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Future Calls YN On EVR

YN — Sat, 26 May 2012 22:11:58 +0000

Just before the close of YN’s show, Future checked in from his Pluto tour stop in New Orleans to speak on his next single, “Turn On The Lights”, his desire for more success, the reason behind his usage of autotune, and Puff’s performance on the “Same Damn Time” remix.

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Peep playlist and whole show here.

Pete Rock’s Moment Of Clarity

Big Homie — Sat, 26 May 2012 00:05:39 +0000

After Lupe told Sway that not everything has been resolved, Pete Rock clarifies a few of the events that has happened in regards to how “T.R.O.Y.” was used in Lupe’s new song. Pete, the floor is all yours.

It’s true that Lupe Fiasco’s representative from Atlantic Records contacted me last fall and he did so while I was in mourning over the sudden death of my cousin Heavy D. I gave the representative a conditional “yes” to use T.R.O.Y. for Lupe’s album but only based on the condition that I be involved on the project. It’s what I always say when approached by people who want to use that particular song. I was never contacted again. At no point was there any follow up from Atlantic Records. Now, the story gets twisted and it’s being said that I said “yes.” The part about my conditions has been left out to make me seem like I’m a hypocrite. When I heard about the song again, it was done, completed, and playing on the radio…and that was Monday night.

lupE.N.D.

It’s true that people have made T.R.O.Y. over. I can’t control what’s done with my work after it’s already out there but I can control who gets my blessings. Those who involve me and respect me in the process, get my blessings. Those who work behind my back – but all the while putting up a front like I’m down with it – don’t.I’m flattered that they wanted to remake my song and that they respect it for the classic that it is. I just think they should have talked to Atlantic Records to make sure things were done right. The biggest violation is from Atlantic Records but what can you expect? Labels are corporations and their whole point is to sell records. If they respect the artist in the process that would be nice, but they’re not required. For as political as Lupe as, I expected him to know that and to have hopefully made them more accountable. I’m surprised that he’s siding with the corporation on this.Technically, there was no crime committed with the release of Lupe’s version of my song. Technically, the song can be out there but I’m not talking about legalities. I’m asking: Where’s the respect for the code among artists? No ego, but I know my place in this game. I’m recognized as a legend and I accept that. But most of all, I’m a grown man. The love and admiration that people have for me as a producer and as a man of honor has been non-stop, consistent for over 20 years. That’s based on something that can’t be touched. My music and my character stands for itself. T.R.O.Y was a career-defining song has gotten me invited to the White House. It’s not just because people think the production is dope. It’s also because of what the song stands for. I want my music to touch people but I don’t want to be walked over or lied on in the process.I admit that my outburst on Monday night on Twitter was based on my reminiscing about Heav and Troy. I think about them every day. I apologize for being emotional about this. I had no intentions of hurting Lupe’s career. That’s not me. I’m known for building up not breaking down careers. Moving forward, I’m 100% in control and focused on what’s good.

Will Smith On Jimmy Fallon

Big Homie — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:25:29 +0000

Willie continued his late night creep on Jimmy Fallon’s show last night. He plugged Men In Black 3 film and tells a hilarious story on Kat Williams. The Philly cat and host channel their grandfathers in the skit.

M.I.A. Signs With Roc Nation

Big Homie — Fri, 25 May 2012 02:33:01 +0000

The Roc just got bigger. It was officially announced today that M.I.A. has signed a management deal with Roc Nation. Her fourth studio album, Matangi is scheduled for a fall release. Congrats.

Lupe Fiasco Calls Sway In The Morning

Big Homie — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:00:25 +0000

Guess things ain’t sweet after all. A disgruntled Lupe phoned Sway this morning and revealed the issue with Pete Rock hasn’t been resolved. He also says Pete wasn’t supposed to reveal their plans on working together. Hey, at least the sample was cleared, right? Sigh.

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Sugarhill Gang Honored By Library Of Congress

Big Homie — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:06:44 +0000

Sugarhill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight” is among the 25 recordings that have recently been inducted into the National Recording Registry. Other notable recordings making the list include Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love” and Prince’s “Purple Rain“

24. “Rapper’s Delight,” Sugarhill Gang (1979)
The Sugarhill Gang’s infectious dance number from late 1979 might be said to have launched an entire genre. Although spoken word had been a component of recorded American popular music for decades, this trio’s rhythmic rhyming inspired many future MCs and rap artists. The album version of “Rapper’s Delight” is an epic 14 1/2 minute salvo of irreverent stories and creative wordplay. The song dates from hip-hop’s infancy. As such, it does not address subject matter that has given rap music both positive and negative notoriety, but the song’s inventive rhymes, complex counter-rhythms and brash boastfulness presage the tenets of hip hop. “Rapper’s Delight” also reflects an early instance of music sampling, drawing its bass line and other features from Chic’s 1979 hit “Good Times.” As a result of an out-of-court settlement for copyright infringement, songwriting credits for “Rapper’s Delight” include that song’s composers, Chic guitarist Nile Rodgers and bassist Bernard Edwards, as well as Sylvia Robinson and the Sugarhill Gang (Michael Wright, Guy O’Brien, and Henry Jackson).

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Lil Wayne Calls Out Pusha T

B.Dot — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:04:45 +0000

Fuk pusha t and anybody that love em
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Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) May 24, 2012

And so the drama begins (again). Apparently, Lil Wayne wasn’t too pleased with Pusha T’s subliminals on “Exodus 23:1“. Instead of stepping into the booth, he returned fire last night with the tweet above. Lord have mercy.

Eminem Calls Cipha & Rosenberg

B.Dot — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:03:14 +0000

Eminem called Cipha Sounds & Rosenberg this morning and announced that Slaughterhouse will be on the Summer Jam stage. He also said that he’s in the beginning stages of his next studio album.

AZ On The Combat Jack Show

Big Homie — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:00:27 +0000

AZ was last night’s guest on The Combat Jack Show on PNC Radio. Sosa spoke on his upbringing, battling Jay-Z, his Sprite commercial, The Firm and everything else in between.

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Pete Rock & Lupe Fiasco Reconcile

Big Homie — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:24:17 +0000

Shout to the Friends&Family for bringing some internal closure to this...all g on this side Pete...Big Chuck whaddup... #MyGodFoRealListen
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Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco) May 23, 2012

Pete wasn’t too pleased on the use of his song in Lupe’s new release “Around My Way“. After Lupe addressed the subject, the two chatted up last night and resolved the issue. Pete says:

I just got off da phone lupe, we worked out our differences and we bout to get it in. Gonna be epic and we gonna give Troy and hev the proper respect they deserve and make history with lupe.

After the jump, co-producer of the controversial track, Simonsayz, addresses the situation.

lupE.N.D.

1st and last time I will speak on this… The interprelation of @PeteRock’s Troy was never meant to offend. To be honest, it wasn’t something that I asked or even jumped at the opportunity to do. I’m much happier to bring my own original ideas to the ears of music lovers, of which I have plenty coming out this year.

However, sometimes in this business it’s hard legally to get clearance to utilize samples or original tracks. The record was written over the Troy beat and Lu’s camp felt strongly that it needed to stay there. I thought what Lu wrote was incredible and relevant to this day and age and that it was a dope juxtaposition over such an iconic beat.

Lu and his camp are my family so when I was asked, not only did me and my partner say yes, We stepped up to the plate without an ego and painstakingly did our absolute best to stay true to the original without trying to flip or put our own spin. BTW, just saw Pete’s latest tweet about call w/Lu… Glad u worked it out. Didn’t know you had an issue with Lu, tho… Thought it was all on me and my partner!!! LOL…. Peace, Blessings and mad respect.