Archive for January, 2011

Jay-Z Returns To Oprah 

Thursday, January 20 2011 4:27 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

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During Hov’s Australian run with U2 late last year, he stopped by Oprah Winfrey’s show. They discussed his bestseller Decoded and her ah-ha moments after reading. Below the jump, Jay surprises an all boy school in Sydney.

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Marsha Ambrosius Late Nights & Early Mornings Tracklisting

Thursday, January 20 2011 4:11 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, R&B

After a few setbacks, Marsha is finally releasing her debut solo album. We have heard two singles from the new project and so far, so good. Late Nights & Early Mornings arrives March 1st.

1. “Anticipation” (Intro)
2. “With You”
3. “Late Nights & Early Mornings”
4. “Hope She Cheats on You (With a Basketball Player)”
5. “Far Away”
6. “Lose Myself”
7. “Your Hands”
8. “I Want You to Stay”
9. “Sour Times”
10. “Tears”
11. “Chasing Clouds”
12. “The Break Up Song”

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New Video: Mistah F.A.B. “Boom Bap”

Thursday, January 20 2011 4:00 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Boom Bap is back thanks to Mistah F.A.B. and in support of his latest street mix, here’s his viral presentation of track 14. I Found My Backpack available now. Boom!

Lupe Fiasco Explains Lasers Cover

Thursday, January 20 2011 2:45 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Lupe’s currently in the land down under and did an interview with One News. He touches on a bunch of topics, but at the 7:02 mark, he explains the artistic expression behind the cover of Lasers. Some say it’s reminiscent of Kanye’s 808s & Heartbreak. Either way, the album drops March 8th.

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New Music: Kid Sister x Gucci Mane “Gucci Rag Top”

Thursday, January 20 2011 2:06 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Music

A snippet of this track emerged on the net last week, but Complex got the full version courtesy of Fool’s Gold. Kid Sister mixtape, Kiss, Kiss, Kiss is also available to download here. Smooches.

Talib Kweli Explains A “Gutter Rainbow”

Thursday, January 20 2011 12:26 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Before Talib Kweli’s new album, Gutter Rainbows arrives next Tuesday, DJ Booth asked him how the project’s namesake was formed. No pots of gold here.

A rainbow is created when the sun shines on droplets of moisture in the atmosphere. How are Gutter Rainbows created?
Gutter Rainbows are created because light waves that travel at different distances before being reflected create a spectrum of color when mixed together. Oil in the street is spread at different levels of thickness, so when the sun hits it and reflect off it, we see different colors. It’s a beautiful metaphor for the hood.

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New Music: T.I. “Follow Your Dreams”

Thursday, January 20 2011 12:12 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

Wise words from Cliff is the last thing on our mind. A month after the release of No Mercy, the iTunes bonus gets lifted. Follow our advice, this one’s a nightmare.

B.o.B. To Perform At Grammys

Thursday, January 20 2011 12:01 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Not only is B.o.B. nominated for five Grammy Awards, but he’ll also be performing. Not word as to what song, but find out when the ceremony airs February 13th on CBS.

Big Boi Gives Insight On Next Solo Album

Thursday, January 20 2011 10:56 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

VIBE caught up with Big Boi last night at the Anchor Bar in NYC to celebrate the launch of Crown Royal Black.  During the interview General Patton says that his next solo album Daddy Fat Sax: Soul Funk Crusader will have only 10 tracks and so far, it will include a collaboration with Raekwon and Janelle Monae. Yeah, boi!

Drake Covers B.o.B. In Germany

Thursday, January 20 2011 10:29 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

During Aubrey’s stop in Berlin over the weekend, he interrupted his set by performing Bobby Ray’s hit single, “Nothin On You”. More footage here.