1060 Hip Hop Uncut

Once upon a time, in the vibrant realm of hip-hop, two titans of the genre, J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar, captivated their fans with their lyrical prowess and thought-provoking messages. Rumors had been swirling for years about the possibility of a joint album, a collaboration that would undoubtedly shake the foundations of the music industry. Finally, the day came when J. Cole addressed these speculations, sending shockwaves through the hip-hop community. Fans around the world held their breath as they eagerly awaited Cole's response on what could potentially be a landmark moment in hip-hop history. And true to his enigmatic nature, he chose a rather unexpected setting to address the long-standing rumors. It was during a humble stroll through the streets of his hometown, Fayetteville, North Carolina, that J. Cole decided to share his thoughts. Taking a moment to collect his thoughts, Cole stood before a crowd of eager observers who had gathered to catch a gli

A new AI-generated song using a Kendrick Lamar voice filter has Young Guru concerned. The legendary producer shared a viral video clip of a man making use of an AI-generated Kendrick Lamar voice filter to create a song that's quite spot on replica of the Compton rapper's voiceThe quick momentum advances in AI have dominated the news recently as of late, with ChatGPT, Bing, and other AI tech giants making the news.Recently ,  Spotify rolled out  a new AI-powered listening guide called DJ that it hopes will entice users. Young Guru says that while the advances were anticipated, the rate at which things are moving means it's time to start regulating AI before it gets out of hand....But the million dollar question remains ⚛️Can AI get regulated? "This has dominated my Howard group chat for a couple days," Young Guru wrote on IG. "Ok I’m at the point where I can voice my concerns with our current state of AI. I have followed as many versions of wha

On Thursday (January 20), Pepsi released a trailer of the most highly anticipated performance featuring all the big guns in the rap scene.  The Call it is what it's called, the trailer opens with Eminem battling his Slim Shady alter-ego in the studio until he’s summoned by his boss, Dr. Dre, forcing him to hit the road and head to meet up with him. The three-minute clip is directed by the  2015 movie Straight Outta Compton director F. Gary Gray, who said in a statement, “Each time I collaborate with Dre, it seems to mark an important moment in entertainment history, from projects like Friday, Set It Off, Straight Outta Compton, to now the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show". Pepsi, the NFL and Roc Nation announced that Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar will perform at the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium on Feb. 13 2022. The five mega artists have combined 43 Grammy Awards and have created 22 No. 1 Billboard albums. For

On Christmas Day (December 25 2021), The Canadian interviewer John Ruskins (Nardwuar) released a wholesome jam packed, one hour-long episode with J. Cole. The interview opens with a brief 2019 exchange between Cole and Nardwuar. Outside of Day N Vegas, Cole walks over to The Human Serviette as he's affectionately known and mentions that he will give an interview in the next year or so. It’s a real moment and gesture for real, especially at a time when Cole’s 2018 conversation with Angie Martinez was his golden egg for the K.O.D. album campaign. This month, in Santa Monica, California, J Cole kept his promise to Nardwuar. He was accompanied by Dreamville’s very own Omen and EARTHGANG alongside him in the studio for some part of the interview. Then, at 43:30, Nardwuar shifts the focus, “J. Cole, did you tell Dr. Dre about Kendrick [Lamar]?” Cole’s eyes suggest his shock. After a long hesitation, Nardwuar repeats himself. J Cole responds, “Who told you that? [Laughs] Who g