Ok, due to popular demand and to pay respect to the Guru. Many of you have great memories of a Gang Starr show, get ready to feel the vibe again. Guru will get better, as long as you don't forget him in your prayers!! His surgery last night was a success but he is still in critical condition and in med induced coma. He needs you, we need him. Guru will get better, spread his vibe around! Please don't thank me, thank Gang Starr - one of the best yet! Enjoy, PEACE! GANG STARR 4 LIFE

I just wanted to apologize to all our loyal readers for the absence in posts this past week. With laptops, and internet practically everywhere, there really isn't any good excuses for not updating the site daily. The truth is I went to Los Angeles and was totally in the moment enjoying my new nephew being born! While in Los Angeles I was able to link with my homie and business partner Nomadic Trackz (of Latchkey Recordings) as well as talk to many of my West Coast peeps. Some may ask why the picture of a 40 ounce Old English. Simply we don't have those in Miami and having one took me back to a different era. I overdosed on Mexican food, actually I am stil craving some right now. I tried to go to as many alternative Mexican spots as possible. Shout to Rubio's, Pepe's, Arriba, Alcapulco, Baja Fresh and a couple other spots that I just don't remember the names of at this time. (Attention all our LA readers: Please email us other Mex restaurant suggestions for us to visit on our next visit) I want to thank all the CrazyHood readers that emailed us and asked if something was wrong. Its for them and that reason why I made this post. We are back so look forward to new daily posts again! PEACE!

I can't tell you how hyped I got when I saw this news! The crazy thing is I get this news while driving on the freeway in Los Angeles! Primo is the mothafuckin man! You can tell that Premier is just having fun and enjoying himself by working with what he considers real hip hop! Can't wait to hear this. If I'm not wrong DJ Premier had produced a remix for Compton's Most Wanted before. I gotta look for that in my cassette tape archives!!! If I find that I will upload to the site. Here is the XXL Magazine article about the joint venture between Eight and DJ Premier:

There was a time when you’d be hard pressed to see an East Coast producer working with a West Coast artist, but those days are long gone. Legendary beatsmith DJ Premier recently announced plans to executive produce and score O.G. rapper MC Eiht’s new album, Which Way Is West, which will be released through Preemo’s Year Round Records.

With a career that spans two decades—the veteran made his debut as a member of Compton’s Most Wanted in 1990—Eiht made a name for himself in film as well as music. In fact, most fans remember him for his role in the hood classic, Menace II Society.

Which Way Is West will be Eiht’s first release since his 2006 album, Affiliated. In addition to Premier’s tracks, the project will also feature productions from Marco Polo and guest appearances by Year Round artists NYGz.

Fans can expect Which Way Is West to hit stores this summer. —Donovan Moore

Today marks the anniversary of Big Pun's passing. I am sure that most if not all of the "Hip Hop" related sites will be posting posts in memory of Pun therefor there should be a lot for all his fans to remember him by and enjoy. As for CrazyHood.com we will share our our memories and feelings about Pun in this post. Whether you loved him because your were Latino or you loved him because you appreciated his immense talent no one can take away Big Pun's impact on Hip Hop. I remember first hearing him on Fate Joe's "Fire Water" track. He was the final verse (aka the anchor) on the track. To most rappers, especially in that era, being the anchor was the most important spot on the track. Being that Pun was relatively unknown at this time and placed in this coveted spot brought a lot of attention to him. It only left Hip Hop fans feigning to hear more from this lyrical monster. I remember bringing back his verse just to analyze every word he spit. I was blown away as well as proud that another Latino MC was show-n-proving on behalf of all of us! The rumors quickly circulated that this MC, going under the name Big Punisher, was larger than life "Literally". I didn't believe it until I myself saw and met him at the "How Can I Be Down Conference" in Miami, Florida. After that I often saw Pun, Fat Joe and the rest of the T.S. crew as they regularly visited Miami. His sister and other family members lived close to a Hip Hop clothing store (Crazy Goods) I once owned and operated and would visit from time to time. We were all proud of this MC representing Latino's in Hip Hop. Pun was not only able to represent for Latino's but he help propel Hip Hop into uncharted territories while never compromising his lyrical integrity. Below are some tracks in memory of this legendary MC that passed before his time! We are glad to of been a part of N.O.R.E.'s "Call to Heaven" which was recorded at Crazy Hood studios, produced by Hazardis Soundz, and features additional vocals by DJ EFN and other Crazy Hood members. Shout to N.O.R.E. as well as 57thave for the Big Pun track below.

T-Weaponz Ft Tony Touch "Put Soul In It" Trailer Directed by Johnny Rose. Shout to the homies T-Weaponz on this one, make sure you support and check these brothas out! Look out for the full video coming soon!

All I can say is whoa! Happy to see John Forte on the mic, and its always dope to see The Roots and Talib Kweli. If you have never seen The Roots live... YOUR MISSING OUT!!! Do yourself the Hip Hop favor! Shout to Okayplayer for this one!