Archive for January, 2010

Diddy x Rick Ross “Angels” (Pink Elephant, NYC)

Saturday, January 23 2010 2:26 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Last Monday, Ricky Ross and Puff brought the angels from above, down to NYC’s Pink Elephant. Even live, I still don’t hear ‘em callin’.

PDS x Alanzo Dale

Consequence x Asher Roth “Childish Games” (Fillmore, NYC)

Saturday, January 23 2010 2:25 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Last night, Cons took the stage at Irving Plaza and brought out Asher for their childish collab. Sounds pretty G.O.O.D live too kids.

57th Ave

New Music: Jamie Foxx “Quit Your Job”

Saturday, January 23 2010 2:23 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music, R&B

Tricky Stewart and The-Dream are behind the boards on Jamie’s latest, that more than likely will appear on Body. Ladies, if your man’s stressing you like a 9-5, just roll with Jamie.

UHTN

Melanie Fiona’s “Redemption” For Haiti

Saturday, January 23 2010 2:22 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus, R&B

Although the lovely Melanie Fiona was not part of the Hope For Haiti Now telethon last night, she shows support by covering Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song” for the victims in Haiti. Did she body Ri-Ri’s take?

Spotted: Rap-Up

Jay-Z’s French TV Return

Friday, January 22 2010 11:03 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

“I’m very serious about washin’ up”

As you already know, Jay is across the pond for the Hope For Haiti Now telethon. But earlier in the day, Hov was in France and made his grand return to the French television show, Le Grand Journal. I’ll spare you another “Empire State Of Mind” performance, but peep the interview above and see if you can comprehend. Pardon my french but he got Summer Jam Screen-ed. Ha.

Wyclef Closing Performance (Hope For Haiti Now)

Friday, January 22 2010 10:38 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Fittingly, the Refugee All-Star closed out the star-studded proceedings. Visit HFHN and give.

Jay-Z, Bono, The Edge & Rihanna “Stranded” (Hope For Haiti Now)

Friday, January 22 2010 10:23 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Finally, the premiere performance of the collabo we had been hearing so much about.

Beyoncé “Halo” (Hope For Haiti Now)

Friday, January 22 2010 9:44 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Bey personalizes the lyrics to her power ballad. Listen close.

Mary J. Blige “Hard Times Come Again No More” (Hope For Haiti Now)

Friday, January 22 2010 9:34 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Focus

An 1855 song that MJB makes her own.

John Legend “Motherless Child” (Hope For Haiti Now)

Friday, January 22 2010 9:27 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Mr. Stephens stirs up a soulful performance.