Bun B in not your basic rapper. Dude is out here teaching college courses at Rice University in Houston. This guy is also a perfect reflection of how you should not align what a rapper spits about to their character. Bun loves rapping about stuff like pouring champagne on stripper b*tches (the finer things in life!), yet here he is articulating himself masterfully about his course syllabus and what not. Salutes!
When Port Arthur, Texas rapper Pimp C passed away in 2007, he left behind a legacy spanning over two decades. During his time in UGK, Pimp rapped and produced some of the group's most memorable songs; from their watershed 1996 album Ridin' Dirty to "International Players Anthem (I Choose You)" in 2007 -- the year of his untimely death -- his music will certainly live on forever. All things considered, it's only right for a posthumous Pimp album to ultimately manifest today. “This album is the culmination of years of work from not just me, but also the amazing artists and producers who contributed to make it happen,” his widow Chinara Butler says of Long Live the Pimp. “It combines several of the ideas and projects my husband began before his untimely passing. We hope the Trill fans enjoy it.” And with guests that include Bun B, Nas, T.I., Juicy J, A$AP Rocky, Slim Thug, Ty Dolla $ign, and many more, Long Live the Pimp is a 17-track long effort that will not only keep long time fans of Pimp C (and UGK) satisfied but give new listeners a taste of what made him so special to the rap game. Stream Pimp C's posthumous Long Live the Pimp after the jump.
Rapper LE$ is sharing the visuals for "UGK'z," a tribute to the extraordinary legacy of acclaimed hip hop duo UGK. And it's only fitting that he's joined by one half of that duo, Uncle Bun. Additionally, Curren$y stops by to lay down a verse. The track is said to be on LE$' forthcoming Steak X Shrimp 2 project, dropping this Sunday (November 22nd). In the meantime, check out the visuals for "UGK'z" after the jump.
Whoa! Get a look at that feature list! Legends, bruh. LEGENDS. Statik Selektah is joined by Sean Price, Bun B and Styles P for "Top Tier," an accurately named track. The track will also be featured on Statik's Lucky 7 album. Peep "Top Tier" after the jump.
Once a year, Austin, TX transforms into a hotbed for fans to witness some of the greatest music showcases on earth during the annual SXSW Music Festival. This year was no exception as fans in attendance were able to see a myriad of live performances each day across all genres of music. iHipHop was on-hand to capture photos from some of the most monumental performances and parties throughout the city this year. For your viewing pleasure, click through this exclusive slideshow to check out photos from this year’s SXSW Music Festival. All photos by W. Suarez (MosiacNewYork).
Houston legend Z-Ro links up with MMG leader Rick Ross for "Keep It Real" which is set to appear on Z-Ro's forthcoming studio album Melting the Crown. Listen to "Keep It Real" after the jump.
Impressive…I always liked bun and C but, I wish he would apply his obvious academic influence to his rhymes..he would beast