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Wale really does this sneaker thing, and he puts his knowledge to test on a heater called “88.” Cats from the DMV have a well-documented affinity for Nike Air Foamposites and the like, but the MMG rapper opts to exalt the most high, better known as the Air Jordan shoe, on the track.

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Foxy Brown’s chapter in Hip-Hop history isn’t up for debate. The “Ill Na Na” ushered in a new era of chocolate beauty, raunchy raps, sky-high heels, and low-cut shirts; paving the way for Nicki Minaj’s daring outfits and gratuitous body shots. 

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Former Roc-A-Fella allies Just Blaze and Young Guru sat down and gave fans an insider view on some of their past and recent travels in the music industry. Guru led off the interview as the pair discussed working with Jay-Z, the evolution of Electronic Dance Music and lots more. 

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Late last month, Jay-Z’s longtime engineer and producer Young Guru stood before an audience of mainly college students at Atlanta’s prestigious Emory University as part of his ‘Era of the Engineer’ tour. Guru peppered the Recording Academy’s Grammy U. sponsored seminar with engineering tips, contract advice and the occasional anecdote set in the glory days […]

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MSNBC’s Touré braved the set of The Combat Jack Show for a second time after an appearance last year was said to be off the charts. This time, the author and television host sat down with the #Newmanati crew as they dished about Touré’s book on Prince, discussed writing Nas’ upcoming autobiography and defended his Blackness.

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The Internets was waiting for this since Combat Jack dropped word of this special guest. The episode of The Combat Jack Show featuring Dame Dash is right here for your listening and educational pleasure.

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The folks over at promotions company Rare Form have been putting on its annual Donuts Are Forever fundraiser and tribute in honor of the late J Dilla since 2007. Headlining the seventh special event will be producer Just Blaze on the turntables, joining a growing group of Hip-Hop icons that have appeared as guests. 

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Fabolous takes it back to the city for his new TAJ-directed music video for “So NY.”

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Just Blaze and acclaimed EDM producer, Baauer join forces for this new record called “HIGHER.” 

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The gang’s all here, as The Combat Jack Show returns to its original format this week with a special guest in the legendary Wu-Tang Clan’s masterful dart thrower, Raekwon. The show plays like a trip down memory lane for The Chef, who recollects tales of the Wu’s early days. Here, Raekwon discusses his love for house […]

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Just Blaze has produced some of the hardest hitting Hip-Hop records of our time, but this year he’s taking his talent to house music.

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Combat Jack, Dallas Penn and compnay return with the continuation of last week’s conversation with Hot 97 programming director Ebro Darden. Oldman Ebro plays the background this time, allowing Joe Budden to sit on the hot seat.