Stylo G dropped into the Radio 1 studio to chat with Toddla T about his massive new single featuring Sister Nancy called ‘Badd’ and to also let the world hear it for the very first time.
BONUS: The making of Stylo’s ‘Badd‘
MC Lyte – Cravin’ (Video)
MC Lyte gets back in the mix with her latest visual for ‘Cravin’.
Marvin Gaye’s Family Turned Down Robin Thicke’s Six-Figure Offer
This is beginning to get ugly.
You can read the whole story on Billboard, but apparently, Robin Thicke offered a reported six-figure sum to the family of Marvin Gaye to settle accusations that Thicke, Pharrell Williams and T.I.’s ‘Blurred Lines’ is a complete rip-off of Gaye’s music (George Clinton’s music has also been thrown in this hat). A lawsuit has already been filed in an attempt to legally shut down any legal attempts to take credit for the single, which is currently selling serious units and topping charts (for those that have been hiding under a rock).
For the record, Robin Thicke has already admitted that artists like Marvin Gaye have inspired his music….but do you think that anyone has a right to take credit away from Thicke and Pharrell for ‘Blurred Lines’?
Trinidad Jame$ Returns To The Breakfast Club; Speaks On Joe Budden Diss
During his return visit, Trinidad Jame$ speaks on Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Control’ verse (and Joe Budden’s reply, which sent a shot in Jame$’ direction), new music (10 Pc. Mild is out now) and more.
RECAP: @OneMajorFamily’s All White Party For Cancer Awareness (Muse Lounge, DC)
Check out a recap of the One Major Family and associates as they hold an all-white affair at Muse Lounge in D.C. to promote cancer awareness.
Vado – Forbez DVD Interview; Speaks On Cam’ron
Doggie Diamonds catches up with Vado at this Slime Flu 4 mixtape listening. Vado speaks on status with Cam’ron and the UN, signing with DJ Khaled and his infamous studio picture with Jay-Z.
The Truth – Google Hangout #9
This is obviously driven mainly by Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Control’ verse…..check out the near-hour-long recap:
Kendrick Lamar: Who’s Really In ‘Control’ Of Hip Hop? Live Google+ Hangout with Elliott Wilson and: Kid Capri, Maino, Karlie Hustle, Essence Carson, Ashley Gonzalez & Kyle Harvey.
SNEAK PEEK: A$AP Rocky & Rihanna Filming Music Video….
….at least that’s what we think. These pictures (in Manhattan, NYC) have also spawned rumors of a more-than-friends relationship between the two. I suppose time will tell on all counts.
@Hoodzee Feat. @NathanBlueberry – Just Like That (Video)
Check out the latest visual from Hoodzee featuring Nathan Blueberry, taken from the recently released Room Sessions. I love the production on this record.
U-God – UKHH Interview
Storm caught up with U-God recently while on the Wu-Tang 20th Anniversary tour, to talk about everything Wu and everything U…
Chi Raq (Documentary)
Courtesy of Protein TV:
Protein is very proud to present Chi Raq, a film by London-born photographer/filmmaker Will Robson- Scott.
The first in a series of exclusive commissions for Protein TV, Chi Raq is an intimate video portrait of life in South and West Chicago.For the past decade, Chicago has been enduring a violence epidemic, with a death toll in the thousands and casualties mirroring the losses experienced by the US army in Iraq war over the same period. Allowing its subjects to take centre stage and tell their stories in their own words, Robson-Scottʼs film is unflinchingly honest in its depiction of life on the streets of one of the most dangerous cities in America.
Commissioned for Protein TV, Chi Raq is a powerful work that allows its subjects to take centre stage and tell their stories in their own words. With contributions from gang members – both ex- and current – to unfortunate residents caught in the crossfire, survivors mourning lost loved ones and community leaders desperately trying to quell the violence, Will’s film presents the diverse human face of a neighbourhood drowning in gang warfare.
Fantasia & Missy Elliott Perform On ‘106 & Park’
Fantasia & Missy Elliott shut down the stage with a live rendition of the former’s hit ‘Without Me’.
Stubborn Heart (@stubbornheartuk) – Penetrate (Video)
Luca Santucci and Ben Fitzgerald (aka Stubborn Heart) have liberated an excellent visual for the eerie Soulful electronic number ‘Penetrate’. Directed by Emile Rafael.
TWITTER BEEF: Wale Vs. David Otunga
For whatever reason, Jennifer Hudson’s significant other decided to diss Wale, who pretty much shut it down in response (above). Why does it feel as if Wale really does receive the most hate in this culture right now?
UPDATE: Wale Speaks On Being Named In Kendrick Lamar’s Verse
UPDATE: I missed this, but Wale gave a more weighted opinion in Rolling Out Magazine:
Kendrick is a phenomenal rapper. It was a great verse from Kendrick. But I think people are taking it the wrong way. He said my name and a few other names and also said he was the best rapper. I say that I’m the best rapper in every song I’m on, I just don’t call out names. He just did it a different way.
It just hasn’t happened that way in a long time. Those type of records usually come from the bitter rapper who has had his time pass. Since it hasn’t been done by anyone in their prime, it felt shocking. Kendrick gave you a good verse and just named rappers while doing it. Every rapper brags in their own way. He took the position of, ‘whoever is standing in my way, I’m going to do something to you.’
I thank him for mentioning me in that category. I may have felt a certain way if he didn’t mention me. He mentioned the rapper [Drake] who is going to sell the most records this year, and he mentioned the rapper who has sold the most records thus far in 2013. I think I’m in good company.
But I always feel that I’m the best rapper. There are a lot of rappers who have done it for a long time who will tell you that I’m their favorite rapper. In this day and age, the hate is 10 times louder than the love. If someone says, ‘F– you’ it’s a scream. But if they say, ‘You’re the greatest’ it’s a whisper.”
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Looks like Wale is pretty cool about the whole thing (why wouldn’t he be). From TMZ:
Wale isn’t trippin one bit over Kendrick Lamar’s new lyrics of mass destruction — despite being personally called out in KL’s rhymes — telling TMZ, he’d be offended if Kendrick DIDN’T threaten his ass.
Wale was out at LAX Wednesday when we asked about the backhanded shoutout, and he told us, “I’d’ve been offended if my name wasn’t in that sh*t.”
As for the best rapper on the planet … Wale still thinks it’s himself.
Kyodai (@KyodaiMusic) – What U Give
Check out the latest from Kyodai, courtesy of Room With A View.
Kyodai is a brand new project that means “brothers” in Japanese and that’s a good clue for guessing who`s behind these two heads, the producers are known under a variety of different names! a duo that gained respect from musical heavy weights like Masters At Work, Jimpster, Gilles Peterson, Rainer Trüby, and they regularly release under a variety of different names for labels such as Compost, Odori, Om, Lovemonk………
Kyodai have had a strong run of releases since their debut here on Freerange Records last year. Their “Mi Rumba EP” must have impressed a lot of people as they went on to release a follow up EP for Mad Mats blossoming Local Talk label with “Breaking EP”, supported by top names, until reaching the top list of the Gilles Peterson’s “An All Winners Show”, and also have an EP due on Pokerflat called “Never Know”. Kerri Chandler dug it enough to include on his RA podcast and it was also picked up for the Cielo Compilation on Nervous, resulting in many requests for remixes and productions that are already due to be released this fall.
Jamie George (@JamieGeorgeUK) – Take Me There
Produced by Shenoda and brought courtesy of Rinse FM.
@Kwes. – 36 (Video)
Taken from the upcoming album ‘ilp.’, released October 14th (15th in North America) on Warp Records.
UPDATE: Lady Gaga Goes Nude (Again) For V Magazine
UPDATE: We now have a couple more covers from Lady Gaga’s V Magazine shoot below.
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We showed a bit in a previous post, but now we get yet another (classy) nude photo as a prep for Lady Gaga’s upcoming feature in V Magazine. Issue coming soon, I suppose.
Ben Affleck Will Reportedly Be The Next Batman
Yea, not really a culture-relevant topic, but still…from CBS News:
Warner Bros. announced Thursday that the 41-year-old actor-director will star as a new incarnation of the Dark Knight in a film bringing Batman and Superman together.
The studio said Affleck will star opposite 30-year-old Henry Cavill, who will reprise his role as Superman from “Man of Steel.” The movie will also feature “Man of Steel” stars Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White and Diane Lane as Martha Kent.
The big-screen DC Comics superhero mash-up was first revealed by director Zack Snyder at last month’s Comic-Con International in San Diego.
Snyder, who will direct the sequel written by “Man of Steel” screenwriter David S. Goyer, said in a statement that Affleck will provide an “interesting counter-balance” to Cavill’s Clark Kent.
“(Affleck) has the acting chops to create a layered portrayal of a man who is older and wiser than Clark Kent and bears the scars of a seasoned crime fighter, but retain the charm that the world sees in billionaire Bruce Wayne,” said Snyder. “I can’t wait to work with him.”
Production on the as-yet-untitled film is expected to begin in 2014 for release July 17, 2015.
Big Sean – Necole Bitchie Interview
Big Sean sat down with Necole Bitchie and spoke on a number of topics ranging from his old girl (and his new girl) to shedding a tear in Detroit.
FILM TRAILER: Black Nativity (Starring Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Luke James, Nas & More)
You can get a synopsis of this film below, which hits theatres November 27th.
In a contemporary adaptation of Langston Hughes’ celebrated play, the holiday musical drama BLACK NATIVITY follows Langston (Jacob Latimore), a street-wise teen from Baltimore raised by a single mother, as he journeys to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives Reverend Cornell and Aretha Cobbs (Forest Whitaker and Angela Bassett). Unwilling to live by the imposing Reverend Cobbs’ rules, a frustrated Langston is determined to return home to his mother, Naima (Jennifer Hudson). Langston embarks on a surprising and inspirational journey and along with new friends, and a little divine intervention, he discovers the true meaning of faith, healing, and family.