Missy Elliott - Ching-A-Ling (Single)
January 23, 2008
Missy Elliott’s back with a new single called “Ching-A-Ling”. It is featured on the soundtrack to the new movie “Step Up 2: The Streets”, which will be released on February 5th (the movie comes out on the 14th). It will also be on her forthcoming album, which has no official release date yet. The single is available in digital form only. Don’t miss the trailer for the movie at the bottom of the post!
Lil’ Wayne - The Leak (EP)
December 29, 2007
With his next album, “Tha Carter III,” not due until February via Cash Money/Universal, rapper Lil Wayne snuck out a five-song digital EP on Christmas day, dubbed “The Leak.” The EP is only available for download.
Birdman - 5 * Stunna
December 21, 2007
When Cash Money Records’ flamboyant CEO Bryan “Birdman” Williams stepped into the arena of hip-hop music, little did the world know that he would have such a huge impact on popular culture.
Chingy - Hate It Or Love It
December 18, 2007
Chingy’s new release “Hate It Or Love It” dropped today. The title of the album says it all. Check out the first single from the album, “Fly Like Me”, in the music video at the bottom of the post.
Lupe Fiasco - Lupe Fiasco’s The Cool
December 18, 2007
Lupe Fiasco, who sound is refreshingly original, releases his newest album today, titled “Lupe Fiasco’s The Cool.” It features appearances by Snoop Dogg, Nikki Jean, and GemStones. Check out the song “Superstar” in the video at the bottom of the post.
Styles P - Super Gangster (Extraordinary Gentleman)
December 15, 2007
Styles P’s latest release “Super Gangster (Extraordinary Gentleman)” is the Hot Shot Debut on Billboard’s Top Independent Albums this week. The first single, “Blow Your Mind”, is one of the highlights on the album. Styles P is a former member of The LOX, a group that was once signed with P. Diddy’s Bad Boy Records.
Beanie Sigel - The Solution
December 12, 2007
Beanie Sigel’s “The Solution” is his first album to be released since he served a year in prison and was shot in an attempted robbery. In an MTV News Interview he states, “Im a soulful brother, I been through a lot, I’m just giving you my life.”
Bow Wow & Omarion - Face Off
December 12, 2007
Bow Wow and Omarion have come together for the new release “Face Off”. The album was the Hot Shot Debut on the Billboard 200 chart for December 29, 2007, landing at Number 11. Don’t miss the release party video at the bottom of the post!
Wu-Tang Clan - The 8 Diagrams
December 11, 2007
Wu-Tang returns with “8 Diagrams”, their first studio release since the death of Dirty Ol Bastard. The group members include GZA, RZA, Method Man, Ghostface Killa, Raekwon, U-God, Inspecta Deck and Masta Killa. “The Heart Gently Weeps” features Erykah Badu and is the first song to feature a Beatles sample (see the video at the end of the post). If you purchase the CD, you also get a bonus DVD.
Pitbull - The Boatlift
December 9, 2007
Pitbull’s new release “The Boatlift” is the Hot Shot Debut on the Billboard 200 chart for December 10, 2007. Read reviews from Rhapsody, Rolling Stone, and more. Plus, get free links to listen and download.
Wyclef Jean - Carnival Vol. II Memoirs Of An Immigrant
December 4, 2007
10 years after releasing “Carnival”, Wyclef Jean is back with a follow up album titled “Carnival Vol. II Memoirs Of An Immigrant”. This highly diverse, socially aware mix of songs showcases Wyclef strengths like never before. It is a aural extravaganza, drawing not only on Wyclef’s talents, but on an impressive group of collaborators from Chamillionaire (”Hollywood Meets Bollywood”) to Paul Simon (”Fast Car”). Throughout the tracks, Wyclef keeps surprising us with the music genres, but his message about his experience with immigration is always in focus.
Imani Coppola - The Black & White Album
November 27, 2007
It seems that Imani Coppola’s song “Raindrops From The Sun” was recently featured on an episode of Grey’s Anatomy. But don’t be deceived by the lightness of that song. Imani Coppola’s music, as heard on her new release “The Black & White Album”, is in your face and all over the place. Her tell-it-like-it-is style compliments the many beats and themes of this album. She’s a talented artist and is definitely worth checking.
Rehab - Sittin’ At A Bar (Single)
October 12, 2007
Formed in the late ’90s, pioneering mash-ups of scorching rock and searing rap, Rehab released its debut album, Southern Discomfort in 2000, filled with an array of guest stars including Cee-Lo, Goodie Mob and Cody Chestnutt. The album spun off the top 15 modern rock hit “It Don’t Matter” and sold over 140 thousand units. This success enabled the band to kick off a 2 year national tour supporting the Vans Warped Tour and bands like Kottonmouth Kings and Linkin Park.

















