Archive for June, 2010

New Music: CyHi Da Prynce “My Name Rings Bells”

Monday, June 28 2010 3:55 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

Your Highness is back and drops off another leak off his upcoming mixtape. The Royal Flush due next month.

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New Mixtape: CNN Camouflage Summer

Monday, June 28 2010 3:35 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Mixtapes

Keeping the buzz going strong until The War Report 2, CNN delivers another mixtape. Download here. Tracklist on the other side.

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Previously: Camouflage Season Mixtape

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Lauryn Hill On Singing vs. Rapping

Monday, June 28 2010 3:25 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

NPR got a hold of Lauryn Hill for their “50 Greatest Voices series.” The full interview is set to broadcast at 7 PM. In this clip, L-Boogie explains how she balances singing with rapping.

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Nicki Minaj Denies Lip Sync At Awards

Monday, June 28 2010 2:44 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Read her lips—or tweet rather. According to Nicki, she wasn’t lip-syncing during her performance last night at the BET Awards. Apparently, her mic didn’t sound nice. Roger that?

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Trey Songz My Moment (Ep.1)

Monday, June 28 2010 2:17 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, R&B

Following the BET Awards last night, the network premiered Trey Songz’s reality show My Moment. The show revolves around his experiences during Jay-Z’s Blueprint 3 tour. Second part after the jump.

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Mos Def At Afro-Punk Festival In Brooklyn

Monday, June 28 2010 1:44 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Yesterday, the Mighty Mos headlined the annual Brooklyn Afro-Punk Festival. Up top, Mos recites “Umi Says” and “Travellin’ Man”. More from his set after the jump. Where Brooklyn at?!

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Joe Budden Set To Release Book

Monday, June 28 2010 1:35 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Nas isn’t the only rapper with a book of rhymes. This summer, Joe Budden plans to release a product based on his lyrics. According to an online description:

The limited edition lyric book that gives fans a closer look at his personality and his songwriting methods. Handwritten lyrics of Joe’s hit songs will make this a must have for any Joe Budden fan.

Only 300 copies will be printed and will retail for $30. The book goes on sale August 10th, but pre-orders can be made here. And to celebrate the release Joe’s holding court at S.O.B.’s again. Information below.

Doors 8pm, Show 9:00pm
Admission: $30 Adv/$40 Day Of
$55 (VIP tickets): Includes Meet & Greet w/ Joe @ Soundcheck before doors
$100 (Premium VIP tickets) Includes Joe’s Book, T-shirt & Meet & Greet with Joe @ Soundcheck before doors

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Jim Jones Teaching Footage

Monday, June 28 2010 1:10 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

A month ago, photos surfaced of Jim in the classroom. Now, the NY Daily News has footage of Capo conducting his Music Business 101 course at the Grand Street Campus High School in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Class is in session.

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New Video: DJ Khaled “All I Do Is Win (Remix)”

Monday, June 28 2010 12:58 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

With all the behind the scenes footage, it seems that this snuck by us. Premiered on MTV Jams this past weekend, here’s Khaled’s latest feature co-starring the usual suspects. Victory is sweet.

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New Mixtape: Ab-Soul Long Term 2: Lifestyles Of The Broke & Almost Famous

Monday, June 28 2010 12:21 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Mixtapes

Courtesy of DJ Booth, comes the latest mixtape from Cali spitta, Ab-Soul. Download here. Tracklist below.

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