Wednesday, March 31, 2010
0 Drake Speaks On Finishing "Thank Me Later" + Gives Props To J. Cole
It appears Drake has finally wrapped up the recording process for "Thank Me Later" and so he took the time via his blog, to let fans know whats good and offer kudos to J. Cole, who I hear killed his show @ S.O.B's Last Night:
The sun just came out. I mean I haven't seen it yet cause I am in the studio but I know it did. So good morning. I am working on the last song for Thank Me Later. What a different journey it's been this go round. I wish I could share so much more with you but there are just too many new people involved who have dedicated their time to "the reveal". Should I just post the entire thing up now and say no the methods and yes to the mayhem???? Ha. I'd love too, but this is something special that I feel needs to be delivered to you in the way you deserve it to be. Remember the days of well thought out visuals, album thank you's, funk flex rants, all the things that came with the release of a new album, the things we'd look forward too...well I hope I can make you remember. I've worked hard on this body of work and I feel like every artist involved has given me their absolute best. I cannot wait till it's yours. The relief I will experience on release day will be euphoric. I look in peoples eyes and see not so much the doubt, but the uncertainty, the question that looms...and whatever the answer is I think we're both ready for it. These overwhelming moments are to be cherished. On that note fond readers, I will see u soon somewhere along the way. Mr. Walters pull the car around front...its time to go home.
"History will be kind to me...for I intend to write it"
- Winston Churchill
(I heard J Cole was incredible at SOB's tonight...mazel tov and enjoy the high my good man! )
OVO
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
0 New Music: Trina Ft. Lady GaGa - "Let Them Ho*s Fight"
Definitely wasn't expecting this collab, but this ones off Trina's "Amazin" album
Trina Ft. Lady GaGa - "Let Them Hoes Fight"
0 *Dead* Kids Perform "Scarface" During School Play (Video)
I don't care what anybody says!! this video is fudging hilarious!
Monday, March 29, 2010
0 Wiz Khalifa - "Incompatible" (Prod. By Sledgren)
0 New Music: Flo Rida Ft. T-Pain– ‘Zoosk Girl’
Flo Rida and T-Pain are back at it again, with a new joint of of Flo Rida's upcoming album enitiled "The Only One". Peep the Soft Cell, "Tained Love" sample.
Props HHU
0 Jae Millz Not Feeling XXL's Freshmen 10' (Video)
In the latest edition of True Stories Radio, Jae Millz, took a minute to vent his frustration with XXL's Freshmen 10'. Millz also spoke on the Young Money crew & his plan to drop a mixtape every month.
Spotted @ RR
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
0 P.L - "No Brakes" (Mixtape)
I meant to post this last week, but this is a dope collection of Freestyles from one of Michigan's promising artists, "P.L". This is a Pre-Tape, until his official project "The Turning Lane" drops.Thursday, March 25, 2010
0 New Music: Game Ft. K Young - "Diamonds"
Some brand new music from the West Coast, don't think this is on "The Red Album", but it's still crack....Dr Dre on the beat???
0 Jeezy Ft. Esther Dean - "Mamma Told Me" (Prod. Polow Da Don)
According to Nation, this is an Unfinished reference track which is supposedly going to feature Beyonce' on the full version.
Jeezy Ft. Esther Dean - "Mamma Told Me"
Props NR
0 Kid Cudi - “Soundtrack 2 My Life” (Music Video)
Cudder gave us the soundtrack to his life on MOTM, now Jason Goldwatch provides the visuals
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
0 Jay-Z x ABSOLUT - "NY-Z" (Mini Documentary)
ABSOLUT Vodka presents "NY-Z", a new 15-minute documentary featuring Jay-Z. The film was directed by Danny Clinch.
Continuing to collaborate with creative visionaries, ABSOLUT Vodka presents this new 15-minute short film featuring Jay-Z. The documentary, titled NY-Z, was directed by Danny Clinch and paints a rare portrait of the global hip-hop icon. With unprecedented access to Jay-Z the days and moments leading up to, and after, his legendary September 11th benefit concert at Madison Square Garden, Danny Clinch gives us an intimate glimpse into Jay-Z: his childhood, his motivation as an artist, his passion for music, and his muse, New York.
0 Diggy Simmons Talks Sibling Rivalry, Music, Fashion & More w/ Karen Civil
KC: The sudden rise in popularity and hype has to be bittersweet because a lot of comments praise you but downplay your brother. Can you speak on how it feels to receive the success you have right now but have people criticize JoJo at the same time?DS: First off, I’m super thankful for the response and everybody that supported. I definitely want to shout out everybody who has been rockin’ with me since The First Flight. Concerning JoJo, he’s someone I’ve looked up to rapping my whole life. I don’t have a change in perspective in hearing his skills because he’s been doing it longer than me. He’s older. It’s a different thing to see, but it’s something that I ignore. We really don’t let it [the comments] get to us. He notices it, but we always encourage each other.
KC: Let’s shift the topic a little bit. There has “reportedly” been tension between you and Lil’ Twist of Young Money. You want to clear the air on that?
DS: Yeah, man. Twist is like my brother. I love that dude to death. Everything is good with me and Twist. I think the tension was caused because we’re both young rappers and we’re trying to come up at the same time. It’s probably people may see the beef and then want the beef, but there is nothing between me and Twist.
KC: To go back to your “Made You Look” video, you had a line about Bow Wow. I, personally, didn’t see it as a diss. You said something to the extent about his fans not growing with him as he got older, which is true. He’s definitely not as successful as he was earlier in his career. Are you worried about the stigma that “child rappers” get? Or do you feel your music will speak for itself?
DS: I’m happy you brought that up. Nothing against Bow Wow at all. No beef, no diss, no nothing. I was just basically saying the truth. My music isn’t necessarily geared towards only kids. Bow Wow’s was. He actually called me and commended me on my work. He didn’t even mention it, but I’m pretty sure he saw the video. Bow told me I’m doing it real big right now.
I feel that my music is going to grow and I feel my fans are going to grow with me. It’s important that I catch every demographic. I mean age, ethnicity, type of people…everything. That’s why the genres that I listen to and the music that inspires me are pretty wide. The next track that I’m releasing is actually not off a Hip-Hop beat. I’m pretty well rounded when it comes to music and that’s just something that’s always been.
0 Its The Real Presents: Deconstructing Ke$ha
Deconstructing Ke$ha from jeff on Vimeo.
"Wake Up In The Morning Feeling Like P Diddy".......
Sunday, March 21, 2010
0 Drake Ft. The-Dream – "Shut It Down" (Prod. By Omen & 40)
Drake Ft. The-Dream – "Shut It Down"
(Prod. By Omen & 40)
Shouts To Shake
**I designed the cover art, it's unofficial as hell ....
(Prod. By Omen & 40)
Shouts To Shake
**I designed the cover art, it's unofficial as hell ....
Saturday, March 20, 2010
0 Juelz Santana Talks Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Ladies Love, Album Delays, G-Calls & More w/ DJ Whoo Kid (Audio)
DJ Whoo Kid and XXL’s Vanessa Satten got Juelz Santana on the phone at Shade 45 to discuss the progress on his new album, making “G-calls” in business, working with Snoop Dogg and his thoughts on Lil Wayne’s current situation. Seriously though, is the I Can’t Feel My Face project ever going to drop?
Friday, March 19, 2010
0 Paul Wall Named President Of Texas Grammy Chapter
Via AllHipHop:Houston rapper Paul Wall has been elected president of the Texas chapter of the Recording Academy, the organization responsible for The Grammy Awards.
The Recording Academy is the organization responsible for organizing the annual Grammy Awards.
The rapper previously held the title of Governor alongside notable Houston executives and artists like Mathew Knowles, saxophonist Joe Posada, renowned bass player Chuck Rainey and others.
“I’ve been a Governor on the board of the Texas chapter for a long time. There’s a process on how you get nominated [for a Grammy] and it’s done by voting,” Paul Wall told AllHipHop.com. “A lot of people don’t know this and for me, I want to get our membership up in Texas.“
Thursday, March 18, 2010
0 Kid Cudi Salutes XXL's Freshman 10'
Kid Cudi recently took the time on his blog to send out kudos to this years freshman:
congrats to all the homies who made the new XXL freshman list. some of yall ive met and some of yall i havnt but either way keep it goin and give em hell. lookin forward to hearin some new shitttttttt. FROM HERE ON OUT IS WHAT U MAKE OF IT.OH AND I SEE U BIG SEAN, KEEP IT GOIN MAAANEEE!!! G.O.O.D JOB! - Kid Cudi
0 Gucci Mane Ft. Ludacris - "Atlanta Zoo"
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
0 Behind The Scenes Of XXL's "10 For 10 Freshman" Photoshoot (Video)
Now that the cat is out of the bag and XXL magazine has announced this year's Freshmen 10 issue, the publication is all the way turnt up with promotion. There's a concert in NYC next week with a lot of the gang, and last week, the mag dropped a tape featuring all the Freshmen 10 picks. DJ Whoo Kid hosts, and the fellas tagged as being the leaders of the new school all contributed songs.
"I feel like we've been working real hard — not just in 2009, but for the years before it," Nipsey told us at the cover shoot for the issue about him and his homie Jay Rock. "But to see XXL recognize what we're doing, especially being from the [West] Coast. ... I'm not saying I expected us to be here, but at the same time, I feel like we deserve it."
0 Consequence - Movies On Demand (Mixtape)
Here is Consequence's latest Musical venture presented by G.O.O.D. Music, Nah Right & Universal Motown featuring the likes of Kanye West, P. Diddy, Q-Tip, Common, John Legend, Pharoahe Monch, Talib Kweli, Rick Ross, Kid Cudi, The LOX, Asher Roth, Maino and Clinton Sparks.
0 A Day & Night In The Life of Ludacris (Video)
In a USA TODAY exclusive, we spend the day with rapper Ludacris, in his mobile 'crib', as he tours and performs from NYC to the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Ct. By René Alston and Todd Plitt, USA TODAY.
0 Asher Roth – ‘Hot Wangs’ (Prod. Will.i.am)
Monday, March 15, 2010
0 Consequence Ft. Pharoahe Monch – "Let U Live" x "Don’t Stand So Close To Me"
Friday, March 12, 2010
1 Behind The Scenes Of Young Scolla's "Decisions"
Young Scolla "Decisions" BTS from McKinleyPresents on Vimeo.
A sneak peak into the upcoming music video "Decisions". Directed By McKinley.
0 Thisis50 Interviews Fabolous (Video)
Thisis50 Sat with Fabolous AKA "Young Funeral" for an exclusive Interview. Fab speaks on his new mixtape "The Funeral Service", his "Beamer, Benz, or Bentley" Remix and answers if he will be on the official remix or not. Fabolous speaks on lyrical rappers, the difference between his mixtapes & albums, touring & much more!
0 7 Facts About Drake's "Thank Me Later"
Canadian journalist, Ace Burpee was lucky enough to attend a listening session for Drake's debut album; "Thank Me Later". Here's is what he had to say: "In Toronto this afternoon a few of us got an invite from Universal Music to meet Drake and listen to some new tracks from his soon–to–be–released album. It sounds like a monster to me. It was really good stuff. And Drake is a nice kid. Here’s what I can tell you...
1) There’s a song on the disc called "Fireworks" that has the greatest beat ever. Drake has this sidekick producer called 40, and he’s talented. I met him as well this afternoon and he’s also a good kid. He’s about to be very, very busy. "Fireworks" has a hook on it courtesy of Kings of Leon. It’s catchy.
2) There is a Kanye West–produced track on the album that comes with a story. The track was made by Kanye for Beyonce, but Drake really wanted it so he wrote her a handwritten letter asking if he could use it. She read it and thought it was sweet and e–mailed him to give her permission. It’s a great track.
3) There’s a Jay–Z/Drake track that he played for us – minus Jay’s verse. Jay–Z doesn’t let anyone hear his stuff before it comes out. Drake claims it is the greatest verse Jay’s ever done.
4) I think the final track on the album is called "Thank Me Now" or something. He played us a recorded verse then did another one live and it was one of the best. Really cool.
5) He sings on a bunch of tracks on the album.
6) This Saturday Drake will be in L.A. doing a track with Dr. Dre and Eminem.
7) Yes, there is a Timbaland beat on the album.
It is highly possible that the biggest album of 2010 will be from a Canadian, and his name will be Drake".
0 Jim Jones Ft. Gucci Mane & Sen - Haunted
Thursday, March 11, 2010
0 Ro Spit Speaks On His "Oh Sh#T" Mixtape and Burn Rubber w/ Flyingwithdafishes
Flyingwithdafishes.com caught up with Detroit's Own, "Ro Spit" to dicuss his latest mixtape; "Oh Sh#T", which boasts features from the likes of Bun B, Curt@ins,Marv One, Big Sean & Mike Posner to name few. We also dicussed Ro's role as the co-founder of the growingly popular "Burn Rubber" clothing line.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
0 T.I - "I'M Back" (Prod. By Track Slayerz)
After nearly serving a year in the slammer, The King returns with his new single appropriately titled; "I'm Back".
Monday, March 8, 2010
0 DJ Whoo Kid Presents: “XXL 10 Freshman For ‘10″ (Mixtape)
Thisis50 and XXL Magazine link up to commemorate XXL's 2010 Freshman choices by bringing you 17 brand new tracks from this years Freshman. Enjoy!
Click Here To Download
Click Here To Download
0 Kid Cudi Ft. Snoop Dogg "I Do My Thing" (Prod. By Ringo)
According to Kid Cudi, This is A leftover track off of "Man On The Moon", that Cudi Plans to fix up and put on his new album; "Cudder". Contrary to popular belief, this record is NOT produced by Dr.Dre.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
0 Plies Ft. Bei Maejor - "She Got It Made" (Prod. By Clinton Sparks)
Plies new single off his album "Goon Affiliated" featuring newly producer turned singer,Bei Maejor.
Friday, March 5, 2010
0 Saigon Finally Released From Atlantic Records (Video)
"I own the masters... It was worth the wait."
Speaking from a hotel lobby in Central London, Saigon reveals to SoulCulture.TV that after battling them since 2006, he has now officially been released from Atlantic Records. Calling it "a good release, a fair release", the rapper comments, "Moving forward, I'm not gonna position myself to where I'm just somebody's artist and they can have me just sitting around not able to put out music... I'm gonna play the game by my rules. When I was talking about quitting it was moreso saying that: I'm quitting playing it their way, I'm doing it my way from now on."
He goes on to talk about better record deals, the business backbone of successful artists and the benefit of having a strong team.
Now that he owns the masters to The Greatest Story Never Told, we may actually be hearing it soon...!
Props SoulCulture
Thursday, March 4, 2010
0 DJ Drama x Fabolous - There Is No Competition 2 (Mixtape)
Track List1. The Wake
2. Im Raw
3. Body Ya
4. Hard (feat. Kobe, Paul Cain & LA The Darkman)
5. Oh Lets Do It
6. Suicide 2 (feat. Paul Cain & Freck Billionaire)
7. Its Goin’ Down (feat. Freck Billionaire)
8. Roger That (feat. Freck Billionaire)
9. Love Come Down
10. Popular Demand (with Paul Cain)
11. Mr. R.I.P
12. Body Bag (feat. Cam’ron & Vado)
13. Beamer, Benz, or Bentley (with Lloyd Banks & Juelz Santana)
14. For The Money (feat. Nicki Minaj)
15. Tonight (with Red Cafe)
16. All The Way Turnt Up (with Trey Songz)
17. Say Somethin’ Nigga
18. Funeral Service Music (feat. Kobe, Paul Cain, Red Cafe & Willie The Kid)
19. Bring Death To Em’
20. Exhibit F
0 Willie the Kid – The Cure (Mixtape)
Track List:
01. The Cure (Intro)
02. Good Without The Money
03. Medical Breakthrough
04. Yes! Michigan
05. Just Plain Sick
06. Invasion Freestyle Ft. LA the Darkman
07. Conjuring the Cure
08. Adult Swim
09. The Atrium
10. Do Ya Dance Girl
11. Dishwashing Liquid
12. Can’t Stop the Shining
13. Champagne Flow
14. I Ain’t Fuckin’ Wit Em
15. You Ain’t Gotta Be a Star
16. Quiet Man
17. Woog-N-Willie (Outro)
0 Drake's "Over" Dropping March 4th @ Midnight
Okay, lets try this again! The First single off of Drake's Highly anticipated "Thank Me Later" will be officially dropping Thursday, March 4th, 2010 @ Midnight and that's straight from the horses mouth. What can I say? i should have took Drake's advice: "Take the time to do it right cause you may not get the time to do it OVER".
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
0 Jay-Z x Absolut Documentary: "ABSOLUT NY-Z" (Trailer)
The full video will be released March 22nd at Facebook.com/ABSOLUT
0 Little Brother - Curtain Call (Prod. By Khrysis)
This song represents the first of the last music we will hear from Little Brother (at least Album-wise) as this is their last project together. The album is called "Left Back".
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)