Not only did Aubrey deliver some impressive first week numbers, but half of Thank Me Later has landed on this week’s Billboard Hot 100. Even the iTunes bonus is in the top 60. Read ’em and weep. More and more hits. #5 “Find Your Love” #32 “Over” #63 “Miss Me” Ft. Lil Wayne Debuts: #49 “Up All Night” Ft. Nicki Minaj #57 “9AM in Dallas” #71 “Fireworks,” Ft. Alicia Keys #87″ Fancy” Ft. T.I. & Swizz Beatz
Author: Paul “Big Homie” Duong
Yesterday, 2Pac’s “Dear Mama” was inducted into the National Recording Registry. The late honoree’s mother, Afeni Shakur spoke on her son’s behalf. You are appreciated. “I’m incredibly touched. It could have been any song, but I’m honored they chose ‘Dear Mama’ in particular. It is a song that spoke not just to me, but every mother that has been in that situation, and there have been millions of us. Tupac recognized our struggle, and he is still our hero.” ahh
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We should’ve known this wasn’t the final version. Oh well, let’s do it again. Here is the real deal. What a bust. bossip
[vodpod id=Video.3896760&w=425&h=350&fv=] July 13th is the date set for Spitta’s new album, Pilot Talk. Above is the LPs trailer and, after the jump, a preview of his next video, “Roasted”. Jets fool! os
[vodpod id=Video.3896496&w=425&h=350&fv=plugins%3Dadotube%26channel%3D7273%26file%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestofbothoffices.com%2Fvideos%2Fuploads%2FXzHjKlcVN42DtJaJv2dh.flv%26logo%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestofbothoffices.com%2Fvideos%2Ftemplates%2Fimages%2Fplayerlogo%2Flogo.png%26skin%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestofbothoffices.com%2Fvideos%2Fdefault.swf%26bufferlength%3D15%26volume%3D50%26autostart%3Dfalse%26fullscreen%3Dtrue%26stretching%3Dexactfit%26ltas.mediaid%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestofbothoffices.com%2Fvideos%2Fuploads%2FXzHjKlcVN42DtJaJv2dh.flv%26title%3Dcnn%26description%3Dcnn%26adotube.title%3Dcnn%26adotube.description%3Dcnn%26adotube.adotubeid%3D8r2EXLA%26adotube.omlsource%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.adotube.com%2Fphp%2Fservices%2Fplayer%2FOMLService.php%3Favpid%3D8r2EXLA] Every Monday, Invasion Radio put their guests on da spot. And this week, Capone, N.O.R.E. and Imam Thug were the latest to seize the mic. The War Report 2 drops July 13th. bobo
CyHi plans to release his new mixtape, The Royal Flush sometime next month. But until then, take a listen to the first leak off the project. Never say never, Prynce. os
Sir Lucious takes the cover of the latest issue of Ozone. In an excerpt below, Antwan discusses the different variety of features on his upcoming album. You have a wide range of features on the album, everyone from Lil Jon to Jamie Foxx. But none of them necessarily stole the show with their appearances. How did you get all of these big personalities to contribute to your sound and vision? Everything has to be organically done. I did a song […]
[vodpod id=Video.3895497&w=425&h=350&fv=] These ol’ heads still got it. Last night, Kid N Play kept 90s Hip Hop alive during their performance on Lopez Tonight. Oh la oh la ay!
[vodpod id=Video.3895019&w=425&h=350&fv=] The last time Drake performed on The Tonight Show, it was with Jamie Foxx and Conan O’Brien was the host. But last night, he returned to the program and performed track 13 off Thank Me Later. Hey hey hey. jose3030
It is so heartbreaking to hear DJ Premier break the news that DJ Kool Herc’s health is ailing, as he is literally the founding father who laid down the blueprint for hip-hop culture. Thinking about how someone who built an entire global phenomenon can end up struggling with medical expenses or failing health really puts things into perspective regarding healthcare challenges. When you look at how people navigate health or wellness procedures worldwide—whether someone is researching cosmetic treatments like Liposuction Cyprus or seeking urgent medical care—it underscores how essential access to reliable medical help and proper support systems really is. Kool Herc gave us the breaks, the block parties, and the entire movement that shaped generations of music lovers, so seeing the community step up to show love while DJ Premier brings awareness to his condition is the very least we can do. Sending strength and prayers to Kool Herc for a full recovery, and massive respect to DJ Premier for using his platform to make sure a true pioneer gets the support and respect he deserves.