Tuesday, May 31, 2011
[Video] Oun-P Ft Lloyd Banks,Jadakiss & Fred The Godson – What Chu Talkin Bout
Salute to my homie Oun-P BX Stand Up!!!!
also check out DJ Ted Smooth's Remix REAL HIP HOP SHIT!!! What Chu Talkin Bout Ted Smooth Remix
[Video] Meek Mill Ft Rick Ross – Tupac Back (Behind The Scenes #2)
Hard Knock TV takes you Behind the Scenes for an Exclusive preview of Meek Mill's new music video Tupac Back featuring Rick Ross. While on set Mark Anthony Jenkins caught up with Meek, Ross, Pill and director Mr Boomtown to talk about concept of video, Tupac, Maybach music and more!
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[Video] B.O.B., Rick Ross, Curtis Granderson And More Send Salutes to T.I.
Hip-Hop’s heavy hitters send their salutes to the King of the south T.I. Check out this reel featuring shoutouts from Rick Ross, B.o.B, Ace Hood, Travis Porter, Prodigy, Hosea Chanchez, Curtis Granderson, Killer Mike and many more. Upload your personal video message to T.I. at www.salutetheking.com.
Beanie Sigel Apologizes To Jay-Z
After more than a year-and-a-half of dissing Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel has something important to say: Sorry.
“What Mike Epps say? ‘Gangstas fuck up too,’” Sigel exclusively told XXLMag.com over the phone, while in his native Philadelphia today (May 31). “Whatever I felt this dude Jay did wrong to me, it can’t outweigh the one thing he did do for me – he gave me an opportunity. Dude gave me an opportunity. A lot of people don’t get opportunities. He gave me that. That outweighs everything. I need that in black and white. I got caught in the moment and put my feelings out there. I should have never done that.”
The Philly rhyme spitter dissed Hov and Memphis Bleek, his former friends and Roc-A-Fella cohorts, on the scathing “What You Talkin About (I Ain’t Your Average Cat)” back in 2009 and proceeded to insult the two during nearly every show appearance and interview thereafter.
Sigel, born Dwight Grant, even told XXL that he had an album’s worth of recorded material bashing the Roc, but decided to hold back.
“I was explaining the whole Roc-A-Fella shit and a lot of feelings were going to get hurt,” B. Sig said. “I was airing shit out. Just the homies could listen to that when they come into the studio. I couldn’t put that out. It wouldn’t sit right with me.”
Sigel added that he’s currently working on a mixtape and album with DJ Green Lantern.— Mark Lelinwalla
Source: XXL
Thursday, May 26, 2011
LOVE & HIP HOP’S SOMAYA REECE IN A MAXIM PHOTO SHOOT!
Somaya Reece Maxim test photo shoot "Caliente Music Issue" shot May 19, 2011 in New York !! New record "Classy Girl" off of Rebel With A Cause releases June 2011.
JADAKISS GOES TO AFRICA (VIDEO)
Jadakiss flys to Africa for AIDS benefit.
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"I Love You" Mixtape in Stores Now
DOWNLOAD JADAKISS CLICK HERE: I LOVE YOU (A DEDICATION TO MY FANS) MIXTAPE
THISIS50.COM INTERVIEW WITH OUR BOY CRISTION D’OR
This is 50's Jack Thriller sits down with Draftpickz own Cristion D'or
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Drake x The Lebrons (Video)
I had no idea they made those ads into a cartoon…
Anyways, I’m not a big fan of Lebron’s sneakers. In fact I didn’t even look twice at any of them until I was given a pair of the current silhouette while I was in Texas, and they turned out to be the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever worn. Seriously, they feel like you’re walking on pillows. Anyways, the homie G-Roc of TheShoeGame sent over this video of Lebron’s new animated series, and this particular episode guest-stars Drake.
Bamboo Bros Promo Feat Pete Rock
Kurious Jorge & Dave Dar are set to release the First LP from the Bamboo Bros Brand!
Shout to my brother KURIOUS
Shout to my brother KURIOUS
|New Music/Video| Trinity (A.G. OF D.I.T.C, Sadat X , DJ JAB) – 20 In
Two decades and countless classic albums into their already legendary careers, Sadat X, A.G., and DJ Jab step it up again with “20 In”: a second coming single that celebrates the group’s roots and calls out contemporary (con) artists. Trinity turns the mirror on today’s hollow hustlers by begging the simple question: if you have nothing to say, why are you in the game?
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Rock The Bells 2011 Line Up Revealed
Here is the list of this year’s Rock The Bells performers. From the looks of it, this will be one hell of an event. Tickets will go on sale for the general public on June 4th and a day early for pre-sale tickets. There will be 4 stops this year.
08.20 San Bernardino, CA – San Manuel Amphitheater
08.27 Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
09.03 New York, NY – Governor’s Island
09.10 Boston, MA
Beyonce Stole the Show? Beyonce / Lorella Cuccarini
Do you think that Beyonces performance was Original?
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Snoop Dogg - Double G News Network: Episode 1
For today’s installment of #PuffPuffPassTuesdays, Snoop Dogg releases the first episode from the GGN: Double G News Network, where Snoop Dogg (aka Nemo Hoes) and Bishop Don Juan debate the topic: Missionary vs. Doggystyle.
Thisis50Radio Recap: Peter Gunz, Tahiry, Fred The Godson, & Porn Star Aryana Star
Here Is Last Weeks Recap Of Thisis50Radio: Peter Gunz talks about Diddy trying to shut him down, Tahiry says she's "nasty" in bed, Fred talks Jay-Z and Aryana Star says she peed on a guys face!
Thisis50.com presents: The Maya The B Show w/ Hynaken & DJ Big Jeff
LIVE, Every Wednesdays 7-9PMEST On Thisis50.com
[Video] Fred The Godson – Novakane (Remix)
Fred The Godson adds a verse and visual to Frank Ocean's Super Catchy song Novakane
Follow Fred @fredthegodson
Follow Fred @fredthegodson
[Video] Jadakiss – DJ Whoo Kid Interview
Jadakiss stopped by Shade 45‘s studio recently to talk to Whoo Kid about his latest mixtape and more!
Monday, May 23, 2011
[Video] 2011 Billboard Music Awards Performances
Here are the performances from tonight’s Billboard Music Awards. Beyonce performs “Run The World” above and continue reading to watch performances from Britney Spears x Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Mary J Blige x Lil Wayne and Cee-Lo Green. Shouts to Yardie.
Beyonce - Run The World (Girls)
Rihanna - S&M Remix (feat. Britney Spears)
Nicki Minaj - Super Bass/Till The World Ends Remix (feat. Britney Spears)
Mary J. Blige - Someone to Love Me (Naked) (feat. Lil' Wayne)
Pitbull - Give Me Everything (feat. Ne-Yo & Nayer)
Ke$ha - Animal/Blow
Cee Lo Green Medley
OneRepublic, Far East Movement & Snoop Dogg
Black Eyed Peas - Just Can't Get Enough/I Gotta Feeling
Taio Cruz - Break My Heart/Dynamite
Drake Denies Jay-Z Diss Via Twitter
In the ultra-competitive world of rap, where MCs throw shots both directly and indirectly, even the most subliminal mentions draw attention from the media and fans alike. Drake has delivered two such lines in the past two weeks where many felt that he was sending shots at Jay-Z.
On Friday (May 20), Drizzy took to Twitter to shut the rumors down. “Hov diss? Hov of all people has not lost it...that’s god body flow.”
The tweet was in reference to a line on Drake’s newly leaked “Dreams Money Can Buy.” On the track which is said to be off of Young Angel’s upcoming sophomore album Take Care, Drake spits, “And I feel like lately I went from top five to remaining five/My favorite rappers either lost it or they ain’t alive.”
A week earlier Drake appeared alongside Lil Wayne and Rick Ross on DJ Khaled’s “I’m On One” and dropped the line: “Hate the rumors, hate the bulls--t, hate these f--kin’ allegations/I’m just feelin’ like the throne is for the takin’; watch me take it.”
On May 13, RapFix asked fans if they felt Drake took a swipe at Hov and Kanye who are readying the release of their new album Watch the Throne. 53% of fans answered “No” while 37% of readers thought “Yes.” 10.5% of fans were unsure.
Seems like the majority of fans were right, as Drake’s tweet shows that a Hov diss is out of the question.
Still, you can’t front, from a purely competitive aspect, it would have be interesting. Not that we’re trying to stir the pot.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
[Video] Menace (BWS) Vs 40 Glocc Fight
Apparently Menace and 40 Glocc got into it last night. From what is being said, 40 snatched Menace’s chain and was then jumped by 30 people. 40 says he walked away without a scratch but Menace says otherwise. Also 40 says he tossed the chain to into the crowd while being jumped.
source: xclusivezone
Friday, May 20, 2011
Classic: Notorious B.I.G., "Warning" at KMEL Summer Jam 1995
Here’s some never before seen video footage of The Notorious BIG effortlessly and flawlessly performing “Warning” live in San Francisco at KMEL’s Summer Jam in 1995.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Tahiry At The Dunkxchange At the Hiro BallRoom
The Lovely Tahiry always showing love gives yours truly DJ Big Jeff a REAL Shout Out!
check out her uncensored calender shoot after the jump: Tahiry uncensored calendar shoot
Don't forget to get your calendar at tahiryonline.com
check out her uncensored calender shoot after the jump: Tahiry uncensored calendar shoot
Don't forget to get your calendar at tahiryonline.com
50 Cent Lands New Acting Gig in "Odd Thomas"
50 is becoming a real thespian!
Rapper turned actor Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson has landed himself a role in the Movie 'Odd Thomas', based on a novel by Dean Koontz. 50 plays a blind DJ (Shamus Cocobolo) that helps the main character played by Anton Yelchin (Charlie Bartlett, Alpha Dog with Justin Timbrlake...) uncover sinister deeds. The movie also stars Willem Dafoe (Spider man 2, Inside Man) Addison Timlin (Derailed), Patton Oswalt (Reno 911, Observe & Report) Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Undercovers) and Nico Tortorella (Scream 4).
Will you be going to see "Odd Thomas?"
Source: thisis50.com
MyHipHopLife presents: "My Life" w Maya the B ft Freeway Pt.1 & 2
This is the first installment of My Life with Maya the b.
She sits down with philly's own Freeway.
Part 1
Part 2
Props to Just Manny C Element & Maya Myhiphoplife
Big K.R.I.T. X Ludacris x Bun B “Country Sh*t” Remix Behind The Scenes Video
Check out the official Behind The Scenes for Big K.R.I.T.’s upcoming video for “Country Sh*t” Remix ft. Ludacris & Bun B. You can check more pictures from the shoot here. Props to Spitty Will & Jessie Vicious
Source: msdramatv
Go Behind the Scenes with Big Boi in the “Crown Life” Documentary
In celebration of Crown Royal Black’s partnership with Big Boi, fans will get an exclusive peek into acclaimed rapper Big Boi’s life in the documentary entitled “The Crown Life.” Here’s what to expect:
The film goes behind the scenes to document Big Boi in compelling moments of his life and career that showcase his definition of “The Crown Life.” The short film lets audiences into Big Boi’s life as he performed at the 2011 Grammy Award weekend; inside his studio, Stankonia, as he prepares for his latest projects; and an evening out on the town in his hometown of Atlanta with stops at his favorite spots to unwind.
[Video] Consequence x KarmaloopTV Present Words To Live By: “Jake”
This installment of W.T.L.B. guest stars the National Slam Poetry Champion “SpitNice” performing a heartfelt piece entitled “Jake” which is a story that many of us relate to
[Video] Jadakiss – ThisIs50 Interview
Thisis50 & Young Jack Thriller recently sat down with Jadakiss for an exclusive interview. He talks about his laugh and why he does it, who he is known for, people thinking he is mean, how you can get on his bad side, books he is writing, his new mixtape “I Love You”, upcoming album, Hip-Hop dances, D Block & much more!
[Video] Slaughterhouse On MTV RapFix
Along with Eminem and Royce appearing on RapFix, Slaughterhouse spoke with Sway about their new album. Continue reading for a clip of Royce speaking on the SH album.
Beyonce – 4 (Cover + Release Date) & Video for "Run The World"
Columbia Records will release “4,” the fourth solo studio album from Beyoncé on Tuesday, June, 28, 2011.
The album was recorded over a year between the spring of 2009 and the spring of 2010, while Beyoncé took time away from the spotlight. She engaged in what she describes as simple things, including listening to every kind of music she truly enjoys. Her mixed musical gumbo will be displayed on the upcoming album.
The title signifies not only the artist’s fourth solo offering and the day of her birth but it is also a personal gift to her fans. For over one year now her fans around the world took to their social media pages urging her to name the album for her special number.
The intensely anticipated video for the album’s lead single, “Run The World (Girls)” made its premiere on American Idol tonight.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Smif-N-Wessun & Pete Rock - Monumental (Cover & Tracklist)
01. Monumental (feat Tyler Woods & Pete Rock)
02. Prevail (feat Raekwon)
03. That’s Hard (feat Sean Price & Styles P)
04. Top of the World (feat Memphis Bleek)
05. Feel Me (feat Rock & Bun B)
06. Roses (feat Freeway)
07. Fire
08. This One (feat Top Dog & Jahdan Blakkamoore)
09. Do It (feat Hurricane G)
10. Nighttime (feat Pete Rock & Buckshot)
11. (I’m a) Stand Up Guy (feat Black Rob)
12. Time To Say
[Video] J.Cole Explains His Album Delay, His Upcoming Single & Hints On What To Expect
Ms. Drama caught up with J. Cole at the BET Awards press conference and asked him about the continuing delay of his album. Cole explains that the delay had to do with his “unsureness” and not wanting to give album release dates when he wasn’t certain. Cole explains that the delay had nothing to do with not having material for his album, as it is already completed — but rather he couldn’t agree on a single to release. He hints that that the single features a sample from his favorite artist. The wait will officially be over next week he says.
[Video] Yelawolf, CyHi Da Prynce & Dose Bumrush Chamillionaire In The Studio
After Yelawolf, Cyhi Da Prynce and new Def Jam signee Dose run up on an unsuspecting Chamillionaire in the studio, Yela decides to spill the beans on his first official single, “Gangster of Love”!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
BET Awards 2011 Nominations
The nominations for this year’s BET Awards has been announced. Chris Brown has 6 nominations, Lil Wayne has 5 and Lil Wayne, Drake and Kanye each have 4. Kevin Hart will be hosting the event on June 26th in Los Angeles. Continue reading for the full nominations.
Best Male R&B Artist
Chris Brown
Cee Lo Green
Bruno Mars
Trey Songz
Usher
Best Female R&B Artist
Beyoncé
Marsha Ambrosius
Keri Hilson
Jennifer Hudson
Rihanna
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
B.o.B
Drake
Lil Wayne
Rick Ross
Kanye West
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Nicki Minaj
Diamond
Cymphonique
LoLa Monroe
Best Group
Diddy-Dirty Money
Cali Swag District
N.E.R.D.
New Boyz
Travis Porter
Best New Artist
J. Cole
Bruno Mars
Miguel
Willow Smith
Wiz Khalifa
Best Collaboration
B.o.B f/ Hayley Williams – “Airplanes”
Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes – “Look at Me Now”
Chris Brown f/ Tyga & Kevin McCall – “Deuces”
Waka Flocka Flame f/ Roscoe Dash & Wale – “No Hands”
Rihanna f/ Drake – “What’s My Name?”
Kanye West f/ Rihanna – “All of the Lights”
Video of the Year
Marsha Ambrosius – “Far Away”
B.o.B f/ Hayley Williams of Paramore – “Airplanes”
Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes – “Look at Me Now”
Keri Hilson – “Pretty Girl Rock”
Willow Smith – “Whip My Hair”
Kanye West f/ Pusha T – “Runaway”
Video Director of the Year
Benny Boom
Mr. Boomtown
Chris Robinson
Kanye West
Hype Williams
Best Gospel
Byron Cage
Deitrick Haddon
Mary Mary
Karen Clark Sheard
BeBe & CeCe Winans
Best Actress
Halle Berry
Taraji P. Henson
Regina King
Zoe Saldana
Kerry Washington
Best Actor
Laz Alonso
Chris Brown
Don Cheadle
Idris Elba
Jamie Foxx
YoungStars Award
Shenell Edmonds
Keke Palmer
Diggy Simmons
Jaden Smith
Willow Smith
Best Movie
Death at a Funeral
For Colored Girls
Takers
The Book of Eli
Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too?
Sportswoman of the Year
Tamika Catchings
Candice Dupree
Maya Moore
Serena Williams
Venus Williams
Sportsman of the Year
Carmelo Anthony
Kobe Bryant
LeBron James
Derrick Rose
Michael Vick
Viewers’ Choice Award
Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes – “Look at Me Now”
Lil Wayne f/ Cory Gunz – “6 Foot 7 Foot”
Mindless Behavior – “My Girl”
Nicki Minaj f/ Drake – “Moment 4 Life”
Rihanna f/ Drake – “What’s My Name?”
Trey Songz f/ Nicki Minaj – “Bottoms Up”
Centric Award
Marsha Ambrosius
Eric Benet
Cee-Lo Green
R. Kelly
Kem
Best International Act: U.K.
VV Brown
Chipmunk
Laura Izibor
Skepta
Tinchy Stryder
Tinie Tempah
Best International Act: Africa
2Face Idibia (Nigeria)
D’Banj (Nigeria)
D-Black (Ghana)
Angelique Kidjo (Benin)
Fally Ipupa (Congo DR)
Teargas (South Africa)
20 Hip Hop Figures Taken by Gun Violence - DJ Carl Blaze
DJ Carl Blaze was a respected radio DJ on New York's Power 105.1 for many years. He enjoyed a successful career during his come up while Dj'ing in parties and clubs all around the city. Blaze career was halted as he was gunned down in late 2006 and after 4 years of searching a suspect was charged with his murder. 24-year-old Zarnoff Taylor is accused of shooting Blaze 13 times and robbing him of his $20,000 chain. All This senseless violence needs to stop!!! Rest In Peace Carlos " DJ Carl Blaze" Rivera
For the compete list hit the link: 20 Hip Hop Figures Taken by Gun Violence
Jimmy "Henchman" Rosemond Wanted by FEDs
Jimmy Henchma is under investigation and wanted by the feds for alleged distribution of cocaine. Henchman, other than being a well known manager for such top billing artists as Game, Brandy, Sean Kingston and Akon, is perhaps very well known for his alleged involvement in the 1994 shooting of late rapper Tupac Shakur in the lobby of Quad recording studio. Henchman has also been plastered on the front page for his "beef" with G-Unit, which started when Tony Yayo and an unknown accomplice assaulted Henchman's son outside of Czar Entertainment, a business that Henchman co-owns with business partner Bryce Wilson.
Jimmy has also recently helped rapper Wyclef Jean run for office in his native Haiti and is also said to support current Haitian president Michel Martelly. According to the New York Post, a warrant for Henchman's arrest was issued last week and Jimmy has yet to respond or turn himself in. According to Rosemonds lawyer the warrant was issued but no copy was provided.
Will he turn himself in before the situation gets worse?
Source: allhiphop.com
Prodigy Says Police Lied During His Trial
Prodigy blames his rap sheet for eventually going to prison
Cali Swag District Respond To M-Bone's Death 'We're just gonna leave it up to the law right now because there's really nothing we can do,' C-Smoove sa
With the hip-hop community mourning the death of Mante "M-Bone" Talbert, TMZ caught up with his Cali Swag bandmates C-Smoove and JayAre and got their reaction to the 22-year old dancer's demise.
The first order of business for C-Smoove was to clear up any misconceptions surrounding the events of Sunday, May 15. TMZ has previously reported that M-Bone's death may have come at the hands of a "jealous man" who was envious of the group's success.
"I wanna clear up: It had nothing to do with gang violence, it wasn't nothing like that. It was just a 'wrong place at the wrong time' situation. We just gotta stay strong for the homey," C-Smoove says in the video posted on gossip site. "We don't know who's responsible for it or what the case may be. It's just bad, man. We're just gonna leave it up to the law right now because there's really nothing we can do."
It's unclear whether any members of CSD actually witnessed the murder, but C-Smoove goes on to describe the drive-by shooting which ultimately claimed M-Bone's life. "He went to the store to get something to drink and, randomly, somebody pulls up, don't say no words, don't shoot a lot of shots, just did what they had to do and got on. It had to be something, but we really can't tell exactly what it was."
In the next portion of the clip, Smoove breaks down in tears. After the unseen interviewer asks the two rappers what they would say to M-Bone's family, Smoove begins to cry. "We are his family," he says, his voice cracking.
JayAre goes on to detail the group's special bond with M-Bone. "We was the closest thing Mante had [to family]. He was always on his own and when we started Cali Swag, we tried to do a family," he explained. "He was a brother to me. He meant a lot. I don't even feel the same without him."
The Inglewood Police Department is asking anyone with information to come forward and call its homicide division at (310) 412-5246 or its 24-hour anonymous hotline number, (888) 41 CRIME, or (888) 412-7463.
Jermaine Dupri Recalls M-Bone's Impact On Cali Swag District
The Hip-Hop community is completely shocked and saddened at the senseless killing of Cali Swag District member M-Bone, who was gunned down last night in his Inglewood, CA neighborhood. M-Bone was shot two times in the head by an assailant while sitting in his vehicle. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Over the course of the day fans around the globe shared their sentiments about the dancer who brought his unique style to the group, propelling them as one of rap's most promising collectives with their playful, feel-good tunes courtesy of their hit song "Teach Me How To Dougie." From Los Angeles, to Dallas, to New York, Cali Swag had everyone doing the "Dougie."
A fellow rap peer who had the pleasure of working with M-Bone on the group's remix for "Dougie," Jermaine Dupri, reflected on the fallen star's position within the group.
“I believe that he was the one that they all looked to to learn how to do the Dougie" said the platinum producer. "Everyone was about it, but he was the one who went hard with it.”
According to Dupri, M-Bone was one of the members from Cali Swag who brought the Dougie back to the group and the West Coast region.
“That’s my most significant memory about him…he was one of the main dudes who brought the dance back to them. The dance originated in Dallas and was brought to Cali. The members of the group are not from where the dance is from. He was the one who was really killing the Dougie."
JD noted that although M-Bone didn't lend his vocals on records, the dancer was considered an integral part of the Cali Swag movement.
"He was instrumental at showing people the dances. He was the main inspiration behind the creative dances that ultimately defined the group. He was the fourth member, who didn’t rap, but played his position by taking the lead on creating unique dances."
The Inglewood Police Department is asking anyone with information to come forward and call its homicide division at (310) 412-5246 or its 24-hour anonymous hotline number, (888) 41 CRIME, or (888) 412-7463.
Beyonce To Premiere 'Run The World (Girls)' On 'American Idol' MTV News confirms the video will premiere on the show on Wednesday.
After delaying the premiere of her "Run the World (Girls)" video, MTV News has confirmed that Beyoncé will finally drop the video on Wednesday during "American Idol."
A label rep confirms that the video will hit the Web and other networks shortly after the West Coast broadcast of the show. "Run the World (Girls)" was originally slated to debut online last Friday, but a rep for Vevo.com confirmed to MTV News at the time that Beyoncé and her team were still putting the finishing touches on the Francis Lawrence-directed video.
A teaser for the video gave fans a taste of what they could expect from the full-length clip. In it, Beyoncé, dressed in high-fashion couture, and her super-cool-looking supermodel pals fend off an opposing army in a post-apocalyptic world.
"It'll be big, it'll probably be one of the bigger Beyoncé music videos ever done," Lawrence told MTV News recently. "And I can say that I think the song is unbelievable." He added, "I think the video's gonna be really fun and cool and different for her."
The song is the lead single off Beyoncé's forthcoming album 4. "It's definitely riskier than something a bit more ... simple," the singer told Billboard.com. "I just heard the track and loved that it was so different. It felt a bit African, a bit electronic and futuristic. It reminded me of what I love, which is mixing different cultures and eras — things that typically don't go together — to create a new sound.
"I can never be safe; I always try and go against the grain. As soon as I accomplish one thing, I just set a higher goal," she continued. "That's how I've gotten to where I am."
[Video] Kendrick Lamar – RHTV Interview
Kendrick speaks on the purpose of his music, and its ability to repeat the inspiration seen from artists such as Marvin Gaye.
[Video] Nas Announces New Solo Album, Talks State of Hip-Hop & more
In the first part of this two part interview, Nas sat down with Billboard.com’s The Juice to speak on his forthcoming solo album, being inspired by the state of hip-hop and more.
Video - Gucci Mane – Rims Dancing
Here’s some exclusive never released footage with Gucci Mane. This footage will appear on the upcoming “Lost Tapes” DVD.
Video - Freddie Gibbs Talks Music Career, Young Jeezy Signing & More
This week Out Da Box TV is proud to bring you a brand new episode with Midwest Emcee/2010 XXL Freshman “Freddie Gibbs”. Freddie tells us how he got his start in music, and includes insight into some of the artists he’s been influenced by. He also explains his reason for recently signing with Young Jeezy and overcoming certain obstacles he’s faced in his career. We had a cool time buildin’ with Freddie at the Brooklyn visit for the “Return Of 4Eva “ Tour.
Video - Donny Goines – The Donny Goines Project - Episode 1
The first episode of “The Donny Goines Project,” dropped today with MTV. The series will take you behind the scenes, into his life, into the studio, and through all facets of Donny as both a person and artist.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Video - Iron Solomon Ft Gordon Voidwell – Spring Fever
Iron Solomon and Gordon Voidwell drop their video for the spring anthem, Spring Fever.
Video- Machine Gun Kelly – KarmaloopTV Interview
Karmaloop sit down with Machine Gun Kelly to talk how he got his name, and his NYC girl problems.
[Video] Tech N9ne – Montreality Interview
Talks about:
- Jobs as Teen
- The Key to Success
- What he spent his 1st big paycheck on
- His favorite Airport
+ Exclusive Show Footage
Bad Meets Evil Hell: The Sequel Cover Art (Eminem & Royce Da 5′9)
Without A Doubt These Are Two Of My Favorite MC'S. Looking Forward To The Album. This Is What Hip Hop Is All About!!
SALUTE!!!
Marshall and Royce let their new album cover live on the Internets earlier this afternoon. Evil Hell: The Sequel is slated to hit retailers and iTunes on June 14th.
Rick Ross Says He Was Inspired By Bad Boy & Cash Money For Maybach Music Group & Video: Meek Millz feat. Rick Ross “I’m a Boss” (Off Self Made)
Ricky Rozay’s new squad of rhymers sat down with Erika/Billboard Mag for a little pow wow on their movement. Each member gets a turn on the mic and explains why they’re fully confident in Rozay executing their musical visions. Ross also cites the great rap empires of the late 90’s and early 2000’s as sources of inspiration for him to move forward with his own dynasty.
“Building Maybach Music Group, building this empire, of course I was inspired by some of the earlier movements and earlier dudes that came along such as Cash Money [and] Bad Boy Records. To me, when I really think about the greatest era of hip-hop, that was the greatest eras of hip-hop; when I turned on the TV and saw Big, Mase, Junior Mafia, and the Lox. That was the most exciting era of hip-hop. I looked at the No Limit era and saw that camaraderie that they had, that unity, that brotherhood that they shared. I think it spilled over from [their] music,” Rick Ross says.
Bonus: Meek Millz feat. Rick Ross “I’m a Boss” (Off Self Made)
UPDATE: CASSIDY NOT CHARGED WITH NEW MURDER CHARGES!
UPDATE: A lawyer for Cassidy tells TMZ the cops have it all wrong … insisting Cassidy was ONLY arrested for not checking in with his probation officer … and NOT murder.
The lawyer tells us Cassidy is still on probation from an involuntary manslaughter conviction a few years ago … and tells us he has not heard anything about Cassidy being named as a suspect in a NEW murder case.
SOURCE: TMZ
Jadakiss Tells Fans I Love You With New Retail Mixtape I Love You (A Dedication to My Fans) 'is all original music,' Jada tells Mixtape Daily. By Rob
Mixtape Daily Main Pick
Artist: Jadakiss
Mixtape: I Love You (A Dedication to My Fans)
Real Spit: You don't last over 14 years in the game without garnering some serious fans. For his next trick, Jadakiss offers up I Love You (A Dedication to My Fans) to show his appreciation.
"I wanted it to be different than The Champ is Here," Kiss said, referring to the mixtape trilogy that helped make him a fan favorite. "One aspect of the difference is all original music. It's not me destroying other people's beats, which you're used to hearing.
"It's just some original cuts, some joints for the ladies, some heartfelt joints for you to zone out to. It takes you on a journey. I call it a good summertime introduction CD."
Led by the single "Hold You Down," featuring Jada's new R&B artist Emanny, I Love You showcases a softer side of the Yonkers, New York, MC, with many of the cuts aimed at his female following. Things aren't all lovey-dovey however: The Neptunes-produced "Lil Bruh" is a cautionary track that warns young hustlers of the streets' pitfalls.
Styles P makes an appearance on "Lay Em Down," as he and Jada trade back-and-forth bars in true LOX fashion. NY newcomer Fred the Godson jumps on the celebratory "Toast to That."
I Love You, which is set for a Def Jam retail release on May 24, also features Rick Ross and Trae Tha Truth.
Joints to Check For
» "Hold You Down" - "It's featuring my new artist: R&B sensation Emanny. It's good radio-friendly, it's good for the clubs, it's good for the chicks. It's a good way for me to break him — introduce him to the world on a bigger level, bigger scale."
» "Lil Bruh" - "My man Icepick [Jay Jackson] was telling me about Pharrell had this song and he let us get the files and move it around, do a little remix and use some of the words for the hook. It came out to be pretty good."
For other artists featured in Mixtape Daily, check out Mixtape Daily Headlines.
Source MTV News
Artist: Jadakiss
Mixtape: I Love You (A Dedication to My Fans)
Real Spit: You don't last over 14 years in the game without garnering some serious fans. For his next trick, Jadakiss offers up I Love You (A Dedication to My Fans) to show his appreciation.
"I wanted it to be different than The Champ is Here," Kiss said, referring to the mixtape trilogy that helped make him a fan favorite. "One aspect of the difference is all original music. It's not me destroying other people's beats, which you're used to hearing.
"It's just some original cuts, some joints for the ladies, some heartfelt joints for you to zone out to. It takes you on a journey. I call it a good summertime introduction CD."
Led by the single "Hold You Down," featuring Jada's new R&B artist Emanny, I Love You showcases a softer side of the Yonkers, New York, MC, with many of the cuts aimed at his female following. Things aren't all lovey-dovey however: The Neptunes-produced "Lil Bruh" is a cautionary track that warns young hustlers of the streets' pitfalls.
Styles P makes an appearance on "Lay Em Down," as he and Jada trade back-and-forth bars in true LOX fashion. NY newcomer Fred the Godson jumps on the celebratory "Toast to That."
I Love You, which is set for a Def Jam retail release on May 24, also features Rick Ross and Trae Tha Truth.
Joints to Check For
» "Hold You Down" - "It's featuring my new artist: R&B sensation Emanny. It's good radio-friendly, it's good for the clubs, it's good for the chicks. It's a good way for me to break him — introduce him to the world on a bigger level, bigger scale."
» "Lil Bruh" - "My man Icepick [Jay Jackson] was telling me about Pharrell had this song and he let us get the files and move it around, do a little remix and use some of the words for the hook. It came out to be pretty good."
For other artists featured in Mixtape Daily, check out Mixtape Daily Headlines.
Source MTV News
Cali Swag District Rapper M-Bone Killed In Drive-By Shooting Bone, 22, died of two gunshot wounds to the head in his hometown of Inglewood, California
Early Monday (May 16) morning hip-hop fans were stunned by the news that Cali Swag District member M-Bone died Sunday night, the victim of a drive-by shooting.
Bone, born Mante Talbert, was one-fourth of the group that rose to fame with their 2010 single "Teach Me How to Dougie." Cali Swag frontman C-Smoove tweeted, "Ma life changed drastically in the blink of an eye. rip mbone," early Monday morning.
Inglewood Police Department Homicide Sgt. Brian Spencer confirmed to MTV News that the 22-year-old Bone died of two gunshot wounds to the head in his hometown of Inglewood, California.
M-Bone's life in photos.
At about 10:30 p.m. PT Sunday night, police were called to the 400 block of North La Brea in Inglewood. When police arrived on the scene, they found Talbert seated in the driver's seat of a black unspecified vehicle with at least two gunshot wounds to the head. Paramedics then took him to a local hospital where Talbert eventually succumbed to his injuries.
Witness accounts confirm that the rapper was seated in his car when the gunmen pulled alongside him in a separate vehicle and let off at least two rounds. The suspects fled northbound on La Brea.
Signed to Capitol Records, Cali Swag District made their name with the platinum dance hit "Teach Me How to Dougie," an ode to the dance popularized by hip-hop legend Doug E. Fresh. The record's remix featured Jermaine Dupri, B.o.B, Bow Wow and Red Cafe, and their debut album, The Kickback, is slated for a 2011 release.
The Inglewood Police Department is asking anyone with information to come forward and call its homicide division at (310) 412-5246 or its 24-hour anonymous hotline number, (888) 41 CRIME, or (888) 412-7463.
Source MTV News
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Sway Calloway Sits Down Exclusively with Eminem and Royce Da 5’ 9” as Bad Meets Evil
MTV News today announced that the Bad Meets Evil team of Eminem and Royce Da 5’ 9” will be featured in this week’s episode of RapFix Live, premiering on Wednesday, May 18th at 4pm ET exclusively on MTV.com. The longtime friends are back together making music for the first time in over a decade and MTV News’ Sway Calloway was there to exclusively capture the reunion on the set of their new music video “Fast Lane” in Detroit. “Fast Lane” is the first single from the duo’s second collaborative EP, “Hell: The Sequel,” on Shady/Interscope Records that will be released on June 14th. The bulk of the “Hell: The Sequel” production was helmed by longtime collaborator and D12 member, Mr. Porter (a/k/a Kon Artis) and also features contributions from Mobb Deep’s Havoc, DJ Khalil and Bangladesh among others.
Fans can tune in to see the two speak about music, their personal relationships, the state of the hometown "the D" and more.
"Eminem’s energy on the set of ‘Fast Lane’ was electrifying," said interviewer Sway. "Watching and listening to Royce the 5'9" and Eminem lyrically joust seamlessly back and forth reminded me of what REAL RAP sounds like.”
Sway added, “Em is lucid and healthy and it's reflecting in his music. He told me that it's other talented artists around him that have challenged and inspired him to record and perform more. ‘Hell: The Sequel’ is going to spark a new wave of lyrical gladiators."
"RapFix Live has maintained the position as the ultimate destination for the elite conversation going on in Hip-Hop" says Rahman Dukes, MTV News' Hip-Hop Director and show producer. "We are beyond excited to take our show to the next level with one of the greatest MCs of our time and this monumental project he's putting together with Royce."
RapFix Live is MTV News weekly Hip-Hop conversation based chat forum with host Sway Calloway. The forum consists of live fan commentary, interviews, video premieres and more. Previous guests of Rapfix Live include Lil Kim,The Diplomats, Wiz Khalifa, Lloyd Banks and more.
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Prodigy Reveals How He And Nas Made Up '[Nas is] the man out there,' the Mobb Deep rapper tells MTV News about his frequent collaborator.
Nas and the recently reunited Mobb Deep have a longstanding relationship, but it hasn't always been all good. Since breaking out of New York's Queensbridge housing projects in the mid-1990s, Nas and Mobb Deep have sometimes collaborated and sometimes beefed through the years. In an exclusive interview with MTV News, Mobb Deep rapper Prodigy revealed that while he was imprisoned and writing his new autobiography, "My Infamous Life," he and Nas weren't seeing eye to eye. Though Pee didn't elaborate on their past problems, he did say that they have since patched up their differences.
"When I was writing this book, when I was locked up, Nas and myself we weren't on good terms," explained Prodigy. "That didn't make me write anything crazy about him, I just told the story how I seen it. If you read the book, you'll see that I gave Nas crazy love ... He's like my mentor if you read the book. I look up to him through the whole book, from beginning to end."
In "My Infamous Life," however, Prodigy does write about the differences between him and Nas' affiliates, as well as the run-ins that their respective crews have had together. Prodigy also recalls battling Nas as youngsters in Queensbridge. Through the years, the two acts have collaborated on songs like Mobb's "Eye for an Eye" and Nas' "Live N---a Rap." There have been a number of barbs thrown back and forth, as well, particularly on Nas' 2001 song "Destroy and Rebuild."
After coming home from his three-year prison bid this past March, Prodigy called Nas and extended an olive branch. "When we make songs together, man, it's another level, it's incredible music. It just gives you that feeling, like nostalgia almost," Prodigy said of Mobb Deep's past collaborations with the God's Son rapper. "The music is just real powerful when Mobb Deep and Nas work together. So I said, 'We gotta keep that feeling going, man. We would be fools to stop doing that because of whatever petty bullsh-- that was going on.' "
Nas agreed and together he and Mobb Deep recorded "Dog Sh--," a song that was leaked onto the Internet in April. According to Prodigy, fans can expect to hear more new music from the Queens MCs. "We put that aside and was like, 'All right, let's start doin' some music.' We had the 'Dog Sh--' and made a couple of other joints that's crazy."
With their differences seemingly behind them, Prodigy gives Nas the ultimate respect and paid homage to his legacy. "Nas is like King Queensbridge, he's the man out there."
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