Monday, August 31, 2009
Jay-Z At "Answer The Call" Press Conference
This morning, Hov held a press conference in the lobby of Madison Square Garden for his September 11th benefit concert. Tickets for the concert are a flat rate of $50 and go on sale September 8th at 9 A.M. for Citibank cardholders. 12:00 P.M. for general public. All proceeds will be donated to the New York Police and Fire Widows' and Children's charity.
Bear Show Attendance
Attention, all you hand-wringing hipsters out there, Jay-Z doesn’t understand why you were so shocked to see him at the Grizzly Bear show on Sunday. After all, if his back catalog is proof of anything, it’s that Jigga’s taste in music isn’t strictly limited to hip-hop.
“I don’t understand why people are always surprised to see me at shows!” Jay told MTV News on Monday (August 31). “I’ve always said that I believe in good music and bad music, so I’m always at those type of events. I like music. The second Blueprint, the reason it was so all over the place was because I love music so much, so there’s records on there with Lenny Kravitz and Sean Paul and Dr. Dre. I’ve done records with Chris Martin. I’m all over the place because of my taste in music.”
“They’re an incredible band,” he said. “The thing I want to say to everyone — I hope this happens because it will push rap, it will push hip-hop to go even further — what the indie-rock movement is doing right now is very inspiring. It felt like us in the beginning. These concerts, they’re not on the radio, no one hears about them, and there’s 12,000 people in attendance. And the music that they’re making and the connection they’re making to people is really inspiring. So, I hope that they have a run where they push hip-hop back a little bit, so it will force hip-hop to fight to make better music, because it can happen, because that’s what rap did to rock.”
Bobby Dash Interview w/ RugahTV
Dame’s brother Bobby Dash speaks with Rugah TV about the Rocafella breakup.
Jay-Z Rhapsody Ad
Jay-Z has teamed up with Rhapsody® and MTV to promote the highly-anticipated release of his new album, “The Blueprint 3.” As part of the partnership, the entire album will be available for fans to listen to for free on Rhapsody.com and from MTV’s “The Leak”, almost two weeks prior to its official release. In addition, Rhapsody will also make the new album available for purchase beginning September 8, three days ahead of the street release, and will include two exclusive bonus tracks.
Leading this partnership, three new Rhapsody TV spots will debut starting on September 1 across MTV Networks. In addition to two 30-second ads, Rhapsody will premiere a 60-second version of the ad in the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards on September 13.
Jay-Z “Answer The Call” Press Conference
This morning, Hov held a press conference in the lobby of Madison Square Garden for his September 11th benefit concert. Tickets for the concert are a flat rate of $50 and go on sale September 8th at 9am for Citibank cardholders. 12:00 pm for general public. All proceeds will be donated to the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s charity.
Raekwon Interview w/ SHHO Radio
Rae sits for an extensive interview with Students of Hip-Hop Radio at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. Topics covered include OB4CL2, fashion, possibly owning a Vodka Company, being approached by Fila, a Wu-tang video game and more.
50 Cent Talks About ‘40 Day’ Cancellation
50 Cent has targeted a lot of foes in his rhymes, but the G-Unit leader won’t be adding Mayor Michael Bloomberg to the list anytime soon. The rapper postponed his 40 Day event scheduled for Sunday (August 30) in Queens, New York, when he was unable to obtain a permit from the city for the picnic. The process hit a snag after the New York Post quoted anonymous sources saying the New York Police Department had concerns over the rapper’s involvement.
Despite meeting with the New York mayor to squelch any concerns, 50 was unable to pull the event off. “People will point to Bloomberg and immediately think that I would be upset with Mayor Bloomberg or the governor, and both of them wanted me to have the actual event,” 50 told MTV News.
The problem, according to 50, was that city officials didn’t want him to publicize the festivities, fearing an overly large turnout would be difficult to manage. But before he could assure Bloomberg that safety wouldn’t be a problem, the Post ran an article making the private negotiations public.
“They told me not to promote the event, and then it got national coverage. Then the fear factor comes in,” 50 explained. “Can you control 100,000 people being in your neighborhood? ‘Cause you might not be sure of a turnout at an actual venue, but in the neighborhood, everyone is gonna show up.”
It would be easy to blame Bloomberg, 50 said, but ultimately, the mayor has to listen to his advisers. “He’s gonna look at the police commissioner and ask, ‘Is this gonna be a safe situation?’ ” 50 said. “And if they tell him no, then it’s not gonna happen.”
Fif, however, chided the Post for stirring up controversy. “Why are they reporting [about] an event that hasn’t taken place yet?” he asked. “Did no one get killed that day? Did no accidents happen that day? Why are they so interested? Because they know they can sell newspapers that way.”
Q-Tip On The Beatbox
When asked if one of his new songs sounds similar to Cameo’s “Candy” Tip beatboxes them both to compare the melodies.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Nina Simone: An Artists Duty is to reflect the times!
How could you be an artist and not reflect the times!
50 Cent Addresses Police At Six Flags Concert
Yesterday, 50 Cent bussed a bunch of kids from his surrounding Queens neighborhood to Six Flags Great Adventures in Jackson, New Jersey. During his performance, he gripes about not being able to hold a concert at 40 Day and sends a big F.U. to the boys in blue watching from the rafters.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Jay-Z Interview w/ MySpace UK
MySpace Today meets Jay Z Part 1
In part 1 of this interview, Jay talks about starting out in music, why he put Reasonable Doubt together, his times in High School with Biggie & Busta, “Hard Knock Life,” making Vol. 1: In My Lifetime after Reasonable Doubt and how he messed that one up for radio play and can’t listen to it anymore and finally the blueprint for The Blueprint.
Raekwon Speaks On East vs. West Era
When the West Coast/East Coast beef manifest its self at The Source Awards, two fractions on the East Coast were warring as well. Although, mere words ignited the beef, violence almost played a part in fatally ending it between Wu-Tang and Biggie Small and his Brooklyn goons.
Raekwon opens up to reveal that he constructed a fake cast to wear to The Source Awards to avoid detection from from a gun that would be secretly hidden in his surgically wrapped hand.
After contemplating his intended actions, the Chef had a change of heart and attend the award show unarmed. Years later the iconic rapper & Wu-Tang front man squashed the beef before Biggie was actually gunned down on the West Coast.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Mary J Blige feat. Drake - The One
Directed by Anthony Mandler. The real Anthony Mandler.
Mary is also set to appear on the More Than A Game movie soundtrack for the Lebron James documentary with the title track off her new album Stronger, which you can watch the video for after the jump. The soundtrack drops September 29th, Stronger drops November 24th.
Consequence x DJ Whoo Kid - Q.U.E. Another E.N.S.
Three/21, G.O.O.D. Music, Band Camp and Consequence present the world premiere of the “QUE Another E.N.S.” music video which was previously unreleased. This track is raw Hip Hop at it’s finest, dedicated to the borough of Queens. Shortly after shooting the video for “Uncle Rahiem” back in 07, we started production on this one which features cameos from DJ Whoo Kid, Q-Tip, Large Professor, Grafh, Prodigy and a few more legendary Queens heads.
Directed by Rik Cordero.
KiD CuDi Interview w/ High Times Magazine
Senior Cultivation Editor Danny Danko and ‘The Lonely Stoner’ enjoy a spliff of sour diesel and some conversation. Read the entire Kid Cudi interview in the October 2009 Issue of HIGH TIMES Magazine.
Young Chris Interview w/ CDR Pt. 2
Shine Travis and Holley Monelle talk to Young Chris about his craziest “groupie” experience, The Network Part 2, touring with Wale, his advice for Philly’s Grand Hustle artist Meek Mill, the story of how Young Gunz got signed to Rocafella as teenagers, and the best advice he received from Jay-Z.
Raekwon - OB4CL2 Promo Concert @ EMI Rooftop
RAEKWON - ONLY BUILT 4 CUBAN LINX 2 PROMO CONCERT from dallas penn on Vimeo.
On the rooftop of his record label’s Manhattan offices Raekwon the Chef spit some of the classics and some of the new hot shit from the Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 project.
As the sun was setting the sky in the background became purple. I think that was Ol’ Dirty blessing this project that appears to be re-uniting the Wu.
Wu-Tang is 4ever.
Suuuuuuuuuu!
Jay-Z Wants To ‘Leave A Footprint’ In Hollywood
“Hollywood” isn’t just the name of a Jay-Z song — Hov still wants to get into the movie biz. Before he retired for the first time about six years ago, Jay said one of the things he wanted to focus on after rapping was making movies. Well, obviously even when he was in “retirement,” Jay never stopped rapping — it’s in the man’s DNA. Still, the Jiggaman told us he hasn’t given up laying down a blueprint for success in Tinseltown.
“I do. I do,” Jay insisted about whether he still wants to make movies in the future. “I’m taking my time. It may seem like it’s taking forever, but when I do, it’s gonna be something added to the genre. I just don’t wanna do a couple movies and be gone. I want it to be something that’s really important, so I’m taking my time with it. Hopefully when I arrive [in Hollywood], I can leave a footprint.”
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Q-Tip Blasts Mayor Bloomberg Over "40 Day"
"50 Cent is a success story we all should applaud. However you feel about him, you can't deny him. He had something going on in his old neighborhood — our old neighborhood, because I grew up there too. He wanted to perform there. He can have the benefit but he can't perform."
"I think that's a shot to morale," he continued. "It's a shot to somebody's morale, who's 15 or 16 years old. That's an impressionable soul who sees 50 Cent, how he's not able to see him perform in a way. I think the [city's officials] are aware, but they think [50's] performance may cause rabble-rousing, or get people to act out. That's just an old way of thinking about folk, especially black folk. That's what it all boils down to, essentially."
Young Jeezy Wants To Make His Own ‘Hood’s Hottest MCs’ List
Young recently told us he has his own ideas for the Hottest MCs list, saying that we should make a “Hood’s Hottest MCs” of the realest street cats in the game. He would even like to sit down with some of his rap friends and make up a list.
“Even with me, when y’all first put in the bracket, some people think different,” he explained. “Some people wanna be a lyricist. Me, I wanna be real. It’s gotta be different categories.”
Jeezy does agree you could be real and not be hot. “You can,” Young noted. “There’s a lot of cats that do. You gotta get that list though. There’s a lot of cats underground you might not even know about that everybody listens to.”
Jeezy also notes that when the MTV News Hip-Hop Brain Trust makes their Hottest list, they shouldn’t include legends against some of the younger artists.
“You shouldn’t put a Nas on there. Or a KRS-One. That’s crazy to put those cats in the same category. They think differently. That’s why we should do mine. … It’s gonna cause more controversy than you think. People gonna be calling being like, ‘He ain’t really like that.’ ”
Common & Questlove - Is Blending New Music Art or Commerce? (Hennessey Artistry)
Common and The Roots’ Questlove, co-curators of the 2009 Hennessy Artistry series, discuss why they and Hennessy put art before commerce to create the right musical blend. Series dates: Chicago 9/12; Atlanta 9/19; Houston 10/3; New York 10/7.
Nardwuar vs. Nas
During a recent visit up north, The Pride of Canada went one on one with Nasir. Nardwuar's six degree game is bar none.
Drake feat. Trey Songz - Successful (30sec Preview)
It’s not exactly a do-over, but after receiving some backlash from his “Best I Ever Had” video, Drake tones things down in a clip for “Successful.”
The video was shot in the rapper’s hometown of Toronto. Drake and Trey Songz share top billing throughout the clip, directed by Jake Davis. Lil Wayne is featured in the original version of the song from Drake’s mixtape So Far Gone, but in the video version, Weezy’s verse has been replaced with a sung verse from Songz.
The clip is dark and opens with Drake overlooking the city. He continues to peer out from the balcony of a building during his first verse until he meets with Trey. As the two exit the condo, Drake turns back to the doorman, and his mind flashes as he and the man switch roles. The mood of the video matches the song; “Best I Ever Had” turned out to be a misstep for the upstart MC when the over-the-top clip didn’t match what fans felt the song portrayed.
Ghostface’s Wizdom Of The Week #2 (+ The Wizard Of Poetry Artwork)
You know you gotta a psychotic chick when you resting and she’s all in your phone, tryin’ to crack codes… I advise y’all to stay away from those type of women cuz this year we had a lot of females killing they man.
Jay-Z Recalls How Record Labels Thought He Was ‘Terrible’
“I went to every single record label, and they was like, ‘This guy is terrible. He’s nothing,’ ” Jay told MTV News prior to the release of The Blueprint in 2001. “I had to put [Reasonable Doubt] out myself, because nobody would sign me.”
That was back in 1996, when Roc-A-Fella records was born, not out of entrepreneurial expansion but, as Hova made clear, out of necessity. “I would press up singles and go to the record stores myself, collect $100, $200, come back, give them some more records,” he recalled. “It started like that.”
Jay wasn’t embittered by his struggle, though. If anything, it gave him a sharper perspective on the music business. “It made me appreciate it so much more,” he said. “No one gave me anything. They didn’t give me a record deal. I really just took my time and grew it step by step by step by step. I could have easily been like, ‘Maybe what I’m talking about ain’t right! Nobody wants to sign me!’ That would have stopped the suffering. But I didn’t.”
Raekwon Talks Nas’ No-Show On OB4CL2
We heard the album last night, son. Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II is a certified gem. That very last song on the LP, “Kiss the Ring,” is amazing. He’s has those mafia war stories, the sharp wordplay, Wu-Bangers and even some Dr. Dre G-Funk. What the Chef was unable to get was Nas. One of the main show-stealers from the original Only Built 4 Cuban Linx never gave Rae a verse for the new LP. So much for nostalgia.
“He committed to it,” Rae told Mixtape Daily. “I knew dude be busy. However it goes down, it’s cool with me. My thing is, I sacrificed to even ask because of the fans. But if dudes be too busy in their own minds, they don’t have to do it. Because Rae continues to do Rae anyway. Y’all came to see me. It’s the Rae show anyway.”
The Chef does have a couple of non-Wu-Tang castmembers — Beanie Sigel and The Lox’s Jadakiss and Styles P — participating on the CD. “I had to go back and deal with brothers I felt was really next to me, like a Sigel,” Chef said. “The way he came across, y’all gonna know he’s nothing to play with. He’s a vicious MC. When me and him get on a track, everybody gotta sit down. I got Kiss on the album. He’s like another one of me. I’m like him. We seen the same things. We share the same stories. I’m just a little older than Kiss, but we’re compatible. I wanted to keep it real Cuban, where people be like, ‘That’s how they talk.’ Jeezy would have been a good dude for the album, but maybe I’ll get him for [Cuban Linx III]. I wanted to keep it light on the features. I didn’t want everybody to [feel] like I’m looking too hard and leaning on features. I put Wu all over the joints because that’s how we made the first one.” According to Rae’s camp, he definitely has enough quality material to put out an Only Built 4 Cuban Linx III at the top of the year.
Trespass
In 1992 the Movie Trespass came out starring Ice Cube & Ice-T. The title was originally was Looters. Here on The Day in Rock the duo talk about the change in title of the movie and also what you can expect from the film. The soundtrack for this flick was actually pretty decent. And the Ice’s re-recorded the title track due to the name change. Below is the original version called Looters.
Timbaland Talks "Shock Value 2"
The producer Jay-Z should never work with again, jumped on Ustream last night and hyped up his next solo album. He played five or six new tracks and allegedly admitted to not giving Hov his best material. Instead, he's keeping it all for himself and his extensive guest list of superstar collaborators.
The SV2 players include: Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, Estelle, Missy, Drake, Keri Hilson, Usher, Chris Brown, Jonas Bros, Daughtry, Hollywood Undead, Danja, Pharrell, and Sebastian.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Killer Mike Interviews MC Lyte
Killer Mike Interviews MC Lyte Part 1 from Urban News Network on Vimeo.
If you got close to 15 minutes to spare, here's a full plate of hip-hop. Dig in. And oh yeah, YN's with you Mike, it was all about Roxanne Shante and MC Lyte growing up a kid. Nuff respect to L Boogie before the breakdown, but Ms. Moorer might be my G.O.A.T.
Alchemist & Evidence on Health Care
Alchemist & Evidence speak candidly about Health Care in America:
I decided to have my own town hall meeting with Alchemist and Evidence on Health Care in our country. Watch as the two share their thoughts on reform in America and health care abroad.
Clipse in Denver
Clipse In Denver from Malice of the Clipse on Vimeo.
‘Til The Casket Drops in stores October 20th.
Jay-Z Covers XXL Oct. 2009
CRITICISM OF “D.O.A.”:
“I’m not hating on young people. Like, when people say that, I’m like, What are you talking about? It’s just stupid. I’m not hating on young people… I’m not Bill Russell, [saying] Michael Jordan ain’t shit. I’m saying Lil Wayne and Kanye are like LeBron and Kobe. My job as someone at the forefront of the game is to leave it in a better position than when I came in. Same way that Russell [Simmons] left it to me. ’Cause this thing saved my life. Literally. So I have a responsibility to it karmically. And after that it’s on you. I did my part. I made ‘D.O.A.’ I said it. I made the statement. I made the push. Here, y’all take it from here.”
HIS LEGACY AS FORMER DEF JAM RECORDS PRESIDENT:
“So if you ask me to grade my performance as the president, I’d say A-plus. No one can bat a 100. It’s impossible. I mean, everyone is looking at my shit. But if we really looked under the hood [of] every single [record exec] and the acts they put out in that time, I’d be comparable to anyone.”
HIS STANDING IN THE GAME:
“But when I say I’m the best, I don’t say that outta my ass. I say that with all my stats behind me. I put that against anybody. I mean anybody. I really believe that… I believe in a lot of things.
I believe that ‘SportsCenter’ is the best thing on TV. I shouldn’t have to prove it. But I do have these stats to prove it. I’m talking about real run. I’m not talking about years off. I’m talking about straight—boom, boom, boom—back to back. We’re not talking about heritage acts either. We’re not talking about respect what I’ve done. I’m talking No. 1 [albums] 10 times. The Beatles is the only one [to have more
No. 1 albums]. They got 19, and if I get a surge of creativity, I could make nine albums next year.”
Usain Bolt Bumps Lil Wayne & Jay-Z
In a brief sit down, the fastest man alive says that he listens to the Carters.
"Right now, it's Lil Wayne, #1. He's hot. He's got everything. He sings the right tunes. I'm seriously listening to all his songs right now. Really sitting down, listening to his lyrics, and he's got his lyrics [down] pat now. He's got his lyrics. He's coming up like Jay-Z. He's smooth. He's got a different flow from Jay-Z, but lyrics-wise, he's got it. He's a lyricist. Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, I don't care who comes third. These guys have the whole place on edge, man. It's hot."
Fabolous Interview w/ iHipHop
Loso has two new mixtapes dropping: one with DJ Drama, one with Clue:
iHipHop had the opportunity to catch up with Fabolous at the neighborhood Foot Locker where he was promoting his new collaboration with Reebok. In a day an age where album sales cannot be depended on, Fab is diversifying his revenue streams, even while getting his “grown man” on with his recently released album “Loso’s Way”. Fabolous also decided to reveal for the first time that he will be releasing a double disc mixtape in the near future. The first disc is going to be done by DJ Drama and titled There Is “No Competition Pt. 2″ and the second disc will be called “That Fabolous Bastard” and will be put together by longtime cohort DJ Clue. I know there are a lot of people anticipating these mixtapes more so then his album. Sorry about the sound quality.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Jay-Z Sends A Shot At Joe Budden On His New Track "A Reminder"? "Tell Them Ordinary Joe's Budden Up"
Jigga just released a new song named reminder during the 3rd verse... at around 3:03 he says "tell them ordinary joe's budden up".
Rush Limbaugh Responds To Jay-Z
I would remind the rapper Jay-Z; Mr. Z, it is President Obama who wants mandated circumcision. We had that yesterday. That means if we need to save our penises from anybody, it’s Obama. I did not know I was on anybody’s balls.
Prof. Griff, Ex-Public Enemy Member, Gives Commentary On The Industry:
(Says FBI Raided Irv Gotti, Suge Knight, Damon Dash & J Prince For For Trying To Start A Company To Distribue Black Music) + Says 50 Cent Got Irv Gotti Into Legal Troube & More [Audio]
Uncle Murda Changes His Name
Uncle Murda x ReachNYC.com Interview from ReachNYC on Vimeo.
This is news to me, but the artist formerly known as Uncle Murda now goes by Uncle M. Reason for the change? To double his dollars, of course!
Fat Joe Interview w/ The Shoe Game
Fat Joe sat down with TSG and talked about his sneaker line with Protege. He says his initial shoe, "The Recession" had buyers a bit apprehensive.
Chamillionaire Interview w/ HardKnockTV
Nick Huff caught up with Chamillionaire to talk about why he is retiring from mixtapes, why he changed his new album name from Venom, and who he has worked with on the new album. Cham also takes Hard Knock TV behind the scenes of the BET gifting room.
Check out www.hardknock.tv for the full interview where Chamillionaire talks new generation of rappers, Drake, Asher and State of Hip Hop.
DMX: “Stay the F*ck Outta Arizona”
DMX speaks to TMZ about his jail experience in Arizona, says “Fuck Sheriff Joe”, watches some fruit basket sing and spits a freestyle.
Just Blaze Interview w/ Ms. Drama
Just Blaze gives a candid interview with Ms. Drama about the recession, his thoughts on producers lying about getting paid, his ideas on “followers” and the difference between producers and beat-makers. He also goes in about working on Gospel music, his beginnings as a DJ and beat maker and why he’s not equipped to be a rapper. Plus his thoughts on working with Jay-Z and a cameo from Saigon.
Beyond The Video: Successful w/ Drake & Trey Songz
Drake and Trey discuss “Successful” while on set, and director Jake Davis provides a short video concept commentary.
Goodie Mob Reunion Show Ad #2
Goodie Mob x Khujo x Sept 19th from Motion Family on Vimeo.
The second in a series of 4 commercials for the upcoming Goodie Mob Reunion Show in Atlanta on September 19th. in this clip, Khujo Goodie explains why the show is so important to him and the South.
Skyzoo - Saving Our Grace Episode 1: The Doubt
The first episode in a new web series from Sky. The Salvation hits stores on September 29th.
Run-DMC Finally Get Their Own Street
Find more videos like this on ThisIs50.com : IF IT'S HOT IT'S HERE!
205th St. & Hollis Ave will be renamed Run-DMC Way on August 30th.
REMEMBERING AALIYAH….
8 years ago today (August 25th), Aaliyah Dana Haughton, Anthony Dodd, Eric Foreman, Scott Gallin, Keeth Wallace, Gina Smith, Douglas Kratz, Christopher Maldonado, and Luis Morales died tragically in a plane crash that shocked everyone. At the time of the tragic accident, Aaliyah was just 22 years-old.
Black Dynamite Trailer
The blaxploitation spoof bowed in Sundance's Midnight section this year and was bought by Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group, which handles all domestic ancillaries for Apparition's releases.
In this case, Sony brought Apparition one of their titles to distribute theatrically.
Pic will have a platform release starting on Oct. 16
Behind The Scenes Of Saigon "Gotta Believe It"
Here's the visual aid for The Yardfather's "Gotta Believe It", shot in Bushwick, BK. Despite their rifts, it's good to see Just and Sai working together. God Bless America.
Monday, August 24, 2009
DJ Muggs - HHO’s Artist of the Week
DJ Muggs recently spoke to HipHopOfficial for their Artist of the Week segment:
The legendary producer and orginal member of Cypress Hill and the Soul Assassins talks about his latest projects, building his own brand, and what keeps him motivated. Real talk right here.
Asher Roth Interview
Sumit from HipHopChronicle spoke to Asher Roth today in London:
In this interview we speak on the “Sour Patch Kids” track and whether he’s working with DJ Premier, Pete Rock and Nottz for his new album. He smiles saying “maybe”. Asher talks politics and why explains why George Bush “is the man”. Asher tells me what artists would teach at a Hip Hop College. Finally the MC tells my why its important to study and know your history.After the interview, me and Asher spoke on Hip Hop albums. We spoke on Guru, Masta Ace, 9 Lives, Preemo and a whole lot more.
Cam’ron Interview w/ HHB
Another one from HipHopBeef. On the set of the “La Bomba” and “Ric Flair”, Killa speaks on Dipset West, The UN, learns about the the Rae and Budden beef for the first time, declines to answer any Dipset questions, wishes the Pastor the best, and denies speaking to Curtis.
Lil Wayne Performs "Go DJ" (Houston)
The video for J Dilla’s “24k” dropped on Thursday, they filmed the teaser for this on Friday then released it the next day, gave Amazon the OB4CL II snippets on Saturday, dropped “10 Bricks” on Sunday and we premiered “Catalina” today.
Vado Interview w/ HHB
HipHopBeef catches up with Vado on the set of his new video. He speaks on meeting Cam’ron and joining Dipset, and spits a few bars
Method Man Discusses Movie Making
Meth talks to HipHollywood about his acting career and gets in-depth about Red Tails (written by George Lucas) & gives an update on How High 2.
Lil Wayne Wants You To Get Schooled
Lil Wayne for Get Schooled from Get Schooled on Vimeo.
In an effort to bring awareness to the public educational system, VH1 and MTV will air "Get Schooled" on September 8th. Above, is a 30 second clip of Wayne promoting the show. Back in 2005, I interviewed Weezy while he was "enrolled" at University of Houston for XXL. Wonder who's going to be the first sign to Young Money Sports.
Tony Yayo x DJ Drama Talk Gangsta Paradise
“You hear my mixtapes on ThisIs50 and you hear them with DJ Whoo Kid,” Yayo explained. “I wanted to go out of my element this time. It was like, ‘Who should I go to? DJ Drama.’ Atlanta is poppin’, New York City’s poppin’, everywhere is poppin’ — but I had to go to Gangsta Grillz. [Mastermind DJ Drama] paved the way for a lot of artists. He’s the hottest DJ to go to. Shout out to Whoo Kid, but I did this one with Drama this time.”
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“Reason I call it Gangsta Paradise is because the gangstas in Queens call it ‘gangsta’s paradise.’ Brooklyn is the jungle. That’s the name of Queens — shout to Southside Jamaica. I’ve been dropping a lot of mixtapes on my own, learning from 50. I think I’m starting to get the game mastered. It takes some time. Swine Flu, Swine Flu 2: The Pandemic, Public Enemies. Now I got Gangsta Paradise. Shout to Willie the Kid and La the Darkman. The video is crazy. Real recognize real.”
Yayo and Dram are hopeful that they can knock out a full G-Unit Gangsta Grillz once 50 finishes filming his latest movie.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
dead prez & DJ Green Lantern Interview w/ DJ Envy
On DJ Envy’s “Backstage Pass” show on Hip Hop Nation on Sirius/XM Satellite radio. DJ Premier was also there manning the turntables.
