ChartWatch: Revenge of the Indies, Michael Jackson Stays On Top!
This last week Michael Jacksons memorial service was held prompting every fan he ever had to hit the stores and buy his albums. He continues to dominate the charts with five albums in the top ten this week. Number Ones holds the number one spot followed by Thriller at number three, The Essential Michael Jackson […]
Nathan: Young Blood
On June 25, 2009, the king of Pop Michael Jackson passed away, leaving a legacy that will remain in the world forever. From his lyrics to beat samples and dance moves, our generation will continuously pay homage to the late king. The death of Michael Jackson effected people all around the world, especially those whose […]
Police In New Zealand Lash Out At The Game Over Upcoming Concert
Police in Rotorua, New Zealand, have expressed their disappointment and concerns over an upcoming concert featuring Compton rapper The Game. On August 15, The Game is due in New Zealand as part of his tour across Europe. According to New Zealand’s Daily Post, police are organizing a special “operation” and will have a […]
Labels: Make A Record Deal Worth Something Again
It is pretty common knowledge that it is high time that the recording industry re-evaluate its practices and business M.O. This is a direct result of the digital era, however I have an archaic response to the resurgence of the new indie and internet movement. Record labels need to make the record deal […]
TOP 5 DEAD OR ALIVE: Scarfaces Extended Edition
When legends put their Top 5, Scarface is on there. What does the man have an affinity for? Hip-Hop has come to mean different things to different people. It originated as an authentic form of expression, one that ‘Face has utilized to the fullest. Through powerful, reflective, and uplifting lyrics Hip-Hop defied the odds and […]
Rapper 50 Cent Removes Tattoos For Film Career
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has opted to have some of his very prominent tattoos removed, to better accommodate his burgeoning career in Hollywood. I took some of the tattoos off because on the movie set, if we got a six oclock call time, I have to be there two oclock the night before, 50 […]
Pharrell In Legal Dispute Over Leaky $14 Million Condo
Neptunes producer Pharrell Williams is currently embroiled in a legal dispute regarding water leaks his $14 million dollar, Miami condominium. The Virginia broadsmith has been named in a lawsuit against Ugo Colombo, the developer of the Bristol Towers complex, and the individual who sold Williams the condo back in 2007. The lawsuit was […]
Gucci Mane Ft. Mia X, OJ Da Juiceman, Gangsta Boo and Shawn Jay
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Beenie Man Goes Indie; Signs With Brookland Ent/Universal Republic
The freedom to dictate his musical direction provided the motivation for famed reggae/dancehall artist Beenie Man to align with New York-based independent record label Brookland Entertainment/Universal Republic. According to the Kingston, Jamaica native, transitioning from a major label to an independent was a no-brainer, considering his track record with well-known labels. Being signed […]
Producers! The Return of the Beat Melee
Whats up hustlers, beatsmiths, keybangers, tech nerds, and production enthusiasts. The Beat Melee is back!! Its time to step into the arena, get judged by a collection of your audio loving peers, to determine who is the best unsigned, untapped producer in the World. Dont be shy or afraid to take your creative talents to […]
The Game Fires New Song at Jay-Z; Twitters About Beef
The Games efforts to humiliate Jay-Z have entered a new phase with Im so Wavy, a new recorded dis of the Compton MCs Brooklyn-based counterpart. In the four minute and 50 second song, which hit the Internet on Saturday (July 11), The Game degrades Jay-Z as he references Jay-Zs looks and age throughout the […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Nia Long Disses Beyonce?
DISCLAIMER: All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on.THE JACKSON 3? The nefarious Joe Jackson might be at work for his new label if the rumor mill has any truth in it. The word is Joe Jackson, […]
