Famed Music Exec Chris Lighty Found Dead Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound At The Age Of 44
August 30, 2012
Chris Lighty worked his way up through the ranks in the music industry over the years having managed the careers of A Tribe Called Quest, LL Cool J, 50 Cent, Diddy, Busta Rhymes, Mariah Carey, & many others often times through his Violator Management company. This morning the long-time music industry veteran was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot would to the head inside of his Bronx NY apartment. The NY Daily News is reporting that Chris Lighty had allegedly owed the IRS over $5 Million dollars & was just getting over a divorce in 2011. Many of “Baby” Chris Lighty’s friends, fans, associates, & admirers took to twitter to express their condolences below….
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Brother Ali – Mourning In America (Video)
August 30, 2012
“This is the title track to my new album, Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color. The first half of the album highlights and critiques the dire situation in which we live. The second half outlines the tremendous opportunity we have to re-imagine and reform our society. This song is an observation and a critique of our culture of death and murder. From actual war zones around the world to our own inner cities where this summer’s death rates rival war zones. I also address our national hypocrisy regarding violence. We have a zero tolerance policy of violence committed against us, but we’re a lot more lenient and patient when it comes to the violence we commit. “A life is a life and a killer is a killer”. –Brother Ali
PRE-ORDER: BROTHER ALI – MOURNING IN AMERICA AND DREAMING IN COLOR (ALBUM)
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2 Chainz – “Birthday Song” feat. Kanye West (Video)
August 30, 2012
From a creative standpoint I really dig the look & flow of this video directed by Andreas Nilsson for Kanye West’s creative DONDA company. Big bootie ‘gulls’ are always a plus too. If you agree with me say Truuuuuuuu… #GuiltyPleasureScripperMusic
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Beanie Sigel Arrested Today: Two Weeks Before Starting Two-Year Prison Sentence (Video)
August 29, 2012
(Source: ABC Action News Channel 6 – Philadelphia)
Beanie Sigel got arrested today, after a search during a traffic stop. Drugs and weapons charges. Two weeks from sentencing on his upcoming two-year tax bid. Damn.
Jon Stewart Goes In On The So-Called ‘Problem’ of Voter Fraud (Video)
August 29, 2012
Gotta love Jon Stewart! Always bringing the B.S. to light in a lighthearted way. In this segment of ‘The Daily Show’ – “Wizards of I.D.” – Jon points out that Conservatives and Fox News seem REALLY driven to uncover and stamp out voter fraud – which is occurring only a scant percentage of the time in elections. Oh… by the way… the strongest anti-voter fraud efforts are being made mostly in swing states with Republican-controlled legislatures! But hey… Maybe it’s a coincidence. Ha! Don’t believe it. But if you do believe that, might I interest you in a bridge I am selling in Brooklyn? Some Arizona swamp land perhaps? More after the jump…
– @ojones1
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Ras Kass – “Sushi†(Video)
August 29, 2012
Yessir! Ras Kass came out with the video for that [raw like] “Sushi” joint we posted on here. The visuals are SICK! And JNatural (the girl mouthing Ras’ lyrics) is CUTE… real cute! Nothing not to love here. Check it!
DOWNLOAD: RAS KASS – SUSHI
Phife Dawg Speaks On Life, Love, Hip Hop, & Good Health (Video)
August 29, 2012
Milena (of “Keepin’ It Deep Indianapolis”) talks with Phife Dawg (from A Tribe Called Quest) to discuss Hip-Hop, sports, life, rhymes, and his health journey. Phife is alright…especially with Milena right there (ow) to keep it deep with. Note the flirtation during the conversation. Get her, Phife Dawg!
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Nottz Presents D.M.P. – “Durte Palms” (Video)
August 29, 2012
Nottz and his Virginia crew D.M.P. are back with the visuals for “Dirty Palms” – a joint of their “Live From Early Street†mixtape. You remember we told you about it, right? Yeah, you do. Look here to refresh that memory AND get your copy of the mixtape. Heat!
DOWNLOAD: Nottz Presents D.M.P – “Live From Early Street†(Mixtape)
Skyzoo – “FGR” (First Generation Rich) [Video]
August 29, 2012
Respect to Skyzoo for the new video dopeness! “FGR” (First Generation Rich) is off Skyzoo’s forthcoming mixtape, “Theo VS JJ (Dreams vs. Reality).” You can cop your own download of the mixtape (including this “FGR” joint) via iTunes. Nice. So nice! Here’s what Skyzoo had to say about it:
‘The idea for “FGR” came from me watching an Oprah Winfrey special on the Miami Heat’s recent title win; she asked Dwyane Wade about his life now, as opposed to when he was a kid in Chicago. He went on to talk about being the first one in his family to have any type of ‘real money.’ In doing so, he used a slogan: “First Generation Rich.”‘
DOWNLOAD: SKYZOO – THEO VS JJ (DREAMS VS REALITY)
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Terry Crews Demonstrates The ‘Old Spice Muscle Music’ Program (Video)
August 29, 2012
Watching this Terry Crew Old Spice commercial reminds me of a particular episode of Damon Wayan’s sitcom “My Wife & Kids” where Terry demonstrated the “Euro” training method. Hahahaaa!!!! In case you’ve never seen it check out the video below…
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Yamin Semali – “Never Leave” (Video)
August 29, 2012
Dope! Dope! DOPE! The homie Yamin Semali (aka DJ Amdex of Clan Destined) came out with the video for his banger, “Never Leave.” We put y’all up on the single in an earlier post here when he leaked it to us. Yamin’s “Never Leave” is off his forthcoming solo project, “YAMIN” (all tracks produced and written by Yamin himself). Dope video directed by the homie Will Feagins, Jr. You can listen to and/or download the single here.
DOWNLOAD: YAMIN SAMALI – NEVER LEAVE
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A Day With Dwele (Video)
August 28, 2012
Detroit soul singer & songwriter Dwele makes the promo rounds in this video for his new album “Greater Than One” that just dropped today. Make sure y’all go cop that! @THEREALDWELE
WATCH: DWELE – WHAT PROFIT REMIX FEAT. PHIFE DIGGY (VIDEO)
DOWNLOAD: DWELE – GREATER THAN ONE (ALBUM)
Dr. Dre Lands On Forbes Top 5 Highest-Paid Celebrities List (Video)
August 28, 2012
Forbes magazine recently did their Top 5 Highest-Paid Celebrities list based on their fame & income. Former N.W.A. producer Dr. Dre came in at number 5 behind Oprah Winfrey, Jerry Bruckheimer, Michael Bay, & Steven Spielberg. Not bad company to be in at if you like counting other people’s money. It’s clear that Dr. Dre wasn’t just a figurehead who only owned .0000015 percent of the ‘Beats By Dre’ headphones company with Jimmy Iovine. He was truly an owner unlike most rappers or artist in the entertainment world who would like you to believe they own much more in their entrepreneurial endeavors. Props To HHNM
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Rapsody – “Kind Of Love” feat. Nomsa Mazwai (Video)
August 28, 2012
North Carolina female emcee Rapsody takes a trip from her native North Kakalaka all the way to Soweto South Africa to show all ‘Kind Of Love’ to the children in her new video directed by Kenneth Price & featuring Nomsa Mazwai on the hook. Perfect timing for the new clip as Rapsody’s new album “The Idea Of Beautiful” just dropped today….
DOWNLOAD: RAPSODY – THE IDEA OF BEAUTIFUL (ALBUM)
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Patra feat. Delus – ‘Come Ova’ (Video)
August 28, 2012
The woman who rocked the braids with Yo-Yo, and who basically taught every American women how to wine in the 90s, is back with a new track and video. Come Ova features Delus who stands his ground, gives off good charisma and lends his unique voice to the single. Gotta shout out Latonya (aka Lattytude) and her crew First Class as she is one of the dancers in the video.
The track was also placed on the CY Evolution : Dancehall Series MIX CD #5 via JayForce.com. Follow them on twitter: @RealQueenPatra @DelusDJ @CYevolution
Dwele – “Obey”
August 27, 2012
Here’s another nice (and “naughty”) one off the Dwele album “Greater than One” (to which we posted a link here) entitled “Obey.”
Roc Marciano – “76”
August 27, 2012
New Roc Marciano single, “76,” will be released November 13, 2012, as part of the full-length, “Reloaded” (according to Pitchfork.com). Gulley flow over an airy track. Niceness!
STREAM: ROC MARCIANO – 76
Beanie Sigel Speaks On New Albums, Prison, & More On NYC Radio Stations (Video)
August 27, 2012
In this extended interview with The Breakfast Club on Power 105, Beanie Sigel talks about his upcoming album with State Property, his respect for Meek Mill and Rick Ross, his upcoming ‘Al Capone’ bid (for tax evasion), his being ‘The Gooch’ for the Roc-A-Fella fam, and more. Check out more video of Beans below as he answers more questions on rival station HOT 97 with Angie Martinez.
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T.I. Speaks On Mike Vick On ESPN’s ‘First Take’ (Video)
August 27, 2012
T.I. hits the nail on the head in speaking on Mike Vick: No athlete brought such energy to Atlanta’s sports scene since Dominique Wilkins. The city hasn’t been the same since he left. Mike Vick is a high-risk-high-reward player… excitement personified… and T.I. (and the rest of us) have come to accept that about his play. Throughout the segment, Stephen A. and Skip of ESPN’s ‘First Take’ advised that Vick ‘settle down’ and not take so many risks. But T.I. stuck to his guns; advocating that Vick play Vick’s game. This is dope commentary from T.I. But Stephen A. made a good point in this segment: This will be the second $100 Million contract for Mike Vick… with no Super Bowl appearance to show for it. The jig is up! Time to produce.
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Bizarre Tribe: Amerigo Gazaway (of Gummy Soul) – “Runnin’”
August 27, 2012
As we approach the one year anniversary of 2011′s award winning “Fela Soul” release, we’re pleased to give you a sampling from Amerigo Gazaway’s upcoming mashup project, “Bizarre Tribe: A Quest to The Pharcyde†(due out September 13, 2012). Utilizing the original Jazz, Soul and Funk recordings sampled throughout A Tribe Called Quest’s extensive catalog, Gazaway recreates classic productions – pairing his reinterpreted instrumentals with select vocals from West Coast “golden era†favorites, The Pharcyde.
DOWNLOAD: BIZARRE TRIBE – RUNNIN’ (DIRTY) | CLEAN VERSION
