Thu 2 Aug 2012
Thursday, August 2, 2012
New Music: Mariah Carey Feat. Rick Ross & Meek Mill 'Triumphant (Get 'Em)'
Thu 2 Aug 2012
Mariah Carey makes a 'Triumphant' splash with the first offering off her 14th studio album due later this year. Experiencing the new joys of life, becoming a mother since her last LP 2 years ago, the R&B icon makes a statement enlisting the hottest rap crew in MMG on her new single. During a worldwide conference call this afternoon, Mimi spoke on getting MMG to co-star on the smooth, uplifting song produced by long-time friends Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox.
'Working with Ross and Meek on the same record was incredible. Obviously Ross is a star and everybody loves him. I'm a fan of his music. I really, really wanted to work with him. I love the tone of his voice. I think the contrast of his voice and mine would be something special. I always like to do collaborations that people might think are different. Meek adds an excitement, a newness to the record that is pretty rare right now.'
Fans can purchase the song on iTunes August 7th.
Stream 'Triumphant (Get 'Em)' after the jump'..
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Lil Wayne Tells DJ Drama Skateboarding Has Taken Priority Over Music
Wed 1 Aug 2012
In support of their upcoming Dedication 4 mixtape, Weezy called into DJ Drama for a candid interview about the project, his top 3 mixtapes, the MTV Video Music awards, being 2 Chainz' 'real friend', 1992 Dream Team vs 2012 Team USA, BG going to jail, and more.
However, the most interesting part of the interview is when Wayne admits skateboarding is more of a priority than rap. He sounds dead serious, too. (7:50 min mark)
'I picked up the skateboard and I thought it would be a hobby but it's a lifestyle. You have to be fully committed,' Wayne continued. 'It's kinda of putting rap on the backburner, that's all. Rap is taking backseat to skating. I deserve that.'
Listen to the full interview after the jump'
Weezy's Top 3 Mixtapes
Squad Up 6 (The real one) [Jay called up Wayne's house phone after he heard his "Best Of Me (Remix)"]
Dedication 2
No Ceilings
Related:
Lil' Wayne & DJ Drama Announce 'Dedication 4' Mixtape
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New Music: T.I. 'I Don't Like (Remix)', Plus Nipsey Hussle & Cory Gunz
Wed 1 Aug 2012
Before T.I.'s set to drop his new single with Lil' Wayne, he gets his hands on Chief Keef's 'I Don't Like' and drops a few bars over the Young Chop instrumental.
New Music: T.I. ' 'I Don't Like (Remix)'
Thanks to DJ MLK
Catch more from Nipsey Hussle, and Cory Gunz after the jump'..
New Music: Nipsey Hussle ' 'Tell Me What You Want'
Nipsey Hussle's back with his Twitter campaign. After hitting the 300k mark, Hussle drops off this freebie over Ma$e and Total's 'Tell Me What You Want.'
New Music: Cory Gunz ' 'Stacks on Deck' (prod. by araabMUZIK)
Cory Gunz is all about his paper on his latest offering produced by araabMUZIK. Hopefully there's a new project on the horizon in the near future. Stream 'Stacks on Deck' above. (Props to HHDX)
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Snoop Dogg Is 'Reincarnated' As Snoop Lion: #Exclusives From His Press Conference
(After the press conference, Snoop took a handful of journalists upstairs for an intimate listening of Reincarnated)
Yesterday in New York City, the reincarnated Snoop Lion touched down at downtown hotspot Miss Lilly's for an exclusive press conference to announce his first ever reggae album with Diplo. Titled Reincarnated, the project marks Snoop Dogg's rebirth as Snoop Lion and following of Rastafarian culture. Be clear, this isn't some shtick Snoop is trying because he loves weed. Yes, that's a true fact and everyone knows he loves herb but this goes way deeper than smoking joints and reggae records. Snoop took the time to really learn and experience the culture. The music Snoop, Diplo, Angela Hunte, Jah Dan, and more created was straight from the heart. For the first time in his recording career, Snoop admittedly made a record that could be played for everyone, that includes his own kids and grandparents. Sonically, the album sticks to a more traditional roots reggae vibe and features vocals from singers who were there for the whole process. In fact, Lion actually said he had to tell his team he wasn't interested in getting big names to redo the vocals of Ms. Hunte and Dan. If you aren't familiar, she actually wrote the original 'Empire State of Mind' for Jay-Z and Alicia. Her version sounds crazy, btw.
Snoop says he recorded one of the most important songs of his career on this album, 'No Guns Allowed.' Listen to Snoop talk about it in detail, plus check out fascinating interviews with Snoop and rap and reggae triple OG Rob Kenner/BoomShots after the jump'
Snoop talks about the importance of his new song 'No Guns Allowed.'
Snoop's touching trailer of his life-changing rebirth in Jamaica. Vice captured the true essence of Snoop Lion's transformation and journey around the island. In this clip you can really see that Snoop became fully immersed in Rastafarian culture. The feature documentary will debut at the next Toronto film festival. Check it out above.
Watch Snoop and Diplo's 'Reincarnated' press conference below:
From the tiny backroom at Miss Lilly's in Soho, Snoop and Diplo held a private press conference to announce the upcoming release of their collaborative reggae album, Reincarnated. Hosted by Sway, fans received some real testimony straight from the Dogg Lion. He talked extensively about the project, his experience in Jamaica, upcoming charity project for the island, the most important song of his career and more.
Snoop and Rob broadcast live from Miss Lillys. In part one of their live interview, Snoop explains how his whole Reincarnated movement started.
Lion talks about really traveling through Tivoli Gardens, Trenchtown, and other notorious areas of Jamaica. It's interesting to hear Snoop say he met with people close to Christopher 'Dudus' Coke and his views on how the United States handled the situation.
Lion also goes in detail about his charity project with the owner of Patron. Together, they plan to start a program in local schools that will help teach the youth about farming techniques and business skills to actually sell their fruit crops.
For all the smokers, the highly contested Jamaica vs. Cali weed debate is settled once and for by Snoop himself.
Snoop and Rob K also spoke to Snoop for a more traditional interview. They discuss Snoop's early dabblings in reggae on 'The Day The N*ggaz Took Over.' This is important because Snoop explains how he first became introduced to reggae music for the very first time. It was an early friend and reggae who put him on. It's the same dude on the 2pac's 'Hail Mary' record. WOW.
The conversation concludes with Snoop talking about how he really got his Snoop Lion name aka bihani.
(via Boomshots)
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August 1st, 2012 at 6:43 pm
Thank you Wayne. Once your done trying to be Circa 2001 Pharell, feel free to come back to hip hop.
Damn I feel like Pusha T's exodus really scared the hell out of this guy. He wants NO parts what so ever.
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August 1st, 2012 at 7:38 pm
LOL! wow.
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August 1st, 2012 at 7:34 pm
i think rap has always come second for most rappers. wayne switched syrup for a skateboard. way better dude but you have to get off of Tyler the Creators style and make your own
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August 1st, 2012 at 8:20 pm
Good to see someone enjoy their life and money however they'd like. also good to know I won't be subjected to his wack ass music as much.
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