HFM2 drops November 23 2010.
Canibus – Title 17 USMC
Download: Canibus – Title 17 USMC
Wyclef Named Fellow At Brown University
Today, it was announced that Wyclef has been appointed as a visiting fellow in the Department of Africana Studies at Brown University in Rhode Island. For the 2010-11 semester, Clef will partake in lectures and events that support the school’s Haitian initiative. In a statement Clef said:“I hope to make a genuine contribution to the rich intellectual community at the University and to its Haitian Initiative in particular.â€
Earlier this year, the rapper was awarded a honoary doctorate from Western Connecticut State University in Connecitcut and in March he was honored at Harvard University.
J-Mal (Of P.I.R.) – Mr. 20748 (Artwork)
The project drops tomorrow (Wednesday). You can also check it out as a featured mixtape on JukeBOX. as well.
Mack Maine & Birdman Cover The Source
I guessing this is already on the newsstands now…I dunno ::shrug::
50 Cent And…Chelsea Handler?
You know what? I feel real paparazzi-ish all of a sudden. You can just go to TMZ if you’re interested in this.
Waka Flocka & Stephen Hill Reconcile
Days after Waka Flocka and BET’ VP Stephen Hill’s Twitter dispute, the pair have apparently made peace. Waka along with Wale x Roscoe Dash performed the No Hands Record tonight on 106 & Park. S/O to my fellow Aggie Terrence J. Aggie Pride!!
N.O.R.E. Reunites With Pharrell On Solo LP
N.O.R.E.’s forthcoming album is entitled S.U.P.E.R.T.H.U.G., it was only fitting that he reunited with the producer that helped inspire the title. N.O. also says he’s on the hunt for Swizz Beatz and that he plans to record “Blood Money Pt. 4″ for the album.
Vado Releasing Two Slime Flu Versions
In an interview with MTV’s Rapfix, Vado speaks on the origins of the term “Slime†and the Diplomats reunion. He also explains the transition of the upcoming mixtape, Slime Flu going retail on October 12 and mentions another version with Drama will be released.
How did Slime Flu go from a mixtape to an album?
The anticipation, most definitely, [and] the buzz. And Cam felt that we give ya’ll a trilogy of Boss of All Bosses, which is what built my anticipation. He said you might as well put Slime Flu in stores.
How did Drama feel about not doing it anymore?
Drama’s my dude. I’ll have a Slime Flu in stores but after that comes out I’m putting out a Slime Flu with Drama, definitely, and then we putting out Boss of All Bosses 3 with Drama.
The one Drama will produce will have different music?
Definitely. We got over 100 songs, we work every day. I’m leaking songs every week, and those not even on the album. I keep saying album, I mean mixtape.
Usher Covers VIBE
Usher takes the cover of VIBE magazine. Before the October/November lands at newsstands, check out an excerpt from Mr. Raymond’s cover story below.
On Raymond V Raymond being a career rebound:
“I don’t think it was a rebound at all. Some people in my organization felt like it was a rebound, but for me it was business as usual. Were there hard times in the process? Absolutely. I think it was the first time that doubt was ever amongst the opinions. Like, Can he do it again? Is it possible that this can happen? When you have 15 years of a legacy built, it shouldn’t be questionable with one album.â€
Ludacris Introduces Soul Headphones
Ludacris is set to launch his own line of headphones. This past weekend, he introduced his Soul at the Four Seasons Hotel in Atlanta. The headphones, which he helped design, will be able to play cd’s, iPods, iPads, and HD radio. Exclusive Access was there and snapped pictures from the event.
Russell Simmons Speaks On LL Cool J & Beastie Boys Rock-N-Roll Hall Of Fame Nominations
Spotted this on Global Grind:
Nothing makes me happier than seeing the greatest of all time, LL Cool J, getting nominated to become a member of the Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame.
I remember when Todd was just a young, runaway kid who kept sending his demo tape to Rick Rubin’s dorm room. When we first listened to his tape, we knew we had to make Todd part of the Def Jam family.
Over the years, Todd made hit after hit, and maybe only to Jay-Z, he has the most hits in hip-hop history…at least in my book.
And while on this subject, I also want to give praise to the Beastie Boys who have also been nominated. When I first met the Beasties, they were a bunch of white kids from New York City who were doing this new thing in music, fusing rock and rap and making it accessible to every white kid in America.
However, they took this incredible sound and made EVERY kid in America want to rock one of the greatest albums ever, license To Ill. They are amazing people and I feel honored to have the chance to have worked with them during the early years of Def Jam. I look forward to seeing them on the stage being inducted into the Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame.
Skyzoo Reaches 100,000 University Students
Skyzoo of Jamla / Duck Down Music, will appear in an interactive video stream for McGraw-Hill Connect. The videos, reported and shot by Visible Economy, are part of a new journalistic and educational series on economic topics created for thousands of students in colleges around the country.
Just Blaze’s Stadium Red Celebration
Yesterday Justin Smith cleaned up nice to celebrate the official launch of his new studio home in Harlem along with Above he poses with Stadium Red owner, Claude Zdanow.
Mario Arrested For Assaulting Mother
Mario was arrested this morning for allegedly assaulting his mother in Baltimore. TMZ reports, the mother of the R&B singer reported Mario throwing and damaging property and that he assaulted her earlier in the week. He was charged with 2nd degree assault and has been released on a $50,000 bond.