Archive for May, 2010

Behind The Scenes: Paul Wall “I’m On Patron”

Wednesday, May 19 2010 3:30 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Paul Wall’s getting tipsy for his new video. Patron: works, every time. The Heart of A Champion drops June 29th.

Cory Gunz Speaks On CMB Signing

Wednesday, May 19 2010 3:14 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

DJ Envy caught up with Cory Gunz right after the rapper signed his John Hancock at his lawyer’s office. Birdman’s flock just got a bit stronger.

Previously: Cory Gunz On Joining Cash Money

Four New Memphis Bleek Freestyles

Wednesday, May 19 2010 2:55 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Music

Memphis Bleek’s The Process should be coming sometime this summer. But until then, here’s four tracks from his freestyles EP. Get low!

“Last Night”

“That’s Life”

“Calico”

“Steady Mobbin”

Janelle Monáe “Tightrope” On David Letterman

Wednesday, May 19 2010 2:26 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, R&B

Janelle Monáe made her network debut on The Late Show with David Letterman and performed her lead single off The ArchAndroid, which is in stores now. Thats some fancy footwork.

Q-Tip Speaks At Holy Rollers Premiere

Wednesday, May 19 2010 2:23 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Kamaal gave a brief interview with NBC at the premiere of his new movie Holy Rollers. The film hits selected theaters manana.

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New Video: Wiz Khalifa “The Statement”

Wednesday, May 19 2010 1:48 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Wiz shot this clip while out in Tinsletown. The track can be located on his mixtape, Kush & Orange Juice. Didn’t download it yet? Do it right here.

Diddy Explains Mangement Endeavor

Wednesday, May 19 2010 1:39 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Now that it’s reconfirmed Diddy’s managing Rick Ross, Puff explains to DJ Envy the motivation behind his new venture. Assisting in the effort are industry vets James Cruz and Phillana Williams.

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Kanye West’s Blog Disclaimer

Wednesday, May 19 2010 1:16 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Have you ID’s ready. Apparently, flicks of nude models were too much for the youth. So to thwart any parental groups, Yeezy threw up this disclaimer on his blog. I wonder if Tipper Gore had a hand in this.

heads up: atb

Reflection Eternal “In This World” (L.A.)

Wednesday, May 19 2010 12:34 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Refelction Eternal’s new album, Revolutions Per Minute hit retail yesterday and in support of it, the Tek and Kweli performed their latest single at Fat Beats Records in sunny Cal-I-Forn-IA. Great track.

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B.o.B. On The Last Call With Carson Daly

Wednesday, May 19 2010 12:25 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

The Last Call With Carson Daly was the latest stop on Bobby Ray’s promo run last night. Above, the chart-topper with Bruno Mars rocks the audience and down bottom, a one-on-one with Carson.

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