Archive for March, 2010

Details On Kanye West’s Good Ass Job

Monday, March 29 2010 8:28 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

More details have emerged as to who Kanye is collaborating with for his upcoming album, Good Ass Job. According to Roc4Life, he has has enlisted RZA, Pete Rock and Q-Tip for production. As far as features go Drake, Clipse, Big Sean, and Dwele are all on deck. Sounds G.O.O.D. to us.

Heads up: YK2

Sidebar: Kanye West “Streets Lights” Fanmade Video

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On The Set: Freddie Gibbs “The Ghetto”

Sunday, March 28 2010 5:38 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Paparazzi

Freddie took his act to the, well, ghetto this weekend and shot a spankin’ new video. The clip is from the track off his upcoming mixtape, Str8 Killa No Filla—which by the way seems to be living up to it’s title. More photographs after the jump.

Robvillian

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DJ Premier vs. Pete Rock In Japan

Sunday, March 28 2010 12:22 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Where’s Don King when ya need him? On May 2nd, Preemo and Pete Rock plan to duke it out on the 1′s and 2′s in Tokyo for the 30th anniversary of Manhattan Records. The label was home to artists like Diana Ross, Art Garfunkel, and Thomas Dolby. Book your flights now and grab a window seat.

Nav

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Erykah Badu’s “20 Feet Tall” In NYC

Sunday, March 28 2010 11:46 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, R&B

In the wee hours of the morning, Erykah held a secret show at Good Units located in the basement of the Hudson Hotel. For the first time she performed the lead track from her new album, New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh). The ballad’s produced by Erykah and 9th Wonder. That’s a tall order.

Mfeenz

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New Video: 8Ball & MJG Ft. Young Dro “Bring It Back”

Sunday, March 28 2010 11:33 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Make it rain one time to 8Ball & MJG’s latest clip from their forthcoming album, Ten Toes Down. And while you’re at it, tell the DJ to play it one mo’ ‘gain.

YK2 x Dirty Glove Bastards

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New Mixtape: Nicki Minaj “Harajuku R&Barbie”

Sunday, March 28 2010 11:18 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Mixtapes

The NMC & the Empire are back with their mixtape series, and this time some of your favorite R&B tracks get a little flavor from Barbie. Download here. Tracklist on the other side.

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Nas & Damian Marley On Distant Relatives At SXSW

Sunday, March 28 2010 11:17 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

During their debut at SXSW, Nas and Damian sat down and discussed the creative process of Distant Relatives and bringing their music together. Get ready, the pair bridge the gap May 18th.

Rap-Up

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The-Dream Not Retiring; Mentions 4th LP

Sunday, March 28 2010 11:15 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, R&B

A few weeks ago, Dream speculated that his upcoming third LP, Love King could be his last. But yesterday he turned to Twitter and threw out a name for a fourth one. So much for that retirement.

HHNM

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Rihanna Performs At Kids’ Choice Awards

Sunday, March 28 2010 11:12 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, R&B

Ri Ri reunited with her robotic buddies, during Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards and recited a medley of hits including, “Hard”, “Rude Boy”, and “Please Don’t Stop The Music”. Wise decision editing the performance.

Yardie

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On The Set: CNN x Raekwon “The Reserves”

Saturday, March 27 2010 8:31 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Paparazzi

Tha Bizness‘produced track off CNN’s War Report 2 was shot today. And if that isn’t enough, 57th Ave says the duo are filming a clip for Alchemist’s track this weekend too.

Earlier: CNN On War Report 2 Creative Process

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