Swag Award January 18-24

As we draw to the close of the first month of a new year, renowned ghost-writer and Virginia representative Skillz has released his annual “Rap-Up.” For those of you unfamiliar with Skillz or his rap-ups, take this time to familiarize yourself. For as far back as I can remember, Skillz has been releasing these songs every January recapping all the major events of the previous year. Skillz cleverly touches on everything from the music world, to politics, to pop culture. By now, we’ve all seen retrospectives on the events of last year, but no one does it quite like this guy. I’ve always enjoyed these and I’m sure you will too.

Click on the video below and let Skillz take you back through 2009 and the year that was…

Kid Cudi makes network TV debut

Kid Cudi, the up and coming rapper from Cleveland made his network TV debut last night on 'Last Call' with Carson Daily. Cudi performed his hit 'Day 'N Nite,' as well as a few other songs.

Fans have been up in arms since Cudi announced that he would retire after he releases his first album this summer. I hope he doesn't do that, the guy makes good music. In the mean time, enjoy the performance.

Is Joaquin Phoneix off his rocker??

More weird behavior from movie star turned rapper, Joaquin Phoenix. 

In his latest stunt, at a performance in Miami last night, Phoenix jumped off stage and confronted a fan:

Prior to that, Phoenix appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman last month and raised many questions about his mental state as well as the validity of his new rap career:

Many believe that this all part of a grand hoax, and Phoenix's on-stage antics are fodder for Ben Affleck's brother, Casey, who is filming a documentary on Joaquin's transition from the silver screen to the recording booth. Casey Affleck is also Phoenix's brother-in-law.

Something tells me there is more to this story. Hopefully it will all become known soon. Until then, more craziness from Joaquin Phoenix as he keeps us guessing.

The Return of the Boss..new single from Rick Ross

Ricky Ross is back on the scene. His new album 'Deeper than Rap' is set to drop March 24th, and I'm looking forward to it. With guest appearances by NaS, Kanye, Mary J. Blige, & Lil' Wayne, this new release should be another solid album from Rick. I just heard the first single the other day;  'Magnificent' featuring John Legend.  

'Cigar Music' is another nice track off the album that might be making a lot of noise in the near future.  

ENJOY!

Dr. Dre making a comeback!!

Ok, so by now we all know that Dr. Dre drops an album right around presidential election time (one term if you're lucky..)and not a moment sooner. Chronic 2001 came shortly before the outset of the W. Bush administration...The first Chronic came out December 1992...shortly after Clinton was elected.

Now that Obama is office, can we expect more heat from Dr. Dre????

The streets have been patiently waiting for "Detox" for some time, and the project has seemingly been getting pushed back for years now.

Not sure if you have heard this new ish...but Dre is back in a major way. "Topless," Dre's newest track features T.I. and NaS doing what they do over another banger from Dre. TAKE A LISTEN & ENJOY!