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The Source Presents: Top 50 Lyricists (Preview 2)

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The power of the word has always been golden in Hip-hop. Now in a age where lyricism is taking a back seat to celebrity, The Source bring you the Top 50 lyricists of all time in an effort to put some focus back on the art form.  Make no mistake. […]

G.O.O.D Music To Release ‘Cruel Summer’ August 7th

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Pusha-T was just on Hot 97 with Funk Flex and while he was there he announced the release date for G.O.O.D. Music’s compliation album Cruel Summer. The highly anticipated album will be released on August 7th, hopefully this date is true and or the album doen’t get pushed back. If you […]

Video: 5th Annual Roots Picnic Recap

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The electrified Philly crowd showed nothing but love to all the performers during The 5th Annual Roots Picnic. The performing artists who rocked the stage included: The Roots, Rakim, Wale, De La Soul, Selah Sue, Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def), Diplo from Major Lazer, Mr. MFN Esquire, Danny Brown, and […]

Yasiin Bey & De La Soul Perform At The 2012 Roots Picnic

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Roots Picnic had Philadelphia rocking this weekend. The yearly festival was highlighted by Yasiin Bey and De La Soul’s Hip-Hop presence on stage. Watch the artist formally known as Mos Def up top and check out De La Soul with Black Thought down below.  Advertisement  – Sean Lynch (@Kiddfuture)

Lyricist Lounge 20th Year Anniversary Reunion

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Lyricist Lounge showcases, albums and television show serve as legendary elements in the foundation of hip-hop culture.  On Wednesday night, twenty years in, Danny Castro, Ant Marshall and the rest of the family brought it back to the essence. Their 20th year anniversary reunion party was held in Greenwhich Village at Le Poisson […]

Kanye West, Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes, Yasiin Bey, Jadakiss & DJ Khaled In The Studio

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Hip-Hop’s elite stepped into the studio this weekend, in what appears to be work for DJ Khaled’s upcoming album, Kiss The Ring. Kanye West, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Mos Def and Busta Rhymes all hit the studio with producers Hit-Boy and The Legendary Traxster.  – Sean Lynch (@Kiddfuture) Advertisement   Props: […]

Mos Def Joins dead prez & Mike Flo In The Studio For Trayvon Martin Tribute

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Mos Def recently hit the studio with dead prize and Mike Flo to record a Trayvon Martin tribute titled, “Made You Die’.” The record is over Nas’ notable standout track “Made You Look.” Check out how it all went down.  Advertisement  – Sean Lynch (@Kiddfuture)  

In Ego Trip Land Every Rap Album Cover is Irish

  Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The team over at Ego Trip did an amazing ode to St. Patrick’s Day and gave some of your favorite rap albums an Irish remix.   Advertisement 50 Cent – Kiss Me I’m Irish or Die Tryin’ Lil Wayne – Tha Cardinal Jay-Z – The Green Album 4. Mos Def & Talib Kweli […]

Hot Shots from Kanye’s Wests Paris Fashion Week Show After-Party Presented by Belvedere

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Kanye West’s after party this week in Paris that Belvedere sponsored was epic. Guests at Halle Freyssinet included Alicia Keys and husband Swizz Beatz, Kim Kardashian, Anna Wintour, Alexander Wang, Common, Mos Def, Anne V, Jay Z, Diddy and Cassie, Rosario Dawson, Karlie Kloss and others. Guests enjoyed Belvedere Vodka cocktails with a […]

Yasin Bey (Mos Def) Performs “Ni***s In Poorest” Live

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information   Yasin Bey formerly known as Mos Def delivered a live performance of his rendition of Jay and Kanye’s track, which he calls “Ni***s In Poorest”. Watch as Mr. Bey raps live in the studio at Paris’ Radio Nova.   Advertisement   -John McAuliffe (@John_Mac310)  

The Hood’s Academy Awards

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Rapper-Actors Who Would Get An Oscar If The Source Was On The Academy! … The 84th Annual Academy Awards took place this evening, and while we enjoy watching new movies, there is another list of actors and actresses that deserve some recognition. Here in Hip-Hop, The Source recognizes the contributions […]

Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) Talks Black Star LP

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Hypebeast caught up with Yasiin Bey, the artist formerly known as Mos Def, to speak on the Black Star LP update. Below is an excerpt from Yasiin himself, hopefully we get this project sooner than later.  – Sean Lynch (@Kiddfuture) Advertisement   What is the status of the album? We […]

Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) – Ni**as In Poorest

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The artist formerly known as Mos Def, Yasiin Bey drops some bars over Jay and Ye’s “Ni**a’s In Paris.” Reflecting on those who will never see a throne, hit play and listen to “Ni**a’s In Poorest.” – Sean Lynch (@Kiddfuture) Advertisement

Robert Glasper Experiment Black Radio

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Robert Glasper gives us a brief review of his forthcoming album Black Radio which drops February 28, 2012. Black Radio is a breath of fresh air! The album boldly stakes out new musical territory and transcends any notion of genre, drawing from jazz, hip-hop, R&B and rock. Advertisement Walford Guillaume (wallywallstreet)

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