The swap meet champ reveals the first single to his upcoming project Fourplay (due May 7th).
Love & Hip-Hop‘s Erica Mena Gets Into Nail Salon Brawl
From TMZ:
It all went down at a fancy party inside a nail salon in Manhattan … when Erica Mena got into a heated discussion with a blonde lady named Tiffany.
Multiple people who were at the party tell us the two were squabbling over a man … and Tiffany implied that she had hooked up with Erica’s BF in the past.
We’re told Erica DECKED Tiffany … and all hell broke loose.
People rushed in to break up the girls … but both women made it clear — THEY WANTED TO FIGHT.
At one point, a man steps in to restrain Erica … and she threatens to slap him in the face unless he got out of her way. She even gives the dude a pretty nasty forearm to the body.
But just when she thinks she’s safe, Erica is BLINDSIDED by Tiffany … who somehow crept up from the side, and pounced on her prey like a ferocious ocelot (look it up, they’re awesome).
Tamar Braxton & Vincent Herbert Visit 106 & Park
Tamar Braxton and Vincent Herbert visited 106 & Park recently (Tamar performed her single ‘Love & War‘), and while there gave some interesting tips for Valentine’s Day:
This is a day that you should specifically show the people you love extra special attention, it’s so important. You don’t necessarily have to shop for gifts. You can write letters which is very romantic and you can get points for that. She loves letters, she loves things from the heart. Diamonds are great, don’t get me wrong, they work, but if it’s not like that for you –which I get because it hasn’t always been this situation in my life–writing letters, telling someone how you feel from the heart. Making dinner, us girls like when you really put forth the effort.
The things that really matter to us women honestly, are things that come from the heart so I think that if you really poured your heart out in a letter, that’s a pointer guys.
Mike Posner Feat. Asher Roth, T Mills, Chuck Inglish & King Chip – Started From The Bottom (Remix)
Another ‘Startin From The Bottom’ refix? Why not get a group of people on one session?
Tyler, The Creator Announces 2013 Spring Tour
We just posted the previous announcement and realized we overlooked some dates (although some exact locations haven’t yet been announced):
March 12 Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
March 15 Pittsburgh, PA – TBA
March 16 Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle
March 17 Norfolk, VA – The Norva
March 18 Washington, DC – U Street Music Hall
March 20 Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
March 21 Boston, MA – TBA
March 22 Toronto, ON – Opera House
March 23 Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
March 24 Philadelphia, PA – TBA
March 28 Paris, France – TBA
March 29 Berlin, Germany – TBA
March 30 London, England – TBA
April 02 Los Angeles, CA – TBA
April 03 San Antonio, TX – TBA
April 05 Albuquerque, NM – TBA
April 07 La Jolla, CA – TBA
April 08 San Luis Obispo, CA – TBA
April 10 Seattle, WA – TBA
April 11 Portland, OR – TBA
@BayozMuzik Feat. @GunnaOfficial & Moe Logo – My Girl (Video)
Bayoz drops his latest visual from Death Of A Beatmaker.
TRAILER: Demos…An Independent Artist’s Guide To Success
Looks like up and coming artists need to listen up: director Kareem Fort shows the right perspective of what it takes to get your music heard in the music industry. The project doesn’t come light, either: the documentary features the likes of Black Thought, Talib Kweli, Houseshoes, J-Live, DJ Quik, Rapper Big Pooh, No I.D., Jean Grae, Dwele, Freeway, Skyzoo, Nitty Scott and more.
Check out more on this project here….Demos should hopefully see the light of day in a few months.
Big K.R.I.T & 9th Wonder – Reign On
The two were in the studio — courtesy of Crown Royal, apparently — to work on a new track titled ‘Reign On’ (footage above). Check out the new track below.
I-20 Feat. Black Rob – Say No More
The Amphetamine Manifesto: Part One drops February 28th.
Kevin Cossom – Sexy Time (Video)
It’s really only a matter of time before Kevin Cossom really blows up….this here is dope.
Justin Timberlake – Suit & Tie (@JulioBashmore Remix)
Julio Bashmore took no time in throwing down a remix to Justin Timberlake’s new track for Valentine’s Day.
Common & French Montana – Funkmaster Flex Freestyles
Apparently, these are some unreleased clips of a couple of ill freestyles from Common and French Montana.
Freddie Gibbs – Sing For Me
New track by Freddie Gibbs that I assume was released for the holiday. Produced by Sean Momberger.
Jessie Ware (@Jessie_Ware) Covers Rihanna’s ‘Diamonds’ On Live Lounge
Jessie Ware takes Rihanna’s ‘Diamonds’ to an entirely new level with her version of the song on BBC’s Live Lounge series.
We Got It 4 Free Presents: Product 8129 The Beat Tape
I Got It 4 Free drops off a free Beat Tape produced by DMV producers Product 8129 . The beat tape will serve as the official campaign for the music compilation “WETHEDMV” which features original beats by Product 8129 and original music by Fat Trel, Black Cobain , Slutty Boyz, Phil Da Phuture, Fatz, GunPlay , RatheMC , Young Moe and more which is set to drop on April 26.
Pusha T – The Source Interview
Pusha T speaks with The Source about the recording process over at G.O.O.D. Music.
Yo Gotti Signs With Epic Records
Gotti got him and his CMG movement a sizable deal with L.A. Reid and Epic Records, of which he spoke on:
This is a solid partnership that allows me to do what I do on bigger platforms, with the respect and support of the Epic team…Throughout L.A. Reid‘s career, I realize he has been a part of creating some of the biggest superstars in the industry. I feel there is no better person to partner with. After my meeting with L.A. Reid, Benny Pough and his staff felt like Epic would be the perfect home to further the growth of CMG.
A lot of labels were talking big checks, but the money didn’t interest me…I wanted a partner that wasn’t afraid to work as hard as I do. I knew that by sticking to my independent business mind frame and continuing to chase my dream, that the right situation was going to come. The independent success we’ve had thus far with our tour, merchandising and projects from myself and my first artist Zed Zilla has given me the perfect opportunity to create the best possible partnership for CMG…I have no doubt that we will take our movement to its pinnacle with Epic Records.
Epic ‘Pulls’ Song With Lil’ Wayne Emmett Till Lyric
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Epic Records is going to “great efforts” to take down a new Future remix leaked over the weekend with a vulgar Lil Wayne lyric that has offended the family of Emmett Till.
The New Orleans rapper made a sexual reference to the beating death of Till, a 14-year-old Chicago boy tortured and shot in Mississippi in 1955 for whistling at a white woman. Till’s family objected and the Rev. Jesse Jackson reached out to his management, The Blueprint Group, on the family’s behalf.
The label issued a statement Wednesday night apologizing for the release of the song.
“We regret the unauthorized remix version of Future’s ‘Karate Chop,’ which was leaked online and contained hurtful lyrics,” the statement said. “Out of respect for the legacy of Emmett Till and his family and the support of the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. … we are going through great efforts to take down the unauthorized version.”
Epic will release an official version of the song that “will not include such references.”
Neither Jackson nor members of Till’s family could be reached late Wednesday. A publicist says Lil Wayne has had no comment so far.
He appears briefly on the song, alluding to the black teenager’s beating in a way too vulgar to print.
Till, a native of Chicago, was in Mississippi visiting family in 1955 when he was killed. He was beaten, had his eyes gouged out and was shot in the head before his assailants tied a cotton gin fan to his body with barbed wire and tossed his body into the Tallahatchie River. Two white men, including the woman’s husband, were acquitted of the killing by an all-white jury.
Till’s body was recovered and returned to Chicago where his mother, Mamie Till, insisted on having an open casket at his funeral. The pictures of his battered body helped push civil rights into the cultural conversation in the U.S.
Bob Dylan wrote a song about it: “The Death of Emmett Till.”
A Facebook posting on the Mamie Till Mobley Memorial Foundation page Wednesday night said Epic Records Chairman and CEO LA Reid had reached out to the family to personally apologize.
Ghostface Killah Speaks On DOOMSTARKS Album
With MF DOOM? I don’t think it’s coming out, B.
Ghostface updates fans on his long-awaited collaborative album with MF DOOM. Don’t give up hope yet.
Alexandra Burke & Her Mother, Soul II Soul’s Melissa Bell, On From The Heart
Alexandra is interviewed with her mother, Soul II Soul singer Melissa Bell about her ongoing search for a kidney donor and also gives an emotional rendition of Mary Mary’s gospel classic “Can’t Give Up Now” live on “From The Heart”.
Smoke DZA & Joey Badass Perform In SOBs
Smoke DZA was back in SOBs to perform his own set, of which he brought out Joey Bada$$ to knock down a dope rendition of ‘Dead Presidents’.
Eve Says Britney Spears Might Not Have Sung On ‘Scream & Shout’; Britney Rep Returns Fire
When speaking on will.i.am’s celebrity packed ‘Scream & Shout‘, Eve was on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live saying that she “heard that might not be Britney. That’s what I heard, but you know, I don’t know … it could be Britney. But I heard it wasn’t.”
Britney’s rep has since responded…from TMZ:
Jeff Raymond, B.S.’s publicist, tells TMZ, “It’s absolute BS. Britney sang the song. Will.i.am wanted her for this song and she sang on it.”
Eve went on Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live” and said, “I heard that might not be Britney.”
A source from the recording studio cattily tells TMZ, “Was Eve even in Studio. Didn’t know. She’s clearly jealous. I didn’t even know she still sings.”
Justin Timberlake, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots Perform ‘Generations Of Hip-Hop’
Justin Timberlake tried to show off Hip-Hop side (not that we see one) by performing a ‘Generations of Rap’ ensemble along with Jimmy Fallon, backed by real Hip-Hop music makers The Roots.