After The ‘Beats’ Deal Is Done, Jimmy Iovine Will Be A Likely Billionaire. Dr. Dre Will Be… Close (Video)
May 20, 2014
Oh… close! Closer than me (waaaay closer). In the Businessweek clip above, they cover the numbers behind the deal. Whether the parties settle with a cash deal, or by stock (which allows them to avoid heavy taxation), Interscope’s Jimmy Iovine (who had a bigger share of the company and more personal assets to start) should clear a billion. Dr. Dre stands to scoop $600 million out of the pie.
That’s a damn big scoop. Just not a billion. But it’s okay. Staying in the same circles, Dre could very well be playing in the Billionaire Boys Club one day. Salute to the Diggy Diggy Doc!
– @ojones1
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Tags: Beats, Beats By By Dre, dr. dre, Jimmy Iovine, Sorry Dr. Dre, the Real Beats Billionaire Is Iovine | 
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RZA – “Only One Place To Get It” (EP)
May 20, 2014
“Only One Place To Get It” is an EP serving some of the freshest flavors out. RZA captains this Hip-Hop vehicle (with Dr. Pepper sponsoring the trip). FREE download. Nice work by Bobby Digital and his band of emcees and producers.
DOWNLOAD: RZA – ONLY ONE PLACE TO GET IT (EP)
Posted in EP, Hip-Hop, Music | Tags: Makin Moves, Only One Place To Get It, Rockie Fresh, Rza | No Comments »
!llmind – “BoomTrap” Vol. 2 (EP)
May 20, 2014
Ladies and gentlemen. !llmind drops the whole shabang o’ banger instrumentals for you. Stream and get the EP “Boom Trap” Vol. 2 (out now).
Posted in EP, Hip-Hop, Instrumental, Music | Tags: !llmind, BoomTrap, BOOMTRAP VOL. 2, BOOMTRAP VOLUME 2, illmind, Vol. 2, Volume 2 | No Comments »
DJ Prince – “Test My Sound” (Mixtape)
May 20, 2014
More often than not, when a DJ Prince record is out we’re playing it on the radio show. Good bet that this “Test My Sound” mixtape is a good source of bangers. But hey, it’s FREE. You can judge for yourself. Of course, Skyzoo is on there repping for his DJ; along with the likes of Sean Price, Smif-N-Wessun, and !llmind.
DOWNLOAD: DJ PRINCE – TEST MY SOUND (MIXTAPE)
Comedy: ‘Saturday Night Live’ Coverage Of The Solange vs. Jay Z Fight (Video)
May 20, 2014
The ‘true Hollywood story’ behind the Solange vs. Jay Z elevator fight… brought to you by the ‘combatants’ themselves (and the ‘bodyguard’)… on Saturday Night Live. With a surprise guest appearance you must not miss!
Hilarious!!!
(Well, maybe that ‘video leaker’ security guard doesn’t think so. Hahaaaa.)
– @ojones1
Posted in Celebrity, Comedy, Performance, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Beyonce, elevator fight, Jay-Z, Saturday Night Live, SNL, Solange | 1 Comment »
R&B: Sasha Keable – “Sweetest Talk”
May 19, 2014
Gotta give ThisIsRnB credit…This is a good find! Sasha Keable calling out somebody fake on their “Sweetest Talk” over some snappy snares. Listen close to the rawness of the lyrics right from the start. Sexy, but there more depth of emotion to this. Run this a few times in your earphones (over your speakers if you’re off work and chilling).
Taken from my forthcoming EP “Lemon Grass & Lime Leaves.”
– Sasha Keable
Mtume Gives The ‘Juicy’ Details To DJ Evil Dee (Video)
May 19, 2014
The Mtume classic tune “Juicy Fruit” has been sampled by way more artists than B.I.G. over the years. It’s a Hip Hop music go-to-source, so it’s only right for beat:repeat NYC to get insights from Mtume. In this episode of the series, Mtume talks a bit about boxing (relating the sweet science to music making), about the making of the “Juicy Fruit” tune and then some. Then, Da Beatminerz’s DJ Evil Dee does his own thing with a “Juicy Fruit” sample on the old school SP-1200.
Posted in Hip-Hop, Producers, Series, Videos | Tags: Dj Evil Dee, Evil Dee, Juicy, Mtume | No Comments »
Blu – “The Return”
May 19, 2014
This new Blu track is going to mess with your equilibrium (that in-and-out audio fade). But in a good way. “The Return” is off Blu’s upcoming double album “Good To Be Home” (out now on iTunes).
Rapsody – “Betty Shabazz” (Video)
May 19, 2014
Brian Petchers directs a nice video for “Betty Shabazz†from Rapsody. Off the “Jamla Is The Squad” mixtape. Respect to the wife of Malcolm X (El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz) paid via Rapsody’s deft display of lyrical skill on this one.
R&B/Soul: Eric Lau x Tawiah – “Love Call” (EP)
May 19, 2014
Yep. Small talk is over. Time to put in for the “Love Call.” The EP from Eric Lau and Tawiah is out and available for you now.
Alternative: London Grammar – “Hey Now” (a NOw FUTUR remix)
May 19, 2014
This is dope! Gots to give Okayplayer their credit for this find. London Grammar initially released “Hey Now†on the “If You Wait” LP. And it was good. But then NOw FUTUR had to get hold of it. The result: a NOw FUTUR remix of “Hey Now.” Enjoy. And follow the link to get a FREE download to take with you.
Fat Joe – “Another Day” feat. French Montana x Rick Ross x Tiara Thomas (Video)
May 19, 2014
Fat Joe is going hard on the push of his latest single “Another Day” featuring French Montana, Rick Ross, & singer Tiara Thomas. Although this single is a nod to Queen Latifah’s hip hop classic “Just Another Day” reflecting the good & bad of everyday life in New Jersey, the Bronx-born Miami resident Fat Joe does an excellent job assembling this remake for 2014. The feature film cinematic visuals directed by Salvatore Rubino for the song works well, but the video would have been even better had Queen Latifah herself made a short cameo in the song. Still dope nonetheless.
FAT JOE – ANOTHER DAY FEAT. FRENCH MONTANA, RICK ROSS, & TIARA THOMAS
Posted in Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: ANOTHER DAY, FAT JOE, French Montana, Just Another Day, Queen Latifah, Rick Ross, TIARA THOMAS | No Comments »
Alternative: Coldplay – “Ghost Stories” (Album)
May 19, 2014
Sixth studio album from one of my all-time favorite bands, Coldplay, entitled “Ghost Stories.” The band’s latest effort features guest production from the likes of Timbaland, Paul Epworth, Jon Hopkins, the legendary Mike Dean and more. Ready for you to get at iTunes today. I’m still bumpin’ the ‘Magic’ single heavy but about to dive into the rest of this album & you should too. – @Jayforce
Maimouna Youssef – “We’re Already Royal†(Video)
May 18, 2014
Brian “B.Kyle” Atkins shot and edited something beautiful for Maimouna Youssef’s extremely inspiring song “We’re Already Royal” (her cover for Lorde’s “Royals”). The single is on Maimouna’s forthcoming mixtape, “The Reintroduction of Mumu Fresh.” Modern day African American community holding the same core values, morals, and ethics throughout history. Ancestral memory is the way Youssef put it. Love that. Kings and Queens – that’s who we are!
DJ Neil Armstrong – “Mi Cheri Amour” (Remix)
May 18, 2014
DJ Neil Armstrong putting some Hip-Hop sense and sensibility to Stevie Wonder‘s hit “My Cheri Amour.†Listen. Hear that? That’s “The Bridge” from MC Shan in there. And hear that drop in after that? That’s “Grindin†from The Clipse in there, too. With Steveland’s classic track playing all along. Blend-ing (say it like Pharrell would…no one will blame you)!
“In honor of Stevie Wonder, from the mixtape Bittersweeet.”
– DJ Neil Armstrong
DOWNLOAD: DJ NEIL ARMSTRONG – MI CHERI AMOUR (REMIX) | BITTERSWEET
Posted in Hip-Hop, Mixtapes, Music, R&B, Soul | Tags: Bittersweeet, DJ Neil Armstrong, Grindin, Mi Cheri Amour, Mi Cheri Amour remix, The Bridge | No Comments »
Pharrell Williams – “Happy” (Kaytranada Edition)
May 18, 2014
Pharrell’s standout “Despicable Me 2” soundtrack single “Happy†was dope on its own, and it spawned many, many re-remixes. Now, this one from Kaytranada. Worthy. Have a listen and enjoy! Oh, and FREE downloads for everyone.
Posted in Dance, Music | Tags: Happy, Kaytranada, Kaytranada Edition, Pharrell, Pharrell Williams | No Comments »
RADIO: AB+L Welcomes DJ Jo Def To Atlanta (Audio)
May 16, 2014
ArtbyOdell. Radio Host (shout to Beatz & Lyrics). Music Journalist. ATL insider. When you got ‘juice’ you leverage that. Case in point: The homie O-Diesel sat down and got dialed in with Producer/DJ Jo Def of the Soulection crew for an exclusive interview on behalf of the great folks over at AB+Lradio.com. The interview covers the Vibes 2 event where Jo Def will be making his Atlanta debut! Will Edmond of the WERC Crew (promoters of the event) sits in on the ArtbyOdell/AB+L interview, too.
The Vibes 2 event goes down May 29, 2014, at the Sound Table on Edgewood (Atlanta). Stay tuned for a live mix by Jo Def on the day of the show (all this brought to you by ArtbyOdell&Â AB+Lradio.com New Rules New Radio)! But for now, check out the interview audio…including some VERY dope mixing and blending!
STREAM/DOWNLOAD: AB+L WELCOMES DJ JO DEF TO ATLANTA (AUDIO)
Posted in Dance, EVENTS, Exclusives, Hip-Hop, Lifestyle, Music, Producers, R&B, Radio, Series | Tags: AB+L, art, ArtByOdell, Beatz, BEATZ & LYRICS, DJ Jo Def, Interview, Jo Def, Lyrics, WERC, WERC Crew, WILL EDMOND | 1 Comment »
R&B: Meelah – “Give It To You” featuring Musiq Soulchild
May 16, 2014
R&B divas Meelah (formerly of 702) is giving us a good look at her solo music flight (and that body so right – whew). On this “Give It To You†single, she features Musiq Soulchild (father of her four year old son Zac). Good move. Good chemistry. Good track. Give it a good listen.
Transformers: Age of Extinction (Second Trailer)
May 16, 2014
The 2nd theatrical trailer for the new Transformers movie teases everything you’re expecting by now… explosions, running, screaming… pretty girl running from explosions and screaming… Mark Wahlberg running from explosions and screaming… and bad azz robo-squabbles. Michael Bay film fan or not, this trailer will draw you in… especially since they have Optimus Prime RIDING A DINOBOT! In theaters June 27th
Posted in Action, Film, Videos | Tags: Age of Extinction, Dinobot, Mark Wahlberg, Michael Bay, Optimus Prime, Transformers, Transformers: Age Of Extinction | No Comments »
Trey Songz Takes ‘Smartphones’ To Not So ‘Foreign’ Places (Video)
May 16, 2014
Next level! You and everyone you know has likely butt-dialed their smartphones. Sure. But when you can have several butts to dial with… now, you’re making a Trey Songz vid. Check out the “Smartphones” visuals above LOADED with premium international eye candy. Continuing on the international theme, check out a concept video for that “Foreign” after the jump. Trey’s new album “Trigga” is due out July 1, 2014; but you can pre-order at iTunes now.
