Diddy Dirty Money – Coming Home (ft. Skylar Grey)

Diddy is the ****ing man. Arguably, by sampling so many other artists in his work in the 90′s and 00′s, he brought mashup to the fore before mashup became a phenomenon post-2007. He makes bangers, and he’s got an ear for quality tracks. The female vocalist kills it here–you’ll enjoy this. I guarantee it.

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The Classy Lady and the Jezebel

I love how the various visible elements in this photo work together.

Vanessa, seated with her legs closed, stands in contrast to the woman in the painting above her shoulder, whose legs are spread apart. Vanessa’s outfit is much more staid and formal than the hussy, as well.

My favorite part, though, is the bottle of Tanqueray seen above her opposite shoulder. Indeed, a bottle of liquor is often all it takes to turn a respectable lady into something much more sinister.

At night, do angels change into black? It seems so.

Kanye West – Christmas In Harlem

Kanye got together with Cam’ron, Vado, Jim Jones, CyHi Da Prynce, Pusha T, Big Sean, Teyana Taylor & Musiq Soulchild, and made this undeniable banger. G.O.O.D. music, people!

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Knaan – Take A Minute

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Via This Bonus Track.

Wise lyrics: “…any man who knows a thing knows he knows not a damn thing at all.”