September 19, 2012 @ 10:26 AM EDT
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In case you haven’t heard, Nicki Minaj is now a judge on American Idol.
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September 19, 2012 @ 9:37 AM EDT
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Lupe was down under and performed his hit collaboration with Guy Sebastian. Following their performance, the tandem spoke on the track.
September 18, 2012 @ 3:50 PM EDT
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The artwork to Kendrick’s good kid, m.A.A.d city
September 18, 2012 @ 3:09 PM EDT
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And now for the main event. Murda Mook came outta retirement last month and took on Iron Solomon at Summer Madness 2. Five rounds. One hour. Let’s get it!
September 18, 2012 @ 2:55 PM EDT
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O.P.P. is alive and well. And Hamilton Park make that evident on their new single featuring Meek Mill. It won’t kill ya to listen.
September 18, 2012 @ 2:19 PM EDT
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Wyclef’s got a book to promote. So this morning, he appeared on Cipha Sounds & Rosenberg’s show on Hot 97. He discussed his affair with Lauryn Hill and Pras’ role in The Fugees.
September 18, 2012 @ 11:49 AM EDT
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Big Sean was in Vancouver, BC and kicked it with Nardwuar. Of course, The Human Serviette came bearing gifts. Big Sean on the other hand, should’ve brought his sense of humor.
September 17, 2012 @ 6:42 PM EDT
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After knocking one out the park with “9th Inning”, hip-hop’s self-proclaimed Ike and Tina keep the momentum going on “Triple Threat”. Pour out some of that liter for Pimp C.
September 17, 2012 @ 6:23 PM EDT
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Missy and Timbaland step up to the plate with a brand new single. The tandem sound like they have a chip on their shoulders, which actually makes for good music. As far as production goes, this beat is a home run.
September 17, 2012 @ 5:41 PM EDT
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DJ Khaled adds Ace Hood to the line-up for the remix to “Bitches & Bottles”. No stream here, check it on Flex’s
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This is a great reminder of how powerful and lasting Lauryn Hill’s influence has been in music. The fact that The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill eventually reached diamond status after so many years shows that truly meaningful music can continue finding new listeners long after its original release. I also like how the article highlights the combination of hip hop, R&B, neo soul, and reggae that made the album so distinctive. Achieving more than 10 million sales is an incredible milestone, especially considering how much the music industry has changed since 1998. The album’s success feels less like a temporary trend and more like proof that strong songwriting and authentic artistic expression can remain relevant across generations. It is interesting to see how numbers can tell part of a story, whether we are looking at album sales or using a proportion calculator to understand relationships between different figures.