START IT UP TWITTER THAT!

On this episode we discuss how social media has made dudes extra soft, sub-tweeting and "@ em or dap em," and why it's NOT COOL to be a simp for a hoe. As always, Good Music. Good Conversation. *dead at picture above*

WAY BACK WEDNESDAY/THROWBACK THURSDAY

One of our favorite rap songs of all time. I think this goes without saying. Better late than never.

"WORD TO GUCCI MANE, PHOTOSHOOT"

With the addition of our newest member, Start It Up decided to take this opportunity to do a photoshoot and put in picture form what we are all about. We want to share our experience with you. Check out the photos here.

START IT UP PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Quick PSA introducing new Start It Up member Steve DiCecco aka Swag, what he's all about and why he's a great fit for the future, and the major moves Start It Up is making to take it to the next level.

DDS INTERVIEW W/ J. COLE

While out in Coppenhagen, J. Cole sat down with DrozDailySteezin to chit chat about "eyebrows, fashion, losing a battle and much more" (according to the video title). Spotted at nahright.com. Also, J. Cole vs. Narwuar.

PAC DIV - ANTI FREEZE (VIDEO)

One of our favorites off Pac Div's Mania gets the visual treatment. Download the mixtape from our Good Music page.

BIG K.R.I.T. - RETURN OF 4EVA

The Alabama native, fresh of his interview with Nardwuar, drops his highly anticipated free album Return of 4Eva. Over 20 tracks from K.R.I.T. and he is definitely doin' his thing. Support Good Music. Download here. Listen below.

OLD MOOLAH BAAAABBYYYY! (VIDEO)

A hilarious skit Drake did while hosting the Juno Awards in Toronto. OMCMB.

BIG K.R.I.T. VS. NARDWUAR

As promised, more Nardwuar. This time he chops it up with Big K.R.I.T. Like with Curren$y, it's a great interview. Support K.R.I.T. by copping The Return of Forever. Good Music.

BIG SEAN - MY LAST (FT. CHRIS BROWN) (VIDEO)

The video for Big Sean's single "My Last" is finally here. This song is a smash and we def rocks with it. Spotted at illroots. *Dead at Chris Brown's blonde hair and denim vest*

JET LIFE TO THE NEXT LIFE

The Jet Lifers just came through with a new tape. It's bound to be nothing but music to fly to. JETS over errythang! Download here. Word to 2dopeboyz X Cookin' Soul.

"YOU REMEMBER WHERE THE DOOR WAS RIGHT????"

After having an extensive conversation with the fellas, there seems to be a major epidemic amongst swag-less dudes having trouble removing heauxs from the premises. We here at StartItUp have compiled a list of 10 surefire ways to get a heaux outcha room: the immediately edition. *DISCLAIMER: if you are a complete lame don't bother reading, she ain't comin' over anyway*

10. "IF SHE AINT BOUT IT SHE CAN GET OUT IT" - basically like Cam said, "baby girl, you gone suck it or not?"
9.  "Fake Sleep"-word to @bbillions - she'll never know the difference.
8. Leave the Room - cause you've got better things to do than babysit a heaux. She'll get the hint.
7. Invite another jump off over to the crib - let that heaux know she's replaceable.
6. Pick up the sticks - nothin' like goin from backshots to headshots!
5. Tell ya homie to give you an "emergency situation" / call yourself- shout out to @L_Little910 - set an alarm as an "emergency" phone call.
4. "If my girl catch you in here she gonna whoop ya ass..." - heauxs ain't tryna scuffle.
3. "I'm getting tested for an STD in the AM... gotta study up to pass." - She'll be at the 24-hr clinic in no time
2. "God told me not to do this for the bible tells us so." - Chuuuuuuuucchhh!
1. Nah really just get the fuck out... I really appreciate your effort though, call me next weekend.

CURREN$Y VS. NARDWUAR

Spitta chops it up with Nardwuar the Human Serviette. Hilarity ensues. More Nadwuar interviews to come.

WAY BACK WEDNESDAY

After a few weeks of missing Way Back Wednesday, we are finally back on schedule. This week we bring to you a classic jam that EVERYONE konws. Per special request, here is "It Takes Two" from 80s rap duo Rob Base and DJ E Z Rock.

FEAR OF GOD - PUSHA T

If you don't already have this COP IT NOW! As I tweeted, this mixtape is "stupid dumb 2006 cocaine rap!" We will certainly have this in our 6-DISC CHANGER for a while. If above wasn't incentive enough, DOWNLOAD HERE TOO! Listen Below.

THE NEXT EPISODE

We are baaaaacckkk!!! In "The Next Episode" we discuss March Madness, short skirts and dresses, and the late, great Nate Dogg. As always, Good Music. Good Conversation.

SIR MICHAEL ROCKS - THE ROCKS REPORT

If you've followed Start It Up from the get go we've been all about The Cool Kids. Sir Michael Rocks has branched out into the solo realm and is gracing the net with a full length project. This mixtape is absolute FIRE! Download NOW! Listen below.

BRING THE HORSES OUT

Start It Up is on hiatus for the week. Spring break celebrations have commenced. In the meantime, check out previous episodes and download music throughout the blog. Until next week, START IT UP!

THROWBACK THURSDAY

Thanks to the pressure of midterms we've missed posting for the last two "Way Back Wednesdays." No worries. Today you'll get a double dose of way back on an appropriately named, special edition "Throwback Thursday." Kick back and rock to the era of the "throwback."

INTERVIEW W/ SHANELLE GABRIEL

Last week, Shanelle Gabriel came through for Methodist University's Black History Month celebration, Spirit Fest. Start It Up had the opportunity to sit down and chit chat with her after the show. Check the interview below. Check out her website here. Also, check out the YouTube clip of Shanelle in action on HBO's Def Poetry.

HARD IN THE PAINT EPISODE

Another episode of Start It Up is here. In this episode we discuss ignorance in rap, why it is so prevelant, and whether it is simply entertainment or reality.

SIR MICHAEL ROCKS - COOCHIE CROOK

Video for the first single off Sir Michael Rocks upcoming mixtape, The Rocks Report. This goes out to all you dogs out there that "hit it and know she's hooked." Song is dope though.

CHIP THA RIPPER - GIFT RAPS

The highly anticipated free album from Chip Tha Ripper is FINALLY here. Produced entirely by Chuck Inglish of The Cool Kids, you can expect this to be nothing but top quality music. Chip has a unique sound and he is definitely one of the best out right now. Support Good Music.

DOWNLOAD HERE