Archive for March, 2010

A Day In The Life Of Jim Jones

Wednesday, March 31 2010 1:26 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Boombox recently spent a day in the fast life with Jim Jones as he rolled through Harlem promoting his latest mixtape, The Ghost Of Rich Porter. Buckle up.

Drake Working On “Thank Me Later” Final Song

Wednesday, March 31 2010 12:59 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Early this morning, Drake gave an update on his blog regarding his debut set, Thank Me Later. He says that he’s putting the finishing touches on the work’s final track.

New Video: Janelle Monáe x Big Boi “Tight Rope”

Wednesday, March 31 2010 12:47 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus, R&B

Janelle and Big Boi walk the tight rope of life in her new music video. Groovy stuff. The ArchAndroid drops May 18th.

Diggy 106 & Park Freestyle

Wednesday, March 31 2010 12:16 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Diggy was on BET’s number one spot last night and gave an interview with Terrence and Rocsi. Afterward, he recited a prepared freestyle.

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Snoop Dogg Discusses “That Tree” Video

Wednesday, March 31 2010 11:44 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Snoop provides some insight as to his new music video with Kid Cudi. Apparently, the clip’s going to be in your face like a can of mace.

“We search the whole globe trying to find happiness, and sometimes, it sits right there in front of us in that tree. That’s what the song is about; that’s what the video is about. It’s an imagination video where it’s 3-D and you see.”

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B4: On The Set: That Tree

8 Ball & MJG “Ten Toes Down” Album Cover

Wednesday, March 31 2010 11:10 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Ball and G stand on their own two with their 10th studio album. Pick up a copy on May 4th.

Previously: 8 Ball & MJG x Young Dro “Bring It Back”

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J.Cole x Young Chris Are “Still The Hottest”

Wednesday, March 31 2010 10:45 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Jermaine brought out Young Chris last night at S.O.B.’s and performed their duet “Still The Hottest”.  The song appears on Chris’ upcoming mixtape, The Network 2. Afterward, he recited a new song called, “Trouble”.

Album Sampler: DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah “This Way”

Wednesday, March 31 2010 10:35 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, R&B

When Jazzy Jeff isn’t spinning at your favorite nightspot, he’s been working with R&B upstart, Ayah on her debut album This Way. But before its release, here’s a sample of things to come. Download here and give it a whirl.

Behind The Scenes: Dirty Money “Hello Good Morning”

Wednesday, March 31 2010 10:18 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

As we told you yesterday, the NCAA commissioned Diddy’s new song, “Hello Good Morning” for the championship basketball game April 5th. What we didn’t know was that video was being shot for it as well. Take a look at the ball in Puff and Dirty Money’s court.

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Kid Cudi Recites New Song At Purdue University

Wednesday, March 31 2010 9:59 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Last Thursday, Cudder tested out some new material at Purdue University in Indiana. Click play to check out Cudi’s melody.

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