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Saigon ft. Lil Fame - Rusty Gunz (Video)

This record goes hard in the paint, it's almost unusual nowadays to hear New York artists make traditional New York hip hop but Saigon and Fuzzy Womack hit this one right on the button. Check it… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on November 22, 2009 at 11:04am — No Comments

Obie Trice Serves Up Another Round with Special Reserve LP

Detroit's own Obie Trice is back for another round with the release of new LP Special Reserve which drops on 12/15. His decision to collaborate solely with one producer (MoSS) echoes the days of traditional hip hop where one sound would dominate an album, thus making it a more consistent piece of work overall.

MoSS has laced Raekwon, Ghostface, Joell Ortiz, Joe Budden, AZ, Sean Price, Slum Village, Havoc, Kool G Rap, KRS-One/Buckshot… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on November 22, 2009 at 10:57am — No Comments

KRS-ONE Weighs in On Jay-Z vs. 50 Cent Situation

The Blastmaster KRS-One waxes on the impact of 50 Cent and Jay-Z engaging in a lyrical battle.

He also raises a great point about using the interest generated to raise money for other causes.

Clip provided courtesy of… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on November 21, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Ras Kass Drops Video Amazin, The Quarterly on the Way

Pound-for Pound one of the greatest lyricists ever, Ras Kass drops a new video for upcoming project The… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on November 17, 2009 at 11:39pm — No Comments

50 Cent: In His Own Words (I-Tunes Exclusive) (Video)

50 Cent has been on promo tour promoting his new album Before I Self Destruct and we've

seen most of the interviews through popular video channels. This interview with I-Tunes

stands out because it's edited to show him in his own words without the interviewer

mentioning Fat Joe, Jay-Z, Rick Ross. It's just his thoughts on various topics in music,

business, and life.

Part 2 Discusses This is 50.com , Downloading , What Makes a… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on November 10, 2009 at 12:14pm — No Comments

BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher - Mighty Mos, Tariq, and EM

I must admit, BET was on its camera-banning policy extra hard this year because this footage leaks early in most cases - In any event, this is the cypher featuring MOS DEF, Black Thought of the legendary Roots crew, and Eminem. Slim Shady has never left his battle roots despite being the world's top selling hip hop artist as evidenced by the… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 28, 2009 at 12:09am — No Comments

Melle Mel Drops Science on The Evolution of Hip-Hop (VIDEO)

Hip hop pioneer and one of the best to ever do it, Melle Mel was on the radio discussing his views on hip-hop. He drops his opinions on female MCs, New York MCs, how gang culture has infiltrated hip hop, and other subjects. He is someone who has witnessed the entire evolution of the hip hop culture since he was around since its birth and his early records helped steer the direction of hip hop.

Credit:… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 24, 2009 at 6:46am — No Comments

JPBTV Cancels Ripple Effect and Hip Hop Buffet Series?!

For those of you unaware of the Pittsburgh hip hop scene, CEO of JPB Inc, Da Button Pusha has been putting in serious work for years in support of the underground and independent scene.

She recently announced that after the series finale of the Ripple Effect and Hip Hop Buffet, the two showcases will be put to rest.

The Ripple Effect has been running strong for 6 years and Hip Hop Buffet Series has been on and running for 4… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 12, 2009 at 7:43am — No Comments

Lupe Wants MTV Respect, Performs "Fire" LIVE (Video)

In this clip, Chi-town Guevara Lupe Fiasco comments on the MTV's hottest listing and promises to go in for two years straight and deliver quality music so that he can be mention in that top. He follows that with "Fire" which is a Hendrix looped track that is kinda hot… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 12, 2009 at 7:17am — No Comments

Yo Gotti ft. Gucci, Nicki Minaj, Trina - "5 Star Chick"

Yo Gotti is back with the remix - Who do you think stole the… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 10, 2009 at 7:25am — No Comments

Nas Drops His Views on Chicago Youth, Senseless Killing (Video)

In the video clip provided courtesy of BET, hosted by Worldstarhiphop.com, Nas discusses the killing of the young boy from Chicago who was an honors student that has made headlines throughout the mainstream media and hip hop culture. For those who haven't seen the video, the killing was videotaped for the world to see.

In reaction to the killing, Nas penned an open letter to Chicago youth via his blog on Global Grind.

BET read the letter and brought Nas on 106… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 4, 2009 at 5:18pm — No Comments

B.G. Readies Too Hood To Be HollyWood

New Orleans hip hop legend B.G. is back with his 11th solo disc entitled "Too Hood 2 Be Hollywood".

The LP will be released on E1 Music/Chopper City/Atlantic on 11/24.

The album will lead off w/ "Back to the Money" followed by "My Hood" produced by longtime collaborator Mannie Fresh.

"Sometimes I am denied my props but it’s cool,” says B.G. “I am coming back and taking everything the game owes me. It doesn’t owe me… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 1, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Canibus and Murray Talk UnderGODS Collabo Project

Most didn't see it coming, but Canibus and Keith Murray have teamed up to drop a new album. The duo locked in at a studio in Seattle to produce 20 records for the new UnderGODS project. Are you checkin for the group? Leave your… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on September 24, 2009 at 12:31pm — No Comments

Indie Planet Presents: "This is Not News"

There may be an assumption by many of our readers that Indie Planet TV as a media outlet isn't up on many of the events that affect pop culture as a whole just because it isn't posted on our site.

The truth is we put a great deal of effort in maintaining a level of journalistic integrity and determining what is relevant for independent artists and aspiring music business professionals.

Desperate pleas for attention, back-and-forth… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on September 20, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Lil Boosie Talks Business (Video)

Lil Boosie sits down with XXL to discuss business and his upcoming album. Note to Rappers: Don't label your album a "classic". Fans and media determine that… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on September 20, 2009 at 10:50am — No Comments

Floyd Mayweather Dominates Juan Manuel Marquez

(Photos taken by AP/Bowman)

If anyone doubted the former pound-for-pound king due to his 23 month layoff and the rise of Manny Pacquiao, those critics were silenced as Mayweather thoroughly outclassed the Pride of Mexico in a lop-sided TKO victory 120-107, 119-108, 118-109 (Mayweather).