R&B: Elle Varner Details Her Single ‘Only Wanna Give It To You’ (Video)
November 21, 2011
“ThisisRnB presents the new visual series, “Rhythm & Blues.†The idea behind the segment is for artists to focus on and share details about their latest single, or a specific favorite song, and really discuss the background of the record, from the early stages of the production, to the thoughts and feelings behind the lyrics, and then the final product.
In this edition of ThisisRnB Presents: Rhythm & Blues, Elle Varner breaks down her debut single “Only Wanna Give It To You” featuring J. Cole. The rising star talks about the initial production to the writing and thoughts behind her lyrics. ” – ThisIsRNB
50 Cent – “What Up Gangsta Part 2”
November 21, 2011
50 decides to take it back to the “aggressive content” & energy of his debut “Get Rich Or Die Trying” album with part two of one of his most popular songs that his fans dig especially while out on tour. What Up Gangstaaaaaaaaaa…..Part Duex
Evidence ‘Digging In The Crates’ In Hamburg Germany (Video)
November 19, 2011
I’ve been to the beautiful city of Hamburg, Germany about two times in my life. It’s really a very clean city, but while on tour Evidence went to get his fingers dusty digging int he crates to find good records for those dope ass beats he often creates. He also brought along Minneapolis emcee Brother Ali for the ride as well…
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SMKA & Royal Flush Discuss Stankonia Sessions at A3C (Video)
November 19, 2011
SMKA dropped their Stankonia Sessions project this week. It features a lot of the heavy hitters who were in ATL for A3C weekend.
Statik Selektah – ‘Play The Game’ feat. Freddie Gibbs & Big K.R.I.T.
November 19, 2011
Statik Selektah links up with Big K.R.I.T. & Freddie Gibbs for the video to “Play The Game” that they shot while here in Atlanta…Statik Selektah’s Population Control album is out NOW!
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Shaq Shows Off His Mega Mansion (Video)
November 19, 2011
Shaq speaks with Good Morning America and shows off his huge house affectionately nicknamed “Shaq-Apulco”…and also in news from last decade Shaq and Kobe didn’t get along…
NBA Network Scrambles for Original Programming (Comedy)
November 19, 2011
Jimmy Kimmel has also noticed that NBATv is STRUGGLING to fill time because of the horrible NBA lockout.
B.o.B. Donates 10 Grand to Hosea Williams Feed The Hungry Charity (Video)
November 19, 2011
Pretty dope move to celebrate your bornday with a gifts for others, especially a good foundation like the Hosea Williams Feed the Hungry organization. Salute to you B.o.B.
Young Jeezy – ‘I Do’ feat. Jay Z & Andre 3000
November 19, 2011
A version of this track actually leaked last year for a Andre 3000 track called I Do. I’m not sure of the particulars of how this became a Young Jeezy affair. I think i prefer the Dre version…
YOUNG JEEZY – I DO FEAT. JAY-Z & ANDRE 3000 (DIRTY) | CLEAN
– Haze
Twista x Vitamin Water & FADER (Video)
November 19, 2011
Twista talks about his love for 90s hip hop and longevity in this new episode of Uncapped presented by FADER and Vitamin Water.
Amy Winehouse – Our Day Will Come: Amy Winehouse Tribute (Video)
November 18, 2011
This is a pretty dope tribute video for Amy Winehouse’s “Our Day Will Come” song that will appear on her posthumous album Lioness: Hidden Treasures due December 5th.
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The Tanning Effect: Steve Stoute Interviews Pharrell (Video)
November 18, 2011
Steve Stoute interviews music producer, artist, & fashion guy Pharrell Williams on everything from music, how he’s influenced some fashion trends, Michael Jackson, & damn near everything else…
Part 2 & 3 under the hood…
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Eminem x Yelawolf Cover Vibe Magazine’s Year End Issue
November 18, 2011
Eminem & Yelawolf are the cover subjects of Vibe Magazine’s year end issue that hits newsstands December 6th. A second cover for the magazine will feature T.I. later. This is great timing for Yelawolf as he’s about to drop his debut album “Radioactive” on Eminem’s Shady 2.0. I’m not surprised because unlike many other rappers in the game who supposedly sign artists, Eminem has historically done a great job in helping his artists succeed. In the Vibe Magazine article they speak on everything from the issue of race, rappers using the N-word, & how they both dealt with drug addition in their lives. Check out excerpts from the interview below…
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On The Radar: Chuuwee
November 18, 2011
This Sacramento kid has me checking for more of his material after dropping this new mixtape/album “Watching The Throne”. The West Coast is not lacking in talented emcees that can spit & Chuuwee is no exception. Looking forward to more great things from the 19 year old emcee. Check out his twitter & bandcamp pages. Below are a few bangin’ tracks that I’ve been diggin’ from his new street album below that I also plan on running on my radio show. Looks like he has good tastes in pro football teams too…
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Chuuwee – Watching The Throne (Street Album)
November 18, 2011
Sacramento representative Chuuwee has joined forces with The DJBooth, Amalgam Digital and Fly Society to bring fans his latest street release, the Watching the Throne free album. A concept album following the reign and fall of a newly-crowned “king,†the project features 20 original cuts from the buzzmaking emcee. Included on the tracklist are previously-featured, reader-approved cuts “Re-Siege the Thrown†and “Joe Jackson (A Tyrant’s Rage).â€
Joining Chuuwee on the guest tip throughout Watching the Throne are Sundown (of Actual Proof), Sean Boog, Makeshift, Keno, Haz Solo, PCH, Abstract Ninjaa. All production comes courtesy of Canadian beatsmith ENG, except on “Feast!†(produced by Goldenchild) and “Stones & Crowns†(produced by Freddie Joachim).
Full versions of “Comin’ Up†and “Smoke One for Doom†(presented here as snippets) will be made available on iTunes November 22.
LISTEN/DOWNLOAD: CHUUWEE – WATCHING THE THRONE (FREE ALBUM)
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Naughty By Nature- “Perfect Party” featuring Joe (Video)
November 18, 2011
Naughty By Nature premieres the video for the new single “Perfect Party”. The track comes from the forthcoming 20th anniversary album Anthem Inc., out December 13th via Entertainment One Music. The video, directed by Jay Rodriguez & Rock Davis , was shot in Las Vegas and includes footage from the group’s 2011 worldwide tour crossing four continents. Actress Lisa Raye makes a special appearance.
M.O.P. & Snowgoons – ‘Sparta’ (Trailer)
November 18, 2011
With the release of M.O.P. & Snowgoons’ upcoming collabo album, “Sparta” on the horizon, their camp decided to unveil an unofficial clip to coincide with the title-track, synched to visuals from the film “300.” Clip edited by Gorilla Flix. Sparta will be available worldwide November 22nd…
Behind the Rhymes with Young Guru – Hottest Producers (Video)
November 18, 2011
Young Guru talks about his favorite producers and drops some names like Just Blaze, Statik Selektah, and DOOM. Check under the hood for Guru talking more about DOOM Read the rest of this entry »
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