Word on the curb is that Music Television is trying to prevent Hov from
performing “Empire State Of Mind” at Fuse’s sponsored “Answer The Call”
concert. Allegedly, they’re adding it as a clause
in his VMA contract. But hey, it’s all hearsay. Right?
Update: Performance, confirmed. It’s reported that Alicia will also premiere her new single following the ceremony.
Word on the curb is that Music Television is trying to prevent Hov from performing “Empire State Of Mind” at Fuse’s sponsored “Answer The Call” concert. Allegedly, they’re adding it as a clause in his VMA contract. But hey, it’s all hearsay. Right? Update: Performance, confirmed. Alicia will also premiere her new single following the ceremony.
Ironman says that he will continue rapping even with an iron lung. He also snubs the idea of rappers retiring. He ain’t the only one. Age really ain’t nothing but a number. No need to throw in the towel if you’re still performing at a high level. Sheeeit, at 39-years-old Ghost is still better than folks half his age. 57thAve via RealTalkNY
“That’s gonna be the last song on the retail [version of] So Far Gone. And the third verse transitions into Thank Me Later. So the last line of the third verse is gonna be the first line on my album.“— Drake Yep: NR
In a sit down with Rhapsody, Hov reveals that one of his favorite albums is Michael Jackson’s, Off The Wall. I’ll rock with you on that one, Jigga. Props: UHTN Related: Harry Allen & Jay-Z Have Food For Thought
Boosie and Lil Phat channel their inner Rin Tin Tin for their latest visual aid. For all you female dogs out there, Superbad drops September 15th. Props: RealTalkNY
Curious as to how this tandem snagged MJB for Survival Skills ? Well, according to Buckshot, his relationship with the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul is deeper than rap. Former Black Moon frontman Buckshot said getting Mary J. Blige on his new single wasn’t about money — it was about friendship. Buck and the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul go back to the ’90s, when Buck’s artists and Boot Camp Clik members Smif-N-Wessun rapped on the remix to MJB’s “I Love You.” […]
Change of plans folks. According to Billboard.com, The Blueprint 3 has bumped from it’s original date, September 11th to September 8th. No word as to why, but it’s safe to surmise the album leak contributed to the decision.
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3364936&w=425&h=350&fv=] Take a stroll with Fab as gives us a tour of his second job. This recession is a muthafucka, ain’t it? OS
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Ironman says that he will continue rapping even with an iron lung. He also snubs the idea of rappers retiring. He ain’t the only one. Age ain’t nothing but a number. No need to throw in the towel if you’re still performing at a high level. Sheeeit, at 39-years-old Ghost is still better than folks half his age.
57thAve via RealTalkNY
Yo, this new track from The Chef is an absolute banger! Raekwon never misses when it comes to dropping that gritty, vintage hip-hop storytelling. The beat on "Travel Places" hits hard and takes you right back to the golden era. Listening to this makes me want to pack my bags, catch a flight, and book a reliable Taxi kilimanjaro airport to Moshi just to go explore the world with some heavy bars in my headphones.