[vodpod id=Video.3563689&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D514517%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A514517] With “Nothin’ On You” sitting at number 2 on the charts, producer Jim Jonsin tells 1515, that the Smeezingtons production was originally meant for Lupe Fiasco. “I was actually working on a session in Chung King [Studios], and [Atlantic Records chairman] Craig Kallman called me during that session with that particular track, to work on it for Lupe Fiasco,” Jonsin told MTV News. “I told Craig, ‘I like the song a lot. It’s a smash and could be […]
Author: Paul “Big Homie” Duong
[vodpod id=Video.3561208&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D514323%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A514323] On location of Big Boi’s new video, “Shutterbug” the rapper spoke to MTV on the concept of the visual’s treatment and the importance of capturing the moments. Remember, pictures last longer. “It’s basically a cut that’s all about capturing the moment, whether it be your kid’s first steps or you got a Polaroid and you with your lady somewhere. “It’s about capturing the moment and getting them good times. When you look at certain photos, it takes you back […]
After much anticipation, Young Jeezy finally dropped his follow up mixtape, Trap Or Die 2. One of the standout cuts is his collaboration with the Clipse on the song “Ill’in”. On it, Pusha T threw this line aimed at Jay-Z. “Tell Hova don’t pass the crown so soon, Unless he got a crown for every writer in the room/There’s too many spirits on these ghostwritten tunes, So you can’t crown the heir until you séance the room.” In turn, Pusha […]
[vodpod id=Video.3560203&w=425&h=350&fv=clip_id%3D11515318%26amp%3Bserver%3Dvimeo.com%26amp%3Bautoplay%3D0%26amp%3Bfullscreen%3D1%26amp%3Bmd5%3D0%26amp%3Bshow_portrait%3D0%26amp%3Bshow_title%3D0%26amp%3Bshow_byline%3D0%26amp%3Bcontext%3Duser%3A740523%26amp%3Bcontext_id%3D%26amp%3Bforce_embed%3D0%26amp%3Bmultimoog%3D%26amp%3Bcolor%3D00ADEF%26amp%3Bforce_info%3Dundefined] Here’s the trailer for the Soundclash Tour, which kicks off today in the UK. Our homie Justin and our pal Al go head-to-head on the ones and twos. Better grab a ticket…and your flip cams!
Capasa? Ready for some new Chuck? Produced by Jim Jonsin, here is the first single off his upcoming album. Hopefully it sounds nothing like this particular cut. This is the Chuck I want. YK2
[vodpod id=Video.3555714&w=425&h=350&fv=%40videoPlayer%3D83096346001%26playerID%3D55275612001%26domain%3Dembed%26dynamicStreaming%3Dtrue] Now this is more like it Terius. Although we weren’t feeling the first one, Radio Killa proves he can take the reign once again with his video for the remix. #LoveSessions mixtape coming this week.
Ricky hops on Jeezy’s Trap Or Die 2 record, which you can find off Ross’ Memorial Day release, Albert Anastasia EP hosted by DJ Smallz. Expect tags on this one for now. UHTN
[vodpod id=Video.3557861&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Duri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A514084] After revealing plans of reviving Roc-A-Fella Records, Dame tells MTV he would set all beefs aside with co-founder Jay-Z and bring him back on board to the label. “If Jay wanna come through and do something, he can come holla at me,” Dash said. “I ain’t got no beefs with Jay.” “Just off the strength that it’s Roc-A-Fella, I could never tell Jay he can’t be a part of something he helped create,” the Harlem born CEO said. […]
Clearly, Dr. Dre’s not under pressure to release any new material. So the Rosenthal bros weigh in on his long awaited album, Detox. The saga continues.
We’ve heard a shit load of remixes and freestyles already, but according to The Life Files, it appears that the G-Unit general is going to hop on the official remix. To be released faster than you can say, vroom vroom.
Discovering new artists, for me, is like a journey. The authenticity of this artist shines through, listening to the strong emotions in the text. There is a deep sadness in his words. 🎶 #MusicDiscovery #EmotionalArtistry