Apparently Jim’s down with O.P.P. From Kid Cudi’s “Day ‘N’ Nite” to Drake’s “Forever”, Jomo’s been known to brody his way onto a song. Here, he speaks on taking other people’s production. The Ghost Of Rich Porter drops March 23rd. Jim Jones Set To Teach High School | Jim Jones Introduces The Ghost Of Rich Porter
Drake and Kardinal Offishall are just two of the 57 Canadian artists taking part on the remix to K’naan’s “Wavin’ Flag”. Proceeds from the song benefit Haiti Relief efforts. You can also donate here. HHNM via UHTN
Get your step on as Big Daddy Kane’s classic gets a makeover courtesy of Sheek and Mr. What Else. Oh yeah, Scram Jones on the beat. Eskay
We can’t believe it neither. Former video vixen, Melyssa Ford has signed on to star in the off Broadway play, For Vixens Who’ve Considered Homicide When the Video Was Too Much. Produced by J. Kyle Manzay (Jim Jones’ Hip Hop Monologues), the musical will be a satirical look inside the world of video models. Opening night is this May at the Actor’s Playhouse in NYC.
[vodpod id=Video.3220509&w=425&h=350&fv=] What do Three 6 Mafia and Mo’Nique have in common? That’s right, an Academy Award. Surreal, ain’t it? Anyway, on her show last night Juicy J and DJ Paul discussed their 2006 win and Mo’Nique’s one last Sunday for Best Supporting Actress. Afterward, they performed their golden goose, “It’s Hard Out Here For A Pimp”. Yardie
No date has been set, but last night, Jim revealed that for eight weeks he’ll be teaching a music based course at a New York City public high school. Hopefully no students end up on his kufi list.
[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.928198&w=425&h=350&fv=videoId%3D71402227001%26playerID%3D7412036001%26domain%3Dembed%26] Cons held a private listening session at the ICED Media offices in Soho Wednesday night where he previewed a few tracks from his upcoming mixtape, Movies on Demand and album, CONS TV. Up top, he says Kanye and Q-Tip produced the entire project and even spits a verse off the collaboration he did with Kid Cudi. Down below, he talks about the guest features on the mixtape. [vodpod id=ExternalVideo.928197&w=425&h=350&fv=videoId%3D71403134001%26playerID%3D7412036001%26domain%3Dembed%26] VIBE
Lloyd recruits fellow N.O. native, Mystikal, for his first recording since his release from prison in January. The track is off DJ Smallz’s Follow Me Volume Two, which is available for free99.
[vodpod id=Video.3222698&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%3D492435%26amp%3Buri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A492435] 1515 caught up with Wasalu on the red carpet at the MTV documentary Summit on the Summit: Kilimanjaro Wednesday night in NYC. Lu says he’s reached out to Hov and reveals that a new collaboration is in the works. He also clarifies his “I don’t want to be like Jay-Z” comment. “[My comments were] just an example using him of how people rate success. There’s an idea of the status quo that every rapper wants to be Jay-Z. Nah. […]
Yayo keeps it gully with his latest video from Gun Powder Guru. If the price is right, stick with it. Previously: New Music: Tony Yayo x Hell Rell “The Price” (Remix)
Masego continues to show his creativity and versatility with Studying Abroad: Extended Stay. The combination of live instrumentation, smooth vocals, and West Indian influences makes this project an exciting listening experience. Adding new collaborations with talented artists gives fans even more reasons to explore the album and appreciate its musical diversity. I also appreciate how music and learning can connect through creativity, exploration, and new experiences. In the same way that listeners explore different musical styles, people can improve their practical skills by learning useful techniques such as "How to calculate proportions easily". Understanding proportions can make everyday calculations, comparisons, and problem solving much simpler. This is a great reminder that exploring new ideas can be rewarding in music, education, and daily life.