Author: B.Dot

Young Guru: Critiquing Jay-Z

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No, “Yes Men” here. Guru admits to telling Hov his opinion on his records. In fact, he says Jay switched his verses on “Already Home” and “Forever Young.” Good luck on finding those, leakers.

Sidebar: Pardon the low audio. Squeeze the juice out your headphones/speakers.

50 Cent On The Today Show

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3384892&w=425&h=350&fv=] This morning, Curt sat alongside author Robert Greene to promote his new book, The 50th Law on The Today Show. Kathie Lee and Hoda Kotb make this bromance seem unbearable. Props: Rap Up

Young Guru: BP3’s Delay & Hawaii

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Last Friday, I caught up with engineer extraordinaire Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton at Roc The Mic studios. For nearly a decade, Guru’s added the finishing touches on all of The Roc’s releases. With Blueprint 3 in stores today, he spoke on the album’s delay and fine tuning it in the 50th state. More clips on the way.

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Trey Songz Brings His Mom To The Club

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For an artist, this must the equivalent of “Bring Your Child To Work Day.” At the 1:28 marker, Trey introduces Mama Songz to a throng of club goers. Save the MILF jokes, guys. 

Sidebar: Teyanna Taylor needs a record…and a comb.

Spotted: RTNY

Kid Cudi On DJ Semtex

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Cudi traveled across the pond and chopped it up with DJ Semtex. They discuss his colloaboration with Hov on “Already Home”, Twitter, and at the 5:50 mark kicks a freestyle poem over “Where I’m From.” Man On The Moon lands September 15th.