Monday, November 30, 2009
On The Level w/ Dame Dash
StreetLevel.com Presents: On The Level Ep. 6 with Damon Dash from streetxlevel on Vimeo.
For their latest episode of their “On The Level” podcast, Streetlevel.com catches up with the one and only Damon Dash.
BlakRoc, DD172, Karate School, Creative Control. These are buzzwords that have been floating through the industry for the past few weeks. These words all have one common denominator, Dame Dash. In the interview with Streetlevel.com, Dame gives insight on everything from the making of BlakRoc, the state of the industry and existence of “Wack World”.
New Black Moon
Inspired by the recent Twighlight film check for the NEW BLACK MOON. Written and performed by Funkmaster Flex, Peter Rosenberg and Cipha Sounds for the HOT 97 Morning Show.
Fredro Starr’s Tales Of The Industry - Ep. 7 (Thank You JMJ)
Fredro talks about rapping in Baisley Park back in the day, linking up with Jam Master Jay @ Freaknik, and the eventual birth of the group Onyx from the song “Stik ‘N’ Muve”.
Instense Battle: Cortez Vs Head Ice (Round 3 + Judges & Crowd Reaction) Who Got Ate Up? You Decide
I would have to agree with Reakwon at the end saying that Cortez bit Ices style. I thought it was a good battle but from what I seen I would have to give it to Head Ice! The boy goes hard!
Friday The 13th: A Night With Cool Kids & Mos Def
FRIDAY THE 13th: A NIGHT WITH COOL KIDS and MOS DEF from Creative Control on Vimeo.
Mikey & Chuck & Mos @ the DD172 complex.
Jay-Z Gives Dame Props For Rocawear
Jigga man tells Women Wear Daily about his race to a billie and his biggest regret with the Rocawear line.
“Dame did a great job when he was here,” Carter said. “I just feel that I have a different way of running things, which I think is working out well. I let people make mistakes, and push them to be creative. I let a design team design. When they feel good about something they have created, it makes them want to do more. It makes them want to do their best. People are happy here. I’m not a controlling manager and I have a great team that makes me confident that things can run well when I’m on the road, and I’m proud of that.”
So, in April 2007, he agreed to partner with Iconix Brand Group, which acquired the Rocawear brand for $204 million in cash. In the deal, Neil Cole, Iconix’s ceo, became Carter’s partner and in turn, Carter was going to help Cole with future Iconix deals.
“I got to know Neil, and we now have the same mission: Our goal is to make Rocawear a $1 billion company,” he said. “It may take us more time than we would like since the economy is in the shape that it’s in, but I’m confident that we will get there.”
One of his biggest mistakes? “We really should have done some Rihanna Rocawear umbrellas when that song became a hit. We could have made a load of money on those. I’m still kicking myself.”
Game Freestyles, Says He Made Jim Jones, Gucci Mane & Lil Wayne Bloods
In local L.A. club, he goes jacking for beats and name drops: Suge Knight, 50 Cent, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Jim Jones and Gucci!
Sunday, November 29, 2009
50 Cent Speaks On Jay-Z, Drake & Rick Ross Trying To Indirectly Contact His Baby Mother
How did 50 Cent feel about Jay-Z’s comment at the American Music Awards? What did he think about Jennifer Lopez‘ fall during her AMA performance? Will 50 and Eminem be working together on a track again soon? Did Rick Ross’s people really try to contact 50’s ex? Why wasn’t 50 Cent at Diddy’s party?
Beanie Sigel Interview w/ Redhand TV
Beans speaks briefly with Redhand TV about his new project, who he’s checking for right now as far as music, his relationship with 50 and more.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Tiger Woods Gets Roughed Up By His Wife For Supposedly Creeping
We’re told he said his wife had confronted him about reports that he was seeing another woman. The argument got heated and, according to our source, she scratched his face up. We’re told it was then Woods beat a hasty retreat for his SUV — but according to our source, Woods says his wife followed behind with a golf club. As Tiger drove away, she struck the vehicle several times with the club.
Nipsey Hussle & Snoop Dogg At Club 740
After performing on their How The West Was One tour, Snoop and his nephew Nipsey continued rocking at Club 740 in the city of Angels.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Jay Rock’s Turkey Day Giveaway
Two days before Thanksgiving, Jay Rock and his crew giveaway some turkeys to the residents of the Nickerson Garden Projects in Watts, California.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
New Music: Kanye West “I’m So Appalled” (No DJ)
Originally leaked on a Big Mike mixtape. Since then, we’ve learned that it’s a verse for Diddy’s Last Train To Paris.
Kanye West - I’m So Appalled [NoDJ]
Jim Jones Says Tru Life Got Manhandled In Prison & Weighs In on Jay Z vs. Beanie Sigel
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Interview w/ Thisis50
They talk about their next album, their mind set working with other artist, getting back in the studio after 10 years, signing their own artist, how they want to be remembered & much much more!
Raekwon Talks Wu-Tang Massacre (with Ghost & Meth) LP
57thAve caught up with the chef at the House of Blues in L.A.
Rae also talks about OB4CL2’s sales, Wu-Tang’s ups & downs, breaks down “Catalina,” “Have Mercy,” & Dr. Dre, independent vs. majors, and more.
Curtis Responds To Jay-Z’s AMA Comment
If it was towards me, then he should say something more direct so we can get right to the shit.
I gotta agree with 50 at this point Im tired of all the subliminals.
Jim Jones, Dame Dash & Nikki Wray In The Studio Recording Soul Track For Dame's Blakroc Album!
JImmy kinda spittin even! Im somewhat impressed!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Nola Darling - Step To Me (Co-Starring Melo-X & Double-O)
This is actually pretty kool! Kinda refreshing to hear something new and original!
Jim Jones: “DIPSET IS OURS!!"
Last night on Shade 45’s Lip Service, Jim Jones declares that he is Dipset. In fact, he says that he got himself outta 5H (his former apartment) nor is he sitting in shopping carts.
Warren G Interview w/ Thisis50
Thisis50 Sat Down with Rap Legend, Warren G. He talks about Long Beach, hows things have changed, his relationship with Dr. Dre & Snoop, his latest album, the G Files, and much much more.
DJ Enuff’s Hip-Hop Fun Fact (”Reservoir Dogs”)
Enuff explains how, back in ‘98, Isaac Hayes asked his opinion about whether he should allow Jay to sample “The Theme From Shaft” for what would eventually become “Reservoir Dogs”. He reasons that just maybe if he had told Isaac something like, “nah, don’t do it, Jay-Z’s a chump”, the song may have never happened.
Dame Dash Is Still A Cake-A-Holic
From his Manhattan office space, Dame Dash scoffs at the notion that he’s financially strapped. Look at that peacoat and tell me he’s broke.
“I have fun everyday,” Dash said about his life post-Roc-A-Fella. “The problem is, I think people take themselves a little bit too serious. I’m happy to be a part of history so many different times in so many different ways. I’m from a place where you have your ups and your downs. That’s not really what I’m concerned about. It don’t matter. I’m Dame Dash broke, I’m Dame Dash not broke — I’m Dame Dash when I got some money. But we also know that when Dame Dash got some money, he’s putting it into his businesses. I am a cake-aholic. My quality of living never really changes, ever! I’ve never had to sacrifice or compromise.”
Curtis x Beanie Sigel @ Highline Ballroom 11/23
50 Cent had his Myspace release concert for, “Before I Self Destruct,” last night in NYC. 50 surprised the crowd by bringing out Beanie Sigel to do his own set which ended with, “I Go Off.” At the 24 second mark you can see 50 Cent throw up the Roc and then do a throat slashing gesture. The crowd was hype for Beanie Sigel.
Curtis Interview w/ HipHopStan
“I won ASCAP Writer of the Year Award… I won Billboard Awards based on the actual performance and of the music. The things that people give you based on you doing lunch. I don’t get’em… because I don’t do lunch.” - Curtis
Monday, November 23, 2009
Snoop Dogg x DJ Skee x DJ Whoo Kid x DJ Scream - I Wanna Rock (Mixtape)
Warmup for Snoop’s 10th album, Malice N Wonderland (12/8)
Snoop Dogg x DJ Skee x DJ Whoo Kid x DJ Scream - I Wanna Rock (Mixtape)
Fredro Starr’s Tales Of The Industry - Ep. 5 & 6
In episode 6, Fredro speaks on the 3 of his more memorable studio sessions…working with Big Pun on the “Shut Em Down Remix”, getting Sticky and Eminem’s heads together on “What If I Was White”, and getting down with DMX for the original “Shut Em Down” joint.
Wyclef Jean - Born A Shotta
Another visual off Wyclef’s From The Hut, To The Projects To The Mansion project, which will be a DVD soon enough at this rate.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
New Music: Beanie Sigel “Think Big”
I bring the heat that the game missin
the leak on that mint leaf got my brain twitchin
tell Bleek stop bitchin, stop pissin
I bare long arms like Scott Pippen, stop shit short like Cal Ripken
this is not just sport I post pivot
peep how I backed down Jigga, put my nuts on that nigga neck
Shoot up the Roc never hit the net
Snoop Talks Business & Branding on CNBC
Snoop talks with CNBC’s Maria Bartiromo at the New York Stock Exchange (where he rang the opening bell) about his brand identity, the strategy he used to break into the music business, his choice to pursue entertainment over the streets, the importance of mentors, social networking and more.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
New Music: Beanie Sigel “How I Could Kill Jigga Man”
OH MAN! I dont know what everybody else talkin bout but sigel ish is hot! Jay seeming like he dont want it!
Wale Performs At Love Nightclub (D.C.)
Wale Speaks About Low Album Sales from pleasedontstare.com on Vimeo.
Mr. Folarin returned home last night and performed at Love Nightclub. Up top, he explains to the DMV why he only sold 28K his first week and says only 30,000 were shipped out.
Freeway’s Trip to Saudi Arabia Pt. 1
Free, Jakk Frost and Loon touch down in Abu Dhabi before continuing on their way to Saudi Arabia for Umrah.
On The Set: 50 Cent & Tahiry “Do You Think About Me”
Wonder what Joe Budden is going to think when he sees this.
Friday, November 20, 2009
The Next 48 Hours w/ Rick Ross & Triple C’s Pt. 2
A 3-part web series that goes behind the scenes during the album release week of Custom Cars & Cycles.
In part 2 the Miami group chills at Rick Ross’s mansion before hitting up the Best Buy for an instore. Cameos from DJ Khaled, DJ Sam Sneak, Ace Hood & Smitty.
