GA’s Most Wanted delivers an in-studio performance for the final track off Mr. Zone 6. That’s big money.
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For the first time, the Artist of the Decade covers this week’s edition of Billboard. Peep a couple of quotes below. On being the best-selling artist of the last decade “I don’t think I’ve actually stopped to think about it,” Eminem says by phone from his home in Detroit, while on a brief break between trips to promote Recovery. “I never thought that my life would amount to this. But to be able to sit back and digest it is […]
Last night, Drake took over Jimmy Kimmel Live. Up top, Aubrey and Jimmy perform a skit inspired by Twitter. After the jump, you catch Drizzy’s interview and recitals of “Over” and “Bedrock” with Nicki Minaj. Sidebar: Game & Drake Collab On The Way
K-Dot replaces Jay Rock with one of his West Coast brethren for the remix to “I Do This”. The original can be found on The Kendrick Lamar EP.
Pour out a lil’ liquor as Capone and N.O.R.E. take to the cemetery for their latest visual. Produced by Alchemist, this is the album’s opener. The War Report 2 arrives July 13th. wshh
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In tribute to the best to ever do it, I personally put together seven comps of some of my favorite MJ joints. Shout-out to EMZ for the help out. R.I.P. The King.
YN’s MJ Music Vol. 1
YN’s MJ Music Vol. 2
YN’s MJ Music Vol. 3
YN’s MJ Music Vol. 4
YN’s MJ Music Vol. 5
YN’s MJ Music Vol. 6
YN’s MJ Music Vol. 7
UPDATE: Tracklists after the jump.
HHO put the ATL Brave to work at a recent visit as he performs his biggest record. Do remember: Fashionably Late is available here.
Not only did Aubrey deliver some impressive first week numbers, but half of Thank Me Later has landed on this week’s Billboard Hot 100. Even the iTunes bonus is in the top 60. Read ’em and weep. More and more hits. #5 “Find Your Love” #32 “Over” #63 “Miss Me” Ft. Lil Wayne Debuts: #49 “Up All Night” Ft. Nicki Minaj #57 “9AM in Dallas” #71 “Fireworks,” Ft. Alicia Keys #87″ Fancy” Ft. T.I. & Swizz Beatz
Yesterday, 2Pac’s “Dear Mama” was inducted into the National Recording Registry. The late honoree’s mother, Afeni Shakur spoke on her son’s behalf. You are appreciated. “I’m incredibly touched. It could have been any song, but I’m honored they chose ‘Dear Mama’ in particular. It is a song that spoke not just to me, but every mother that has been in that situation, and there have been millions of us. Tupac recognized our struggle, and he is still our hero.” ahh
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.