[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.922744&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D484630%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A484630] “It took a minute for me to even think about touching it” Uh-oh, not another rehash. During the All-Star game on Sunday, Jermaine tells MTV that he plans to remake Quincy Jones’ “Secret Garden” with Usher, Robin Thicke, Tyrese and Trey Songz. The song will then appear on Q’s upcoming album.
Here are more pictures from Katrina’s next video. And look who finally showed up, Keri Hilson. More in store after the jump. Rap-Up Previously: Vol. 1 l Vol. 2
Apparently, Dr. Dre’s joined the dance revoultion. At the 1:15 mark, Akon spilled the beans that the good Doctor will soon be dropping a song you can groove to. How’s that for a detox?
The sound quality is pretty crappy, but the rhymes ain’t! Check out Freddie spitting to his lungs collapse for Fader TV. Exhale! NR
I’m at Def Jam. Live Bloggin’ Time. And to avoid all confusion. The group name: Meth, Ghost & Rae. Album title: Wu-Massacre. Release Date: March 30th. 1. Criminology 2.5 Scarface samples. 09 style. Flip original “Why Marry” sample. “Every day’s a Sunday Easter”. Shallah first verse. Here comes Ghost. “1000 Grams in Deleware”. “Rap TJ Swann, It’s me Ason”. Ghost third verse too. Drums is hard! “Escape my slums you got talent”. Finally, Mr. Meth on fourth verse. “Ain’t tryin’ […]
K-Dot tacks a verse to Q-Tip’s song off The Renaissance. This is heartfelt rap everyone can love. OS
What’s the difference here? Com handles the hook himself. No Dwele. Confession: I always felt the chorus ruined this joint. Yuck. RH79
Still choppin’ it up with Westwood, Combs continues his braggin’ and boastin’. At the end of the day, he wants all of his six kids to have a 100 mil in the bank each. And no he’s not really 55. Hi haters. Ha!
Drizzy can’t get Sade to work with him, but he did bless Mobile Alabama’s finest with a guest appearance for his upcoming album. Who knew he and Rich Boy go back? “Drake, you know how he do. He do his melodizing. He did his thing,” says Rich Boy. “But we also did a song way back before he blew up called ‘Must Hate Money’ and you could YouTube it. I kinda had a good feeling about him. He did this […]
Young Chris made a special guest appearance during Free’s set last night. Over B.I.G.’s “Dead Wrong” he goes on a never ending freestyle before switching to a cappella.
It is so heartbreaking to hear DJ Premier break the news that DJ Kool Herc’s health is ailing, as he is literally the founding father who laid down the blueprint for hip-hop culture. Thinking about how someone who built an entire global phenomenon can end up struggling with medical expenses or failing health really puts things into perspective regarding healthcare challenges. When you look at how people navigate health or wellness procedures worldwide—whether someone is researching cosmetic treatments like Liposuction Cyprus or seeking urgent medical care—it underscores how essential access to reliable medical help and proper support systems really is. Kool Herc gave us the breaks, the block parties, and the entire movement that shaped generations of music lovers, so seeing the community step up to show love while DJ Premier brings awareness to his condition is the very least we can do. Sending strength and prayers to Kool Herc for a full recovery, and massive respect to DJ Premier for using his platform to make sure a true pioneer gets the support and respect he deserves.