Monday, January 31, 2011
Trailer: Curren$y - Muscle Car Chronicles
AN EMPIRE VIEW- SEAN O'CONNELL (FT. A SNEAK PEEK @ THE MUSCLE CAR CHRONICLES) from Creative Control on Vimeo.
A trailer for the Muscle Car Chronicles, an album produced by Sean O'Connell and film starring Curren$y and McKenzie Eddy coming out this spring.
Mumbo Sauce & Drumbreaks
Inner Loop Records and Producers I Know have joined forces to drop Soulful!'s new project Mumbo Sauce and Drumbreaks. The album is mixture of instrumentals and songs featuring artists like XO, Muggsy Malone, D. Julien and more.
The Washington City Paper says "Mumbo Sauce and Drumbreaks is an incredibly dope concept album, the likes of which I haven't heard in the D.C. region." Read the full review here: http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/music/2011/01/31/reviewed-mumbo-sauce-and-drumbreaks-by-soulful/
DOWNLOAD "Mumbo Sauce & Drumbreaks" NOW: http://innerlooprecords.bandcamp.com/album/mumbo-sauce-drumbreaks
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Woman Sues Diddy For $900 Billion; Accuses Him Of Knocking Down World Trade Center
A woman has filed a lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs, accusing the Hip-Hop mogul of a variety of bizarre charges, including knocking down the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
RadarOnline.com posted the outrageous lawsuit, which was filed by a woman named Valerie Joyce Wilson Turks, who accuses Diddy, his longtime girlfriend Kim Porter and LAPD victim Rodney King of being responsible for the collapse of the World Trade Center.
"[Diddy] went through Kim Porter and Rodney King and knocked down the WTC and then they all came and knocked my children down," Turks claims in the lawsuit. "Set me up to be on disability and disabled my baby. he put my baby in a wheelchair," the lawsuit reads.
The lawsuit also accuses Diddy, who raked in $30 million dollars in 2010, of stealing the woman's "chip" at a Casino in Mississippi.
“Plus I won a lot of money at the casino in Mississippi and Sean P. Diddy Combs has my chip to my money. I heard he gave it to Gwen Allen to hold but she can not cash it in," Turks complained. "I want my chip please help me. it's well worth over 100 zillions of dollars, and my hospital keys. They put me and my baby in the hospital and broke my baby 2 legs and sexual assaulted my children and crushed us."
The woman seeks $900 billion dollars in child support and $100 billion dollars for loss of income.
A hearing date has been set for Monday, January 31st.
In related news, Diddy has been tapped to play a detective on the updated version of the classic television show "Hawaii Five-0." Diddy plays a New York
Detective named "Reggie Williams," who comes to Honolulu to get even with thugs who have wronged his family.
According to reports, Diddy is currently undergoing weapons training with a Navy S.E.A.L. in preparation for the role. (All Hip Hop)
EmFriday, January 28, 2011
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Reks( @therealreks )Assembles A Dream Team Cast Of Platinum Producers for R.E.K.S. On 3-8-2011
REKS ASSEMBLES A DREAM TEAM CAST OF PLATINUM PRODUCERS INCLUDING DJ PREMIER, PETE ROCK, HI-TEK, SEAN C & LV, THE ALCHEMIST, NOTTZ, SHA MONEY XL, STATIK SELEKTAH & FIZZY WOMACK FOR FORTHCOMING LP
R.E.K.S. (RHYTHMATIC ETERNAL KING SUPREME) WILL BE RELEASED ON MARCH 8th, 2011 ON SHOWOFF/BRICK RECORDS
Before the Grey Hairs, REKS was just a teenager who fell in love with the Hip-Hop movement. Little did he know, one day he would experience working with and alongside some of those legendary hip-hop icons. Born Corey Isiah Christie in Lawrence, Massachusetts, August 24th, 1977, REKS practically grew up with Hip-Hop. He first embraced the culture by becoming a break-dancer with Funk Town Connection (FTC), competing all over the city of Lawrence, Massachusetts. The legendary Rap styles of KRS-One, Slick Rick, and Ice Cube inspired him to pick up the mic and he started writing rhymes at a very young age. Soon thereafter, REKS began gaining notoriety in his hometown through cipher battles and memorable stage performances. After high school, REKS enrolled at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. With a “Kanye West” drive and mentality, REKS decided to drop out of college after one year to pursue his dream and music career full-time.
REKS took the underground scene by storm with his debut LP, Along Came The Chosen (2001). The album featured production from his ex-classmates Soul Searchers, Fakts One, and a then 18-year old Statik Selektah. The album also featured collaborations with underground stalwarts including Pace-Won & Young Zee of the Outsidaz, 7L & Esoteric, J-Live EDO. G and MSC group members Lucky Dice and Chi Knox. The critically acclaimed LP was nominated for Best Hip-Hop Album & Artist of the Year at The Boston Music Awards and was featured in the Source, XXL, Vibe, and URB Magazine’s “Next 100”. The album’s single “Skills 101” reached #45 on the Billboard Singles chart, putting him on shows and tours with The Clipse, Ghostface Killah, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Redman, De La Soul, Method Man, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Boot Camp Click, JR Writer and one of his idols KRS-One.
After releasing several mixtapes in the interim, REKS finally released his highly anticipated sophomore LP, Grey Hairs, in 2008 and it saw him once again team up with his former DJ, longtime friend, Statik Selektah who served as the projects Executive Producer and the momentous album featured production from DJ Premier, Large Professor, DC The Midi Alien and ten-tracks from Statik and featured collaborations with Lil Fame of MOP, Consequence, Skyzoo, Termanology, Jon Hope and Big Shug. Grey Hairs firmly established REKS as one of the top rising Indy artists as it is considered an underground classic and it lead to REKS being profiled by XXL Magazine in their “Show & Prove” section. In early 2009, REKS released the companion piece More Grey Hairs, appeared on Statik Selektah’s Spell My Name Right: The Album and released two more mixtapes (In Between The Lines Series Vol’s 1 & 2 which were hosted by Statik Selektah/DJ Green Lantern and DJ Ill Will respectively) and both mixtapes garnered thousands of downloads and widespread praise.
REKS now sets out to take the next step in his progression with what promises to be an instant classic, with his third LP, R.E.K.S (Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme), which is scheduled to be released on March 8th, 2011 on Showoff/Brick Records.
The LP lists such notable legends as DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Hi Tek, Alchemist, Nottz, Sha Money XL, Sean C & LV, Fizzy Womack and the ever present Statik Selektah contributing production; and newcomers Blaze P and Mike Frey join in for this classic as well. Throw in highlight tracks with Styles P, Freeway, Termanology, Lil Fame, Atticabarz and DJ Corbet and you have the recipe for another instant classic!
REKS has already set things in motion for R.E.K.S. with the recent leak of a radio-rip of the LP’s buzz-single, “25th Hour,” (produced by DJ Premier) which has found its way to every corner of the Internet.
The Year of the Showoff continues…..
Tracklisting and credits for REKS “Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme”:
1. “25th Hour” (produced by DJ Premier)
2. “Thin Line” (produced by Pete Rock)
3. “Limelight” (produced by Nottz)
4. “Kill Em” (produced by Sean C & LV)
5. “This Or That” (produced by Statik Selektah)
6. “Why Cry” f/ Styles P (produced by The Alchemist)
7. “Face Off” f/ Termanology (produced by Sha Money XL)
8. “The Wonder Years” (produced by Hi Tek)
9. “This Is Me” f/ DJ Corbet (produced by Mike Frey)
10. “Mr. Nobody” (produced by Statik Selektah)
11. “The Underdog” (produced by Blaze P)
12. “U Know” f/ Freeway (produced by Hi Tek)
13. “Cigarettes” f/ Lil Fame of M.O.P. & Atticabarz (produced by Fizzy Womack)
14. “Mascara” (The Ugly Truth) (produced by Statik Selektah)
15. “Like A Star” (produced by Statik Selektah)
16. “Self Titled (produced by Statik Selektah) -bonus track
R.E.K.S. (RHYTHMATIC ETERNAL KING SUPREME) WILL BE RELEASED ON MARCH 8th, 2011 ON SHOWOFF/BRICK RECORDS
Before the Grey Hairs, REKS was just a teenager who fell in love with the Hip-Hop movement. Little did he know, one day he would experience working with and alongside some of those legendary hip-hop icons. Born Corey Isiah Christie in Lawrence, Massachusetts, August 24th, 1977, REKS practically grew up with Hip-Hop. He first embraced the culture by becoming a break-dancer with Funk Town Connection (FTC), competing all over the city of Lawrence, Massachusetts. The legendary Rap styles of KRS-One, Slick Rick, and Ice Cube inspired him to pick up the mic and he started writing rhymes at a very young age. Soon thereafter, REKS began gaining notoriety in his hometown through cipher battles and memorable stage performances. After high school, REKS enrolled at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. With a “Kanye West” drive and mentality, REKS decided to drop out of college after one year to pursue his dream and music career full-time.
REKS took the underground scene by storm with his debut LP, Along Came The Chosen (2001). The album featured production from his ex-classmates Soul Searchers, Fakts One, and a then 18-year old Statik Selektah. The album also featured collaborations with underground stalwarts including Pace-Won & Young Zee of the Outsidaz, 7L & Esoteric, J-Live EDO. G and MSC group members Lucky Dice and Chi Knox. The critically acclaimed LP was nominated for Best Hip-Hop Album & Artist of the Year at The Boston Music Awards and was featured in the Source, XXL, Vibe, and URB Magazine’s “Next 100”. The album’s single “Skills 101” reached #45 on the Billboard Singles chart, putting him on shows and tours with The Clipse, Ghostface Killah, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Redman, De La Soul, Method Man, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Boot Camp Click, JR Writer and one of his idols KRS-One.
After releasing several mixtapes in the interim, REKS finally released his highly anticipated sophomore LP, Grey Hairs, in 2008 and it saw him once again team up with his former DJ, longtime friend, Statik Selektah who served as the projects Executive Producer and the momentous album featured production from DJ Premier, Large Professor, DC The Midi Alien and ten-tracks from Statik and featured collaborations with Lil Fame of MOP, Consequence, Skyzoo, Termanology, Jon Hope and Big Shug. Grey Hairs firmly established REKS as one of the top rising Indy artists as it is considered an underground classic and it lead to REKS being profiled by XXL Magazine in their “Show & Prove” section. In early 2009, REKS released the companion piece More Grey Hairs, appeared on Statik Selektah’s Spell My Name Right: The Album and released two more mixtapes (In Between The Lines Series Vol’s 1 & 2 which were hosted by Statik Selektah/DJ Green Lantern and DJ Ill Will respectively) and both mixtapes garnered thousands of downloads and widespread praise.
REKS now sets out to take the next step in his progression with what promises to be an instant classic, with his third LP, R.E.K.S (Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme), which is scheduled to be released on March 8th, 2011 on Showoff/Brick Records.
The LP lists such notable legends as DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Hi Tek, Alchemist, Nottz, Sha Money XL, Sean C & LV, Fizzy Womack and the ever present Statik Selektah contributing production; and newcomers Blaze P and Mike Frey join in for this classic as well. Throw in highlight tracks with Styles P, Freeway, Termanology, Lil Fame, Atticabarz and DJ Corbet and you have the recipe for another instant classic!
REKS has already set things in motion for R.E.K.S. with the recent leak of a radio-rip of the LP’s buzz-single, “25th Hour,” (produced by DJ Premier) which has found its way to every corner of the Internet.
The Year of the Showoff continues…..
Tracklisting and credits for REKS “Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme”:
1. “25th Hour” (produced by DJ Premier)
2. “Thin Line” (produced by Pete Rock)
3. “Limelight” (produced by Nottz)
4. “Kill Em” (produced by Sean C & LV)
5. “This Or That” (produced by Statik Selektah)
6. “Why Cry” f/ Styles P (produced by The Alchemist)
7. “Face Off” f/ Termanology (produced by Sha Money XL)
8. “The Wonder Years” (produced by Hi Tek)
9. “This Is Me” f/ DJ Corbet (produced by Mike Frey)
10. “Mr. Nobody” (produced by Statik Selektah)
11. “The Underdog” (produced by Blaze P)
12. “U Know” f/ Freeway (produced by Hi Tek)
13. “Cigarettes” f/ Lil Fame of M.O.P. & Atticabarz (produced by Fizzy Womack)
14. “Mascara” (The Ugly Truth) (produced by Statik Selektah)
15. “Like A Star” (produced by Statik Selektah)
16. “Self Titled (produced by Statik Selektah) -bonus track
Buckshot Talks With Rob Stone About Being a CEO
Buckshot Talks With Rob Stone About Being a CEO
Buckshot discusses the basics of being a CEO with Rob Stone, the co-founder & CEO of Cornerstone Promotions & Fader Magazine.
Buckshot's book, 'The Common Knowledgy of the Entertainment Industry,' is out today.
The e-book version is also available at iTunes (http://bit.ly/g36IgI) & Amazon Kindle (http://amzn.to/i5HgOO).
For more information on the book visit: http://www.duckdown.com/commonknowledgy/
Buckshot discusses the basics of being a CEO with Rob Stone, the co-founder & CEO of Cornerstone Promotions & Fader Magazine.
Buckshot's book, 'The Common Knowledgy of the Entertainment Industry,' is out today.
The e-book version is also available at iTunes (http://bit.ly/g36IgI) & Amazon Kindle (http://amzn.to/i5HgOO).
For more information on the book visit: http://www.duckdown.com/commonknowledgy/
Wiz Khalifa ( @RealWizKhalifa ) Announces New Album
Rolling Papers is scheduled to drop on March 29th
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
@black_milk FEBRUARY TOUR DATES (U.S./CANADA)
It’s non-stop for Black, drummer Daru, keyboardist AB and DJ Bill Sharp. Only one week after their tour of New Zealand and Australia, they’ll be hitting the road again. Check the February tour dates below.
2/9/11 Boston
2/10/11 New York (honoring J.Dilla)
2/11/11 Pittsburgh
2/13/11 Washington, DC
2/23/11 Seattle
2/24/11 Vancouver
2/25/11 San Jose
Juelz Santana Stuido Raided, Juelz In Hot Water
Juelz Santana's new year isn't kicking off on a positive note, as news spread earlier today that the Dipset rhymer's New Jersey studio was raided by police on Thursday (Jan. 20).
Officers entered the premises, dubbed "Santana's World," to find guns and drugs present. Two fully loaded 9mm handguns, several boxes of ammunition and marijuana were among the items confiscated. While the surprise visit turned up the illegal guns, Bergen County police were there to arrest Toby M. Raynor, also known as Hynief, an affiliate of the rapper's Skull Gang set.
The 24-year-old was reportedly taken into custody after selling marijuana to undercover Gang Unit detectives. During a 10-month investigation, Raynor, 24, dealt the drugs on June 16 and July 1, 2010. Raynor is currently being held in the Bergen County Jail on $50,000 bail.
On the day of the raid, Santana was scheduled to make an appearance on MTV's 'RapFix Live,' alongside Dipset members Cam'ron, Jim Jones and Freekey Zeeky. The 'Back To The Crib' creator was noticeably absent from the show and when host Sway questioned Cam'ron as to his whereabouts, Cam revealed Santana was suffering from an "allergic reaction."
No word yet on whether Juelz Santana was also arrested in the raid. (The Boombox)
Officers entered the premises, dubbed "Santana's World," to find guns and drugs present. Two fully loaded 9mm handguns, several boxes of ammunition and marijuana were among the items confiscated. While the surprise visit turned up the illegal guns, Bergen County police were there to arrest Toby M. Raynor, also known as Hynief, an affiliate of the rapper's Skull Gang set.
The 24-year-old was reportedly taken into custody after selling marijuana to undercover Gang Unit detectives. During a 10-month investigation, Raynor, 24, dealt the drugs on June 16 and July 1, 2010. Raynor is currently being held in the Bergen County Jail on $50,000 bail.
On the day of the raid, Santana was scheduled to make an appearance on MTV's 'RapFix Live,' alongside Dipset members Cam'ron, Jim Jones and Freekey Zeeky. The 'Back To The Crib' creator was noticeably absent from the show and when host Sway questioned Cam'ron as to his whereabouts, Cam revealed Santana was suffering from an "allergic reaction."
No word yet on whether Juelz Santana was also arrested in the raid. (The Boombox)
Eminem - Look At Me Now (Mixtape)
01. Hello, Good Morning (Remix) (Feat. Diddy-Dirty Money)
02. Difficult
03. Cocaine (Feat. Jazmine Sullivan)
04. Syllables (Feat. Dr. Dre, Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Stat Quo, And Cashis)
05. Topless (Feat. Nas, T.I., And Slim The Mobster)
06. Where I’m At (Feat. Lloyd Banks)
07. Echo (Feat. Royce Da 5’9`)
08. All She Wrote (Feat. T.I.)
09. Living Proof (Feat. Royce Da 5’9`)
10. I Need A Doctor (Feat. Dr. Dre)
11. All She Wrote (Solo Version)
12. Roman’s Revenge (Feat. Nicki Minaj)
13. Love The Way You Lie Pt. 2 (Feat. Rihanna)
14. The Cypher
15. Hell Breaks Loose (Feat. Dr. Dre)
16. No Love (Feat. Lil’ Wayne)
Lil Wayne Announces 'I Am Music II' Tour Dates
Nearly three months after being released from prison, Lil Wayne today (Jan. 24) announced an I Am Music II spring tour, a 24-date trek across North America that kicks off Mar. 18 in Buffalo, N.Y., and wraps May 1 in East Rutherford, N.J., with a headlining set at Bamboozle.
Weezy will be joined on the arena tour by Young Money protege Nicki Minaj, Miami rapper Rick Ross, and blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, who will perform a DJ/drummer set with Mixmaster Mike.
The I Am Music II tour is a sequel to Lil Wayne's 2008-2009 I Am Music tour, which grossed approximately $42 million and drew nearly 804,000 fans. The rapper has played a handful of shows since his Nov. 4 prison release, including an appearance on "Saturday Night Live" alongside Eminem on Dec. 18.
According to a press release for the tour, "Tha Carter IV," Lil Wayne's highly anticipated sequel to 2008's "Tha Carter III," is still scheduled for a spring release. "6 Foot 7 Foot," the first single from the album, currently sits at No. 11 on the Hot 100.
Here are Lil Wayne's I Am Music II tour dates:
Mar. 18: Buffalo, N.Y. (HSBC Arena)
Mar. 19: Columbus, Ohio (Nationwide Arena)
Mar. 20: Baltimore, Md. (First Mariner Arena)
Mar. 23: Hampton, Va. (Hampton Coliseum)
Mar. 24: Cleveland, Ohio (Quicken Loans Arena)
Mar. 26: Philadelphia, Pa. (Wells Fargo Center )
Mar. 27: Long Island, N.Y. (Nassau Coliseum)
Mar. 30: University Park, Pa. (Bryce Jordan Center)
Apr. 1: Chicago, Ill. (United Center )
Apr. 2: Detroit, Mich. (The Palace of Auburn Hills)
Apr. 3: Washington, D.C. (Verizon Center)
Apr. 6: Miami, Fla. (Bank Atlantic Center)
Apr. 8: Greensboro, N.C. (Greensboro Coliseum)
Apr. 9: Atlanta, Ga. (Philips Arena)
Apr. 10: St. Louis, Mo. (Scottrade Center)
Apr. 14: New Orleans, La. (New Orleans Arena)
Apr. 15: Dallas, Texas (American Airlines Arena)
Apr. 16: Houston, Texas (Toyota Center)
Apr. 19: Phoenix, Ariz. (US Airways Arena)
Apr. 23: Anaheim, Calif. (Honda Center)
Apr. 24: Oakland, Calif. (Oracle Arena )
Apr. 26: Sacramento, Calif. (ARCO Arena)
Apr. 28: Edmonton, Canada (Rexall Place)
Apr. 29: Vancouver, Canada (Rogers Arena)
May 1: East Rutherford, N.J. (Bamboozle Festival)
Weezy will be joined on the arena tour by Young Money protege Nicki Minaj, Miami rapper Rick Ross, and blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, who will perform a DJ/drummer set with Mixmaster Mike.
The I Am Music II tour is a sequel to Lil Wayne's 2008-2009 I Am Music tour, which grossed approximately $42 million and drew nearly 804,000 fans. The rapper has played a handful of shows since his Nov. 4 prison release, including an appearance on "Saturday Night Live" alongside Eminem on Dec. 18.
According to a press release for the tour, "Tha Carter IV," Lil Wayne's highly anticipated sequel to 2008's "Tha Carter III," is still scheduled for a spring release. "6 Foot 7 Foot," the first single from the album, currently sits at No. 11 on the Hot 100.
Here are Lil Wayne's I Am Music II tour dates:
Mar. 18: Buffalo, N.Y. (HSBC Arena)
Mar. 19: Columbus, Ohio (Nationwide Arena)
Mar. 20: Baltimore, Md. (First Mariner Arena)
Mar. 23: Hampton, Va. (Hampton Coliseum)
Mar. 24: Cleveland, Ohio (Quicken Loans Arena)
Mar. 26: Philadelphia, Pa. (Wells Fargo Center )
Mar. 27: Long Island, N.Y. (Nassau Coliseum)
Mar. 30: University Park, Pa. (Bryce Jordan Center)
Apr. 1: Chicago, Ill. (United Center )
Apr. 2: Detroit, Mich. (The Palace of Auburn Hills)
Apr. 3: Washington, D.C. (Verizon Center)
Apr. 6: Miami, Fla. (Bank Atlantic Center)
Apr. 8: Greensboro, N.C. (Greensboro Coliseum)
Apr. 9: Atlanta, Ga. (Philips Arena)
Apr. 10: St. Louis, Mo. (Scottrade Center)
Apr. 14: New Orleans, La. (New Orleans Arena)
Apr. 15: Dallas, Texas (American Airlines Arena)
Apr. 16: Houston, Texas (Toyota Center)
Apr. 19: Phoenix, Ariz. (US Airways Arena)
Apr. 23: Anaheim, Calif. (Honda Center)
Apr. 24: Oakland, Calif. (Oracle Arena )
Apr. 26: Sacramento, Calif. (ARCO Arena)
Apr. 28: Edmonton, Canada (Rexall Place)
Apr. 29: Vancouver, Canada (Rogers Arena)
May 1: East Rutherford, N.J. (Bamboozle Festival)
Monday, January 24, 2011
World Star Hip Hop WAS NOT Shutdown
Creator and CEO of world star hip hop just clarify on HOT97 NY that the site was not shutdown it was only technical difficulties. It will be back up in 24 hours or more
C'MoN @50cent lol PLZ PPL stop hating. @50cent talks to @AngieMartinez about WSHH- tune in now HOT97 NY
I don't know why people underestimate me. I just shut down WORLDSTAR for future advertising contact thisis50.com suckers lol
World Star Hip Hop shut down and seized by Homeland Security
Your favorite rap site known for them wild videos you seen posted on Facebook and twitter is now shut down. Our source’s tell us WSHH and OnSmash have been seized by Homeland Security for copyright infringement. The government is taking over the world, record labels crying because they can’t sell records in the digital age. Get hype to the technology and beat it. The music industry is playing with billions of dollars and the best they can do is seize web sites, lmao! SAD day for the internet!
Gudda Gudda - HotNewHipHop.com Interview
Young Money's Gudda Gudda sits down with HotNewHipHop.com to discuss the failed ATTEMPTED Chain Snatching last weekend in Minnesota.
Studio Life With Killa Mike & Big Krit ( @BIGKRIT )
Studio Life w/ Killa Mike & Big Krit from 3 little digs on Vimeo.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Halle Berry Declines to Play The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin in Her Biopic
The show must go on! R&B icon, Aretha Franklin has confirmed that producers will continue plans for her big screen biopic despite Hollywood superstar, Halle Berry turning down the lead role. Last year, the legend revealed that her autobiography, "Aretha: From These Roots," would be adapted into a movie. Being that Berry is the singer's favorite actress, it seemed like a perfect fit.
While Franklin is steadily recovering, she found time last week for a phone interview with "The Wendy Williams Show". During the interview Franklin announced to a cheering studio audience that Berry was her choice to play the Queen of Soul in her prime in the biopic.
"For the last four years, we've been talking about (the film), and I have had a number of offers. Unfortunately, they were not good offers," the diva goes on to say," Halle Berry is my pick!"
Since the show aired, Berry has informed fans and media to dismiss the rumors that she will star as Franklin. The actress claims that she would not be able to handle such a large musical lead. Berry tells E! Online, "If I could carry a tune, I'd consider it. Someone should tell Aretha that I can't do her justice."
Now that Berry will no longer play Franklin, which actress/singer do you think could do justice to such an iconic and classic singer as Aretha Franklin? (Singersroom)
While Franklin is steadily recovering, she found time last week for a phone interview with "The Wendy Williams Show". During the interview Franklin announced to a cheering studio audience that Berry was her choice to play the Queen of Soul in her prime in the biopic.
"For the last four years, we've been talking about (the film), and I have had a number of offers. Unfortunately, they were not good offers," the diva goes on to say," Halle Berry is my pick!"
Since the show aired, Berry has informed fans and media to dismiss the rumors that she will star as Franklin. The actress claims that she would not be able to handle such a large musical lead. Berry tells E! Online, "If I could carry a tune, I'd consider it. Someone should tell Aretha that I can't do her justice."
Now that Berry will no longer play Franklin, which actress/singer do you think could do justice to such an iconic and classic singer as Aretha Franklin? (Singersroom)
Lil Jon in Trouble With IRS; Set to Star in Celebrity Apprentice
Lil Jon better hope he doesn’t get fired from his next gig.
According to the AJC, the man behind such hits as Usher’s “Yeah” and the Ying Yang Twins’s “Get Low” will be competing on the upcoming season of Donald Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice on NBC. While there’s no word on what the prize for winning is, if it’s monetary, Lil Jon better buckle down.
According to The Detroit News, the IRS filed a $638,937 lien against the crunk master on June 24, 2008 with the Charleston County, South Carolina Recorder. The address on the lien is his $1.9 million oceanfront home in Isle of Palms which was foreclosed on in August. Jon is reportedly one of seven members of the cast who against whom the IRS has recently filed a tax lien.
Lil Jon is simply the next in line in a long list of rappers who have recently faced trouble with the IRS. Young Buck, Trick Daddy and many others have all had problems with Uncle Sam in the past few months. (XXL)
According to the AJC, the man behind such hits as Usher’s “Yeah” and the Ying Yang Twins’s “Get Low” will be competing on the upcoming season of Donald Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice on NBC. While there’s no word on what the prize for winning is, if it’s monetary, Lil Jon better buckle down.
According to The Detroit News, the IRS filed a $638,937 lien against the crunk master on June 24, 2008 with the Charleston County, South Carolina Recorder. The address on the lien is his $1.9 million oceanfront home in Isle of Palms which was foreclosed on in August. Jon is reportedly one of seven members of the cast who against whom the IRS has recently filed a tax lien.
Lil Jon is simply the next in line in a long list of rappers who have recently faced trouble with the IRS. Young Buck, Trick Daddy and many others have all had problems with Uncle Sam in the past few months. (XXL)
Wiz Khalifa ( @RealWizKhalifa ) Talks Performing at Steelers Vs. Jets AFC Championship
This Sunday (January 23) Pittsburgh native Wiz Khalifa will entertain die-hard Steelers fans against the New York Jets with his hit anthem, “Black & Yellow” at Heinz Filed.
“It’s gonna be crazy man,” the 2010 XXL Freshman said in a statement on the event. “It’s gonna be really monumental to see everyone out there. Knowing where I grew up and everyone rockin’ in the same place. This is the closest to being a Steeler that I’m gonna get.”
The Steelers are urging excited fans to arrive to the AFC Championship Game against the New York Jets early in order to catch a live performance by several other Pittsburgh musicians including the Taylor Gang leader.
In addition to performing, the rapper has been given the honor of leading the fans in the Terrible Towel Twirl before kickoff. Currently, No. 5 on The Billboard Hot 100 chart, Wiz’s “Black & Yellow” single has been purchased close to 1.5 million times, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
“I’ve always had that Pittsburgh pride,” he said of the song. “I just wanted to let people know where I’m from and represent any way I can and what better way than through our colors. I took that hometown pride and put it in a song.” (XXL)
“It’s gonna be crazy man,” the 2010 XXL Freshman said in a statement on the event. “It’s gonna be really monumental to see everyone out there. Knowing where I grew up and everyone rockin’ in the same place. This is the closest to being a Steeler that I’m gonna get.”
The Steelers are urging excited fans to arrive to the AFC Championship Game against the New York Jets early in order to catch a live performance by several other Pittsburgh musicians including the Taylor Gang leader.
In addition to performing, the rapper has been given the honor of leading the fans in the Terrible Towel Twirl before kickoff. Currently, No. 5 on The Billboard Hot 100 chart, Wiz’s “Black & Yellow” single has been purchased close to 1.5 million times, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
“I’ve always had that Pittsburgh pride,” he said of the song. “I just wanted to let people know where I’m from and represent any way I can and what better way than through our colors. I took that hometown pride and put it in a song.” (XXL)
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Buckshot On How To Make A Record........ HELL YEA
Buckshot's book 'The Common Knowledgy of the Entertainment Industry' is out January 25th. The hardcover book (similar in size to a CD case) provides an A-Z guide on the basics of the Entertainment industry. The book also includes a 15-track album with original Buckshot music based on the concepts from within the book. A digital-version (also with full color photos) will be available as e-books from major retail outlets like iBook, Amazon's 'Kindle,' and Sony Reader. For more information visit:http://www.duckdown.com/commonknowledgy/ . Buckshot has recorded a series of educational interviews with people who play the role's of various positions that he highlights within the book. The first visual is Buckshot explaining the basics behind creating a record. He works alongside Young Piff, the winner of Boost Mobile & HOT 97's Summer Jam MC Battle. Stay tuned for more videos as Buckshot highlights key points on what it takes to be a CEO, sales rep, engineer, webmaster, A&R & more.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Dr. Dre 'Detox' Not Coming on 4/20
Earlier this week Just Blaze posted a video on his Twitter account that showed Dr. Dre hinting that his long awaited album, Detox, would be released on April 20 [watch below]. A rep for rap legend spoke to MTV News and debunked the rumors, saying the date was not referring to the LP’s release. As of press time, it is unclear what the superproducer was promoting.
Back in November, Dre dropped his first single for the project, the Snoop Dogg and Akon assisted “Kush.” To date the song has peaked at No. 11 on Billboard’s Rap Songs chart.
Dre told XXL in our Dec/Jan 2011 issue that he’s amped about finally releasing the disc—which is 12 years in the making. “I’m really feeling it now,” he said. “My energy has been back and forth with the record, tussling with doing it out of obligation, as opposed to doing it because I really feel it. My feelings about it have been going up and down. Now I’m in that place where I’m really feeling it, and it’s coming out right. It’s like, Yeah, I’m excited about it.”
As of press time Detox does not have an official release date (XXL)
Back in November, Dre dropped his first single for the project, the Snoop Dogg and Akon assisted “Kush.” To date the song has peaked at No. 11 on Billboard’s Rap Songs chart.
Dre told XXL in our Dec/Jan 2011 issue that he’s amped about finally releasing the disc—which is 12 years in the making. “I’m really feeling it now,” he said. “My energy has been back and forth with the record, tussling with doing it out of obligation, as opposed to doing it because I really feel it. My feelings about it have been going up and down. Now I’m in that place where I’m really feeling it, and it’s coming out right. It’s like, Yeah, I’m excited about it.”
As of press time Detox does not have an official release date (XXL)
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Crooked I( @TheRealCrookedI )Speaks On Slaughterhouse Signing With Shady Records
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DJ SupaJames interviews Crooked I
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