Archive for December, 2009

Lil Wayne: The Nino Brown Story Pt. 2 (Preview)

Monday, December 21 2009 8:16 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

DJ Scoob Doo teamed up with Lil Wayne again for the rapper’s DVD, The Nino Brown Story Pt. 2. The film a follow up to last year’s all access pass. Here, Weezy speaks on his formative years and quitting school after recieving two luxury vehicles.

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Beanie Sigel In A Car Accident

Monday, December 21 2009 8:07 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

This past weekend, Beanie was involved in a car accident caused by the snowstorm. According to one of his reps, Mac was riding shotgun when his vehicle careened off the road in Baltimore after getting swiped by a tractor-trailer. He sustained unidentified injuries. More info as we get it.

AHH

New Music: Wale “The Meeting”

Sunday, December 20 2009 11:33 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

“Atlantic said I’d make a million selling those ringtones/ But when you timeless, you ain’t thinkin’ of ringtones/ I’m thinkin’ of classic material for me Joe”

And here goes another unreleased track. Produced by Osinachi, Wale shopped this to record labels in 2007. At one point, he was considering using it as the intro to Attention Deficit. Pay attention.

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On The Set: Juelz Santana x Jim Jones “Forever Harlem”

Sunday, December 20 2009 11:13 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Santana Bandana and Capo recently shot a visual for their Uptown inspired anthem. Flicks from the shoot after the jump. Reagan Era mixtape coming soon.

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Sade “Soldier Of Love” Tracklist

Sunday, December 20 2009 5:27 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, R&B, True Story

As Sade prepares for her musical resurgence, here is the tracklist from her forthcoming album, Soldier Of Love. Fall in February 8th.

1. The Moon And The Sky
2. Soldier Of Love
3. Morning Bird
4. Baby Father
5. Long Hard Road
6. Be That Easy
7. Bring Me Home
8. In Another Time
9. Skin
10. The Safest Place

Heads up: Nav

Vinyl Check With Raekwon

Sunday, December 20 2009 5:14 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Shallah sits down with Splash!-Mag gives his take on some vinyl classics. Some of the records included Follow The LeaderIllmatic, Jay Stay Paid and Ironman. Good picks, Gawd.

Alicia Keys NYC Album Release Party

Sunday, December 20 2009 5:09 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Party Life, R&B

Alicia promised to navigate through the concrete jungle during the release week of her album. Friday night, she kept her word with an appearance at M2 nightclub in NYC. With Funkmaster Flex on the wheels and Swizzy by her side, AK gave an impromptu performance”Empire State Of Mind”. You’re right Alica, that mic was wack!

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R.I.P. Brittany Murphy

Sunday, December 20 2009 2:22 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Actress Brittany Murphy died earlier today from a heart attack in Los Angeles. She was 32. Murphy made a name for herself in 1995′s Clueless and in 2002, starred as Eminem’s love interest in 8 Mile. Above is a montage of them from the film.

TMZ

Lupe Featured In Nike MVPuppet Ad

Sunday, December 20 2009 12:37 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

The folks over in Beaverton, OR cut Lupe a check to use his vocals in their new MVPuppet commercial. No Reindeer games.

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New Music: Usher x Nicki Minaj “Little Freak”

Sunday, December 20 2009 11:46 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, R&B

Back in October, Nicki revealed she was working with Ush. Well here’s the end product of their collaboration. Polow on the beat. Stevie on the sample. Minaj’s verse on mute.

HHNM