Archive for November, 2010

New Video: Clinton Sparks Ft. Mike Posner x Big Sean “Ambiguous Girl”

Thursday, November 18 2010 4:12 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Focus

This was supposed to premiere later today, but OS got it a little early. Anyway for Clinton Sparks’ new video, he, Mike Posner, and Big Sean make it clear that if you don’t put out, they’ll put you out. Mamis, better get ya minds right.

Q-Tip Speaks On Industry Rules

Thursday, November 18 2010 3:01 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Q-Tip stopped by the XXL offices yesterday and gave an update on the status of his upcoming book, Industry Rules. He says it will be co-authored by dream hampton and will include anecdotes from his experiences in the rap game.

New Video: Gangrene (Alchemist & Oh No) “Take Drugs”

Thursday, November 18 2010 2:35 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog

This is your brain. This is your brain after watching Alchemist and Oh No’s new video. In case you’re wondering, the clip is the brain child of director, Jason Goldwatch. Gangrene’s Gutter Water floods on November 22nd.

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New Music: Foxy Brown “Hold Yuh (UK Remix)”

Thursday, November 18 2010 2:05 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Music

Foxy speaks in her native tongue over Gyptian’s summertime hit. For those having a hard time deciphering her lyrics, it appears she’s lickin’ a shot at Nicki Minaj (Bad gyal, mi nuh wear pink hair) and Lil’ Kim (bleached out face). Lawdamercy.

New Music: Laws “Dark And Twisted Freestyle”

Thursday, November 18 2010 12:53 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Music

Laws takes a crack at Kanye’s instrumentation with this new freestyle. Not his best freebie, but don’t get it twisted, it’s noteworthy nonetheless.

Jay-Z On The Michael Eric Dyson Show

Thursday, November 18 2010 12:20 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Jay-Z continued his Decoded promo run on Michael Eric Dyson‘s radio program. He more less reiterated the spiel from previous interviews, but here’s how MED broke it down.

In this penetrating interview, Jay-Z shares insight into his childhood in Brooklyn’s Marcy Projects, past life of hustling on the streets, the often overlooked and underestimated intellectual depth and complexity of rap music, the misogynistic lyrics in some hip-hop songs, and offers thoughtful and heartfelt advice to young people who also have suffered the pain of missing the fathers in their lives.

Nelly On The Gayle King Show

Thursday, November 18 2010 11:49 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

This slipped under the ‘Radar, but late last month, Nelly appeared on Gayle King‘s show on Sirius XM. Of course, he promoted his new album 5.0 and everything else in between.

B.o.B. Celebrates Birthday With Paramore

Thursday, November 18 2010 11:41 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Bobby Ray turned 22 on Monday and while overseas in London, he celebrated his born day with pop punk band, Paramore. How’s that for a wish right now? Ha!

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Nicki Minaj Wall Street Journal Feature

Thursday, November 18 2010 11:07 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Newsstand Stan

With Nicki’s debut Pink Friday arriving next Monday, The Wall Street Journal took a look at the rapper’s upbringing in Queens and conquest to rule the world. Word to Madonna.

“Hip hop to me is so much more than New York and L.A., or one place or one borough or one city,” said the rapper, who was born in Trinidad and grew up in Jamaica, Queens. “I mean, I love being from New York—I’m from Queens, and that’s where I represent. But to me, hip-hop culture is a state of mind.”

“Everyone has inspired me,” she said. “When I was little [and] I was watching videos, I didn’t know where Monie Love was from; or where Slick Rick was from. I didn’t know Salt-N-Pepa were from Queens until later in my life. I don’t compare myself to any other New York female emcees.”

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Nelly On Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Thursday, November 18 2010 10:40 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Nelly took his talents to Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night and performed his latest single “Move That Body”. After the jump, he recites his crossover hit, “Just A Dream”.

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