Archive for April, 2010

New Video: Chris Brown x Tyga “Holla At Me”

Wednesday, April 21 2010 3:25 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, R&B

Word is that Breezy and Tyga are working on a new mixtape together called, Fan Of A Fan. Please, hold your applause. In support of that, here’s their first video, “Holla At Me”. Get your jerk on.

Ludacris 2010 Census Campaign In New York

Wednesday, April 21 2010 3:10 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Luda swang through the concrete jungle to encourage NYers to fill out their damn census forms. He even knocked on some doors in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn. What a brave man.

Guru Tribute On Toca Tuesdays

Wednesday, April 21 2010 2:35 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Tony Touch dedicated last night’s show on Shade 45 to the late Guru. During the four hours on air, here’s what went down.

Part One: Scarface calls in and discusses the making of “Betrayal” | Part Two: Guru’s lawyer, Owen Lamb speaks| Part Three: Greg Nice reminceses | Part Four: Listener phone calls | Part Five: Phone call from DJ Doo Wop | Part Six: Bun B speaks his piece | Part 7: More listener calls

Snoop Dogg Covers 2Pac & B.I.G.

Wednesday, April 21 2010 1:49 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

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In the middle of Snoop’s set last night at the Fillmore, he poured out a lil’ liquor for Pac and B.I.G. with covers of “Hail Mary” and “Hypnotize”. We see you, Cease!

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Game Says There’s No Competition With Drake

Wednesday, April 21 2010 1:12 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Rap-Up catches up with Game in the studio and they discuss his new mixtape, The Red Room hosted by Skee and The R.E.D. Album. He says that he’s not sweating that his LP’s dropping the same day as Drake’s debut. Let the games begin.

Donnis’ New Fashionably Late Date

Wednesday, April 21 2010 12:28 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Focus

From the VIP, I captured Snoop’s opening act at The Fillmore last night. Here the ATL brave tells the crowd to look for his next mixtape on May 4th. Then he launches into “Yupp”. Yupp, we’re all excited this shit is finally comin’ out.

Jim Jones x Kingpen Slim “My Life Is A Movie” (Baltimore)

Wednesday, April 21 2010 12:09 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

With D.C. rapper Kingpen Slim in the building, Jimmy performed the soundtrack to his life live at the Velvet Rope in Baltimore. Lights, camera, action.

Drake Mini-Freestyle At BMI Showcase

Wednesday, April 21 2010 11:59 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

During the rest of Drake’s set at the BMI Showcase, he sent a big “Fuck You” to the NYPD while reciting a freestyle. (Which is probably part of something bigger) Afterward, he finished up with “Money To Blow” and “Successful.”

Big Daddy Kane & J.Cole At Vassar College

Wednesday, April 21 2010 11:44 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Kane and Cole were both booked this past Saturday at Vassar College in Upstate, NY.  Old school, new school need to learn too.

HHNM via 2db

Sidebar: J.Cole In My Own Words

Sean Price & Jay Electronica Want Jim Jones

Wednesday, April 21 2010 11:20 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Let the smack talking begin! P and Jay-E say they are gunning for Jimmy and The Jones Family at the Converse 3 on 3 basketball tournament next month. No ringers allowed, Stadium Dan!