Archive for April, 2010

DJ Kay Slay Announces Final Album

Friday, April 30 2010 10:11 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

All good things come to an end. Last night during the Drama Hour on Hot 97, DJ Kay Slay announced on Twitter that he’s working on his final album Rhyme Or Die. Nice title. Shortly after, Sermon asked Slay the reasoning behind his decision. The Drama King responded with this:

I know that’s right. Dez’s current album, More Than Just A DJ is in stores and so is the latest issue of Straight Stuntinmagazine. Don’t be a culture vulture!

Peedi Crakk Talks State Property Fall Out

Friday, April 30 2010 9:37 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Continuing his interview with Philly’s Power 99 FM, Crakk discusses his fall out with State Property, his rift with Juelz Santana, and last conversation with Jay-Z. Damn, Peedi Loco though? That’s crazy!

WSHH

Sha Money XL Bringing G-Unit To Def Jam?

Friday, April 30 2010 8:49 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Gossip

In case you haven’t heard, Sha Money XL was recently named Senior VP of A&R at Def Jam Records. Congrats! Sha talked to MTV about his new job and possibly bringing 50 and the Unit to the house Russell built.

“I spoke to Fif, to [his manager Chris] Lighty. I would love to see that there,” Sha admitted. “Banks has an amazing record right now, independently. If things work out, then yeah, I would love to see that happen. The beef stuff, I’m over. We at a certain point in life where we don’t even need that. We eat that. So I will let them speak for their own, but honestly, I would like to see a company continue to grow. And I think G-Unit is in a position — coming from an independent space — that can continue to do their thing. I would like to provide an opportunity for them to continue to grow.”

Jay Electronica “My World” (NYC)

Thursday, April 29 2010 11:04 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Jay Elect opened up the N.E.R.D. show at Fillmore auditorium last night. Here, he does his Nasir tribute, “My World” over the classic instrumental. Electromatic. Ha. More from his set after the jump.

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On The Set: Rihanna “Te Amo”

Thursday, April 29 2010 10:44 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Paparazzi

Wave for me baby. Performing across the pond isn’t the only thing Rihanna has been up to. The pop star spent her days off shooting her next video at a white castle in Paris. No Harold and Kumar. And once again, she links back up with video director, Anthony Mandler. This is Ri everyday, no days off. More pics after the jump.

Rap-Up

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New Music: Mike Bigga “Guru Tribute (Freestyle)”

Thursday, April 29 2010 10:34 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus, Music

Above, the artist formerly known as Killer Mike speaks on the passing of Guru, which later escalated into him doing a freestyle over the ”Mass Appeal” instrumental. Click away!

Maurice Garland

New Music: Maino “Survival Of The Fittest”

Thursday, April 29 2010 10:27 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

No, your ears are not fooling you. It appears that Maino had his hands on Boi-1da’s beat first for his sophomore album, The Day After Tomorrow. But instead, it ended up as Eminem’s single, which dropped earlier today. Don’t know the reasoning, but the whole thing kinda makes ya boy wonder.

Lowkey

Behind The Scenes: The-Dream x Ludacris “Love King (Remix)”

Thursday, April 29 2010 8:30 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, R&B

A few weeks ago, the BoomBox caught up with The-Dream as he talks about his remix with Luda while shooting the visual for the collab in Brooklyn. Conjure in full effect.

Lupe Explains All City Chess Club

Thursday, April 29 2010 7:35 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Earlier this month, Lupe announced the formation of the All City Chess Club. The crew consists of: Asher Roth, B.o.B., The Cool Kids, Charles Hamilton, Blu, Diggy, Wale, J.Cole and Lupe himself. This afternoon on Hip Hop Nation, Lu explained how the clique came together, fearing Blu, and the “Beaming” remix.

Sean via UMD

Akon’s African Riot

Thursday, April 29 2010 7:00 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

This looks like a scene from one of those horror films. You know, those ones where zombies ambush their victims’ vehicles? Anyway, out in West Africa, Akon’s security captures natives going apeshit for the singer. I’m sure Scooter Braun would’ve sent a text out for this.

KC