, Rolling Papers. Of late, I haven't been feeling too many of his songs but this one is tough to ignore. Wiz has that Flight School sound on this one and its definitely catchy. Let the track ride.


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WAY BACK WEDNESDAY

"We can trade places, gettin' lifted in the staircases, word up, peep Incarcerated Scarfaces"
A favorite of mine off OB4CL. The Chef is still cookin' up classics to this day. Enjoy.

DR. CORNEL WEST SPEAKS ON SPIKE LEE VS. TYLER PERRY

Dr. Cornel West giving his take on Spike Lee vs. Tyler Perry and what they both mean to the black community. It's Black History Month folks. Let's celebrate!

L.E.P. BOGUS BOYS - COUNTIN' MY MONEY (FT. THE COOL KIDS)

The Chicago based rap group, L.E.P Bogus Boys, offer up some visuals to their super dope song, 'Countin' My Money,' featuring The Cool Kids. Let's take it back to lockers and lunchrooms, shall we?