Archive for June, 2010

David Banner On Endorsement Deals

Tuesday, June 29 2010 5:13 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Last month, Gatorade commissioned David Banner for their new Evolve campaign. He secured singer Kermit Quinn and wrote, produced, and arranged the jingle. But PepsiCo isn’t the only Fortune 500 company working with the rapper. Motorola has also tapped Banner for their upcoming push. In the clip above, the Mississippi native discusses his corporate appeal.

Eminem Recovery Reigns Supreme

Tuesday, June 29 2010 4:00 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

The final numbers aren’t in until tomorrow, but Hits Daily Double tallies that Eminem’s Recovery has moved over 750,000 copies. If the figures hold up, the album becomes this year’s highest seller and Em’s fifth consecutive solo number one.

UPDATE: Drum roll please. According to Soundscan final numbers are 741,000 copies. Congrats!

New Video: Consequence x Styles P “Don’t Stand So Close”

Tuesday, June 29 2010 3:29 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

G.O.O.D. music has arrived and it’s the third motion picture feature off Cons’ Movies On Demand co-starring the Ghost. Produced by Statik Selektah. Is it September 14th yet?

New Music: Jazmine Sullivan “Holding You Down (Goin’ In Circles)”

Tuesday, June 29 2010 3:03 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, R&B

DJ Envy’s Exclusives at 2 just premiered a new tune from Ms. Sullivan. It’s so hip-hop too. Good luck clearing all those damn samples.

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Update: Looks like that’s been handled.

Update 2: TUD connects the dots.

Video Preview: The-Dream “Panties To The Side”

Tuesday, June 29 2010 2:42 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, R&B

Oh this is hot. Here’s a teaser to Terius’ next video from his new album. Love King in stores today. No granny panties.

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Sidebar: Album Release Party Florida Style is this Friday.

Drake & Jeezy BET Awards Rehearsal

Tuesday, June 29 2010 2:41 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Here’s an inside look at Aubrey and Jeezy losing their minds as they prepared for their BET Awards performance. TM103 on the way. Um, sure it is.

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Nas & Damian Marley “As We Enter” (Paris, France)

Tuesday, June 29 2010 2:25 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Focus

The Distant Relatives went international last night and tore things down at The Zenith in France. I actually finally listened to the whole album today. Has some moments but overall not my cup of tea. Nice shirt, Nasir.

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Previously: Nas & Irv Gotti in Queensbridge

Air Drake’s First Flight

Tuesday, June 29 2010 1:23 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Paparazzi

Drake says he knows G4 pilots on a first name basis. But after today, they’ll remember his government as well. As we reported, Drake embarked on Virgin America’s inaugural flight to Toronto, Canada. On board were Virgin founder, Sir Richard Branson, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newson, and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Sweet.

Rockwilder On Grind Music Radio

Tuesday, June 29 2010 12:58 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Producer Rockwilder grinds it out with Young Sav and Sean C to discuss his first hit, working with producer/musician Teddy Riley and reflects on his initial encounter with Redman.

Game, Cool & Dre, Queen Latifah, & Drake In The Lab

Tuesday, June 29 2010 11:42 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Paparazzi

Game was in the studio last Wednesday with Cool & Dre and Drake to record a new song entitled “Good Girl, Bad Girl”. Queen Latifah didn’t lay any verses, but was there to show her support. That’s a unity! R.E.D. Album comes August 24th.