Friday, July 31, 2009
Earworthy: 810 - My Format (DJ Booth Freestyle)
810 goes in over AZ's "The Format"Instrumental. 810's mixtape "Glass Half Full" is coming in September hosted by 2dopeboyz. Djbooth.net & illroots.com, 810 - My Format (DJ Booth Freestyle)
Shouts To 810 for sending this through!!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
XV Ft Big Sean - Life vs Livin (Produced by Omen)
XV's "Everybody's Nobody" Mixtapes Drops Tomorrow!!!
Drake Interview With The BoomBox
The BoomBox talks to Drake about touring with Lil Wayne, How he started singing, his 2 Million dollar deal with Universal Records, How his relationships with women have change since his new found fame,The Young Money Compilation album and his solo debut, "Thank Me Later", which he says will probably drop around valentines day 2010. Here a snippet of the interview:
The BoomBox: There was a lot of talk about the unprecedented recording deal you signed with Young Money/Universal Republic. Beyond the $2 million advance, as a new artist you retain your publishing rights and masters to your songs and only cede 25 percent of your music sales revenues to the label. What kind of say did you have in the negotiation of that deal?
Drake: I didn't really care about the advance money. That's what's cool to the public because they think, 'Oh, s---, he has $2 million dollars.' But your advance could be a million dollars and you may never make money after that because you got f---ed so badly on the back end. But my biggest thing is having creative control. I don't want anyone telling me, "Oh, you can't put this single out or you can't shoot the video until this day. That's why I signed with my managers Hip Hop Since 1978. I didn't really care what they give me up front. My biggest thing was owning my music. I just wanted all my masters and I wanted Canada, as a country, as my own territory. Instead of signing to a label what I'm trying to do is sign to a phone company.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
J. Cole Interview W/ Honey Magazine
Honey Magazine recently caught up with Rocnation signee, J. Cole to discuss his early struggles finding a rap name, How close he and Jay-Z are, His latest mixtape: "The Warmup", How his new found fame has affected his relationships with women and comparisions betweeb him and Drake. Here's a snippet of the interview:
It’s funny that you compare it to sports, because a lot of rappers
put their “practices” on the web. But you started off taking a bit more of the
traditional route. If you could, would you have gone back and tried pushing
harder on the blogs?
Nah, I think the way I did it was perfect. I’m not going to say that’s the
way I had planned, but that’s the way I believed in. I saw it as you’re supposed
to put your best foot forth at all times. So I stuck to my guns. I put out one
mixtape before I got my deal. My second mixtape came after. You see what I’m
saying? I got my deal based strictly off the music.
How do you
think that benefits you?
I’m like a mystery. If I was one of these rappers heavy on the blogs,
but without a deal and had gotten signed with Jay-Z, it wouldn’t have caused the
same effect. People would’ve just been like “Oh, that’s what’s up. He’s been
grinding for a minute. Rather than, “Who’s that?”
True. Speaking of Hov, Wale was recently interviewed in VIBE saying
he gets to talk to Jay more than anyone else. As Roc Nation’s first artist,
what’s your relationship like with him?
I don’t even speak to him close to that much. I’m all about…you earn
shit. Even though I signed that deal, you ain’t going to catch me in every
picture throwing up…
A Roc sign?
Yeah and just eating off that brand. That time is going to come. They put
in years worth of work to build that up and it would be phony for me to just
come in because I got signed and now the next day I’m so Roc’d out. Nah. You
have to earn the right to be Jay’s friend. He has to be impressed with you as a
person. He’s not obligated to hang out with you now that you’re signed to his
label. I mean a year from now who knows what shit will be like. So I speak to
Jay when it’s necessary and when it’s appropriate.
Lil Wayne- Million Dollar Baby (Prod. By Just Blaze)
"Fuck Wendy williams, the bitch look like a dude, her body look chewed and her hair looks glued" - Lil Wayne. HAHAHA Lol Wayne went in!!Lil Wayne- Million Dollar Baby (Prod. By Just Blaze)
Props UHTN
Mr. Bentley Wants People To Stop Rocking Skinny Jeans
Hmmmm...something about this seems kinda odd. lol
Fabolous Ft. Keri Hilson & Ryan Leslie - Everything, Everyday, Everywhere (Music Video)
Monday, July 27, 2009
J. Cole Talks About Getting Dissed by Jay-Z; Plays Track Intended For American Gangster
*SMH* I can completley relate........What producer wouldn't want to work with Jay-Z?
Maino Interview With 247HH.Com
247HH V2: Maino from MCM on Vimeo.
Maino speaks on shady folks in the music industry or as he affectionaly dubs them "fags".KarenCivil: The Introduction XV
Recently, I had a chance to sit down with Witchita, Kansas, born rapper, Donovan Johnson, better known as XV. "The kid with the green backpack", who created a buzz strictly through his own hustle, opened up about on an array of topics including: his Kansas upbringing, his taste in music and production, how he first met DJ Enuff and future endeavors.
XV is gearing up for the release of his next project, the highly anticipated "Everybody's Nobody", boasting features from Ne-Yo, Lil Wayne, Colin Munroe, Wiz Khalifa, Big Sean and more. The mixtape drops on July 31 and will be hosted by DJ Enuff and DJ Benzi.
Props Karen Civil
Entourage Season 6 Ep. 3
Simply the best show on television, I have every Season released on DVD. Peep the 50 Cent Cameo.
Props Yardie
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Drake Speaks On Not Landing Jay-Z's 1st Single
In early June rumors began to surface through out the web that the Toronto bred MC Drake, would be featured on The Blueprint 3's first single on a song called "Off That". However, much to the surprise of Drake enthusiasts around the globe, Jay-Z actually chose "Run this Town" featuring pop star, Rihanna and rapper, Kanye West as his albums lead single.
The Boombox recently spoke with Drake, who shared his thoughts on the matter:
"I don't know who came up with that rumor to be honest, but I always knew what Jay's first single was going to be,"... "Me and Jay did a lot of work together. Maybe at one point he was considering doing it and someone got over-excited and put out a press release that I was going to be on the first single."
Drake, who is still earning kudos from the hip-hop community for his mixtape, "So Far Gone", offered his thoughts on "Run This Town", while remaining optimistic that his song with still make the album. "I think Jay made a great choice," he says. "I think the 'Run This Town' song is phenomenal. I think Kanye kills that s---. I actually heard that song when it was a Rihanna track." ..."We have more than one record to pick from. Jay-Z is one of those guys that's just too good. I would be definitely disappointed if I wasn't on it. I think it's going to be a legendary project. I have my fingers crossed." -
Saturday, July 25, 2009
DJ Semtex Interviews Jay-Z
JAY-Z | BREAKING DOWN THE BLUEPRINT [AUDIO] from DJ SEMTEX on Vimeo.
In This interview Jay-Z breaks down the Blueprint 3. Jay talks producers on the album, who he has worked with for the album and who he is trying to work with. Jay also talks his favorite blogs/sites and confirms J. Cole and Wale's signing to Roc Nation, but says Mickey Factz is NOT signed to Roc Nation.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Big Sean - Getcha Some (Music Video)
Pretty good video, I like how Kanye was spitting Sean's lyrics. That's whats up! Shout out to Wrightrax who produced the joint.......
Skyzoo - "The Salvation" (Tracklisting)
Track List:
1) The Opener (produced by Cyrus Tha Great)
2) Return Of The Real (produced by Just Blaze)
3) The Beautiful Decay (produced by 9th Wonder)
4) My Interpretation (produced by Best Kept Secret)
5) Popularity (produced by Nottz)
6) Like A Marathon (produced by 9th Wonder)
7) The Shooter’s Soundtrack (produced by Cyrus Tha Great)
8) Under Pressure (produced by 9th Wonder)
9) Penmanship (produced by Black Milk)
10) Dear Whoever (produced by Illmind)
11) For What It’s Worth ((produced by Eric G)
12) The Necessary Evils (produced by Needlz)
13) Easy To Fly featuring Carlitta Durand (produced by 9th Wonder)
14) Bottom Line (produced by Eric G)
15) Metal Hearts (produced by 9th Wonder)
16) Maintain (produced by Nottz)
Skyzoo's first LP "The Salvation" will be in stores September 29th!!
2) Return Of The Real (produced by Just Blaze)
3) The Beautiful Decay (produced by 9th Wonder)
4) My Interpretation (produced by Best Kept Secret)
5) Popularity (produced by Nottz)
6) Like A Marathon (produced by 9th Wonder)
7) The Shooter’s Soundtrack (produced by Cyrus Tha Great)
8) Under Pressure (produced by 9th Wonder)
9) Penmanship (produced by Black Milk)
10) Dear Whoever (produced by Illmind)
11) For What It’s Worth ((produced by Eric G)
12) The Necessary Evils (produced by Needlz)
13) Easy To Fly featuring Carlitta Durand (produced by 9th Wonder)
14) Bottom Line (produced by Eric G)
15) Metal Hearts (produced by 9th Wonder)
16) Maintain (produced by Nottz)
Skyzoo's first LP "The Salvation" will be in stores September 29th!!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
XV - In Due Time
Video Of Lebron James Getting Dunked On
"I am a witness" lol... real talk, if they would have just released the footage in the first place, instead of having Nike confiscate the footage, nobody would have cared...Lebron gets banged on all the time in the league... and I'm not hating cuz dude is one of my favorite players.
Nero - Alive & Vibrant: Relive The Moment (Mixtape)
Track List:1. Rugged & Raw
2. I Get Lyrical
3. Buck ‘Em Down
4. Lots Of Lovin’ (Ft. TreaZon & J. Rocwell)
5. Alive & Vibrant
6. Legends Pt. 2 (Ft. Harlem’s Cash)
7. Feeling Good
8. Flava In Ya Ear [NBA Jam Edition] (Ft. Truck North, Chip Tha Ripper,The Kid Daytona & El Prez)
9. Swangin’ & Bangin’
10. Can’t Wait
11. T.R.O.Y.
12. Funkorama
Props Mike Waxx
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Jay-Z Talks Chris Brown Blackballing Rumors, Game and Spits A Few Bars
Via Miss Info:
Big up to my UK boss, Tim Westwood (I do “Celebrity Drama NYC to UK” every week for Tim’s Radio 1 show)…he sent over this dope chat with Jay-Z. Hov does a lil’ freestyle of his upcoming single “Run the Town” (to feature Rihanna and Kanye) and he finally addresses the Chris Brown/BET rumors that were rampant last month. Jay also addresses the Game. Very illuminating stuff! “Tell groupie to get over it.“
The Terrell Owens Show (1st Episode)
I'm not even a football fan like that, but this show looks pretty interesting. Bad broads,fly cribs and nice weather....exactly why I'm gonna move to LA in the future.
Spotted @ RTNY
Spotted @ RTNY
Young Jeezy On The Cover Of XXL
Young Jeezy gets to grace the cover of XXL's 12th anniversary issue, available on newsstands August 11th.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Chris Brown's PSA (Apologizes For Rihanna Incident)
I say give him another chance...like Dame Dash said if he was older it would be a different story but everybody makes mistakes.
Beastie Boys' Tour and Album Postponed After Yauch Discovers Cancerous Tumor
Wow, that's sucks but at least he is in good spirits about it...We wish him the best of luck.
ATTN Producers: E. Ness Looking For Beats
Former member of MTV's "Da Band" and current Bad Boy recording artist, E. Ness is looking for beats. P. Diddy himself recently announced in a video blog that E. Ness was still working on his album and encouraged producers to submit their best beats.
KiD CuDi Ft. Kanye West & Common - Make Her Say (Music Video)
Dope video for Kid Cudi's
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Pac Div - "Church League Champions" (Mixtape)
Tracklist:
01. Dick Vitale
02. We The Champs (Duke v. Carolina)
03. Pac Div
04. Mayor
05. For You
06. No No
07. Knuckleheadz
08. Whiplash
09. Underdogs (interlude)
10 Shut Up
11. Young Black Male
12. Never
13. Back
03. Pac Div
04. Mayor
05. For You
06. No No
07. Knuckleheadz
08. Whiplash
09. Underdogs (interlude)
10 Shut Up
11. Young Black Male
12. Never
13. Back
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Big Boi Interview With Dj Z
In the sixth of eight exclusive video interviews shot behind the scenes at '09's Rock the Bells opener, DJ Z goes backstage with Big Boi to discuss his feelings on being the only Southern artist on the festival lineup, when fans can expect a new Outkast album, and the jewelry he was rocking onstage.
From The Vaults: Nas's Demo tape
The good folks over @ Blind I For The Kids managed to get their hands on Nas' first demo tape, originally released in 1991. Nas was only about 18 years old during the creation of most of these tracks.
TRACKLISTING
01.Understanding
02.Life Is Like A Dice Game
03.Just Another Day In The Projects
04.Deja Vu
05.Back To The Grill Featuring MC Serch
06.Everything Is Real
07.I’m A Villan
08.Number One With A Bullet Featuring Kool G Rap & Whiteboy
09.Nas Will Prevail
10.On The Real (Original)
Bonus*
Main Source Feat.Nas,Akinyele And Joe Fatal – Live At The Barbeque (Nas’s Debut Song)
01.Understanding
02.Life Is Like A Dice Game
03.Just Another Day In The Projects
04.Deja Vu
05.Back To The Grill Featuring MC Serch
06.Everything Is Real
07.I’m A Villan
08.Number One With A Bullet Featuring Kool G Rap & Whiteboy
09.Nas Will Prevail
10.On The Real (Original)
Bonus*
Main Source Feat.Nas,Akinyele And Joe Fatal – Live At The Barbeque (Nas’s Debut Song)
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Drake On ABC News
Drake chops it up with ABC about comparisons between him and Will Smith, the rumored relationship between he and Rihanna, and how he makes music that the "hood" can relate to, despite his "suburban. upbringing.
Students of the Culture (Mixtape)
Presented is the "Students of the Culture" Digital Compilation from the people at ImFlashy.com in association with Karmaloop.com. The album features established and upcoming names in Hip Hop such as Wale, Cymarshall Law, Big Sean, The Kid Daytona, Nickelus F, Pugz Atomz, Shawn Chrystoper, Christian Rich, and more. A Karmaloop 20% promotion code will be included in your copy of the album which you can use for purchases at Karmaloop.com.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Throwback: Behind The Beats With Kanye West and Kenny Gamble
While this interview is obviously pretty old, its interesting to see the sampler and "samplee" discuss music and sampling.
spotted @ RTNY
Monday, July 13, 2009
T.I. Ft. Mary J. Blige - Remember Me (Music Video)
What Yall thought the jail-time was gonna slow the grind up?
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Drake-The Winner (Prod. by The Bizness) (Final Version)
Drake - Hearbreak Drake pt.2 (Mixtape)
"Its about time you made it, I was bumping ya songs when nobody else played it" (Real Spit). There is a lot of unreleased Drake of this mixtape so don't sleep!!!01. Drake Signs (Intro)
02. Do It Now
03. Juice
04. The Winner
05. Slow It Down
06. Something
07. Stunt On You
08. Belly Shit
09. The One (Mary J Blige)
10. Invented Sex (Trey Songz)
11. Digital Girl (Jamie Foxx & Kanye West)
12. Successful f. Trey Songz
13. Unstoppable f. Lil Wayne & Santogold
14. Goin In f. Lil Wayne & Young Jeezy
15. Take You Down
16. Best I Ever Had (rmx) f. Ma$e
17. Thank Me Later Coming Soon (Outro)
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Props @2DBZ
Cam'ron and Mase Ft Da Kid Rossy - Get It
Friday, July 10, 2009
Fabolous Cameo In Scary Movie 4
Scary movie was only funny the first two movies, after that it kind fell off......
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Dj Whoo Kid Interviews Drake
Drake sat down at the Sirius studios with DJ Whoo Kid to discuss his new deal with Lil Wayne’s Young Money, the story behind the concept for his “Best I Ever Had” video, the importance of uplifting his hometown of Toronto, his upcoming album and work with Jay-Z, Jeezy, Mary J. Blige and more.
Do Drake and Kanye really get along? Will he be doing a reality show? What is Drake’s idea of a quality night out with a lady? Why do men benefit from his music? How is he coping with fame and money? Who are Drake’s favorite rappers? Find out the answers in this Hip Hop One-on-One exclusive from RadioPlanet.tv!
Bonus: Drake Talks Balancing Rapping and Singing
Fabolous Interview On WJLB
Fab comes through my neck of the woods to talk his new album: Loso's Way and also provides some advice for new artists.
Drake Ft. Tommy Stars - Slow Down
****While I doubt this is the official version of the song, it's still worth the listen.......
Spotted @ RTNY
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
D.Julien - Live, Love, Learn (Mixtape)
Here are A Couple Joints From The Mixtape:
Absolute Perfection
Baby It's Over
Click Here To Download The Full Mixtape
Absolute Perfection
Baby It's Over
Click Here To Download The Full Mixtape
DJ Z Interviews Slaughterhouse
Via Email:
In the third of eight exclusive video interviews shot behind the scenes at Rock the Bells '09's opener, DJBooth.net goes backstage with Joe Budden, Crooked I, Joell Ortiz, and Royce Da 5'9" of lyrical supergroup Slaughterhouse to discuss their plans to breathe new life into hip-hop, how they balance their solo careers with their work as a group, and which artists on the RtB lineup they're most excited to see perform.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Mr. Hudson feat. Kanye West - Anyone But Him
Leak Off "Straight No Chaser". Sounding like its definitely gonna be worth the purchase.
Spotted @ Nahright
Monday, July 6, 2009
50 Cent Interview W/ AllHipHop 7/6/09
In the first of a 2-part interview, 50 Cent chops it up with Allhiphop regarding his new mix tapes: "war angel" and "forever king", balancing commercial and street records, skinny jeans, G-Unit and the status of things with him and former G-Unit member, Young Buck....
Quotable:
"What I’m saying to you is, the guy [rapper] that has no aggression in his music, because he doesn’t come from the environment and they have not expectations of him, can just make that pop record that you think is a smash and [sells] however many millions, radio plays, listeners hearing it and move copies based on that. Meanwhile, they want the aggressive content from me, because there is nobody else that can offer it from a space that they actually believe these people".- 50 Cent
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Kid Cudi Interview W/ Tim Westwood
Kid Cudi talks Lilly Allen the success of Day ‘n’ Nite, his debut album: Man on The Moon, Sky might fall, Drake, his show with HBO and more.....
Props Dat New Cudi
The Game Video Blogging on World Tour (Day 1)
The Game Day 1 Blog on World Tour from Taydoe Kidd on Vimeo.
The Game gives his fans the Day 1 blog from Madrid Spain as he begins his World Tour. A couple subtle shots at Jay-Z. Lol @ "The no homo button".
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
Drake Interview W/ Complex 7/2/09
Drake chops it up with Complex regarding his video for "Best I Ever Had", the now infamous Young Money BET Awards show performance, The death of Michael Jackson and World Star Hip Hop's hating tendencies.
Quotable:
"I think World Star Hip-Hop thinks it bothers me. There was a time in my life when I really lashed out against World Star Hip-Hop... and I think that they took that personally and now all they do is air Degrassi clips of me and potential things that could embarrass me. But with me, man…the great thing about me being me in this game is that I’ve been so honest up until this point, I really have nothing to hide, I don’t fear any clip, you know? It’s out there already, everyone knows that’s my story. At the end of the day, it’s part of me, it’s my stepping stone. I’m proud of every moment thus far". - Drake