The 14th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival kicked off yesterday at the AMC 34th St Theater in New York with festival ambassador Kerry Washington and actor Jamie Hector, stars of the Opening Night film Night Catches Us. “This is a great night for black film,” said Washington, who dazzled the red carpet in a chic black mini-skirt. “I will always support independent film because that’s the community I came out of,” added Hector. “And I’m still in it.”
Additional celebs in attendance included tv/radio personality FREE, actress Kellita Smith (“The Bernie Mac Show”) and model Liris Crosse. The remainder of the festival will feature appearances by Nia Long, Evan Ross (ATL), Golden Brooks (“Girlfriends”), Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Omari Hardwick (For Colored Girls), Dijon Talton (“Glee”), Kid Capri, Crazy Legs and more.
PHOTO RESPECT: Stephen Knight
Just in time. As the calendar begins to turn to fall Defying the Predictable co-creator and singer/producer/rapper Novel has teamed up with DJBooth.net to deliver his highly anticipated new mixtape, Legato Blues Summer, including acclaimed leaks What If, State of Loneliness and Switch It Up. The bulk of the project’s 18 sizzling tracks were produced by Novel himself with guest artists Ako & Amir Taron, Iron Solomon, Jazze Pha, Smokey Robinson, Algebra, Robin Thicke, Chrisette Michele and Tweet all making appearances. Fans should also keep an eye out for Novel’s upcoming album, Calligraphy, coming soon.
Tracklisting and download link after the jump!
Sway snatched Yayo’s thoughts on 50′s beef with Fat Joe and whether or not the tension plans to die anytime soon. Judging from the commentary above, the tension between the G-Unit camp and Fat Joe will never cease. Damn shame.
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Common attended the NBA 2K11 release party at the Hudson Terrance in New York City last night where he got on the mic and kicked a freestyle off the dome. NBA 2K11 drops on Oct. 5 for the XBOX360 and PS3.
Official music video for “G.R.I.N.D. (Get Ready It’s A New Day)” by Asher Roth off his new album, The Spaghetti Tree dropping later this year.
Here’s the visual for Nelly’s “Just A Dream” single from his forthcoming album 5.0. The project is said to have a November 15 release date.
More fuckery from the G-Unit boss. This time, him and Em prank Lloyd Banks while backstage at the Yankee Stadium.
PREVIOUSLY: Video: Soulja Boy & Curtis – Mean Mug
Mick Boogie and Terry Urban released the Jay-Z and Coldplay mash-up compilation Viva La Hova nearly two years ago. Here it is again fully remastered with production from Mick Boogie, Terry Urban, 9th Wonder, Cookin’ Soul, The Kickdrums, nVMe, 6th Sense and more.
1. Intro (produced by Mick Boogie & Terry Urban)
2. One Ruler (produced by Max Tannone)
3. Public Speeding (produced by Cookin’ Soul)
4. Know My Place (produced by The Amps)
5. Never Changing (produced by nVMe)
6. Miss Trouble (produced by Judah)
7. Back At My Place (produced by Remot)
8. Lucifer And Friends (produced by CJ Luzi)
9. A Spy’s Prayer (produced by nVMe)
10. Science Is Ignorant (produced by Gooch)
11. The Reverse Fix (produced by Mick Boogie & nVMe)
12. Hola Blanco (produced by Garbs Infinite)
13. Take The Hill (produced by nVMe)
14. Lost Part 2 (remixed by Mick Boogie)
15. Cold Success (produced by 9th Wonder)
16. What If We Cry? (produced by Remot)
17. No Love Coming Home (produced by The Kickdrums)
18. Falling In Shadows (produced by 6th Sense)
19. Life of Clocks (produced by Terry Urban)
20. X-Y-Z (produced by Hasan Insane)
DOWNLOAD: Mick Boogie & Terry Urban Present Jay-Z & Coldplay – Viva La Hova (Remastered & Expanded)
J.R. doesn’t appear in the video. Juelz does however make the Diplomatic cameo!
Directed by Donjai.
DOWNLOAD: Freekey Zekey ft. Sen City, JR Writer & Hell Rell – If He’s A Killer
Bun B joins Karmaloop TV in Boston to talk about his place in the rap game for 18 years, the music industry, the definition of “Trill” and his collab with Amongst Friends in celebration of the Trill OG album.
