Archive for January, 2010

Lauryn Hill “Turn Your Lights Down Low” (Ragamuffin Festival)

Sunday, January 31 2010 3:39 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Focus

In case you forgot Ms. Hill is a Marley by blood, here she performs her version of a Bob Marley classic at another Ragamuffin Festival show in Sydney a few days ago. Her bro-in-law Julian on the help out.

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Trey Songz Brings Out Drake x Fabolous (House Of Blues, CA)

Sunday, January 31 2010 3:29 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Focus

The Roots faced some comp last night in La La Land as Trey Songz tore down a Sunset Strip hotspot along with special guests, Drake and Fabolous. “Invented Sex” above and “Say Aaah” below. What’s fuckin’ with that?

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Jay Electronica “Exhibit C” (Roots Pre-Grammy Jam)

Sunday, January 31 2010 3:13 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Focus

The boys from Philly were at the Key Club last night for their 6th Annual pre-Grammy party. Special guests included the return of Scott Storch on keys and Jay Electronica, who along with Mos Def as hypeman, performed his joint all the way live for the first time. Clap for him.

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Sidebar: Go to VIBE for some flicks.

Update 2: Mel D. Cole was in the house too.

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Wyclef Calls Up Whoo Kid

Sunday, January 31 2010 10:55 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Haiti’s hero phoned into Shade 45 Saturday and spoke with DJ Whoo Kid on his experiences in his native land. Clef describes how his friends have died, accusations against his foundation Yele Hait, last week’s The Hope For Haiti Now telethon and more.

Sidebar: It’s going down.

Props: RadioplanetTV

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Mos Def’s “Ecstatic Moments” Exhibition

Sunday, January 31 2010 10:52 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

While penning an upcoming book, photographer and filmmaker Cognito will display some rare images he captured of Mos while creating The Ecstatic. The week long exhibition presented by HVW8 Art & Design Gallery, Union LA and Frolab kicked off yesterday in L.A. and will be held until February 6th. Get caught up in the moment.

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MJ Tribute Grammy Rehearsal

Sunday, January 31 2010 10:50 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Paparazzi, R&B

With their 3-D stunna shades on, Celine Dion, Smokey Robinson, Jennifer Hudson, Usher, and Carrie Underwood took one for the cam during their rehearsal for the King Of Pop’s tribute at today’s big show. Sorry Omari, you gonna have to watch and enjoy it just like the rest of us.

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New Music: Lloyd Banks “Bottom”

Sunday, January 31 2010 10:46 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

The exclusive off DJ Superstar Jay`s I Am Mixtapes 43, comes from Blue Hef. Go gutter, so good.

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On The Set: Lady Gaga x Beyoncé “Telephone”

Sunday, January 31 2010 10:46 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Paparazzi, R&B

Gaga and Bey cruise on the set of their upcoming video. We see you riding by ladies.

The Life Files

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Kanye On Baseline Studios’ Closing

Saturday, January 30 2010 10:11 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Kanye retreated to blog and lamented on Baseline Studios. Grand opening, grand closing. Photographs by Alexander Richter.

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Timbaland x Drake “Say Something” (Hollywood, CA)

Saturday, January 30 2010 10:05 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

If you thought JT was the only guest last night at the House Of Blues, think again. Timbo brought Drake as another surprise guest and performed their hit for the first time. At the 3:30 mark, Drizzy keeps it going with his verse off “Forever”. Thank him later.

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