Archive for June, 2009

R.I.P. Michael Joseph Jackson

Thursday, June 25 2009 10:45 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: True Story
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CNN Entertainer Michael Jackson has died after being taken

to a hospital on Thursday after suffering cardiac arrest, CNN has

confirmed.

Related: Unbreakable-Vibe‘s 2002 Cover Story

On The Set: Eminem "Beautiful" (Stadium Status)

Thursday, June 25 2009 9:06 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: True Story
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With the video for “Beautiful” on the way, Eminem talks about the importance of shooting the visuals for it in his hometown.

The video was filmed at noted Detroit landmarks, now past their prime though in many ways now more iconic than ever.  Through locations such as the once-grand Beaux-Arts train station (Michigan Central Station, which was built in 1913), the original Tiger Stadium (built in 1912), and the old Packard Motor Car Company plant (established in 1903), the viewer sees both Detroit’s grand past and very real present, and Eminem finds in Detroit a new metaphor for the lyrical content of the song.

Tiger Stadium is being torn down, and the train station is supposed to be demolished too.  This video is one of the last times anybody outside of Detroit is going to see them,” commented Eminem.  “I wrote ‘Beautiful’ when I was really down, during a difficult time struggling with my addiction.  It’s a reminder to keep your head up, and to see who you really are despite what you may be going through.  Now that I’ve gotten through the toughest part, I see how the song relates to Detroit, and it feels even more powerful to me.”

Previously: On The Set: Eminem “Beautiful”

                   On The Set: Eminem “Beautiful”…Again

Pill Speaks On "Trappin Goin Ham"

Thursday, June 25 2009 8:54 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Focus

At the 5:48 mark, Pill speaks on my favorite video this year. 

Big Up: Maurice Garland

Bonus: Broken Cool’s Pill: Portrait Of Poverty

Jonathan Mannion: Aaliyah's Last Photo Shoot x "The Wall"

Thursday, June 25 2009 8:28 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Rap Radar Exclusives Video

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Above, Jon puts his 15 year career on display. At the 1:38 mark, he highlight’s Aaliyah’s Polaroid with a poignant message. Below is a closer look at “The Wall” itself. 

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Jadakiss x Clinton Sparks Are Ciroc Stars

Thursday, June 25 2009 7:56 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Focus

Jason brings his tour bus to Clinton Sparks suburban pad and lays down a mean 16.

Spotted: NR

Kiss & Tail The Hollywood Jump-Off (Trailer)

Thursday, June 25 2009 6:36 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Focus

 

“Bitches suck cock, just to get to the top…” — Kimberly Jones

Props: Miss Info

New Music: Masspike Miles "Wine Fine (Freestyle)"

Thursday, June 25 2009 6:17 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: R&B
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Here’s a new freestyle from Beantown’s R&B Thug, Masspike Miles. This track’s produced by The Runners and was originally supposed to be featured on Masspike’s album. Unfortunately, Lil Wayne scooped it up first.

 

R.I.P. Farrah Fawcett

Thursday, June 25 2009 5:29 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: True Story
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LOS ANGELES- “Farrah Fawcett, whose luxurious tresses and

blinding smile helped redefine sex appeal in the 1970s as one of TV’s

“Charlie’s Angels,” died Thursday after battling cancer. She was 62.” AP

 

50 Cent Speaks On Drake's Buzz

Thursday, June 25 2009 4:56 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Focus

 

In the clip, 50 shoots down comparisons between his buzz as an unsigned artist to Aubrey’s.

“I didn’t hear that, I don’t think you can accomplish that right now. Not without finance. I

hear his record on the radio. He got a good buzz, I hear him. Shit, it

wasn’t possible for my music to be on the radio when I was coming. You

know mine’s was completely organic.”

Props: XXL

Jonathan Mannion: Lil Wayne "Rebirth" Album Artwork

Thursday, June 25 2009 4:29 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Rap Radar Exclusives Video

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In the footage, Jon explains the concept behind Lil Wayne’s Rebirth album artwork. Rock on.

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