Archive for June, 2010

Drake Album Break Down With DJ Semtex

Friday, June 18 2010 7:08 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus, True Story

A few days ago, Complex compiled the Making Of Drake’s Thank Me Later. And now, DJ Semtex gets to speak to the man himself.

Part 1: Drake Speaks On “Fireworks”

Part 2: Drake Speaks On “Resistance”

Part 3: Drake Speaks On “Over”

Part 4: Drake Speaks On “Show Me A Good Time”

At this point, the conversation shifts to Drake’s verse on “Forever”

Back to Thank Me Later. Drizzy speaks on “Fancy”.

Drake Speaks On “Light Up”

Lastly, Drake says he’ll trim the features on his sophomore album. He also speaks on his impact online and bigs up Nahright, ATF, WSHH, and the good ol’ double R.

UPDATE: Now with visual.

New Music: Big K.R.I.T. “Exhibit K”

Friday, June 18 2010 5:54 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Music

K.R.I.T. has to be the last rapper to spit over Jay Elect’s instrumental. But unlike many of the others that came before him, he does the beat some justice. Exhibit it for yourself.

Diddy Renames Supreme Team

Friday, June 18 2010 4:26 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

During Diddy’s European press run last week, he told Tim Westwood that he planned on renaming his crew, the Supreme Team. Well, as of today, the outfit are going by a new moniker. Take it away Puff…

Anyone wanna be Christian Laettner?

New Music: Marsha Ambrosius “I Hope She Cheats”

Friday, June 18 2010 4:10 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, R&B

Marsha premiered a lil’ of this during her gig at S.O.B.’s a few weeks ago. Here’s how it sounds the way she intended. Late Nights, Early Mornings coming soon.

hhnm via bossip

New Music: Gucci Mane “Normal”

Friday, June 18 2010 3:18 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

Guccimania continues with the latest leak off his new mixtape Mr. Zone 6. Of course, any track La Flare does is far from normal. Rememburrr, it drops tomorrow.

Previously: “Georgia’s Most Wanted”

Eminem & Red Bull EmSee Battle Dates

Friday, June 18 2010 3:08 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog

Eminem and Red Bull’s EmSee battle competition kicks off next Monday (June 21) at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City. Showtime’s at 9 P.M. and is hosted by Shade 45′s Angela Yee. There will also be a special performance by Slaughterhouse. Afterward, the series heads West to the Bay Area. Peep the dates below.

San Francisco: July 16

Philadelphia: July 20

Orlando: July 29

Atlanta: August 3

Greensboro: August 5

Houston: August 12

The winner of each location will rep for their town in the finals on August 26th at St. Andrews Hall in Dertoit. The last man or woman left will have the opportunity to record with an A-list producer at the Red Bull Studios.

Kelis Speaks On Divorcing Nas

Friday, June 18 2010 1:28 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, R&B

Last month, Nas and Kelis finally called it quits after seven years of holy matrimony. Earlier this week, the singer spoke with Perez Hilton and said that she and Nas are on friendly terms—sometimes. Tell it to the judge, sister.

Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek’s Sons Perform “The Blast”

Friday, June 18 2010 11:03 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

How cool is this? Yesterday at the Midland Theater in Kansas City, MO, Kweli and Tek’s sons perform their pops’ classic track “The Blast”. And just for old time’s sake, let’s take ‘em back.

will.i.am To Get Star On Walk Of Fame

Friday, June 18 2010 10:34 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Black Eyed Peas frontman, will.i.am is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The L.A. native was discovered by Eazy-E and will be the fourth hip-hop act to receive the honor. Diddy was immortilized two years ago. No date as to when the ceremony will take place.

Hip-Hop Reacts To Lakers Victory

Friday, June 18 2010 10:09 AM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Clutch

It was an ugly one but the Lakers prevailed over the Celtics 83-79 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Kobe was off but Gasol and Ron-Ron weren’t. Score another one for Queens! Anyways, if you missed it, Twitter was on fire last night as it seemed the whole Hip Hop Nation was on there sharing their thoughts. Here’s a recap.

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