Meet Tish Hyman, the Bad Gyal From Puff Daddy’s “MMM”
Meet the soulful voice behind the tough chat on Puffy's surprise mixtape.
Double Barrel: Reggae Samples and Hip Hop Classics with DJ Gravy + Corey Chase (Mixtape)
The history of hip-hop is deep with sounds borrowed from Jamaica.
AUDIO: Major Lazer – “Night Riders (Ft. Travi$ Scott, 2 Chainz, Pusha T & Mad Cobra)”
Major Lazer drops a new track off their anticipated third album, Peace is the Mission, with some fire from Mad Cobra.
Fashion Fridays: Ale et Ange’s Tropical Flower Zilla Hat
Words by Michellee Nelson-
There's few bigger staples in hip-hop fashion than snapbacks and fitteds, but when Pusha T started rocking Ale at Ange's Tropical Flower Zilla hat, we were intrigued. The hat is on... Read More...
You Rate It: The Clipse Reunite With Reggae On “Shame The Devil”
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Virginia rap duo Clipse—brothers Pusha T and No Malice (formerly Malice)—were championing dancehall long before it became on trend in hip-hop again (particularly Pusha, whose lates... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: The Neptunes’ Most Caribbean Moments
Words by Richard "Treats" Dryden—
The Neptunes—Pharell Williams and Chad Hugo—could be set to take a second victory lap. In addition to making hits like Robin Thicke and T.I.'s current smash "Blurred... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: Kanye West’s Most Jamaican Moments
Words by Richard "Treats" Dryden and Jesse Serwer—
Discussing the musical tone of his new album Yeezus in a rare interview with The New York Times, Kanye West spoke of “trap and drill” and “old Chicago h... Read More...
Heds & Dreds: A Brief History of Jamaican Women Talking Smack on Rap Records
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Remember when having a Jamaican chick talking trash in thick patois was a thing in hip-hop? Dr. Dre kind of set it off on the intro to his classic "Let Me Ride" from The Chronic. T... Read More...
Mixtape Mondays: Jasmine Solano x MeLo-X, Yaadcore, Pusha T
Words by DJ Theory —
We're back with your morning-after-the-Super-Bowl edition of Mixtape Mondays on deck. We know Beyonce's dancehall-infused halftime performance last night has you in a Caribbean frame... Read More...
Kingston Noir: Pusha T’s Jamaica-Set “Blocka” Video
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Pusha T recently traveled to Jamaica to film the video for "Blocka," his just-issued single featuring Popcaan and fellow GOOD Music artist Travis Scott. Shot in and around Matthews... Read More...
Audio: Hear Pusha T’s Popcaan Collaboration, “Blocka”
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Clipse/G.O.O.D. Music rapper Pusha T has been known to spend his Sundays quoting gunman lyrics, drop references to dancehall classics like Nardo Ranks' "Burrup," and generally give... Read More...
Brownsville Rock: BRNGTN’s “Rise Of The Machine” Video
Words by Sherman Escoffery__
BRNGTN’s “Rise The Machine” video is not set in the fictional Brownsville like Antoine Fuqua’s Brooklyn’s Finest, where the cops take 10 minutes to respond to a shooting. In ... Read More...