[vodpod id=Video.12358108&w=540&h=350&fv=] Def Jam is continuing their vlog series and next up is Ace Hood. He speaks on signing with Def Jam, performing at Summer Jam 2011 and his new album, Blood Sweat & Tears which hits stores on August 9th.
[vodpod id=Video.7240329&w=425&h=350&fv=autoPlay%3Dfalse%26amp%3Bsid%3DMTV_rapfix%26amp%3BconfigParams%3Dvid%3D646497%26amp%3Binstance%3Dwp%26amp%3BfreewheelId%3DMTV_rapfix] Believe it or not, Havoc tells MTV that he hasn’t yet read Prodigy’s book, My Infamous Life. Despite the surrounding controversy, he says that he supports his Mobb Deep Co-D. He then goes on talk about accidentally shooting a Def Jam employee—at Def Jam!
In the wake of Shyne and Nas‘ alleged gripe with Def Jam, Big Sean was a guest on Angela Yee‘s weekly program, Lip Service last night and spoke out on his label’s lack of support. Girdle.
Nas allegedly wrote this email to the bigwigs at Def Jam demanding the release of Lost Tapes Vol. 2 this winter. Supposedly, they offered him $200,000 to fund the project. Until we receive confirmation, believe half of what you read after the jump.
Wale, in this track, shows once again his ability to blend different genres. He doesn't limit himself to hip-hop, but enriches it with R&B nuances, creating a familiar sound. This fusion is not only an exercise in style, but serves to intensify the emotional impact of the song. And then there is his ability to rap. Wale is a master at playing with words, creating complex rhymes and modulating his voice to best express his emotions. In 'Blanco', his rap part is an explosion of words that intertwine with the melody, creating a hypnotic and relaxing effect. His ability to go from moments of pure energy to moments of deep introspection is what makes this track so engaging; it reminds me of when you would slow dance, hugging your woman.