Archive for December, 2010

RESPECT. J.Cole Story

Wednesday, December 15 2010 3:52 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Newsstand Stan

Image: Dustin Cohen

Still don’t like the Waka cover? Well tough cookie. This is probably more up your alley. A profile of Jermaine Cole conducted on the eve of the release of his Friday Night Lights mixtape. Peep what the Roc Boy’s got up his sleeve.

RESPECT.

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Reek Da Villian: A Day In The Life Pt. 5

Wednesday, December 15 2010 3:12 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Focus

More behind the scenes with Busta’s protege, in the lab, at the B.B. King gig and the “Mechanics” video shoot. Reek’s upcoming mixtape, The Gift gets unwrapped Dec. 24.

Previously: In The Lab Pt. 4

T.I. Thanks His Fans Again

Wednesday, December 15 2010 1:14 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, True Story

T.I.’s new album No Mercy hit stores last week and debuted at number 4 on Billboard with 160,000 copies sold. While behind bars in Arkansas, he thanked his fans again for their continued support.

What up world? First off I’d like to thank everybody again for going out and supporting the “Hustle” yet again with “No Mercy” last week. I can’t say enough on how much I appreciate the support and all the positive feedback. I read so many tweets, letters, reviews and comments that spoke volumes to how much love was still out there and how much respect still exists for my art and my passion. I put so much of myself into what I do. I even read over the negative comments cuz’ that’s the kind of energy I feed off of to adjust, evolve and improve my craft until it manifests into the closest thing to perfection on the next go-round. I love hearing your opinions on what songs you like most for the next singles. We are taking all of them into consideration as we decide right now on which direction to head in. I know this seems like an unfortunate set of circumstances to endure for a career with so much potential but remember adversity builds character and character takes you places money can’t. I know what’s in store for me in the future so I ain’t trippin’ and neither should you. For now all my love and best wishes to you and yours for the holidays. Y’all hold it down out there and I’ll do the same in here. And continue to spread the word about “No Mercy” & Team T.I..

Take it light and Be Eazy,

Love – King.

tm

Previously: T.I. VH1 Storytellers

Nicki Minaj Pink Friday Turns Gold

Wednesday, December 15 2010 12:22 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

After three weeks, Nicki Minaj’s debut album Pink Friday, has earned the rapper a gold plaque. This week, the project surpassed the 500,000 mark with 80,667 copies sold. In fact, she even moved more units than Kanye. Queens reigns supreme again!

New Music: Big K.R.I.T. Ft. Curren$y x Killa Kyleon “Moon & Stars (Remix)”

Wednesday, December 15 2010 12:00 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Music

K.R.I.T., Spitta, and Kyleon chill amongst the moon and stars on this cut featured on Johnny Shipes’ Good Talk Vol. 9. Space out with the project on December 21st.

Don Cannon Pissed At MTV DJ List

Wednesday, December 15 2010 11:28 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Don Cannon stepped back and sounded off last night about his exclusion from MTV’s Top DJ Year End List. He took his frustration out on his Twitter account and justified his thug.

HATE TO BE LIKE THIS, BUT MTV TOP DJ’S AND IM NOT ON THERE THIS YEAR AGAIN!!!!!!! TRAPORDIE, BIGSEAN, YOUNGDRO, COOLKIDS, CURRENSY????? #DIE. ALL THE FUCKIN CLASSIC I DID THIS YEAR!! AND NO MENTION, NO DISRESPECT TO ANY OTHER DJ, BUT I PUT IN WORK THIS YEAR CHAMP!!! WHAT THE FUCK.

AM I NOT SEEING SOMETHING HERE? MTV DJS WITHOUT THE CANNON MAN! THEY NEED A FUCKING REDO, IM ALL OVER THE STREETS. CAN MTV REACH OUT AND EXPLAIN TO ME WHY IM NOT ON THERE PLEASE! I NEED FUCKIN ANSWERS AND NOW, MAN I HATE THIS SHIT, BACK ON MY GRIZZLIE…. IM CALLING OUT EVERYBODY IN 2011 IM TIRED OF BEING SILENT….

SMFH, IT NEVER FAILS, IM BITTER….AINT NO NEED BUT IM BITTER, FUCK THOSE AWARDS, EVERYONE BET, MTV, ALL THAT SHIT….BIG FUCKIN SHOUT OUT TO THE REAL ..THAT FUCK WIT ME, KENT MONEY, BIG SEAN, CURRENSY, YOUNG JEEZY, DRO, COOLKIDS, ALL MY INDIES..

IN THE WORDS OF THE GREAT SWIZZ BEATZ “FUCKIN RI-DIC-CUL-OUS. YALL MAKIN IT REAL HARD….. MAN CAN’T BELIEVE THIS SHIT… ITS COOL IMA GO THRU THIS AT THE GRAMMY’S TOO… I CAN FEEL IT

LL Cool J Snubbed By Rock Hall Of Fame

Wednesday, December 15 2010 10:43 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

For a second year in a row, LL Cool J has been denied entry into the the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. The Beastie Boys were also snubbed by the committee. C’mon man, we need love!

Diddy Responds To Charlamagne

Wednesday, December 15 2010 9:52 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Yesterday morning, Charlamagne had some choice words for Diddy’s Last Train To Paris on Power 105.1. So today, Puff called up the station and explained why he cancelled his interview.

Sidebar: Diddy Teaches Justin Bieber How To Swag Walk

Game Raps In French; Forms New Label

Wednesday, December 15 2010 9:28 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Game recently did an interview in Paris and spoke on his relationship with local artist La Fouine. He says that he recorded a track with him in French and the mentions that he formed a new label called, Kush House. So much for Black Wall Street.

Sidebar: La Fouine Ft. Game “Caillra For Life” Video

New Music: Jay Rock “Tolerate”

Wednesday, December 15 2010 8:30 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

The R-O-C-K will not put up with no bullshit and hours ago he let go his latest recording. Sure sounds like something we could endure.