Posted by K Real in Portfolio on 08 11th, 2008 | No Comments
R.I.P. Isaac Hayes
Soul singer and arranger Isaac Hayes, who won Grammy awards and an Oscar for the theme from the 1971 action film “Shaft,” has died, sheriff’s officials in Memphis, Tennessee, reported Sunday. Singer Issac Hayes seen performing in the U.K. last year. Hayes was found dead Sunday at age 65. Singer Issac Hayes seen performing in the U.K. last year. Hayes was found dead Sunday at age 65. more photos » Relatives found Hayes, 65, unconscious in his home next to a still-running treadmill, said Steve Shular, a spokesman for the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department. Paramedics attempted...
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Posted by K Real in News on 08 9th, 2008 | No Comments
R.I.P. Bernie Mac
Comic actor Bernie Mac died early Saturday of complications from pneumonia, according to a family member and his publicist. He was 50. Bernie Mac, 50, had been hospitalized in his hometown, Chicago, with pneumonia. He had been hospitalized in Chicago, Illinois, for more than a week with the lung infection. Danica Smith, the comedian’s publicist, had said Thursday that Mac’s condition was “stable,” The Associated Press reported. Read more Here!
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Posted by K Real in News on 08 8th, 2008 | No Comments
Best of 2008 sofar
Contrary to what critics would have you believe, there’s been plenty of good hip-hop music this year. From the rise of promising new acts like Reks and Mickey Factz to the resurgence of OGs like Nas and Bun B, it’s been an eventful year indeed. With the first 7 months of 2008 now officially behind us, it’s time to take a closer look at the very best hip-hop albums*, songs, mixtapes, and collaborations of the year, so far. And let’s not forget the shitty ones. Check the full list Here!
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Posted by K Real in News on 08 8th, 2008 | No Comments
The Future of Music Hangs In the Balance.
“Before the Music Dies” is a documentary Narrated by Forest Whitaker that lays out a comprehensive and cautionary story about the deteriorating state of the music business. The film contains interviews with music heavyweights such as Erykah Badu, Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews, and Branford Marsalis.  The web site has tons of information including videos, trailers, screening information and ways you can get involved. Of course a film such as this is expected to have a great soundtrack , and it doesn’t fail to deliver.  It contains a ton of great music including tracks that have been...
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Posted by K Real in News on 08 8th, 2008 | No Comments
Jay-Z Debuts New Song from Blueprint III
Kanye West surprised his New York fans at the Madison Square Garden leg of his Glow in the Dark tour by bringing out Jay-Z to close out the show. Concertgoers probably expected a memorable performance, but what they didn’t expect was Jay-Z’s announcement of his upcoming album, Blueprint III, his last album on Def Jam. Read full story Here!
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Posted by K Real in News on 08 6th, 2008 | No Comments
Why Rap Stars Are Hating on the iPhone
At the Rock the Bells festival on Sunday I asked some of the most important hip-hop artists in the game—and my heroes since childhood—what they hated most about the iPhone. Whether they owned it or not, most of the stars had a good reason to dis the overhyped phone, and their answers ranged from the mundane (Trugoy from De La Soul says it’s “too cute”) to the slightly crazy (dead prez’s M-1 brought up the Matrix and Big Brother). Only Wu-Tang’s Method Man couldn’t find a way to bring the pain—we expect a new single, “F-A-N-B-O-Y Man”, any day...
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Posted by K Real in News on 08 6th, 2008 | No Comments
Michael Jordan Vs. Kobe
If you wre to choose who’d win between two of the best players in Basketball History in a one-on-one matchup – Who would it be? One of them seems to have the answer!
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Posted by K Real in News on 08 1st, 2008 | 1 Comment
50 Greatest MCs of Our Time (1987 – 2007)
riteria for Selection The following MCs were chosen mainly for their lyrical durability. The list does not reflect sales or mainstream success of these artists. Artists were evaluated on a 25-point scale based on: originality, longevity, lyricism, social impact, flavor, battle skills, consistency, charisma, poetic value, substance, versatility, vocal presence, live performance, flow and delivery, among other factors. Eligibility: To be eligible, artists must have: * a) attained a longevity time frame of 7 years or more * b) i) released 2 solo albums or ii)1 solo album and 2 group albums...
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