Archive for February, 2010

50 Cent “Ok, You’re Right” (Paris)

Friday, February 26 2010 9:21 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Bonjour. 50 & co. made their world tour stop in Paris last night and performed Before I Self Destruct’s final track. Note, the footage isn’t the best, but it’ll suffice for now.

Previously: 50 Cent Berlin TV Interview

Update: Better footage and flicks from show at YouKnowWhere.

XXL Freshmen 2010 Freestyle: Jay Rock

Friday, February 26 2010 9:10 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Last and certainly not least, comes Jay Rock’s XXL freestyle. Now that all 10 MC’s have been revealed, let’s see whose mugs make the front cover. Any bets?

Previously: Donnis

New Music: Bobby Valentino x Nicki Minaj “Stilettos & T-Shirt”

Friday, February 26 2010 9:03 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, R&B

Bobby snags Nicki for his new single. Step aside Ms. Howard, no panties needed this time around.

Jay Electronica Salutes Soulja Boy

Friday, February 26 2010 8:36 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

While conversing with 1515, Jay Elect tips his hat to Soulja Boy Tell Em. “Like somebody would say Soulja Boy … you would say he’s not a lyricist, right? If you took a poll and said, ‘Is Soulja Boy a lyricist?’ People would say no, right? But it’s not the words, it’s energy of what he does that’s the lyrics. It’s not the lyrics — the energy of it is the connector. The energy of it is greater than the words of it.” Turn it up.

The Making Of Lil Wayne’s “Drop The World” Beat

Friday, February 26 2010 8:16 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Hit-Boy and Chase N. Cashe, the producers behind the best track on Lil Wayne’s Rebirth, speak on how the track got into Weezy’s hands and then, deconstruct the instrumental.

Respect: Brian Washington

New Music: Raheem DeVaughn x Wale “The Greatness”

Thursday, February 25 2010 10:38 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, R&B

Raheem DeVaughn’s The Love & War MasterPeace drops next Tuesday and you already know he was going to get the homie Wale on a joint track. The end result? See the title.

Omen

The Making Of Fat Joe’s “The Darkside” (Pt.2)

Thursday, February 25 2010 9:24 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Back in the lab with Cool & Dre in Miami, Joey continues to cook up material for his next LP. We see you Scoop Deville. Here Joey says he just received a track with Kells and teases us with another track. Of the few seconds of what was played, it already sounds sick. Get your ropes and razor blades ready.

RTNY

Previously: Part 1

Tony Yayo Ethers Max B’s Lawyer

Thursday, February 25 2010 8:42 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

“Who is Yayo? Yayo didn’t go to law school…I know that, but nigga, I had enough problems with the muthafuckin’ law to know some of it”

Pretty hilarious interview. Yayo weighs in on working for 50, tight jeans and his little feud with Max B’s lawyer. Clearly, The Talk of New York has a lot to say.

Birdman’s Birthday Bash

Thursday, February 25 2010 7:59 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Party Life

Baby’s 41st birthday was last Monday, but he held a celebration in the Big Easy three days later. Of course, Derick G was on hand to capture it all. Couple flicks after the cut.

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Night Bombing With Mister Cartoon

Thursday, February 25 2010 6:55 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Celebrity tattoo artist Mr. Cartoon and graf artists Cope 2 and Sen 2 partnered with Metro PCS wireless to bomb the windows of three chains in the Bronx and Harlem. Sick throw ups.