Day-o, day-o, mombajee ai-o, don’t look any further if you’re in need for some new raps from the Chef. Here’s his latest while he preps for his EP this year followed by an album next year. hhnm
As the Northeast still recovers from the storm a few weeks ago, Reggie raps away in support for those affected by Sandy. Look out for Muddy Waters 2 (no pun).
Nicki’s crazy life continues at “The Boys” video shoot. She then rehearses for her tour, hits the Hit Factory with Lil Wayne and then finally begins shooting her take for Alicia’s “Girl On Fire” video.
For today’s Sunday Service viewing, Game rounds up Jeezy and Future for a night at King of Diamonds. Hey where’s Tyga? Remember, Jesus Piece arrives December 11.
Last night, Pusha T catered to Vancouver’s Red Room and announced he’s releasing a mixtape prior to his solo album. Guess he decided to use that title after all. Above is a recap of his set via his URL.
Opening up with “New Day”, Alicia Keys literally played with fire during this evening’s MTV 2012 European Music Awards. Talk about too hot for TV. Her album Girl On Fire drops November 27. rap-up
Guided by the green screen, Azealia Banks brings her voyage to Atlantis to the tube in support of her Fantasea mixtape. Too bad this wasn’t left out in sea.
Fresh out the studio, Spitta and Young Roddy release a new recording in light of their Saints handing the Falcons their first loss of the season. Good thing this didn’t slip away.
R&B singer Major Harris passed away Friday at his home in Richmond, VA from congestive heart and lung failure. He was 65. As a solo artist, Major Harris is well known for his hit “Love Won’t Let Me Wait”. The Delfonics have been frequently sampled in Hip-Hop by many artists, most famously by, Ghostface Killah and The Fugees. His last performance was in 2011 when he reunited with the group. R.I.P. Major. billboard Previously: Breaks Tribute
While Nas takes Radio City, Coldplay announced that they will be playing alongside Jay-Z at the Barclays Center on December 31st and the night before. Tickets go on sale November 17 on Live Nation. This marks the second time the tandem performed on New Year’s Eve. In 2010, they headlined the grand opening of The Cosmopolitan in Vegas with guests Kanye, Beyoncè and John Mayer.
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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.