In Jay’s recent interview with Zane Lowe, he explained a brief fallout between him and Timbo after Blueprint 3. In Revolt’s new clip, Tim speaks on the subject and says he’s written an apology verse.
After going head-to-toe with Nick, Mac hit the stage during last night’s episode of Wild N’ Out. He closed out the show with “Matches”. “S.D.S.” after the jump. Watch it with the sound on.
Numbers don’t lie—or do they? Despite Billboard not counting Jay-Z’s million seller, the tangible edition of Magna Carta Holy Grail has sold approximately 528,208 copies. If the number holds up, this will mark Hov’s 13th number one album. Watch out Paul, John, George, and Ringo; he’s on your ass. Pause. Final tally tomorrow. UPDATE: 527,000 copies sold. Oh, what a feeling!
Back again, Jiggaman’s mug takes the front display of London’s New Musical Express magazine. Read the article after the jump. Michael Stipe of REM has told NME that he is “thrilled” that Jay-Z chose to include lyrics by his band on his latest album ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’. Speaking to NME as part of this week’s cover feature on the US rapper, Stipe discussed his relationship with Jay-Z and his reaction to words from his song ‘Losing My Religion’ appearing on his new song ‘Heaven’. […]
Big Sean also partook in the Wireless Festival in London over the weekend. During his set on Sunday, he performed his new track “Fire”, which he premiered back in March. Hall Of Fame August 27th. jonearl
Thirsty chicks are bad for your health and so is the auto-tune. Anyway, Bow Wow brings ’em both on his latest audio.
Tech N9ne Something Else will finally make its way on July 30 and he takes it easy on its latest offering, which is provided when you pre-order the album on iTunes now.
Last night, Travis $cott was the last participant in Hot 97’s Who’s Next concert series at S.O.B.s. For those who couldn’t make it out to last night’s show, EMETakeover has the recap.
YMCMB is ready to release their compilation, Rich Gang on July 23. And with “Fly Rich” and “Tapout” already in motion, they drop off two singles today. Rozay goes solo below. Purchase the single here. Bonus: Birdman Ft. R. Kelly x Lil Wayne “We Been On”. Purchase this single here. hhnm
Ace Hood was back on Power 105.1’s morning show. He discussed his single, departing from Def Jam, and rolling through these mean streets. UPDATE: Back with Power 105 today, Ace discusses his album Trials & Tribulations, the watch debacle, his loyalty to DJ Khaled, the Zimmerman verdict and more. Sidebar: Hot 97 Interview
It is interesting to look back at this discussion because the concerns about technology becoming a barrier to real communication have only become more noticeable over time. Messages are quick and convenient, yet they often cannot communicate tone, emotion, or intention as clearly as a real conversation. Technology itself is not necessarily the problem, but how we choose to use it matters. Even something as simple as a Basic Calculator shows how useful technology can be when it solves a practical problem without replacing meaningful human connections and conversations.