Home Archive for August 2010
Ne-Yo On Rumours Surrounding His Sexuality
The R&B star met up with Hello Beautiful to promote his upcoming album Libra Scale which is due to hit stores in October. During the interview Ne-Yo revealed that he has decided to stop fighting rumours about his sexuality. Peep the interview below.
My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women And Hip-Hop
BET aired a special on the history of women in Hip-Hop last night. The program highlighted the rise of women in the male -dominated Hip-Hop industry and what struggles they encountered. Check it out below
New Music: Jermaine Dupri- She Like Me MC Hammer
Jermaine Dupri is getting ready to drop his latest mixtape I Think I'm Berry Gordy this weekend. Check out She Like Me MC Hammer (spit over Lex Luger MC Hammer beat) and three other freestyles taken from his mixtape.
She Like Me MC Hammer (Freestyle)
Ice Cube On Dr.Dre Absence
New Music: Usher -Hot Tottie (Remix) ft. Lil' Kim & Jay-Z
New Music: Jay-Z Ft. Chris Martin 'Most Kingz'
This Jay-Z and Chris Martin (Coldplay) collabo was one of two that were recorded for Jay's Kingdom Come album in 2006, however Beach Chair was the only one used. Here's what DJ Green Lantern said about the track:
"This is my version working with the acapella…I've had this since 2006 and it was supposed to be on the Presidential Invasion Mixtape–that never came out. Then Hov rapped these lyrics over his HP commercial drums, and the acapella went to a few different producers in search of a beat for it. I heard a Timbaland version and I think Just Blaze and a few others had it too. But by the time they made "Beach Chair," I think Jay was over trying to find a beat for "Most Kingz." Then he went to Flex show and the rest is history…"
Below is the freestyle on Funk Flex show as well as the Green Lantern Remix
Jay Freestyle on Flex Show
New Green Lantern Version (Taken From Green Lantern's Invasion Radio 2K10 Mixtape)
New Video: R. Kelly- When A Woman Loves
R. Kelly nailed it on this one. Lyrics sit perfectly on top of that soulful, mellow beat. Kinda reminds me of The Righteous Brothers 'Unchained Melody' . Check out the video below...
Interview: Lauryn Hill Sits Down With MTV After Her Perfomance At Rock The Bells Last Night.
Rihanna Tweets & Chris Brown Responds
This is so funny, Breezy being all childish like twitter is his. He might still have a thing for Riri, it's like them playground games lol. Well that's my thinking anyway. Check out the tweets below.
Diggy Simmons Commercial For US' Fastest Mobile Broadband Network AT&T
Lloyd Banks Speaks On Joey & Fab Collabo Challenge
Seems like they are all up for it, so quit wasting time talking about it and give us some music. Check out Lloyd Banks and Fab talk more about possible collabo...
New Music: Sean Paul – All Night Long (Major Riddim) | Vybz Kartel - A Like That (Minor Riddim)
Sean Paul - All Night Long (Major Riddim)
Vybz Katel - A Like That (Minor Riddim)
Download Major & Minor Riddim CD
50Cent: Things Fall Apart Movie Artwork
50Cent just posted this on his twitter. its the artwork to his movie Things Fall Apart in which he's a college football player "who faces a personal tragedy as well as his own mortality while in his senior year in college. Release date still to be announced.
New Music: Kanye West Ft. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, & Bon Iver "Monster"
Kanye stayed true to his word, G.O.O.D Friday, and what a way to start with this killer track Monster. Mr West also revealed earlier today that him and Jay will be releasing a joint EP. Check out the tweet and Monster Track below.
Nick And Drake Married?? Whaaaaaaat!?
Don't worry guys, its just a prank. The two Young Money artists were jus having some twitter fun to see what reaction they would get. Hahaha...
New Music: Nicki Minaj Ft. Will.I.Am - Check It Out
Fabolous on Joe Budden Challenge
Earlier this week Joey mentioned Fab in one of his tweets. Check it out below as well as Fab's reaction.
50Cent Has Reclaimed His Twitter From Promo Staff....Beware
Rapper 50Cent has reclaimed his twitter back from his promo staff and he's gone crazy. Check out some of his tweets below...
Ok Fiddy we heard you the first time...lol
Red Rat ft. Jusa & Winky D - Rise Up Zimbabwe (Remix)
Here I was checkin my new music when i came across this. Some of you already heard it but I'ma give it to you one more time. Featuring Jusa an upcoming Zimbabwean Dancehall artist. Keep and ear out for him. Check out the track below.
Ciara Acknowledges Aaliyah
...Forever in our hearts
Tribute Letter To Aaliyah, From Drake
Dear Dana,
I've never lost a parent, a friend, or a lover but I will never forget this day for the rest of my life. I remember getting the news that you had passed and it connected with my heart like a clean shot from Muhammad Ali. I was crushed. Not only was I one of your biggest fans but I was truly in love with you. I loved the way you carried yourself, the way you dressed, the confidence with which you addressed passion and relationships in your music. I said to myself that even if we never met, I wanted a woman in my life just like you. I am pained that we will never get to connect now that music ended up being my career path. But you should know, we all listen to you everyday and we remain inspired and moved by all that you've given the world. I hope I make the right life choices so I can end up in heaven where I know you rest your head. I'll continue to make music in your honor until the day we finally meet. Dinner's on me!
Love you always and forever,
Thanks to Rap Radar
...In Memory Of Aaliyah "Princess of R&B" (January 16, 1979- August 25, 2001)
It's been nine years today since the untimely death of Aaliyah (Aaliyah Dana Haughton). With a voice of an angel, she played a big part in redefining R&B and Hip-Hop.
At age 12, Aaliyah signed with Jive Records and Blackground Records by her uncle,Barry Hankerson. He introduced her to R. Kelly, who became her mentor, as well as lead songwriter and producer of her debut album, Age Ain't Nothing but a Number. The album sold three million copies in the United States and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). After facing allegations of an illegal marriage with Kelly, Aaliyah ended her contract with Jive and signed to Atlantic Records.
Aaliyah worked with record producers Timbaland and Missy Elliott for her second album, One in a Million. In 2000, Aaliyah appeared in her first major film, Romeo Must Die. She contributed to the film's soundtrack, which spawned the single Try Again.
After completing Romeo Must Die, Aaliyah filmed her part in Queen of the Damned. She released her third and final album, Aaliyah, in 2001. On August 25, 2001, Aaliyah and eight others were killed in an airplane crash in The Bahamas after filming the music video for the single Rock the Boat. Since then, Aaliyah's music has achieved commercial success with several posthumous releases, with album sales estimated to be between 24 to 32 million copies worldwide .
R.I.P Aaliyah, you are forever in our hearts..
Soulja Boy Exposed...But He Denies Allegations
Kat Stacks, known to many as the ultimate hip-hop groupie, released footage of her and rapper Soulja Boy together a hotel in Georgia, Atlanta. Stacks claimed that Mr Pretty Boy Swag wasn't good in bed and alledges that he is a cocaine addict.
Check out footage and denial below...
New Video: Usher- DJ Got Us Falling In Love Again
New Music: Leftside - Want Yuh Body (Remix) ft Mystic ***HOT***
New Music: Wayne Marshall - My Heart (Remix) ft Estelle & Mavado
Nicki Speaks To Honey Magazine About 'Pink Friday'
Nick Cannon Addresses Rumours Of Mariah's Pregnancy
Nick Cannon addressed the growing rumours of wife's pregnancy yesterday on his US radio show. The rumours started brewing after a picture of a fuller Mariah, at her concert in Brazil was posted on the web. Check out what Cannon said...
"I've said it before and I'll say it time and time again – when my wife feels like talking about whatever she wants to talk about, you will hear it directly from her…We all know it's extremely personal, and it is for a woman to deal with things with her body, and especially when dealing with the idea of childbirth and all that stuff."
"That's something you want to keep near and dear and as close to you as you possibly can, until you're 100% sure, in any situation …There's a certain time limit you're supposed to wait before you can actually officially say that you are and all that stuff. You don't want to mislead anybody."
Errm so she pregnant then? lol
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Beyoncè Accused Of Copying Icelandic Clothing Label Designs
Beyoncè has been accused of copying the design of a pair of leggings by Icelandic fashion brand, E-Label. The superstar bought the leggings while in London earlier this year. The line's co-owner, Helba Hallgrimsdottir, stated:
"This is naturally huge and I am still half in shock. I didn't twig straight away that this was her own label: I just thought she was wearing our leggings. It is practically just copy/paste."
Check out E-Label's version below and compare them with the pair Beyoncè is wearing in the current promo ad for House Of Derèon.
Official UK Charts: Roll Deep Secure Top Spot!
Roll Deep did it again. Following the success of Good Times which reached the top spot in April of this year, Roll Deep have managed push Flo Rida off the top with Green Light keeping Eminem at #2 for a second week running. Congrats Guys.
Is Mariah Carey Pregnant?
Mariah Carey shows off baby bump while performing in Brazil
Mr West Introduces G.O.O.D Fridays
Jay And Bee Part 2
Check out more pics of Jay-Z & Beyonce walking through the fishing village of Portofino during their vacation in Italy
J. Cole Talks To N.Y Daily News
J.Cole recently sat down with the New York Daily News.
He talked about his upcoming debut album, how he got started in the game....
Ciara's 'Basic Instinct' Webisode #1
With the upcoming release of Basic Instinct LP, Ciara is hard at work promoting. Her solution - Webisodes, which will provide a behind the scenes look at how she handles life during the development of her new record and her promotional schedule.
Check out webisode 1 in the series below.
Hot Shots: Teairra Mari On The Cover of LOV
Jay & Bee On Vacation In Italy
More pics below...
New Video: Drake- Miss me ft Lil Wayne
Beyoncè "Queen Of Pop"- Billboard Update
Billboard have been given Beyoncè an exceptional tribute.
The so called "Queen Of Pop" was acknowledged for her acting abilities, effortless talent, being a fashion icon and the hardest working woman in the industry. Check out the tribute below.
Hot Shots: Leggy Kelly Brook
Kelly Brook looked gorgeous as she posed on the red carpet for the premiere of her new film Piranha 3D in LA last night.She was also joined by Jessica Szohr, Elisabeth Shue, Riley Steele, Jerry O'Connell and Rebecca Romijn who are co-stars in the film.
Beyoncè 'I Am....Tour' DVD Preview
Check out Beyoncè in dance rehearsals for Why Don't You Love Me and Ego. Both clips are from the Extras section of her highly anticipated 'I Am...Tour' DVD