As Shallah gets chauffeured around town, he and Kool G Rap reveal that their working on an album together. Sounds good, but…
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[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4103766&w=425&h=350&fv=] Earlier today, Jim Gym Jones filmed his workout regiment. Need to burn some Thanksgiving fat? Proceed after the jump for more of Da Capo’s physical fitness tips.
Looks like the birthday boy’s got a new set of keys. Feast your eyes on the 2011 Jaguar XJ. Last night during the automaker’s showcase in LA, managing director Mike O’Driscoll, revealed the car will appear in Hov’s new video, “On To The Next One”. If you look closely, Jigga’s already placed his insignia on the side panel. Spotted: JW Before: On The Set: Jay-Z x Swizz Beatz “On To The Next One”
Put your stunna shades on for this one, guys. For the latest visual off The State vs. Radric Davis, La Flare stunts in all yellow everything. What a lemon head. WSHH
Come December 15th, you will hear this on track 7 of Alicia’s The Element Of Freedom. Unfortunately, Drake isn’t officially credited. He does however lend a helping hand with the background vocals. Ready? Props: Nav Earlier: Alicia Keys x Beyoncé “Put It In A Love Song”
Come December 15th, you will hear this on track 7 of Alicia’s The Element Of Freedom. Unfortunately, Drake isn’t officially credited.
Last night, Lupe typed a few bars over at Okayplayer’s “Jay Electronica vs. Lupe Fiasco Pt.2” message board. Pretty ill choice of words. Somebody, put a beat on. Coexist, the devils in the dealer, the poltergiest is in the pokerchips, Game changer, I practice Iron Swan Song, Tiger Palm & Cobra Fist, Go by many slang name’s and sobriquets, Asking me how many lines is in my mind is like asking how many fish can the ocean fit, I set out […]
Here’s a good way to ring in the new year. Today, Def Jam announced that they will release Kanye’s VH1 Storytellers DVD/CD set on January 5, 2010. The DVD will contain footage from his February concert along with exclusive never-seen-before clips and a Q&A interview with the Louie Vuitton Don. The CD will contain audio of the tracks performed. We see you Yeezy! Props: Rap-Up UPDATE: Nav with the tracklist 1. Amazing 2. Flashing Lights 3. Good Life 4. Heartless 5. […]
Here are more snapshots (courtesy of Michelle Musikantow) from the set of Lupe’s upcoming music video. Looks like it’s going to be a must see. Props: LupeE.N.D. Previously: On The Set: Lupe Fiasco “Solar Midnite”
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4094315&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D461868%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A461868] After learning about his Grammy nominations, Aubrey spoke with MTV on the collaborations on his debut album, Thank Me Later. Shooting for a March release, he’s already locked down: Jay-Z, Wayne, Jeezy and Kanye. He also alludes to a mystery guest. “It’s this other one I’m excited about that’s kinda left [field],” he demurred. “It’s gonna be a great project — well-rounded.” Hopefully, everything is squared away.
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.