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Jay-Z Accused Of Forcing Residents Out Of Condos In Philadelphia
September 9, 2011
Fox News is reporting that Jay-Z’s realty company is forcing people out of a luxury apartment building he is part owner of in Philadelphia. Current and former tenants accuse Jay’s legal team of harassing them to move out of the building even though their rent has been paid. The building has 24 units and 15 people have already left. Tenants say Jay’s legal team have filed lawsuits against every tenant in efforts to try to evict them. They also say the realty company has given out their personal information to other realty companies who call constantly to get them to show their apartments.
Check out the full story at the link below.
READ: JAY-Z FORCING TENANTS FROM LUXURY CONDOS IN PHILADELPHIA?
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Freeway X Jeezy? (Video)
September 9, 2011
Who knows if this is just chatter or if its real, but I don’t feel like Free needs a label situation with CTE or a major. He has made his moves after the Roc broke up and has been able to eat. If they do pursue signing him I’m sure he has the leverage at this point to make it worth while.
– Haze
Lil Wayne’s Record Sales Of ‘The Carter IV’ Exposes Problem with Hip Hop Pundits & Influencers
September 9, 2011
Lately there’s been a huge uproar from hip hop journalists & bloggers who are in disbelief about Lil Wayne’s record sales numbers of his new ‘Carter IV’ album. First of all sales don’t determine if an album is good or not, but many critics are still making a big deal of it especially considering many of these said critics were still in a celebratory mood following the release of the first week sales figures of Kanye & Jay-Z’s Watch The Throne album. Although I’m not much of a Lil Wayne fan, I don’t think his first week sales numbers of over 940,000 are too far off based on the diverse group of fans that Weezy has.  Lil Wayne’s fans cross a wide variety of demographics from teenage girls, skateboarders, hipsters, hood fellas, hip hop heads, rockers, & maybe even sports fans. If you’ve been fortunate to travel to other countries like I have over the years you would know that Lil Wayne is more popular than Jay-Z in many places. I’ve seen it & I’ve also interviewed fans about their favorites. Check out the article below from writer Hyun Kim as he adequately breaks down the reason for Lil Wayne’s success with sales of the Carter IV album. His article is the most intelligent, researched, fact based & thorough assessment as to WHY sales of the Carter IV did better than Jay-Z & Kanye West’s Watch The Throne album which was heavily supported by many of the same critics.
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Phonte Speaks On 360 Deals (Video)
September 9, 2011
Many new artists are still in search of a record deal with a major label instead of trying to maintain some type of independence with their art, but what many of them fail to realize is that almost all deals with major labels are “360” deals. For those of you who in the dark it simply means that the label gets a piece of everything you do from album sales, touring, & damn near everything else. In this particular interview Phonte gave his opinion on these contractual agreements that have now become the industry standard with the majors. Phonte is releasing his first solo album “Charity Starts At Home” on September 27th & with everything he’s said in this interview it’s not surprising that he’s dropping the album on his own Foreign Exchange Music label. Check out the lead single below….
PHONTEÂ -Â NOT HERE ANYMORE FEAT. ELZHIÂ (PROD BY 9TH WONDER)
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50 Cent is Trying to Feed a Billion Children (Video)
September 6, 2011
This is dope! 50 Cent is trying to make a difference with his riches. Really admirable. While others are “Watching Thrones” and all kinds of other BS, 50 is feeding kids. PRIORITIES.
New Native Instruments Maschine Controller (Video)
September 6, 2011
Native Instruments has finally joined the ranks of every other company who has made a successful music production piece with the creation of the Maschine Mikro. When companies come up with a successful production center they follow up that release with a more affordable, inferior scaled back version of the successful piece. Like Akai with the MPCs 500 and 1000 this joint is smaller and has many of the same capabilities. Time will tell how this joint will fair in the market place tough.
– Haze
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Blu – Open (Tracklist)
September 5, 2011
Blu originally released these beats as a concept instrumental album but now he has added features and vocals and re-releasing it September 27th. Check under the hood for the list.
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Cuban Link Speaks on his Career (Video)
August 30, 2011
Another installment of the series I have been posting for weeks now to get people informed about the music business through select artists’ stories of how they have came up and the things they’ve learned. Next up we have former Terror Squad affiliate Cuban Link.
Elzhi Speaks on ‘elmatic’ & former group Slum Village (Video)
August 30, 2011
eLZhi talks about how much he appreciates his fans and how the ELmatic album came together. Also talks about some positive things about Slum Village… no mention of T3 though…
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Game Speaks On His Life (Video)
August 30, 2011
Game is the cover subject of the latest edition of LA Weekly & he spoke with their team about his upbringing, his relationship with his parents, his music career, and the gang lifestyle that almost cost him his life. The video above covers a large portion of the LA Weekly article on Game, but if you like to read the transcipts from the interview check it out below.
LA WEEKLY: COMPTON RAPPER “GAME” RETURNS TO AN INDUSTRY THAT’S GONE SOFT
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Joel Ortiz Talks About his Career (Video)
August 25, 2011
Mr. Dante Luna series is back to let you know a little more about the music industry through select artist telling their story of how their career began. Next up Joel Ortiz.
Cypress Hill Talk Black Sunday LP (Video)
August 25, 2011
Another installment of the Reebok Classics series were they caught up with Cypress Hill at Rock the Bells to talk about their classic LP.
Jay Z and Kanye May Be Sued For Uncleared Sample
August 24, 2011
Jay Z and Kanye may be sued by soul singer Sly Johnson for an uncleared sample used on the song “The Joy” on the deluxe version of the Watch The Throne album. Read the rest of this entry »
Game Explains His Beef With Jay Z (Video)
August 24, 2011
I always wondered what Game had against Jay. I can see how that could be considered a slight depending on his tone and body language. If he don’t like how Jay spoke to him I can respect that.
– Haze
Lauryn Hill Talks Miseducation LP (Video)
August 23, 2011
1998 seems like only yesterday but yet its been 13 years since Lauryn Hill’s The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill LP dropped and she was the hottest thing out. A Lot has chnaged since then but one thing that hasnt changed is that album’s place as a classic. Check Lauryn talking about the LP.
Canibus Talks About His Music Career (Video)
August 22, 2011
Another installment of the Mr. Dante Luna series geared to inform people about professional musicians and the music industry through stories of different artists’ career paths.
The Away Team – Scars & Stripes (Artwork & Tracklisting)
August 19, 2011
Jamla/Duckdown duo The Away Team is dropping a new project October 11th. The combo of Khyrsis and Sean Boog have been making jams for a while. Check under the hood for tracklisting.
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Freeway Talks About His Career (Video)
August 18, 2011
Freeway talks about how he got started in the music industry and what it takes to be successful.
Nas Speaks on Making Of ‘Illmatic’ (Video)
August 17, 2011
So dope to hear the real story behind the album and how organic the process was. No label influences just a dope rapper and a dope producer making dope music.
Dave Chapelle Gives First Interview in Five Years (Video)
August 15, 2011
Dave Chapelle sits down to talk on a lot of different topics and his new Prodigy inspired workout regiment. Part two of the interview under the hood…. Read the rest of this entry »
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