Timbaland is back with his hum drum Timbo Thursdays, and Sebastian is still making music. Here ya go.
Beanie Sigel (@BeanieSigelSP) – @VladTV Interview
Famed Philly rapper Beanie Sigel explains how he started rapping after years of actually making fun of rappers and their lifestyle. He also goes into detail about how he got signed to Roc-A-Fella after joining friends on a meeting to the label, but he wasn’t even supposed to be auditioning.
Saigon (@TheRealSaigon) – Blown Away (In-Studio Performance)
Street Heat must have the golden key to Shade 45; here, they catch Saigon and his in-studio rendition of ‘Blown Away’ on G-Unit eadio.
Jaden Smith (@officialjaden) Feat. KiD CuDi (@ducidni) – Higher Up
Jaden Smith continues to strive for rap stardom, this time getting on an old KiD CuDi record…..what’s going on with his sister’s career?
Azealia Banks (@AZEALIABANKS) – Hypetrak TV Interview (@hypetrak)
There is no denying that 2012 has been a big year for Azealia Banks. With a string of critically-acclaimed releases, a high number of visually demanding music videos, as well as close ties with some of the fashion industry’s most prominent designers, the Harlemite made sure that her voice was heard far and beyond this year. Now, Ms. Banks is readying the oft-delayed yet highly anticipated debut album ‘Broke With Expensive Taste’, due early next year, which is set to further increase her rising reputation on the music scene but also to feature a trend-setting new sound for the future. We spoke to the 21-year old artist during her recent visit in Hong Kong to perform at the music festival Clockenflap and touched upon subjects like her favorite 2012 music release, her surprising opinion on rap music, the effect of branding on a recording artist’s career, some details on ‘Broke With Expensive Taste’. Expect some quotables as you watch the conversation above.
@Drake Unhappy With Retailers’ Use Of ‘YOLO’; The Average Joe’s @AdamMesh Claims He Created It
Drake isn’t too happy with retailer apparently taking ‘YOLO’, slapping it onto some clothing and making lots of money off of it. If Drake doesn’t legally own the term, he really can’t do anything about it. In addition, someone else has claimed creatorship:
@zoeeeeet When I created the word it was meant as inspiration to live life to the fullest. Disappointed in current use. I have moved on.
— Adam Mesh (@adammesh) December 10, 2012
@BarackObama, @Frank_Ocean & More ‘LGBT Heroes Of 2012’
From the Examiner:
Today, CNN called Barack Obama and Frank Ocean the LGBT heroes of 2012. We would also add Madonna to the list for standing up for the gay community in Russia, even though she was threatened with physical and even financial damage.
Overall, it was a year when civil rights for gays and lesbians took on many new strides. With gay marriage being legalized everywhere and even our own president changing his position on gay rights, 2012 will be a year to remember. Let’s take a look at the three most important figures in LGBT rights this year.
You can check out the full breakdown at the Examiner.
Joe Budden’s (@JoeBudden) No Love Lost Pushed Back
It looks like Budden’s No Love Lost has been pushed back from January 22nd to February 5th. Not too bad I suppose.
T.I. (@Tip) & B.o.B. (@BOBatl) Perform At DTLR Concert In GA
T.I. was at South Dekalb Mall in Decatur for a concert courtesy of Downtown Locker Room….while there (in addition to performing), he signed copies of his brand new album Trouble Man: Heavy Is The Head. Above, check him out as he brings out B.o.B during his performance.
Wiz Khalifa (@RealWizKhalifa) – 2050 Tour (Episode 4)
Wiz Khalifa might just be having the most fun with his career than anybody else…..at least the Vlogs make it seem that way.
CETO (@ceto_xxx) Feat. Jay Electronica (@JayElectronica) – Hail Mary
Jay Electronica bodies somebody else’s track……but where’s Act II?
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Trouble (@TroubleDTE) – Weirdo
New one from Trouble, no clue where this song is headed at the immediate moment, but it’s probably headed toward his upcoming mixtape.
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Video Models Sue @Tyga….For Exposing Their Nipples (In Explicit Video)
So, Alissa Rae Ross, Elizabeth Velasquez and Azia Davis are suing Tyga for breach of contract, fraud and invasion of privacy. In laymen’s terms: these chicks decided to be featured in an explicit video, titled ‘Make It Nasty’ no doubt, and are now mad because the unedited version has leaked, featuring not much more than they were already showcasing in the visual. Good luck with that one, ladies.
@SugeKnight & Katt Williams (@KattPackAllDay) In Brawl; Reportedly Ran Over Someone With A Car?
C’mon son. From TMZ:
As TMZ first reported, Suge and Katt were involved in a massive brawl last night outside of Eden nightclub in Hollywood. When the dust settled, Suge sped out of the parking lot and nearly ran over several people.
TMZ caught with up a guy who says he was hit by Suge … and had the limp to prove it. The guy didn’t seem upset with Suge, but he was PISSED OFF at Katt, telling us, “Katt Williams is a punk. You talk sh*t and run? You a punk .. You taking all that sh*t, and you talk about you all that, and you run? Because of you, I got hit by the car!”
The guy also says he wants Katt to pay his medical bills …
Speaking of Katt Williams, he was also in the news for (among other things) being charged for child reckless endangerment.
Chuuwee (@ChuuweeTUS) – Fresh to Death Interview (@AmadeuzChrist)
Courtesy of AmadeuzTV:
Sacramento emcee Chuuwee drops by 90.5 KSJS for an exclusive interview with Naughty Seatty before a performance at Agenda Nightclub in San Jose, CA. In the interview Chuuwee discusses the creative process behind Crown Me King, Wild Style, and being co-signed by the likes of 9th Wonder, Alchemist, and Mistah FAB. Chuuwee also discusses his writing process and touches on his The Usual Suspects crew.
Show footage taken at Agenda Nightclub in San Jose, CA.
UPDATE: Kanye West (@KanyeWest) Rants About Grammys, Lady Gaga & More During Atlantic City Freestyle
UPDATE: During his show in Atlantic City (Revel), Kanye decided to rant about everything from his ill-fated Lady Gaga tour to fashion to any other aspiration he felt like griping about at the time, going into a quasi-freestyle over a chilled ‘Clique’ backdrop. Check it out below:
I really don’t see this as a very big deal, but Kanye West rocked some probably more-expensive-than-your-car face masks (one, a crystal mask, by Maison Martin Margiela) during his show at Revel in AC. Check out some pics below and enjoy the wobbly footage above.
UPDATE: Plenty more performance vids below the pics.
Lil’ Wayne (@LilTunechi) Feat. Future (@1Future) & Drake (@Drake) – Good Kush & Alcohol (Bitches Love Me)
This will be on Wayne’s upcoming I Am Not A Human Being II. If there’s anything to say about the quality in music that Lil’ Wayne’s put out post-prison, it’s that he still very much a master at crafting hits.
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Chris Brown (@ChrisBrown) Allegedly Removes @Karrueche Tran Tattoo
UK’s tabloid newspaper The Sun claims that Chris Brown has removed a tattoo symbolizing his ex….until there’s a confirmation, you can take this one as if it’s a rumor:
CHRIS BROWN has emerged as a strong rival to JOHNNY DEPP in the romance stakes.
But RIHANNA’s fella didn’t go for something obvious like name a part of his grounds after her.
He had a tattoo of his ex’s name removed as a love gesture.
It really was the only option for him. I spent 45 minutes trying to think of extra letters you could add or ink over KARRUECHE TRAN to avoid laser action and drew a blank.
Mya (@MISSMYA) – Mr. Incredible (Video)
You know, the sad thing is….it didn’t even occur to me that Mya had a new album out. The album was titled K.I.S.S., and it didn’t very well critically or commercially; with that said, Mya has blessed those who loved the album with the visual to the most requested track from the project.
Skillz (@SkillzVA) – 2012 Rap-Up
Hand us our late pass, here’s Skillz latest (and possibly final?) edition to his year-end series. Courtesy of Miss Info.
@Rihanna Performs On La Meilleure Chanson
The always sexy Rihanna performed her latest single ‘Diamonds’ while in France on the TV show La Meilleure Chanson.
Miguel (@MiguelUnlimited) & Wiz Khalifa (@RealWizKhalifa) On @MTV’s ‘This Is How I Made It‘
Miguel appears on MTV’s This Is How I Made It to speak on what brought him to his career success. Check it out, it’s a pretty good watch.
Sticky Fingaz’ Caught On Tape (Trailer)
This looks like any other hood movie I’ve enjoyed growing up, but that might actually make it enjoyable (remember I’m Bout It? Exactly). The film is written and directed by Sticky Fingaz, and the somewhat hilarious trailer is above to enjoy (Malik Yoba?).
Nature (@THEREALNATURE) – Welcome to My World (Video)
Pretty unfortunate that dude isn’t the legend that his Firm counterparts have become. Glad to see his music is still thorough, though. Produced by DJ Supadave.