[vodpod id=Video.2976137&w=425&h=350&fv=] During Ras Kass’ conversation with The Source, the Golden State Warrior urges his West Coast brethren to help themselves instead of waiting for Dr. Dre’s assistance. If you want something done, you gotta do it yourself.
[vodpod id=Video.2976098&w=425&h=350&fv=] Styles P and Green Lantern’s The Green Ghost Project is in stores today and to show his support, N.O. purchased the album the “fat guy” way: via iTunes. 57 Ave
Luda recycles his verse but tacks new vocals from Ciara and Pitbull. That’s kinda low, Cris. THI
At the Highline Ballroom, Styles P and Green Lantern in conjunction with OnSmash, celebrated the release of The Green Ghost Project. Since clips have already surfaced, here’s some from our P.O.V. More on the way. Walk witt us.
[vodpod id=Video.2975413&w=425&h=350&fv=] After the show, it’s the after show interviews. Following Sunday’s ceremony, Jigga spoke on bringing his nephew to the podium and the possibility of Usher filling MJ’s penny loafers. HHNM
Jay Elect gets his ESPN on with Power 106’s Los Angeles Leakers and weighs in on the upcoming Super Bowl between the Colts and his city’s Saints. He also mentions he does not agree with the portrayal of Peyton Manning as the best QB. Exhibit that sport junkies.
Don’t see Hov or Em but look who showed up: Yeezy! And his 2 jackets! Plenty of rappers after the jump.
Welcome to the best of both worlds. ?uestlove confirms that he and his bandmates will produce the entirety of John Legend’s fourth album, Wake Up Sessions. There’s currently no release date for the project, but it’s said to drop sometime this year.
Here’s a look inside the studio session for the “We Are The World” remake. There’s lot of new faces. Some familiar ones. The record drops next Friday and proceeds will go to Haiti Relief funds.
[vodpod id=Video.2974751&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%3D477807%26amp%3Buri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A477807] J.Cole spoke with MTV about working with No I.D. for his forthcoming debut. He gushes about their chemistry in the studio and desire for him to handle all production duties. Screw Allstate, Cole’s in good hands. Previously: No I.D. On Working With J.Cole
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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.