This joint originally dropped back in ’07 with Lil Jon. But Mannie threw a new beat on it and added some of his trademark charismatic verses. How could anyone ever hate on Byron? He’s so old school and cool. We can all get paid, young punks. Props: Young Kingz Bonus: I’ll point out the bounce. Thanks: TJ
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Ok, we warned you about this one. I get that this is for Z100 but between Scottie’s “Smooth Criminal”-inspired “Are you ok?” backing vocals and Sha’s rumbling pop slop, I almost lost my appetite for breakfast. Yuck. Don’t Blame You: HHNM Update: Art courtesy of Illionaire
Billboard caught-up with Alicia on the set of her next video. She gives a long explanation about the visual’s treatment which jacks elements of Hancock. Um, ok? Let’s hope she doesn’t ruin the song for me. Props: UHTN Sidebar: She’s on the cover too.
Here’s the CDQ of Alan’s son gettin’ his Venus vs. Mars on. Hate to admit it, but this is as catchy and bizarre as the joint with Jay that just leaked. Minaj actually shines on this. Go figure. Previously: Robin Thicke Loves His Nicki Minaj Collabo
CB couldn’t wait til tonight. Concerned as to what Ri-Ri will say specifically about the night of Feb 8th, Brown’s camp just released this statement. “While I respect Rihanna’s right to discuss the specific events of February 8, I maintain my position that all of the details should remain a private matter between us,” he said in the statement. “I do appreciate her support and wish her the best. I am extremely sorry for what I did, and I accept […]
DJ Enuff barely spoke on this and let it go. So, I assume CDQ will be here ASAP. What would we do without Hov? Slow news day.
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3849762&w=425&h=350&fv=] Every once in awhile, Q and his bootleggin’ battalion get it right. Here’s all the Yahoo Pepsi clips of Ms. Cook’s college show condensed into one file. You didn’t see it here. Hush! WSHH Previously: Alicia Keys “Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart” (NYU)
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3849521&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D453901%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A453901] In another tease from tonight’s upcoming episode, C Breezy explains exactly who’s forgiveness he’s askin’ for. “When I apologize, I really apologize, definitely, about the situation, like me and her personally, obviously,” Brown said. “We’ve exchanged, I’ve exchanged my apologies for her, but when I do it publicly, it’s for the people who I let down: It’s for the fans, it’s for all the people, even the sponsors, even the people that have invested in me and thought […]
“As Black as my nigga Bu” Akon’s baby bro, Bu Thiam is a new VP at the house Russell, Lyor, and Rick built. It’s safe to assume Young Jizzle approves this decision. When are we gettin’ TM103 anyway? 4th quarter showdown with Gucci or wait til early next year for the Jigga tour? Decisions, decisions. Props: Bossip
VIBE’s not the only one supporting Breezy. YRB
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.