Street Ammo Hunter's Collection Caps

Street Ammo Hunter Collection

California lifestyle and skate shop Street Ammo has released a line of in-house 5-panel caps nicknamed the Hunter's Pack. These caps were manufactured right in LA and are produced from high-quality canvas and denim. You've got six color ways to choose from with materials like canvas, denim, plaid, and more. Look for these to drop at Street Ammo later this week. Check out the full look of the Hunter's Collection after the jump.

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Street Ammo Hunter's Collection Caps

Street Ammo Hunter Collection

California lifestyle and skate shop Street Ammo has released a line of in-house 5-panel caps nicknamed the Hunter's Pack. These caps were manufactured right in LA and are produced from high-quality canvas and denim. You've got six color ways to choose from with materials like canvas, denim, plaid, and more. Look for these to drop at Street Ammo later this week. Check out the full look of the Hunter's Collection after the jump.

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J. Cole Interview with Fuse TV

J. Cole

Cole let's us know there are no guest features on his album, except a possible verse by Jay. Last artist I remember with that track list was Lupe...(plus one for Cole). He also speaks on the Nas comparisons, and his love for basketball. This dude's winning in every category in my book.

Hit the jump for the video.

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EL-P: Weareallgoingtoburninhellmegamixxx3 Preview Trailer

El-P

"I wanted to craft a record that had an arc."

Def Jux founder EL-P is a veteran in the game who  seems like he's been through it all in the industry,  and continues to strive. He's getting ready to hit fans and critics alike with a new instrumental LP comprised of two remix instrumentals and the rest original tracks. These tracks can be seen as the odd ball out, in terms of finding their way on to projects, but it's sounding like they found a home here. Check for Weareallgoingtoburninhellmegamixxx3 August 3rd.

Hit the jump for teaser & two tracks off the album.
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Rakaa: DECONstructing Crown of Thorns LP

Crown of Thorns is the new LP released today (7/20) from Rakaa the west coast heavyweight repping one of the most respected Hip Hop clans in the game, Dilated Peoples. The album features production from the usual suspects (Babu, Evidence, Alchemist) and Sid Roams, EL-P, !llmind, and Exile, DJ Honda, Rhettmatic, King Jahzzy, and Eric Bobo also handle the boards. emcee's include, Defari, Chali 2na, Fashawn, Aloe Blacc, and KRS-ONE. Wow. Peep this clip and head out and cop Crowns of Thorns.

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The Roots: "The Fire" Video Trailer

The Roots

The Roots released a trailer for their new video, "The Fire".  Rik Cordero is directing the clip, and I'm excited about it.  "The Fire" is one of my favorite tracks on How I Got Over, an album I'm very happy I purchased.  Be happy and pick yourself up a copy as well.

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Yelawolf's First Chicago Show

Yelawolf by Virgil Solis

Yelawolf  is one of the most intriguing and refreshing artists of 2010 and a good part of the praise is due to the passion and energy he displays during his live show.  Yelawolf has performed all over the world, but before his 7.17.10 show at The Darkroom, he had never hit a Chicago stage, making Yelawolf's first Chicago performance highly anticipated.

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Larry Hoover Jr. and Others Speak To RH on Rick Ross

Rappers say a lot of things.  And sometimes a lyric can spark outrage, controversy, and more.  Such was the case recently when Rick Ross imagined himself to be "Big Meech" and "Larry Hoover" in "Blowing Money Fast" a new single from his newly released album, Teflon Don.  While many listeners may see it as purely a good line, or another example of Hip Hop's fascination with gangster culture, others took the comments to heart in a way that few could understand.  While Big Meech and Larry Hoover exist in name only to the majority of Hip Hop consumers, the two figures are friends, fathers, associates, and leaders to select groups of people and for them, Ross' words had a direct impact.

Rick Ross' reference to Larry Hoover took on a new life when Ross visited the windy city last week.  For those unfamiliar, Chicago is the home of Larry Hoover, who has been serving jail time since 1973 and is currently serving his sentence in Colorado. While Ross has said that his mention of Hoover was a tribute to someone he views as a political prisoner, his reference to Hoover alongside other references to drugs, and violence did more to hurt Ross than help him.  Larry Hoover Jr. and others sought out Ross during his stay in the city to talk about to him about the line, as well as explain why such a reference is an unwanted one.  Following Ross' visit, Larry Hoover Jr., Jim Allen, and Gator Bradley all spoke to RubyHornet to explain their problems with the reference.
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