The Smoking Section

“I’m Just Callin’ To Say Hello…”

J. Tinsley — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:15:31 +0000

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and with that comes a rush of emotions. There’s women who love the idea and there’s those who eternally despise February 14. And there [...]

Chase N. Cashe – The Heir Up There Mixtape (Hosted By DJ Drama)

Gotty™ — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:28:02 +0000

Saying “finally” would be some ungrateful sh*t to say but don’t mistake the tone. The Heir Up There, the long-awaited mixtape from producer/MC Chase N. Cashe, is finally here after [...]

First Look: Blue Ivy Carter Meets The World

TC — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:55:33 +0000

The current frontrunner for 2012′s Women Of The Year made her first official appearance on the Internet today. Her proud parents took their time in revealing her face, not pimping [...]

Sean Rose – Overdrive Mixtape

TC — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:15:41 +0000

From the glamorous strip of Sin City to the most obscure corner of Whereverville, AK, a rose will always be revered as a rose. Thanks to the efforts of C’est [...]

Young Jeezy Feat. Jay-Z, Drake & Andre 3000 – “I Do (Remix)”

Gotty™ — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:33:52 +0000

In most cases, Jeezy’s the artist doing his now customary “G-fix” to tracks but here, somehow some way, Drake takes the wheel and has a verse slapped in the middle [...]

Zilla – “Consistency” (Prod. By Block Beattaz)

Greg Whitt — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:49:55 +0000

There was a time when emcees wanted to be heard, in the most literal sense of the word. They were loud. The Chuck Ds, Melle Mels and Runs of the [...]

Dear Eastbay, Double-Box Me Please!

Gotty™ — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:47:17 +0000

Eastbay, I appreciate your company allowing me the opportunity to waste my hard-earned money on my frivolous sneaker purchases. What I don’t appreciate is getting a mangled box tossed at [...]

Phonte – “The Good Fight” Video

J. Tinsley — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:00:42 +0000

Initially, I had this entire post mapped out about how Phonte’s “The Good Fight” describes my life and how it strikes a nerve that moves me to the point of [...]

Action Bronson & RiFF RaFF – “Bird On A Wire” Video

Beware — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:25:16 +0000

Where do we start? I mean, Riff Raff is signed with Soulja Boy, has a neck tattoo of the MTV logo and used to be featured on reality television’s equivalent [...]

Flo Rida Feat. Sia – “Wild Ones” Video

TC — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:00:22 +0000

The good feelings haven’t stopped for the one and only Flo since his last video and he’s living on the edge, no Lady Gaga. While the printing press finishes up [...]