Archive for March, 2011

B.o.B. & Playboy Tre “Bet I” At SXSW

Saturday, March 19 2011 11:24 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Before Wiz got down to biz Thursday night, Atlantic’s other stars B.o.B. and Janelle Monáe hit the stage at La Zona Rosa. Up top, Bobby Ray and Playboy Tre run through “Bet I” sans T.I. of course. More footage below.

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Asher Roth & Nottz Perform At SXSW

Saturday, March 19 2011 10:57 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Fuck the law! But last night at Emo’s, Asher Roth and Nottz enforced it by performing their Rawth EP track and Peter Rosenberg was there to get it on film.

What’s Poppin’ SXSW: Odd Future Pt. 2

Saturday, March 19 2011 12:23 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Peter Rosenberg continues his hilarious chat with Odd Future, where the collective share their musical interests growing up as well as a debate over Earl Sweatshirt and an 18 year-old Nasir. Earl or Illmatic? Go!

New Music: Josh Xantus Ft. Waka Flocka x Ace Hood “I Don’t Care (Remix)”

Friday, March 18 2011 11:57 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, R&B

For those who care, Josh Xantus’ record is still getting the remix treatment. But this time the Statik Selektah-produced hit gets a southern twist with Waka and Ace Hood in the mix.

hhnm via bf

J.Cole Freestyles At SXSW

Friday, March 18 2011 8:58 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Light Skinned Jermaine is also down in Austin for SXSW and during the BET Music Matters showcase, he let go the same freestyle he did at House of Blues in L.A., but with a few more bars.

heads up: kingz

Sidebar: Unreleased pre-Warm Up, “The Good Son Pt. 1″ via J.Cole Nation

Hit-Boy Talks Producing “My God”

Friday, March 18 2011 8:19 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Focus

It seems like Hit Boy is everywhere nowadays and Mikey Fresh was able to get a quick chat with the producer at SXSW. He speaks on a few upcoming projects and reveals how the track “My God” came about.

Sidebar: Fear Of God Alternative Artwork

Erykah Badu DJing At SXSW

Friday, March 18 2011 4:52 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

After a few members of the Wu-Tang Clan closed out the 2011 Village Voice and Frank 151 Showdown, Badu transformed into her alter-ego, DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown and took over the 1s and 2s.

DJ Quik Remembers Nate Dogg

Friday, March 18 2011 4:21 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

During an interview with the LA Leakers, DJ Quick reflects on working with Nate Dogg and recalls a time Nate recorded a track on one take during a studio session. R.I.P. Nate The Great.

Earlier: The Book Of David Cover & Tracklist

New Music: Trey Songz “#ShouldaBeenARapper”

Friday, March 18 2011 3:45 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, R&B

Good day mate. While in the land Down Under for Usher’s OMG tour, Tremaine put his day job aside and spits a freestyle. Hey, I thought he told y’all fools, he’s not a rapper. Ha!

miss info

Video Preview: Meek Mill x Rick Ross “I’m A Boss”

Friday, March 18 2011 3:06 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Before Meek Mill takes charge with the video for his joint with his boss, Dre Films teases us with a quick preview. Self Made coming May 24. Full video, hopefully soon.

Sidebar: Rick Ross Remembers Nate Dogg