On Wednesday night, Chris Kelly, also known as the Mac Daddy, one half of the iconic rap group Kris Kross, was found dead in his Atlanta home at the age of 34. All reports point to drugs as the cause of his demise. As soon as news hit, there was an immediate reaction of love and […]

Last night, I got a call about the news that Chris Kelly, aka Mac Daddy from Kris Kross, was found dead. My heart dropped. Growing up, I was the biggest Kris Kross fan ever – even if I never wore my clothes backwards. I mean, I tried, but when I walked out of my room […]

When people think of Kris Kross they always think about “Jump.” The song, which was the first single off of their classic debut album, Totally Krossed Out, and which topped the charts the year it was released, in 1992, has grown into one of the most beloved rap songs of all time. But “Jump” wasn’t the […]

Nas and Damien Marley are doing their thing, the dynamic duo are across the pond performing hits from their critically acclaimed album ‘Distant Relatives’. Last night however, Nas and Damien had a special guest none other than the soulful songstress Amy Whinehouse, the trio has been hanging around as of late. Whinehouse was spotted with […]

Music

Not many rap & R&B artist are on this list because of the lack of album releases last week from them. Nas & Damian Marley did manage to make the top 5 this week on the charts.The sales aren’t bad but they could be better. Lets just lets the weeks go by & see what […]

Style

One of the first rappers to proclaim hip-hop is dead, Nas’s sentiments seem to have not changed. According to Nas, ‘the games messed up cause everybodys gangsta but they prima donnas.’ ‘it’s a beautiful thing, putting out music’ says the rapper, whose been making albums since 1994. ‘It ain’t the music business, it’s n*ggas and […]

Music

Dedication. Dedication is Nas and Damian Marley’s Flag Man. As hip-hop legend and reggae royalty took over the Highline Ballroom stage last night in New York City, Flag Man waved the African flag nonstop for over two hours. He must have some killer arms… Nas and Damian kicked off their set with ‘As We Enter’ […]

Style

The official cover for Nas and Damien Marley’s ‘Distant Relative’ album has been released. The forthcoming collaborative effort from the two artist will combine both their musical styles.  Recorded with a live band in L.A. and Miami, Nas told MTV News that the project stems from his efforts in Africa stating ‘We tryin’ to build […]

Style

The official cover for Nas and Damien Marley’s ‘Distant Relative’ album has been released. The forthcoming collaborative effort from the two artist will combine both their musical styles.  Recorded with a live band in L.A. and Miami, Nas told MTV News that the project stems from his efforts in Africa stating ‘We tryin’ to build […]