Urban Daypop Archives

“Run The Jewels‘ industry overthrow continues.” reports HipHopWired.com. “The hardcore rap duo have scored their first number one Billboard album.”
Billboard says “The chart trek follows the set’s release to multiple physical formats on Jan. 13 (after its original Dec. 24 digital-only release which spurred a No. 8 debut on the Jan. 14 chart), with sales now swelling 701 percent, to 17,000 copies sold in the week ending Jan. 19, according to Nielsen Music – the duo’s best sales week ever. – See more at: http://hiphopwired.com/535344/run-the-jewels-have-the-no-1-rap-album-in-the-country/#sthash.LiF45XSJ.dpuf”

TMZ caught up with, Rap Music and Acting Superstar, Common  to get his thoughts on the “Law and Order President’s threat to send in the Feds to clean up Chicago’s violent crime problem. “We don’t need that mentality so I’m not focused on the President right now.” says Common, as he feels that Chicago should take care of itself and that communities are organizing to make a difference in the city and it’s situation.

Big Sean’s 4th studio album is on it’s way and HotNewHipHop.com has taken on the task of going through every Big Sean song in his extensive catalog since he hit the scene in 2011, and it’s all precious metal for the prodigious rapper.

So in the Lil’ Wayne Update for Need For Speed: No Limits, Weezy becomes a playable character. “EA just released a trailer for the game available in Android and IOS. It includes Weezy’s music and a Fast and Furious-like narrator explaining the thrill of riding and breaking rules.” reports HotNewHipHop.com.

HotNewHipHop.com brings some clarity to the Drake vs. Nelly comparison saying that Nelly may have been bigger for a shorter period of time but didn’t have Drake’s longevity. Drake has now spent 400 consecutive weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. He has not left the charts since May 2009.