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Babyface Outlasts Teddy Riley in Return to Verzuz Instagram Live Battle

Technical difficulties arose yet again, this time after an entertaining matchup. After a full day’s worth of jokes, Teddy Riley and Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds finally squared off on Instagram Live Monday. Riley and Babyface drew over 500,000 viewers, dueling for nearly an hour. At that point, neither producer was able to join each other’s session … Read moreBabyface Outlasts Teddy Riley in Return to Verzuz Instagram Live Battle

Stream Smino’s Unexpected Mixtape ‘She Already Decided’ Featuring T-Pain, Sevyn Streeter & More

Photo Credit: YouTube The 16-track release features freestyles to Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage” and Roddy Rich’s “The Box.” Late yesterday evening, Smino dropped a 16-track surprise project, She Already Decided.  A few weeks back, the rapper teased songs off the project on his Instagram Live. The unexpected drop is sprinkled with features by T-Pain, Sevyn … Read moreStream Smino’s Unexpected Mixtape ‘She Already Decided’ Featuring T-Pain, Sevyn Streeter & More

“I Think It’s Beneath Drake”: Charlamagne Tha God Criticizes Drake For ‘Chasing Trends’ With “Toosie Slide” [Video]

Source: Tom Williams / Getty On a recent episode of his podcast, Charlamagne Tha God made his thoughts on Drake’s latest hit single, “Toosie Slide,” very clear. During a conversation with his Brilliant Idiots podcast co-host Andrew Schulz, Charlamagne expressed his disappointment over Drizzy’s latest release. “I think it’s wack and I think it’s beneath … Read more“I Think It’s Beneath Drake”: Charlamagne Tha God Criticizes Drake For ‘Chasing Trends’ With “Toosie Slide” [Video]

Quarantine & Smoke: Listen to this Playlist of Rare Funk and Soul Gems for 4/20

Check out Okayplayer’s official 4/20 playlist featuring a no-pass batch of psychedelic funk and soul obscurities. With the country (mostly) in lockdown, due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), this year’s 4/20 will probably be unlike any that came before it. There will be no cyphers. No rides. No passing of any sort. Needless to say, observance of … Read moreQuarantine & Smoke: Listen to this Playlist of Rare Funk and Soul Gems for 4/20

Extended Version of Mobb Deep’s ‘The Infamous’ Coming to Streaming Services for the Album’s 25th Anniversary

  Source: Artist A deluxe vinyl edition will be available later this year. In honor of the album’s 25th anniversary, Sony Music is releasing a digital-only expanded edition of Mobb Deep’s The Infamous. The release hits digital streaming providers on April 24. The new bonus tracks include “Shook One, Part I,” in addition to “The Money” … Read moreExtended Version of Mobb Deep’s ‘The Infamous’ Coming to Streaming Services for the Album’s 25th Anniversary

Watch Will Smith And DJ Jazzy Jeff Put On A Quarantine Concert

Screengrab via YouTube The pair performed the 1988 hit “Brand New Funk.” Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff rocked houses across the world during a quarantine concert the pair did recently. READ: DJ Jazzy Jeff Speaks With Will Smith About Having COVID-19: “Got In The Bed, Don’t Remember The Next 10 Days” The concert, which … Read moreWatch Will Smith And DJ Jazzy Jeff Put On A Quarantine Concert

After a Lengthy Hiatus Ab-Soul Returns With New Single “Dangerookipawaa Freestyle”

Photo Credit: TDE Records The track is a tribute to TDE founder Anthony Tiffith. Ab-Soul has officially returned with his new single “Dangerookipawaa Freestyle.” Produced by Devin Williams, the long-awaited track features the TDE rapper sticking to his guns over a trippy beat. For those who’ve been fans of Soulo for years due to his … Read moreAfter a Lengthy Hiatus Ab-Soul Returns With New Single “Dangerookipawaa Freestyle”

Mixtape Monday: Shabazz Palaces, Anwar HighSign, Killamanzego, Alphonse x Furozh + More

Source: Artist Mixtape Monday packs in new music from Shabazz Palaces, Anwar HighSign, Killamanzego, Alphonse & Furozh plus more. Shabazz Palaces kick things off with The Don of Diamond Dreams, Has-Lo returns as Anwar HighSign with FLEECE, Killamanzego drops These Roots Are On Fire, Alphonse & Furozh follow with Not For Long, Not For Nothing … Read moreMixtape Monday: Shabazz Palaces, Anwar HighSign, Killamanzego, Alphonse x Furozh + More

Watch RZA and Talib Kweli Discuss Battling DJ Premier, Kung-Fu Classics, Staying Healthy in Quarantine and More

“I didn’t know I could communicate like that.” Talib Kweli‘s People’s Party podcast returned this week with a special live episode, featuring a beamed in conversation with RZA. READ: Babyface and Teddy Riley’s Beat Battle was a Preventable Disaster Speaking from their respective corners of the internet, Kweli indulged the Abbot’s galaxy brain tendencies for nearly an … Read moreWatch RZA and Talib Kweli Discuss Battling DJ Premier, Kung-Fu Classics, Staying Healthy in Quarantine and More

Teddy Riley Announces Beat Battle Rematch with Babyface

Source: Instagram Third time’s a charm? Teddy Riley has announced a beat battle rematch with Babyface. PLAYLIST: Primer: Teddy Riley  Taking to his Instagram today (see below,) the New Jack architect revealed the r&b uncles are ready to spar with live-stream technology once more. They’ll square up at 8pm on Monday, April 20th, presumably holding … Read moreTeddy Riley Announces Beat Battle Rematch with Babyface

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