Tuesday, March 31, 2009
0 Trey Songz - "Brand New" (Music Video)
Dope video....shitload load of cameos: Drake, Shawty Lo, Dj Khaled,Fat Joe, Jim Jones, Angel Lola,B-Cox, Young Jeezy and some very bad breezies.....
0 Kanye West To Release Short Film Directed by Spike Jonze
Via XXL Mag:
News hit the net last week that the duo, who first worked together on Ye’s controversial “Flashing Lights” clip, have paired up once again to shoot a clip for the Lil Wayne-assisted track “See You In My Nightmares,” but MTV News has learned otherwise.
“They’ve teamed up again, but this time, it’s for a short film,” Jonze’s producing partner, Vincent Landay told MTV. ”It’s not necessarily [a video for 'Nightmares'], but the song is featured in it. We’re still editing it right now, it’s probably going to run between 10-15 minutes.”
While Landay wouldn’t give any details on the story line for the project he said it was already shot in Los Angeles earlier this year. “I don’t know when or where it will debut,” he added. “We did it for fun, so maybe it would be good if someone would give us an actual deadline for it.”
Jonze is currently gearing up for the release of Where the Wild Things Are, his highly anticipated adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s children’s classic. The fantasy film is scheduled to hit theaters on October 16, 2009.
0 Bun B Interview With Thisis50
Bun speaks on how he and Pimp C originally didn't like each other,surviving the current climate of the music industry, The New UGK Album and the biggest misconcption about him.
New UGK Album In Stores Now!! R.I.P Pimp C!!!!
Monday, March 30, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
0 Maybach Music Pt 2 (Lil Wayne Verse)
Maybach Music Pt 2 (Lil Wayne Verse)
Deeper Than Rap In Stores April 21st~!!!
0 New Weezy Tracks "He Raps, He Sings, It’s T-Wayne" Ft T-Pain + "Im Not a Human Being"
T-Wayne - "He Raps, He Sings, It’s T-Wayne"
Lil Wayne - "Im Not a Human Being"
Juelz Santana & Lil Wayne-No More
Off the upcoming "My Face Cant be Felt Mixtape"....
Props To NR
0 Quote Of The Day: "To Try And To Fail"
"OBSTACLES are necessary for success because in all careers of importance, victory comes only after many struggles and countless defeats. Yet each struggle, each defeat, sharpens your skills and strengths, your courage and your endurance, your ability and your confidence and thus each obstacle is a comrade-in-arms forcing you to become better or quit. Each rebuff is an opportunity to move forward; turn away from them, avoid them, and you throw away your future....."
Friday, March 27, 2009
0 The Dream In The Studio Producing "My Love" and "Put It down"
The Dream continues to impress me...I though Tricky Stewart did all his beats but as you can see; The Dream aint no stranger to the MPC!!!!
Spotted @ CK
0 ATTN Producers: Kid Cudi Needs Beats
ATTENTION PRODUCERS!!! — G.O.O.D Music/Universal’s artist Kid Cudi b.k.a. The Man on the Moon, needs beats ASAP to complete his album. But, not just any beats, he needs uptempo hip-hop beats with NO HOOKS. So, if you think you got what it takes, submit your beats (max 3 per producer) to:
tjsdjsbeats@gmail.com
Hmmmm.. think I might send some stuff in......
Thursday, March 26, 2009
0 Real Talk With Cam'ron
Cam'ron sits down with RealTalkNY to discuss the state of New York Hip-Hop,the negative and positive aspects of hip-hip, music & entertainment persona's , and lists his top 5 rappers of all time.
0 Bow Wow Interview With Dj Z
"In an exclusive interview with ... DJ “Z,” Bow Wow steps inside the Booth to discuss the ways in which fame can put a strain on personal relationships, how he deals with the haters, and whether his success with the mother/daughter demographic has led to any off-the-mic action".
Quotable:"I had to work for everything. And I’m gettin’ better, so instead of sayin’, “Bow Wow’s getting better,” they always wanna blame it on why I’m getting better, instead of just giving me the props. “He might be getting better because somebody’s writin’ for him!” you know what I’m saying? They always [say], “Well, Wayne or T.I.‘s writin’ for him,” and that’s not the case".
1 The Rise Of Young Money DVD (Trailer)
"FREE DEM FILMS Presents: "Broken Leg," a movie about the life, struggle, and success of the latest movement taking the world over, Young Money Entertainment. Headed by the #1 artist in the music industry, Lil Wayne, and ran by the next big artist to take the world by storm, Mack Maine. Young Money's rise to dominance is a captivating story. "Broken Leg" takes you into a world where hard work is defined, loyalty and respect are honored, and the goal everyday is to remain #1. "Broken Leg" brings fans closer to Young Money by showing the personal side of the artists like never seen before. Studio sessions, interviews, private parties, and concerts are just a few highlights of this film. With worldwide DVD distribution "Broken Leg" is sure to make a major impact in the film and entertainment industry".
Props To RTNY For Originally posting this
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
0 Buckshot x KRS One x Mary J Blige = "On The Grind" Trailer (Produced By Black Milk)
This joint is off of Buckshot and KRS One's upcoming group album dropping in August via Duck Down Records. Beat is cold!!!!
0 Kid Cudi Interview With Complex Magazine
"... Cudi came through the eckoplex yesterday for his first press day, and he kept it realer than most. In this exclusive interview, the Double-O representer talks about how he wants to be bigger than Kanye and Lil Wayne, the screaming match he had with Wale last week, and that rumored Reebok situation that went down in Phoenix. Yup, we back friends like Puffy and Steve Stoute…"
"My whole thing is to not to be as big as Kanye or Lil Wayne, but to be bigger. It’s all about progression. If I just set the goal to want to be like Kanye and Lil Wayne, that’s setting my shit to a limit and it’s selling myself short. I’m pretty sure when Kanye was aspiring to do his music, he wasn’t like, I want to be as big as Jay. He was like, Nah, I want to be bigger then Jay. It’s not necessarily saying that you are better than them, it’s just setting that bar. If I never am better then Kanye, in my brain, I’m always going to be trying to be, forever and ever until the day that I die".
-Kid Cudi
Click Here To Read The Interview
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
0 Big Sean Spitting Backstage At SXSW
Lol at the "rocking Sean John Line".... apparently Big Sean's label mate, Kid Cudi, was pretty impressed by Sean's rapping because this is what he said via his blog:
"WHILE MY HOMIE IBN WAS CUTTIN MY HAIR N KANYES TRAILER BEFORE THE SHOW, YE, BIG SEAN, REALLY DOE, MY MAN HOLLYWOOD HOLT AND 88 KEYS JOINED IN ON A ILLLLLL FREESTYLE SESSION.Click Here To View Kid Cudi's Full Post On SXSW
LEMME TELL U, THESE DUDES R SO DOPE AT RAPPIN, I WAS TOO SELF CONSCIENCE TO EVEN ENGAGE IN THE SESSION. CANT FRONT, BIG SEAN HAD A NIGGA INTIMIDATED LIKE A MUTHAFUCKA LOL. I WASNT DAT GOOD AT 21.(HAPPY 21ST BTW YOUNG HOMIE) MY MOM ALWAYS TOL ME TO PICK AND CHOOSE MY BATTLES, WELL, IF THAT SESSION WAS A SONG, ID JUS WANT TO DO THE HOOK LOL…I GOTTA STEP MY MUTHAFUCKIN RHYMES UP MANEEEEE…. CAN U SAYYYYY MAN ON THE MOON COMIN SOOOON WITH ILLER RHYMESSSSSS?????? YES!"
0 T.I Reaches Last Stop On The " Road To Redemption"; Prepares To Serve Prison Sentence
Via Hip Hop Dx:
For the past few weeks, MTV has been documenting rapper T.I.’s final days before he begins his sentencing for a conviction he received in 2007 after he was caught attempting to purchase guns.
T.I. will end his journey this Tuesday, March 24 with Road To Redemption’s final episode. The episode will follow T.I. as he ties up a few loose ends before he serves his year and a day sentence beginning on March 27.
Since its debut on February 10, Road To Redemption has struck an interest with viewers due to T.I.’s openness and honesty about his past and his eagerness to keep others from making the same mistakes he’s made.
Click Here For The Full Story
0 Pharell Will Dance For Food
lol, wow somebody at McDonald's should pay Pharrell for this footage, it would really make a great commercial......
0 Lil’ Wayne On “Keeping it Real” w/ Mike Hill
Lil Wayne sits down with a candid interview with Mike Hill to discuss: the biggest misconception about him, his now infamous interview with Katie Couric, his definition of a gangster and whether he truly he believes that he is the best rapper alive.
Props To MusicOnPlay For sending this through!
Monday, March 23, 2009
0 Jim Jones Reaches Out To Cam'ron (Could A Dipset Re-Union Be In The Near Future??)
In A recent interview with Funkmaster Flex, Jim Jones finally admitted that a phone conversation between him and Cam'ron actually did take place. The Dipset Capo also hinted that his "own selfish ways" may have contributed to deterioration of him and Cam'ron's relationship. Jim Jones then took time to extend his hands to Cam'ron and: "get this Diplomat business done".
Click Here To Listen To Jim Jones On Funkmaster Flex
FWDF: I definitely would like to see The Diplomats back together, but I don't how Cam'ron would react after Jim Jones denying that they even spoke, dissing him on "Frienemies" and then reaching out to him, coincidentally... the day before his album drops. I'm just saying money can fuck up the best of friendships in when you grew up together:
Props To Rap Radar For The Audio
0 Keri Hilson Ft. Kanye & Ne-Yo - Knock You Down (Music Video)
If you wouldn't smash Keri Hilson....UR GAY!!!!
0 Kanye West Show His "Complex" Side
Here is the Behind The Scenes Of Them Making The Cover:
"I feel like if a rapper disses me, they’re just trying to get a rise out of me and get me to play in their field to find some way that they can beat me. I feel like there’s a lot of rappers that can beat me in ignorance. So why would I play a sport that I’m not particularly trying to get better at or beaten in? There’s a lot of rappers that can beat me in ignorance, but there’s only a few that can play with true intellect. [Long pause.] How fucking perfect is that fucking answer?!"
-Kanye West
Click Here To View A Preview Of Kanye's Upcoming Complex Interview
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009
0 Watch Bun B, Jadakiss, Kanye West and G.O.O.D Music Perform @ SXSW ( Live Stream)
Performance Schedule:1:30 – 1:55 Blank Dogs
2:15 – 2:40 Wavves
3:00 – 3:25 Theophilus London w/ Special guests
3:45 – 4:10 Maluca
4:30 – 4:55 Popo
5:15 – 5:40 Major Lazer w/ Special guests
6:00 – 6:25 Bun B
6:45 – 7:10 Jadakiss
8:30 – 11:00 Good Music with Kid Cudi, Big Sean, GLC, Consequence, Really Doe, Tony Williams, Mr. Hudson and special guests**
Click Here To Watch The Live Stream
0 Charles Hamilton Interview With Rap Radar
Charles speaks on having a crush on Rihanna and relationships......
Friday, March 20, 2009
0 Kid Cudi Retires from Retiring AT SXSW
After expressing his desire to retire via his blog, Kid Cudi now says that he vnow longer has feelings of retirement...
Thursday, March 19, 2009
0 Jenny Boom Boom from Hot 93.7 interviews JIm Jones
"JennyBoom Boom interviews Jim Jones about his new album, Cam'ron, rappers with fake jewelry and the shooting in Detroit. You'll be surprised what Jim has to say about Cam at the end"
0 Freeway Interview With HIpHopGame 3/19
Philly Freezer speaks on his upcoming album with Producer Jake One, His "Month Of madness" Campaign, Beanie Sigel, Leaving Def Jam, The possibility of him signing with G-Unit and more."I never met [The Real Ricky Ross] or nothing but I definitely respect what he did and his position in the streets and everything. Everything that I talk about is official. You can see what I did. I give you my side of the streets and where I came from and I give you the reality and I give people the positive and the negative. I’m not running around talking about how I’m the biggest drug dealer and talking about shit that I didn’t really do. I’m just keeping it real and real recognize real.
And I ain’t gonna front on Ross now because 50’s not fucking with him. 50’s my nigga and I got mad love for 50 and I got love for Ross too because every time I come to Miami, even before he got on, he showed me love and I ain’t gonna front on him now and say nothing crazy".
-Freeway
0 Kid Cudi Perfoms 'Day N Nite" and "Sky Might Fall" On Carson Daly
Kid Cudi Performs "Sky Might Fall". Do a smell a next single???
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
0 Hip Hop Quotes: T.I (On Success and Adversity)
"Success on any level begins with an education. The things that you don't have, will be a reflection of things you don't know. Now the things that you must know: you must know where your going, you must where you've been and most importantly, you must now who you are. If you don't know who you are, there is no way you could possibly know who you are about to become. Now, I understand that in life sometimes we must endure some extreme conditions in order to make it to where GOD had planned for us to go, but that does not mean that it is impossible by any means. Where you are does not define who your are, your environment does not define you, unless you allow it. Now, you can take where you are in life and use it 1 of 2 ways; You can use it as motivation to push yourself forward and never look back OR you could use it as an excuse to stand and do nothing and go nowhere. Choice is yours".
- T.I
Source: T.I's Message to the Nation of Islam Annual Saviors Day! (Via WorldstarHipHop)
0 Kanye West Facing Two and A Half Years Over Paparrazzi Scuffle
Remember That Incident With Kanye West and The Paps back in 2008?(See Video Above) Well now Kanye and his road manager: Don C. are facing up to Two and a half years of jail time. Damn, Story Below
According to XXL Mag:
"Kanye West and his road manager Don C. have officially been charged today (March 18) over their infamous scuffle with a photographer at L.A.X last year.
The Los Angeles Times reports that West has been hit with one count of vandalism, grand theft and battery by the L.A. city attorney’s office. Don C. racked up two counts of the same charges. If found guilty Ye could be behind bars for up to two and half years while C could serve up to five years.
Both men are set to appear at L.A. Airport courthouse on April 14th where they will be arraigned.
The Louis Vuitton Don and C, were arrested at L.A.X. in September of ‘08 after the two men battled with photographers who snapped pictures of the rapper at the airport. West confronted the man and Don C. later grabbed the photographer’s camera and smashed it on the ground. A video camera man caught the incident on tape".
0 Kanye West On The Wakeup Show: Episode 6
Yeezy speaks on his high priced sneakers, earning respect in the fashion community, his thoughts on education and more...
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
0 Lil Wayne Introduces Young Money
A lot of familiar Young Money faces here: Drake, Jae Millz, Nicki Minaj etc. as well as a few new ones...I see Wayne is still showing Drake a lot of love...that's whatsup!!
0 Endangered Creations Presents: Big Sean In "How I Got Signed"
G.O.O.D Music Artist Big Sean shares with Endangered Creations his version of "How I Got Signed"
0 Bun B Interview With Dj Z
Via Email:In an exclusive interview with DJBooth.net, Bun B steps into the Booth to discuss his feelings on being labeled a hip-hop legend, which up-and-comers have what it takes to become Southern hip-hop’s next generation of torchbearers, and his unique personal and working relationship with Pimp C.Click Here To Read/Listen
0 Saigon and Joe Budden Squash Beef ,Talk On Shade 45 With Angela Yee
It's good to see two men resolve the differences, but it was a pretty good battle...Click Here To Listen
Monday, March 16, 2009
1 50 Cent Responds To Rick Ross Associate "Gunplay"
50 Cent responds to Gunplay of Rick Ross' Triple C's crew with footage of Gunplay after apparently being knocked out.
"You need to change your Muthafu***** addresses, cuz a psychic just told me were you live...damn you ni**as can't keep no secrets"
-50 Cent/Pimpin Curly
0 Jim Jones Jumped, Trick Trick Shot In Detroit Nightclub??
Via Click On Detroit:
DETROIT -- Detroit police said 2 people were injured in a shooting at a Detroit nightclub early Monday morning.
Ten men rushed the Esko Lounge on Michigan Avenue near Shelby Street, according to Detroit police. The men got into a fight with rapper Jim Jones and shots were fired.
Two men were hit, including a man police identified as Christian Mathis.
It's unclear if Mathis is the same person as rapper Trick-Trick, whose real name is Christian Mathis.
Preliminary reports from police said it is the same person.
Local 4 confirmed Mathis was taken to the emergency room at Detroit Receiving Hospital. He is in serious condition. The other man's condition is unknown.
Police are looking for the gunman.
Update***I Am Hearing Trick-Trick Did Not Get shot and is doing just fine
Props To ScollasWord
Saturday, March 14, 2009
0 The Life Files Interview With Cam’Ron
Cam'ron Returns From His Hiatus And Talks To the.LIFE Files! from the.LIFE Files on Vimeo.
This interview is a tad bit more interesting than the typical Cam'ron interview....because he speaks on things like the internet, the recession, Jay-Z's "Dig A Hole', Max-B and The original Diplomat even throws a couple shots at Jim Jones and Juelz Santana...
Friday, March 13, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
0 Young LA In the Studio Working on Zaytoven Track
Don't act like Zaytoven ain't got some cold ass beats!!!!
0 Slim Thug Interview With Dj Z
Via Email:"In an exclusive interview with DJBooth.net, Slim Thug steps into the Booth to discuss what went wrong at his former label home, why you won't see him taking off his shirt in any music videos, and why outsiders (especially New York natives!) can’t seem to understand Houstonians’ passion for candy-painted cars".
Click Here To Listen
0 Royce Da 5'9 Interview With Culture VI
Royce sits with Culture VI To discuss Joe Budden's beat selection, Royce's work with DJ Premier, and doing shows with Slaughterhouse. He also talks about what separates Street Hop from his past work.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
0 Young Scolla - Lust For Greatness (Freestyle)
Detroit's Young Scolla goes in!!! I think Scolla is definitely one of the city's most slept on artists..So imma try and shed some light on him... You would be doing yourself a great disservice not to listen!!!"I Overachieve , so If I fall I still Land on success" - Young Scolla
Young Scolla - Lust For Greatness (Freestyle)
0 Cam’ron “I Got It For Cheap” Prelude (The Bakery Part 2)
Cam'ron "I Got It For Cheap" Prelude (The Bakery Pt2) from Miss Info on Vimeo.
Via: Miss Info's Blog
"the story of Cam and his chemically-imbalanced Chicago cousin Bang continues in the second interlude from the upcoming mini-movie “The Bakery.” At the end of the interlude is another video snippet, for “I Got It For Cheap.” While we don’t get any more of those amazing boost-mobile-chirping iphones LOL…we do get more awesomely awkward interaction betweenCam and Cousin Bang. And its safe to say….yes, animals were harmed in the filming of this movie"
0 Diddy On Ellen Degeneres 3/10/09
After "Diddy Bopping" for quite some time, Diddy sat down with Ellen DeGeneres to discuss the Twitter Phenomenon, and the Chris Brown Rihanna situation....things get a little heated when Ellen asks Diddy why he let them stay in his house.
BTW Hit Me up On the Twitter
0 Jim Jones Punks Atlanta Sercurity Guards
"In Atlanta Jim Jones and Chubby Baby were harassed in their hotel rooms due to their large entourage. They decide to leave and outside the hotel handle some annoying security and staff".
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
0 Gucci Mane To Be Released From Jail This Weekend
Via XXL Mag:Atlanta-based rapper Gucci Mane is looking to return home from county jail sometime this coming weekend after serving close to six months for a probation violation.Gucci’s own imprint So Icey Records and management company Mizay Entertainment are preparing a “Welcome Home Weekend” bash at Metronome Studios where they will record a mixtape to celebrate. Sponsored by eModa.com, the party will include various ATL all-stars like Gucci affiliates OJ Da Juice Man and Nicki Minaj. DJ Holiday is on board to host the disc.
“What better way to come home than to connect with friends and colleagues you haven’t seen in a while, by going into the lab and recording all of the hits you’ve come up with while you’re away,” Portia Kirkland, vice president of Marketing for Mizay/So Icey said in a statement. “Having great talent all in one room without the pen and the paper in the booth will make for a great homecoming and we’ll make sure Hood Affair Films will be there to capture it all.”
It is uncertain what day the rapper will be actually released from behind bars, but it is believed to be anytime between Friday, March 13th and Sunday March 15th.
0 50 Cent Presents Pimpin Curly: Episode 5.5 "Curly's Mad, Flex"
Pimping Curly Responds To Rick Ross' Recent Hot 97 Interview...
0 Jay-Z Offers 6 Principles For Living The Best Life
Props To Best Life Magazine!! Click Here To Read The Jay-Z Article-Best Life's New Issue Featuring Jay-Z Is Currently On Stands Now
Monday, March 9, 2009
0 Hip Hip Quotes: Jim Jones ( On Negotiating)
So this is a new section i'm experimenting with, where I take wise quotes made by those in the Hip-Hop community, not just from songs, but interviews and other media outlets as well...let me know what yall think.... So Without any further delay here is today's quote:“In this game, you don’t get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate. Sometimes you can negotiate more than you deserve.”
-Jim Jones
Source: iHipHop Interview & K-Salaam
1 The-Dream - Rockin’ That Shit (Remix) (Music Video)
featuring verses from Fabolous, Juelz Santana, Rick Ross & Ludacris.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Saturday, March 7, 2009
0 Jadakiss "The Last Kiss" Documentary Preview
The full video premieres April 5th on MTV 2's Sucker Free Sunday. The documentary entitled: "The Last Kiss" features cameos from Jay-Z and Faboulous.
0 Ciara & Keri Hilson Discuss Alleged Diss record: "Turn Me Off Remix" Ft T-Pain and Lil Wayne
So the rumor was something along the lines of Keri Hilson either dissing Ciara or Beyonce on her remix to "Turn Me Off" Ft Lil Wayne and T-Pain
Props To RealTalkNY
0 Cam'ron Interview With The Smoking Section
"You’ve heard all the speculation, rumours, assumptions…and so did he. After what seemed to be the longest three-year-span in history, February 2nd saw the mystery of Cam’ron’s disappearance completely dismantled as he debuted a new song and video and cleared the air with Miss Info.
Currently undergoing an all-encompassing media frenzy, the Dipset founder took time out to answer any question regarding all the unturned stones from recent interviews with TSS Crew’s TC".
Friday, March 6, 2009
0 Kid Cudi Speaks On "Sky Might fall" Leaking Early
Via Kid Cudi's Blog:
"IT SUX CUZ I WANTED A ILLER SURPRISE FACTOR BUT ITS DOPE CUZ I CAN TELL I WAS ON THE RIGHT TRACK WITH THE RECORD. SOMETIMES WHILE CREATING, I SECOND GUESS MY WORK A LOT AND THIS WAS A JOINT I HAVNT EVEN FINISHED YET AND U GUYS LOVE IT. IAM FUCKIN EXCITED CUZ YALL HAVNT HEARD SHIT YET….
WAIT TIL I GET THE STUDIO VERSION FINISHED, HELL, WAIT TIL THE ALBUM. CUZ AT THE END OF THE DAY, I TOL U EARLY ON, MOST MAGNIFICENT ALBUM OF 09. I KNO IMA HAVE TO CHANGE DAT ESPECIALLY IF EM AND JAY ARE DROPPIN THIS YEAR LOL BUT HEY, A KID CAN DREAM ON CANT HE?"
“YOU GON LOVE ME MANE, YOU GON LOVE ME MANNEEEE!!!” -CUDDER