All Entries Tagged With: "Hip-Hop"

What’s Your Favourite Biggie Track [RIP CW]

Across the Twitterverse and Blogosphere alike, many payed reverence today to one of the greatest that ever did it. The man is in the top 2 of everyone’s top 3, and decades after he first made his mark we’ll still be jamming to P. Diddy’s latest remix album. I put the word out to my [...]

Kid MK Kills the Social AGAIN! [Feb 22 Gallery of Awesome]

Once again the FAMOUS Kid MK came through and destroyed an awesome Monday Meeting at the Social. If you were out his for headlining event last November, you only heard the warm-up set, because the Kid came alive last Monday! Alongside Dj’s Gilt and Racer Motorz, and jamming with two buses of York U students, [...]

Money To Blow: Candy Slice Girls’ Show Tunes Remix [Video]

I absolutely hhhhhate reposting old videos, but I’ve been really feeling the Candy Slice Girls lately, and couldn’t pass up on putting their rendition of Money To Blow by Drake, Baby, and Weezy up on the site. The premise of the video is a little contrived, but the end result is pure gold. Lauren O’Nizzle [...]

Wiley feat. Emeli Sande – Never Be Your Woman [Music Video]

Bringing you your new favourite song from two artists you’ve probably never heard of, this track is just mind boggling. Maybe I’m wrong, I’m not expecting this to be down everyone’s alley, but after listening to this song on heavy rotation for about a week and a half now, I figured it was finally time [...]

Nate’s Rant: The Average Homeboy Got Famous For Racist & Terrible Music

Today I was on Blogsearch.Google.com, doing what we in the web community like to call “research”, when I came across a “hot query” that seemed a little out of place. I’d seen this Average Homeboy video (by Denny Blaze) years ago on Ebaum’s World (remember that site?), but I hadn’t seen or heard anything like [...]

Freedom – Clipse [Official Video]

One thing I know, is that those who like Clipse, like them A LOT. It wasn’t but hours ago, I got into an argument with Nate Black and he began reciting verse after verse of the new album to prove his point. I’m not going to waste time writing anything more because if you don’t [...]

Mixtape Release! Charlie Black’s A Work In Progress

Over the past few months I’ve released some videos from Charlie Black in anticipation of this mixtape. It’s been a long time coming, but you can now download Charlie Black’s A Work In Progress HERE! Download, burn, distribute, remix, and annoy your neighbours with this dope mixtape HERE.
Check out his video blog Charlie Black TV [...]

New Jay-Z Video is Epic: On To The Next One

OK, clearly I’m a fan, but I don’t think my appreciation is unwarranted. This video is 99 Problemsesque in terms of artistry. Check it out and let me know if you agree, or if I’m still just suffering the effects of last night.

KJ – The Headphone [FREE ALBUM DOWNLOAD]

Haven’t heard of KJ? Get to know him.
Why?
Because KJ makes good music, and he wants you to hear it for free.
An exclusive, 30 day free download of his most recent album, The Headphone.
DOWNLOAD HERE!

Louwop ft Shad & Zaki Ibrahim – “One Two Check/Get Up” LIVE

This is a dope live track from Louwop, Zaki Ibrahim, and I’m more than a little excited to hear Shad on this track. Accompanied by acoustic guitar, and African drums, this track is a good jump-off for the album The Great Escape, which you can download below.
Download Louwop’s new album THE GREAT ESCAPE!
Courtesy: The Come [...]

New Charlie Black Video: A Work In Progress [Video]

Check out the latest video from that dude Charlie Black! The new mixtape A Work In Progress is set to drop January 1, 2010, and you can be damned sure we’ll post that on the LDU as well… as soon as we recover on January 2, 2010. Mad respect to the Kid MK on the [...]

C-Litty: Freestyle From 6-7-5

C-Litty! Back again with another freestyle gem for the LDU! No big deal. Shout out to six-seven-five, four-oh-six, Bucksamillion, Nanouzi, and democracy. Annnd contrary popular belief O’Nizzle) this freestyle was not written. C-Litty can freestyle about anything! Better yet, let’s issue a challenge! Send your most outlandish freestyle topics to submissions@lionsdenu.com and we’ll see what [...]

Beyonce ft Lady Gaga – Video Phone [JizzedMyPants&HadASeizure]

While watching this video, my esteemed colleague and brother Charlie Black made the remark “Jay-Z has it all” to which I replied “fuckin’ Jay-Z” not because I actually hate Jay-Z, but because he’s sleeping with my girlfriend hip-hop’s ruling dictator and he has his way with Beyonce on the regular. No big deal. Annnnd whyyyy [...]

Lion’s Den U Does Spring Break Cancun! [$865 Booking This Weekend!]

WE’RE NOW BOOKING FROM DETROIT AT $865 and TORONTO AT $1040! SO GET YOUR $99 DEPOSITS IN BETWEEN NOW (Nov. 5) AND SATURDAY (Nov. 7) TO JOIN THE VACATION EXPERIENCE THIS SPRING BREAK 2010!!!!
We want to make sure that everybody that wants to go gets a chance to take advantage of this offer, so do [...]

Beanie Sigel Disses Jay-Z… then professes love? [Download]

Earlier today my brother (Charlie Black) notified me that Beanie Sigel released a diss track to Jay-Z… I thought he was lying. Logically speak, that makes absolutely no sense at all.  Granted, there will always be dissent in the Rocafella camp, as the two words are almost synonymous, but never from Beans. Sigel (Desert Eagle) [...]

BET Awards Cypher Sessions: Joe Budden, Mos Def, Eminem, KRS-One, Wale…

So for the most part… these didn’t suck. Which is actually what I was expecting. Part 1 features Nicki Minaj, Buckshot, Crown Royyal, and Joe Budden. Joe is clearly not even really excited to be part of this little project, but definitely outshines the rest regardless. And Crown Royyal needs to go back to the [...]

$20 Jay-Z Concert Tickets [London Show]

Just got news that for a limited time, you can now buy tickets to Jay-Z’s concert in London for only $20 online. NERD, Wale, and J. Cole will also be on hand that night, and that’s like $5 an act right there. SO, instead of buying 2 Baconators a day for the next two days… [...]

What Freestyle Rap Is Really Saying [Video]

A good friend of mine showed me this excellent little short film after a night of chugging wine and harassing everyone downtown.
Please enjoy.

Charlie Black Spits 16 For the LDU [Video]

Rapper, Charlie Black drops a 16 bar shout-out to the Faculty and Staff at the Lion’s Den University. Watch out for his video blog Charlie Black TV, and many more video spots to drop in the near future.
Join Charlie Black’s GROUP on Facebook.

Deuce Poppi – My White Friends [Video]

I have no idea who Deuce Poppi is, but he hit the nail right on the head with this one. You can thank 406 Varsity Commons for this one! Pretty much describes why I drive to London every other weekend. No big deal. And hey, if you find cool shit online and think we should [...]

LDU Interviews The Wheel Wells [+Download]

Check out this interview with the Wheel Wells and download some of their hilariously awesome music!

NEW MUSIC B*****S 10.13.2009

WOW today has been a crazy day with crazy releases.  We got DRAKE, Royce Da 5′9″, Big Boi [of Outkast], Chris Brown, N.E.R.D., and canadian-grown Swollen Members.

Drake – Best I Ever Had [Mathamatics Remix] // GRAB IT HERE

Swollen Members – Kyla // GRAB IT HERE

Royce Da 5′9″ Ft. Phonte [of Little Brother] – Something 2 [...]

SuaveTheRapper… Underwater Freesetyle [VIDEO]

Another dope verse from that dude SuaveTheRapper. Shout-outs to Varsity Commons, C-Litty, Moretti, WP, and I think I heard something about the Lion’s Den University in there… whatever that is.
Get your copy of The Rising Sun Mixtape!!!!! Become a Facebook fan of Suave the Rapper!

Join The Lion’s Den U In Cancun! [$799 BOOKING AVAIL!]
Mo’Nizzle? Mo’Nizzle!: [...]

NEW MUSIC B*****S 10.12.2009 Edition

We got a mega-update for you!  Brand NEW Usher from his upcoming album, Michael Jackson’s new unreleased track, Wale, Royce Da 5′9″, Mario, R. Kelly, Toni Braxton, Akon, Wale and Jagged Edge, plus more!

Michael Jackson – This Is It (GRAB IT HERE) // new unreleased track from Sony & MTV !

Mario Winans – Love Highway [...]

NEW MUSIC B*****S 10.07.2009

NEW MUSIC, B*****S – 10.07.2009 Edition
Featuring the likes of Jay-Z, Young Jeezy, Jennifer Lopez, Jimmy 2 Times, Royce Da 5′9″, Busta Rhymes, Kid Cudi, Lloyd and more!

STRAIGHT OUT OF THE STUDIO (like literally 10 minutes ago), Lupe Fiasco’s “Fire” – apparently in response to MTV’s Hottest MCs in the Game list.  Grab it HERE.

Clipse’s track [...]

Suave – Rising Sun Mixtape [Download+Review]

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Jay-Z, Kanye, Soulja Boy, and Col. Mustard suspected of killing Hip Hop, in the library with the lead pipe.

Today all that remains of an edgy art form, is a bastardized and pitiful simulacra, evidenced by clothing lines, personal shoppers, personal assistants, chauffeurs, VMA tantrums befitting a 4 yr old spoiled white kid, and of course, the hoes.

DJ Hush – A Million Ways To Get Crunk [Download]

I’ve worked with DJ Hush on events and insanity for a long time, and this mix is a pretty good representation of about one sixteenth of what its like to be present with the man while he’s spinning mad beats, and handing you a Heineken, and checking out the cute blonde across the dance floor, [...]

Are You Down?

By the looks of the crowd this past Saturday night at the London Music Hall where Down With Webster headlined a great show, yes, we are Down With Webster. It is not surprising how much popularity these 7 members have garnered after years of hard work and dedication. These guys had already won the crowd [...]

The Blueprint 3 [Album Review]

Now, this album isn’t perfect, but what separates it from Kingdom Come or American Gangster is that Jay had a lot to say on this album and arguably a lot more to prove. For the first time since the original Blueprint, what Jay-Z is saying has become far more important than how he says it; [...]

Black Roc: The Black Keys, Mos Def, Jim Jones, Raekwon, Q-Tip, and More

A fusion of blues and hip-hop the likes of which we haven’t seen for a long time.

My Hip-Hop “Rookie All-Star” Team

I know I’m about the 10,000,000th person to say this, but …
“Hip Hop is NOT I repeat Not dead!!!”
Granted it pulled a Tupac/Elvis probably-abducted-by-aliens-but randomly-being-sited-from-time-to-time-in-Florida-and-NYC. As we know there are many artist that have been keeping up the tradition of excellance over the last few years – Jay-Z, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Weezy, Killer Mike [...]

Drake – Successful [Video]

Drake is pretty much the biggest rapper out right now. I’m not here to argue that. I could recite tons of Drake songs, verses or punchlines easy, but when it comes time for his video releases I’m never very impressed. Drake’s past videos have kind of been a bust if you ask me, but I [...]

Listen to New Music – Binary Star

Every week (aka whenever I feel like it) LDU will be putting out a Listen to New Music segment in order to educate and expand the horizons of our visitors and fellow music fans.  These can be old, new, or upcoming albums, singles, EP’s etc.  Take the time to check out the ish that we [...]

Drake, Kanye West, Lil’ Wayne, Eminem – Forever

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Cleveland Cavaliers’ star Lebron James got 4 of hip hop’s biggest stars together to cut this track for his upcoming documentary.  It’s got a familiar sound at the start.  Personally I aint on Drake’s tip.  Big Sean > Drake.    Eminem is particularly fierce on this mix though.  I think it’s just [...]

Fabolous Ft. Jay-Z: Where the Money Goes [Video]

Fabolous is reaching for the top!

KJ – Repeat [Music Video]

This is KJ.
This is his video.
And I guarantee you’ll want to play it at least 5 times in a row,
so stop reading what I’m writing and watch the damn video already. 

Sex, Drugs & Dirty Money

What happens when you take a bunch of underrated, B-list rappers, say “fuck everything” and put them in a room together?
You get one of THE most lyrical balls-out hip-hop groups since anyone. Ever. Period.
Allow me to introduce you to Slaughterhouse.
Groups never last. Either everyone falls off, or ONE takes off.
Everybody wants to be the superstar. [...]