Archive for July, 2010

Behind The Scenes: Freddie Gibbs “National Anthem”

Friday, July 23 2010 12:02 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Decon Records brings us on the set during the making of Gangsta Gibbs’ “National Anthem”. Str8 Killa EP coming August 3rd. Fuck the world!

Previously: Freddie Gibbs Debuts Songs At Pitchfork

Kid Cudi Debuts New Song In Cleveland

Friday, July 23 2010 11:40 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Cudi’s incident with a fan wasn’t the only highlight yesterday evening. During his set, Cudder treated his fans with a new tune acapella style that is more than likely off his upcoming album, MOTM II.

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Foxy Brown Addresses Recent Arrest

Friday, July 23 2010 11:27 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

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Yesterday, Foxy pleaded not guilty at Brooklyn Criminal Court. Inga was arrested on Wednesday for violating an order of protection filed by her neighbor. She retreated to Twitter (hope it wasn’t on a Blackberry) to address the incident and says she will be at Sunday’s show.

Previously: Foxy Brown Does The Perp Walk

New Video: Rah Digga “This Ain’t No Lil’ Kid Rap”

Friday, July 23 2010 10:56 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Sure wish they had teachers like this during my school days. Pay attention! Ms. Rashia gives a lesson on grown woman rap. Her Nottz-produced album, Classic coming September 21.

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New Video: Fat Joe “Power (Freestyle)”

Friday, July 23 2010 10:27 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Cool & Dre display their video directing skills as Joey cracks a video for his Kanye freestyle. Powerful stuff Coca. The Darkside Vol. 1 is just four days away.

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Tragedy Khadafi Talks Jail & War Report 2

Friday, July 23 2010 10:26 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Continuing his conversation with Taj Mahal, Tragedy dicusses the lessons learned during his four years behind bars, his thoughts on The War Report 2 and the current state of the game.

Game Talks Brake Lights Features

Friday, July 23 2010 9:48 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

The R.E.D. Album finally drops on August 24, but first, he and DJ Skee plan to release their Cool & Dre produced mixtape, Brake Lights. Chuck and Dre speak on the project’s features.

“I got something I did with [Lil] Wayne before he left. I got something with Baby. Always gotta have them a part of anything red. Them my dudes. Waka Flocka came through to jump on the mixtape hook. I got some stuff, man.”He’s got a record with Busta Rhymes called ‘Shot Down in Cold Blood,’ ” Dre described. “There’s a record called ‘People’ that has Mary J. Blige on it,” he continued. “That’s soulful. It’s a lot of soul-sample beats, which we’re known for, on the mixtape. There’s a lot of gangsta shit on there.”

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Irv Gotti Interviews Shyne

Friday, July 23 2010 9:30 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Career change, Irv? Apparently Gotti’s on assignment for the Lifefiles and conducted an interview with Shyne in Mexico. In the first portion, Po’s asked about his his life behind bars and regained freedom.

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Trae Day 2010 Footage

Friday, July 23 2010 8:57 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Trae Tha Truth’s third annual Trae Day went down yesterday in H-Town. Once again, Trae gave back to the community with free school supplies and a concert featuring Lupe Fiasco, Young Money, and Gorilla Zoe. That’s hood love.

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Curren$y Pilot Talk Album Release Party

Friday, July 23 2010 7:54 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Spitta put on for his city at the Republic in Nawlins for his album release party. Above he performs “Famous,” “Bout It,” “Car Service,” and “Breakfast.” Better jet over to your local Best Buy. Pilot Talk is out now.

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