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Pimp C Passed on Jay-Z’s “A Week Ago”
Posted By: May 29, 2009 @ 12:54 PM EDT News

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According to Bun B, his UGK partner Pimp C was first approached to be on Hov’s song with Too $hort before they seized the opportunity later on “Big Pimpin’.” I didn’t know that. And I call myself a Jay-Z authority. SMH.

Props: Vibe TV (2:42 mark. Click on the screen)

Sean C and LV 1515 Boys Profile
Posted By: May 29, 2009 @ 11:49 AM EDT News

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Nice to see these brothers still gettin’ recognized. Report claims they placed beats on next Slaughterhouse and Ghostface Killah albums. Although not part of this video, here’s what they had to say about their future projects.

On Ghostface Killah: “We cooking that up right now. The last three Ghost albums we been on. The last one we had five [tracks]. … The chemistry with Ghost is very good. It’s mostly an automatic thing. He’ll have a beat CD for a minute and when he’s ready, he’s like, ‘I want this one this one and this one.’ It just happens.” – Sean C.

On Clipse: “We got three on [their next album]. I’m exited about that. They spit your head off. It’s hard, straightforward, aggressive. They do what they do.” – Sean C.

“The beats don’t sound like us. One of them does, but the others don’t.” – LV

On Slaughterhouse: “We’re really in the beginning stages of it. We’re trying to scope a sound for Slaughterhouse so it’s their sound, not somebody else’s. We’re sending them joints, they got a bunch of joints they picked.” – Sean C.

On Wale: “I think he sounds real good. I definitely like the record we did. I like the Cool & Dre record. We went in a few times with him. The joint we did got Travis Barker on the drums. Wale got that done while he was is in L.A. The beat was done, then Travis played over it, then we played on top of what Travis did.” – LV

“It’s called ‘OG.’ He’s talking about how OGs schooled him to the game and how they was when they were young and how he listens to them. It’s not a street OG thing, but he touches on how things were different at that time.” – Sean C. 

Jay-Z and Eminem Join Forces in Video Game Business
Posted By: May 29, 2009 @ 4:41 AM EDT News
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USA Today has the exclusive:

The upcoming DJ Hero video game just landed two heavy hitters as MCs: Jay-Z and Eminem.

Both rappers are bringing their music to the newest offshoot of Activision’s successful $2 billion Guitar Hero franchise. The game, played with a turntable-shaped controller, is due out this fall for PlayStation 3, PS2, Xbox 360 and Wii (no price or rating yet).

A limited edition comes with the rappers’ exclusive new greatest-hits CDs, possibly including previously unreleased tracks, plus an advanced version of the controller, a DJ stand and metal traveling case. Jay-Z and Eminem will serve as consultants to Activision and the game’s developer, FreeStyleGames.

The complete list of tracks the rappers are providing is still being worked out. Jay-Z plans on including Izzo (H.O.V.A.) and Dirt Off Your Shoulder for sure. Also possible: tracks from his in-the-works Blueprint 3 album. “I have a ton of content, I just need the pipeline,” he says. “I love the freedom of (DJ Hero). I could wake up tomorrow morning with the idea for a song and call the guys at Activision and start working on getting it out.”

Eminem is more cryptic about his contributions. “I don’t want to give away any surprises yet,” he says in an e-mail interview. “DJ Hero will include my music, and I’ll be providing additional material as downloadable content by the end of the year.”

“You are going to get over 100 songs from 80 artists and 80 brand-new mixes that have never been heard before, including one with Eminem and Jay-Z (together),” says Guitar Hero president and CEO Dan Rosensweig.

I think I’ll be able to get a freebie. I mean, you would think.

Sidebar: Fuck it. “Renegade” seems appropriate.

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New Music: Busta Rhymes “How You Really Want It”
Posted By: May 29, 2009 @ 3:13 AM EDT News
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My label exec is dancin’ on me…

Busta over a Transformers sample? The Dungeon Dragon loves rhymin’ over some weird shit. And who told Jesse West he could spit on this? No wonder it’s an iTunes bonus and isn’t a part of the Bullshit.

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Props: YK2

Sidebar:

My label exec is still dancin’ on me…

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Someone Tell Fab It’s a Vlog Not A Blog
Posted By: May 29, 2009 @ 3:05 AM EDT News

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I know I’m kinda new on this Internets shit, but when you record a video message it’s a vlog. When you write some shit, it’s a blog. And can we get that background noise down a tad. SMH. I can’t hear what the nigga’s saying. Nigel, talk to your man.

In The Studio With Slaughterhouse
Posted By: May 29, 2009 @ 3:00 AM EDT News

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“You reachin’ for a pause.”

Joe Budden’s first post-surgery vlog. I wonder if he holds the camera in the other hand. Ha! Still no shots. Almost seven minutes long and no new music played? Rhymes with pale.

Update: T.I.’s Farewell Concert Video
Posted By: May 29, 2009 @ 2:45 AM EDT News

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“Nigga when you the muthafuckin’ boss who else is it to tell on?”

Finally some good footage from last Sunday’s show before Cliff turned himself in. As you can see he really can’t get over the backstabbers who thought he’d be locked for a long time and said his career would be over. And don’t you dare call him a snitch. Is this thug motivation?

Props: Kid Genius

Update: Part 2 includes some actual rappin’.

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Dr. Dre’s Dr. Pepper Commercial
Posted By: May 29, 2009 @ 2:00 AM EDT News

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This Billboard report claims the beats played here are from Detox. If so, the Doc must be on that Diddy electronica shit. Let’s hope not.

Wu-Tang Clan Live At The Apollo 1997
Posted By: May 28, 2009 @ 11:04 PM EDT News

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Truthfully: YN’s personal favorite album of all-time is Wu-Tang Forever. These clips are chaotic. These clips are anarchic. These clips are genius. 5 Wu bangers included. Bless the person who put this up on YouTube.