The Diplo/Santogold mixtape Top Ranking is news nearly everywhere in blogland these days–it’s a sequel of sorts to all the fun we had with Piracy Funds Terrorism, after all! The hype is somewhat merited; the disc is an entertaining listen, with most of the disparate influences that influence Santogold’s debut appearing in one form or another. While the dancehall tracks and remixes appeal to someone like me who enjoys listening to the genre’s hits while preferring to not consider the larger social implications of that particular cultural crossover, the mix’s classic rap tributes nearly brought a nostalgic tear to my eye.
Weezy had his week and those Brits in the funny military thrift outfits had their chance, but next week’s chart will be the true test of what style reigns supreme: slightly insane rapping or newly avant-garde sensitive balladry. More »
In case you have nothing better to do with your Friday, Three 6 Mafia will make an appearance on the CBS series Numb3rs tonight. In a bold turn, Juicy J and DJ Paul play rappers who perform at a birthday party where a fight breaks out. More »
In case you have nothing better to do with your Friday, Three 6 Mafia will make an appearance on the CBS series Numb3rs tonight. In a bold turn, Juicy J and DJ Paul play rappers who perform at a birthday party where a fight breaks out. More »
In case you have nothing better to do with your Friday, Three 6 Mafia will make an appearance on the CBS series Numb3rs tonight. In a bold turn, Juicy J and DJ Paul play rappers who perform at a birthday party where a fight breaks out. More »
