Archive for February, 2011

New Music: Timbaland x Lyrica Anderson “Mentally”

Thursday, February 17 2011 1:05 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Music

Timbaland Thursdays treks on this week with newcomer Lyrica Anderson. Look down below for some of the chanteuses’ backstory.

Lyrica Anderson is currently working with Timbaland on his new project. Lyrica has writing credit for the song “Pyramid” by Charice, featuring Iyaz, as well as  other Disney productions including “Are You Ready” by Hanna Montana and “Play with the Band” From “The Princess and the Frog” movie

Waka Flocka Mama Speaks On Shooting

Thursday, February 17 2011 12:42 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Waka’s manager and Mizay Entertainment’s head honcho, Debra Atney speaks on yesterday’s shooting and gives specifics behind the incident and reveals when she first heard the news. Listen up, ’cause mama knows best.

Rap Radar Interview Pt. 2: Saigon

Thursday, February 17 2011 11:50 AM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Focus

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As we continue on to his in-store signing, Saigon thoroughly breaks down the blood, sweat and tears behind the first seven songs off Greatest Story Never Told. Why don’t you cop it here? So you can play along. Ha!

Previously: Pt. 1

Dr. Dre Responds To 50 Sleek Claims

Thursday, February 17 2011 11:38 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Ouch, never did like shots from the Doc. Days after Fif claimed Interscope boss Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre weren’t too fond of his Sleek headphones, TMZ asked Dre about the accusations. Apparently, he’s never heard of them—but Jimmy has.

Behind The Scenes: Tity Boi x CyHi Da Prynce “Stand Still”

Thursday, February 17 2011 11:18 AM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Focus

2 Chainz is continuing to get some big names to join him on his latest recordings. Here’s some footage for his upcoming video with G.O.O.D. Music’s CyHi Da Prynce.

Fuse Hip Hop Shop: Talib Kweli

Thursday, February 17 2011 11:04 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Talib Kweli was Fuse TV’s latest guest on the Hip Hop Shop last night. He discusses the creativity behind his current LP, Gutter Rainbows and his next project, Prisoner of Conscious.

Previously: Talib Kweli On Black Star’s Return

Flavor Flav On Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Thursday, February 17 2011 10:12 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

A-yo, check this out. Last night, Flavor Flav made a late night appearance on The Jimmy Kimmel Show and shared his fried chicken recipe . Move over Colonel Sanders.

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On The Set: Chris Brown Ft. Lil Wayne x Busta Rhymes “Look At Me Now”

Thursday, February 17 2011 9:58 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Paparazzi

Looks like the rapid flowing trio are taking their single back to the future in their upcoming flick. Yesterday, they began shooting in L.A. with a DeLorean included. Where’s Marty McFly? More pics under the cut.

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Yelawolf & Michael Rapaport On Carson Daly

Thursday, February 17 2011 9:28 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Carson Daly kept it G last night and featured Yelawolf and Michael Rapaport on Last Call With Carson Daly. Up top, Yela talks about his transition to the mainstream and afterward he performs “Daddy’s Lambo” and “That’s What We On Now.” After the jump, actor Michael Rapaport speaks on his Tribe Called Quest documentary, Beats, Rhymes, And Life.

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Music Preview: Swizz Beatz Ft. Lil Wayne x Lenny Kravitz “Rock & Roll”

Thursday, February 17 2011 9:26 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

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It’s only a snippet, but there’s a full verse from Weezy. Word on the streets is that this will serve as the lead single off Swizzy’s Haute Living LP and may appear on the Transformers III soundtrack as well. We can roll with this.

info via uhtn