New Music: "So Fly" Slim of 112

Next To Blow: Rising Sun Quest

When I listen to Quest I think about many of the greats in hip hop such as Wu Tang Clan, MF Doom and all the other lyrical rap artists. In a time in hip hop where lyrics don't really matter Quest sticks to his guns and comes up with catchy hooks and crazy loops. Peep some of his music on myspace.




www.myspace.com/risingsunquest

Hip hop news: 50 cent to drop new album

50 cent set to drop new solo album in the 4th quarter. The question is
do you want another 50 cent album? Tell us what you think, take the poll.

West featuring Young Buck

Editor of SPATE Magazine nominated for two UMA Awards vote today

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Hip hop video: New Mariah Carey featuring T.I.

I'll be loving you long time

Hip Hop News: Jay Z rocks the house at Glastonbury Music Festival

Many had issues with Jay rocking at Glastonbury but he shut everyone up with his performance.

Hip Hop News: More Ice T and Soulja boy (Cartoon)

Hip Hop News: What do you think of Soulja Boy and Ice T beef?

This is whats started it all


Soulja Boys response


Ice T responds to Soulja Boy

Lil Wayne to have the biggest hip hop album this year

We raised a question about a month ago who would have the biggest album of the year and its apparent who won. Lil Wayne of course. It is rumored that he sold about 1.5 mille but the official numbers haven't come in yet. When I get em believe me you will know.
No one is gonna top those numbers especially in a world where hip hop artists are not creative enough. Most artists just copy one another hoping for a hit. Originality is the key and thats what made Jay, Naz, Busta, LL who they are today Icons. In order to make iconic music you have to be unique. So hats off to proving the world wrong and selling in a cold market. Hip hop artist step up your creativity and bring something new and you will sell. You have to admit there is only one Lil Wayne.

Hip Hop News: Jim Jones makes announcement at listening event

SPATE Magazine was in the house with Dame and Jim Jones
Part 1


Part 2


Dame Dash was in the house

Hip Hop News: Checkout Byrdgang Affiliate Oshy

I know the ladies will enjoy this

News: John McCain talks in circles

This video is funny John McCain seems to be lost at times and forgetting what he has said in the past.

Hip Hop News: Lil Wayne set to beat Kanye West in record sales

It's still a little early but many predict that Lil Wayne will sell over 750,000 copies of his album in the first week. Some are even saying he will sell up to 950,000 beating Kanye West first week sales. This would be an incredible feat for Wayne and this will be his second album to go platinum. They hype around the album was incredible and the leak may have put Wayne in a better space. If Wayne does sell that many records then it will be great for hip hop.

Hip Hop News: Rick Ross and Foxy Brown In Love

We hear that Foxy Brown and Rick Ross are in love. She allegedly has grown real close to his family and is planning to move to Miami to be closer to him. Seems like hip hop has a new power couple.

BARACK DID IT! WITH SPATE MAGAZINES SUPPORT

Today was a very important day in history. We are witnessing what may be the first African American president. Barack Obama!

Hip Hop News: Maino rocks summer jam

Maino rocks the summer jam with Alicia Keys. We always though Alicia was gangsta but bringing out Maino and Wu Tang Clan is crazy. Shout out to Alicia Keys!

New Hip Hop Music: Listen to Lil Wayne new album before it drops "The Carter 3"

Hip Hop News: 50 Cent LI Mansion burns down

50 Cent's Long Island Mansion burnt down. His ex and her son escaped with only minor injuries. This comes after 50 cent and ex got into a heated argument, she is saying that he threatened to kill her and he is jealous. 50 Cent only said that he was glad no one was hurt and he knows that the police will find out what happened.

New Hip Hop Music: Plies "Please Excuse My Hands" Featuring Jamie Foxx and Dream