CNN— Entertainer Michael Jackson has died after being taken
to a hospital on Thursday after suffering cardiac arrest, CNN has
confirmed.
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With the video for “Beautiful” on the way, Eminem talks about the importance of shooting the visuals for it in his hometown.
The video was filmed at noted Detroit landmarks, now past their prime though in many ways now more iconic than ever. Through locations such as the once-grand Beaux-Arts train station (Michigan Central Station, which was built in 1913), the original Tiger Stadium (built in 1912), and the old Packard Motor Car Company plant (established in 1903), the viewer sees both Detroit’s grand past and very real present, and Eminem finds in Detroit a new metaphor for the lyrical content of the song.
“Tiger Stadium is being torn down, and the train station is supposed to be demolished too. This video is one of the last times anybody outside of Detroit is going to see them,” commented Eminem. “I wrote ‘Beautiful’ when I was really down, during a difficult time struggling with my addiction. It’s a reminder to keep your head up, and to see who you really are despite what you may be going through. Now that I’ve gotten through the toughest part, I see how the song relates to Detroit, and it feels even more powerful to me.”
Previously: On The Set: Eminem “Beautiful”
On The Set: Eminem “Beautiful”…Again
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At the 5:48 mark, Pill speaks on my favorite video this year.
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Here’s a new freestyle from Beantown’s R&B Thug, Masspike Miles. This track’s produced by The Runners and was originally supposed to be featured on Masspike’s album. Unfortunately, Lil Wayne scooped it up first.
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In the clip, 50 shoots down comparisons between his buzz as an unsigned artist to Aubrey’s.
“I didn’t hear that, I don’t think you can accomplish that right now. Not without finance. I
hear his record on the radio. He got a good buzz, I hear him. Shit, it
wasn’t possible for my music to be on the radio when I was coming. You
know mine’s was completely organic.”
Props: XXL
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Krishna and Buckshot perform “Robot” off their upcoming album, Survival Skills at B.B. Kings in New York City. The clip also features commentary from The Alchemist, Treach, and Raekwon.
Wale, in this track, shows once again his ability to blend different genres. He doesn't limit himself to hip-hop, but enriches it with R&B nuances, creating a familiar sound. This fusion is not only an exercise in style, but serves to intensify the emotional impact of the song. And then there is his ability to rap. Wale is a master at playing with words, creating complex rhymes and modulating his voice to best express his emotions. In 'Blanco', his rap part is an explosion of words that intertwine with the melody, creating a hypnotic and relaxing effect. His ability to go from moments of pure energy to moments of deep introspection is what makes this track so engaging; it reminds me of when you would slow dance, hugging your woman.