With T.I. getting released from prison next month, DJ Drama sits down with Montreality and speaks on that Tip has a book in the works.
Black Star Reunite At Rock The Bells
This past weekend in California, Black Star reunited at Rock The Bells to recite their 1998 debut. Here’s some footage of their performance courtesy of MissDimplez.
Nick Ashford Passes
Nick Ashford, one half of the duo Ashford & Simpson succumbed to throat cancer yesterday in New York Hospital. He was 69. Along with wife Valerie Simpson, the tandem penned classics “Solid As A Rock†and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enoughâ€. In terms of hip-hop, their music has been sampled by the likes of 50 Cent and Murs. He’s survived by his wife and two daughters.
Wale & KiD CuDi “Focused†On Collabo
While previewing his sophomore album, Wale closed out the listening session with his Kid Cudi collaboration, “Focusedâ€.
“We’re 23 years old at this time, we’re trying to figure it all out,†Wale told MTV News. “We went from not having sh– to having money at our disposal, so it kind of f—ed up our friendship. He doesn’t smoke as much anymore, but his name is Scott.†“Focused†features Wale rapping, with Cudi supplying a chorus in his sing-song, Mr. Solo Dolo type of delivery over a synth-loaded uptempo track. Wale’s Ambition is scheduled for a November 1 release.
Game Interview w/ DubCNN
Game talks about R.E.D. album, the possibility of making a “Watch The Throne†for the West Coast, joining Cash Money Records, Pharrell, Dr. Dre and more.
Wale – Live @ Heineken Red Star Access Event in Miami
Wale shut down Cameo at the Heineken Red Star Access Event in Miami on this past sat. World Pop Videos covered the whole 40 minute performance, and brought you the best of the night in this video. Some songs in the set include “600 Benz + Freestyle Introâ€, “Chillin ft. Lady Gagaâ€, “Chain Musicâ€, “Bait Mainâ€, “Play your partâ€, and his smash hit “That Way ft. Jeremih & Rick Rossâ€.
The Game – Ni**as In Compton (LA Leakers Remix)
The Game stopped by the studio today with a few more bars for us, and he drop a few bars over “Ni**as In Parisâ€. The R.e.d album in stores tomorrow
DJ Premier & Nas Call Live From HeadQCourterz
While DJ Premier and Nas were in San Bernardino, California last weekend for Rock The Bells, they phoned into Live From HeadQuaterz on Hip-Hop Nation. Nas spoke on his debut and says the sequel to Belly 2 lies on DMX.
Lil Wayne VMA Promo Commercial #2
This year’s MTV Video Music Awards will be airing this Sunday with Lil Wayne as one of the performers. Before it goes down, here is an extended promo, where he raps his verse from “John†.
MTV When I Was 17: Kreayshawn x Tyler, The Creator x Big Sean (Preview)
Kreayshawn, Sean Don and Tyler, The Creator will be featured on the next edition of MTV’s “When I Was 17″.
Juelz Gives Mixtape & Album Updates
Juelz sat down with RHHD and revealed he’s releasing 3 mixtapes before the album. He gives The Regan Era mixtape and Born to Lose, Built to Win LP a December release.
I Am Music Panel Showcase @ U. St Music Hall
Grammy award winning producers J.U.S.T.I.C.E League judge talent at Washington, DC’s I AM MUSIC FEST.
Washington,DC-September 21,2011 Grammy award winning producers J.U.S.T.I.C.E League and Tabi Bonney announced yesterday via twitter that they will be looking at talent in Washington,DC at the I AM MUSIC fest held in Washington , DC on Sept 21,2011 at Ust Music Hall.
I AM MUSIC is a music festival design to showcases innovative and creative individuals with a musical talents and provide them with a platform to not only display their talents to a potential fan base but also individuals who work in the industry so that they can receive important information pertaining to the industry that will increase the probability of them having an actual career in the music industry.“I AM MUSIC†provides that platform through live performances (including beat battles), informative panels, and donating portions of the proceeds to charities who support music and arts in schools.‘I AM MUSIC’ is a significant step in the cultivation of the DMV from an emerging music scene to a vibrant one.
This year I AM MUSIC is presented by FUZE Beverage , I Got It For Free and Thr3e Rules.Other confirmed members include VIBE magazine music editor John F. Kennedy , MTV writer DL Chandler, FUZE Director of Marketing Dee Barmunido and more. The panel will be moderated by WKYS 93.3 Pharoh Martin.A special performances by Tabi Bonney and more. I AM MUSIC is not a contest however the beat battle and showcase will be critiqued by each panel members . Contestants will have the opportunity to win a ; One on One with J.U.S.T.I.C.E League, a write up with VIBE Magazine, studio time with House Studios and more.
This years panel discussion will include topics How to make the GRAMMY record?,Getting Your Music heard,Building Your Buzz,How to Get the Money? and How to become BLOG worthy?
This year’s selected charity will be Grammy Foundation Music Cares www.grammy.org/musiccares
For more information on I AM MUSIC visit www.iammusicdc.com and follow I AM MUSIC on twitter www.twitter.com/iammusicfest For all media inquires or sponsorship contact Angela Byrd albyrd.mail@gmail.com or Shuan Trapp at 202-758-5254.
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Mac Miller On Trump’s Eminem Comment
Mac Miller sat down with HardKnockTV and spoke on the concept of his debut album, his first single, and why he decided to have no features, Mac reacts to Donald Trump comparing him to Eminem last week.
Lil Wayne Treated For Skating Accident
Following the I Am Still Music Tour last night in St. Louis, Fox 2 reports that Skateboard Dwayne had a skateboarding accident, which caused him to be rushed to the hospital for nine stitches.
Game Ditching Name Drops & Features ?
Over the weekend, The Game tweeted that he has already started working on his next album. According to Mars of 1500 Or Nothin, the producer tells MTV that this one is going to be different then the past albums.
“Me and Game was in the studio yesterday. We did two songs. That’s coming along crazy. We’re going to have no features: It’s just him rapping. No name dropping, no little things people say is cliché about Game. It’s just putting on the boxing gloves and going for what we know.â€
Kendrick Lamar – Hail Mary Freestyle (Video)
Following his interview, Kendrick gives us a ill freestyle. Also, talks about debut album, possibly going major and making a collab with Nas.
Kreayshawn Caught On Tape Mocking Rick Ross
While on Ustream Kreayshawn, joined by her sister V-Nasty, as they checked out her interview with MTV. In the interview with MTV, she denies dissing Rick Ross.Apparently, she didn’t mean the apology and wanted to say “Rick Ross is fake. Let the games begin!