The Scoop

Courtesy of Spin.Com

Kanye West / Tokin' Black Guy

Over the past few weeks, various sources have been buzzing about a mysterious hip-hop artist, Tokin' Black Guy, and his alleged connection to Kanye West. Some claim West has signed the artist to his label, G.O.O.D. Music, while others state Tokin' Black Guy is actually Mr. West himself.

The real story? According to a spokesperson from Kanye's label, any alleged connections between Tokin' Black Guy and 'Ye are "totally bogus."

Tokin Black Guy may not be 'Ye's latest gamble, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't check out the still-mysterious musician and his ultra-danceable, Outkast-sounding tunes

Man On The Moon

We've been a bit slack with Kid Cudi releases, but don't get it twisted we are massive fans. I know were a little late with 'Sky Might Fall' but hey better late than never. Contrary to popular belief the track was never officially used for the new Transformer's trailer. Cudi himself mashed up the track to the trailer as a viral marketing scheme. How sick is that?!?! Apparently there are talks to actually use the song in the movie now. To sweeten the deal were throwing up a VIKING remix of Cudi's 'Dat New New'. He's definitely getting love from the electro scene and sure to be a huge crossover star. Oh and for those who have been living under a rock, head to Cudi's website where you can find links to download the very cool 'Plain Pat & Emile Present: A Kid Name Cudi' mixtape.
On a side note, no offense to anyone who is really living under rock, were sure you've done wonders with the place.

Kid Cudi - Sky Might Fall (Prod. By Kanye West)
Kid Cudi - Dat New New (VIKING Remix)

Hurry The F*** Up!

A reference track from the long awaited Dr. Dre album, Detox, leaked a few days ago. It has that classic Dre sound that only the good doctor can deliver with verses from T.I and Nas. Does this mean were getting closer?

Dr. Dre- Topless (Reference) f. T.I. & Nas

The Abstract

A tribute to a legend of hip hop, Q-Tip. J.Period has managed to get some of hip hop's elite to feature on the mixtape with names such as Busta Rhymes, De La Soul, Kid Cudi, Talib Kweli and ?uestlove all making appearances to pay homage to The Abstract Poet. The mixtape is also littered with interviews with Q-Tip along with exclusive remixes.
Best of all?? ITS FREEEE!!!!!!!! You can head over HERE on J.Period's website to download. Enjoy

At The Movies

These are the finest videos ive seen lately.


Busy Boy - Purple Crush from Sayer DAN4TH on Vimeo.

Air Jared from Purple Crush ofcorse posted this the other day.
This is definately number 1, the real busy boys.


Fare Soldi - Survivor from riotmaker on Vimeo.

Fare Soldi, Who ive never heard of before dropped this in my inbox last week.
Funky track with a very DVNOesque video.


Day 'n' Nite - Kid Cudi from DP on Vimeo.

Finally Cudi's Day 'N' Nite.

Joaquin Phoenix

For those of you who missed Letterman last night, its okay Joaquin wasn't there either.

Joaquin Phoenix on Letterman

Groove Armada/Diplo

Bacardi B-Live have been doing all the right things working with artists such as Chromeo, Metronomy and now Groove Armada to share music for FREE. A few remixes from the new Groove Armada EP have been floating around but today we take a look at Diplo's take on "Pull Up (Crank It Up)".

Groove Armada - Pull Up (Crank It Up) Mad decent Diplo Remix