Common speaks on Obama's effect on hip hop

Kind of a slow day in new music today, which is great b/c sometimes there's no way around real life and I can't update round the clock, haha. But I did want to lead this post off with somethin' important: Common speaking on the effects of President Obama on hip hop. It is enlightening to hear him say that Obama's helped to downplay the "played out" bling, rims era, inspiring MCs to rap about somethin' intelligent and/or somethin' hopeful. Common's words resonated with me upon reflection and it is definitely a positive direction for hip hop to continue it's always changing evolution.

To the music, the NBA Live 10 Soundtrack, always a staple for solid new hip hop from under the radar names, was released and you can DL four tracks that will be appearing in the game. I'm especially feelin' "Mind Blowin'" by Mickey Factz & B.o.B. I've been psyched ever since the snippet for that leaked and it didn't disappoint. Easily a catchy, uptempo track that you should be proud to bump. The rest of the day in music and vids include some new ish from the classic Pete Rock and De La Soul, mixed in with some new audio from the likes of Young Money (shouts 2 X), Saigon, Frankie J, Brandy, and my boy Montell Jordan. Videos featuring Kanye and premieres from Snoop Dogg and the lovely Amerie round out the post. Enjoy!

Can't forget audio interviews.. FTW! DJ Z doin' it real big w/ Kid Cudi and Jay-Z calls in to the voice of N.Y. Angie Martinez's Hot97 show.

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