Archive for December, 2009

Eminem “Relapse: Refill” Commercials

Sunday, December 20 2009 11:22 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Shady Claus slides down your chimney and delivers the perfect gift this holiday season. Relapse: Refill in stores December 21st.

HHNM

Jay-Z x Rihanna’s Snow Show (NYC)

Sunday, December 20 2009 11:05 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Although the East Coast was blanketed with snow this weekend, it didn’t stop Hov and Ri Ri from reciting “Run This Town” at Rockefeller Center. The performance was part of NBC’s New Year’s Eve With Carson Daly taping. Rihanna’s “Wait Your Turn” after the jump.

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New Music: Wale “Stronger” (Freestyle)

Sunday, December 20 2009 1:16 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

Mr. Folarin let go some vintage material via his Twitter account. For five minutes, he spits three verses over Kanye’s instrumental. Two-a-days definitely make you stronger.

Previously: Wale “Thank You” (Freestyle)

Que Kicked Out Of Day 26

Saturday, December 19 2009 2:12 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, R&B, True Story

Who knows. But in the clip above, Que faults former manager Screwface for the split. Can’t blame diddly on Diddy.

YBF

Lil Wayne Cleared Of Drug Charges

Saturday, December 19 2009 1:21 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

TMZ reports that Weezy’s been exonerated of all charges from yesterday’s bust. His gig at The Laredo Entertainment Center will take place tonight. It’s showtime!

Lupe Fiasco Scraps Mixtape For Training

Saturday, December 19 2009 11:30 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Last night, Lupe announced on Twitter that his next mixtape, Friend of the People will not be dropping on Christmas. Later, he retreated to LupeE.N.D. and said he scrapped the project to prepare for his upcoming mountain climb.

Drake Named “Jew Of The Year”

Saturday, December 19 2009 9:22 AM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Every year around this time, my partner PR and the fine folks at Shade 45 do a special program called “Hanukkah Radio”. This time, they really lucked out cause rap’s next superstar just happens to be Jewish. Besides admitting he was Bar Mitzvahd in a basement at an Italian restaurant, Drizzy reveals that while in Houston, he recorded several songs with Bun B and will soon be headed to Hawaii to finish Thank Me Later with you-know-who. The album’s still slated for March 2010 and he says it’s coming together cohesively and his bars is up. L’ Chaim!

Sidebar: No Hebrew, but you knew Jay Elec-Hannukah had to join the fun.

New Music: PreZZure “Exhibit Me”

Saturday, December 19 2009 9:20 AM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Music

Nepotism be damned. Me thinks baby bro went in on this one. And I’m not just sayin’ that because he kinda got at me on it. Ha!

Props: Rock The Dub

New Yorkers Speak On Eminem’s New Music

Friday, December 18 2009 10:16 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Before Eminem’s Relapse: Refill hits stores Monday, listen to what the streets have to say about Mr. Mathers’ new tunes. You’ll be pleasantly surprised.

Lil Wayne Detained In Texas

Friday, December 18 2009 10:15 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

According to Pro8News, Weezy was detained this evening in Falfurrias, Texas. Wayne was en route to perform at the Laredo Entertainment Center. The rapper and 11 others were taken into custody after border patrol agents found drugs on two tour buses.