B.o.B adds a verse to my favorite club track. Can we PLEASE get an official remix PLEASE???????????????????
DOWNLOAD: B.o.B – Make It Rain Freestyle | Alt
RESPECT: BRich
Off Gutter Rainbows which drops January 25. Pre-Order the project here.
SPOTTED: Enuff
First R+I Creative brought us THIS, now they’re narrowing down the playing field to specific influential players starting with Steve Stoute also known as “The Commissioner.”
INFLUENCERS In-depth Series features Steve Stoute, Founder and CEO of Translation, a brand management firm that arranges strategic partnerships between Pop Culture icons (Jay-Z, Gwen Stefani, Lebron James, Justin Timberlake, etc.) and Fortune 500 companies.
In this episode, Steve Stoute discusses the concept of cool, how new cultural codes are redefining traditional corporation communication. He also talks about creating successful collaborations between Artists and Brands.
Named one of the Fortune’s 40 under 40 list and inducted into the American Advertising Hall of Achievement (2009), Steve Stoute is one of today’s most influential forces in entertainment marketing.
His client roster includes companies such as Samsung, State Farm, Mc Donald’s, Target, Wrigley’s, HP, P&G and artists such as Lady Gaga and Rihanna (management).
SPOTTED: SC
PREVIOUSLY: Video: Influencers (Full Documentary)
I’m not mad at this record. Not a smash hit, but it’ll probably have me acting ignorant on someones club couch. *Shrug.
DOWNLOAD: Jayshun ft. Jim Jones & Freekey Zekey – Get Busy | Alt
For the March/April issue Sean Malcolm and King Magazine sit down with Nicki Minaj where the platinum selling rapper opens up about becoming a sexy symbol, which she deems weird, how putting out her debut album has been a grueling process opening doors for up and coming female artists and replicating Lil Kim’ Harcore album cover, something that she thinks wasn’t needed.
Minaj told Malcom of recreating the cover, “It was too soon for that. Not even too soon- it was unnecessary.” Minaj also opened up about the day she finally declared herself a rapper even though her peers thought it would be an unusual move for the LaGuardia High School of Music & Art & Performing Arts Student. “I wanted to do what the boys were doing,” Nicki recalled. “I always wanted to compete with the boys and I walked into the booth one day and said, ‘I’m a rapper,’ and everyone was looking at me like I had five heads.”
Minaj wrapped things up by showing appreciation for those that paved her way to become a successful female rapper in such a male dominated industry, but also took specific notes from the same individuals on what not to do. “I’m a businesswoman,” she proclaimed. “I don’t go onto the block and open up a Burger King if there’s a Burger King right next door. And you know, I won’t open a Burger King if I know the last one failed miserably on that block. I’ve done my research, I’ve paid attention, and now I’m ready for the game.”
The March/April issue of KING Magazine is on newsstands now!
Like I said before Team Jeezy is officially getting the ball rolling on that #TM103. Here’s a brief clip of Midnight Black (Producer of “What They Want”m “Crazy World” & “Don’t You Know” on The Recession) playing back some material from the forthcoming LP.
RESPECT: DJ Folk
PREVIOUSLY: Young Jeezy ft. USDA – Off Safety
Trae The Truth and Z-Ro hook up for the first time in FOUR YEARS for this new ditty titled “R.I.P.” Did I NOT tell you more Trae The Truth material was on the way? Mess around and we might throw out a mixtape, lol.
DOWNLOAD: A.B.N. (Trae The Truth & Z-Ro) – R.I.P. | Alt
RESPECT: Trae
PREVIOUSLY: Young Jeezy ft. Trae The Truth – Rap Game 2011 (G-Mix)
Hmmm, how should I tackle this? Iiight, so Beans was recently in Virgina for a performance and the good folks over at 804Ent.com caught up with the Broad Street Bully for an interview or a mini rambling session. First off, the silencer comment? Nope, won’t ever cross this man’s bad side lol.
Second, I’m not mad at Beans having aspirations in signing with Cash Money because they’re simply winning right now, but that team would NEVER give Beans the right placement. There is no place for Beanie Sigel on Cash Money. And that’s no disrespect, but Beans needs his own playing field to get back to spitting like he was on The Truth.
Third, I’m not opposed to Ross, Beans and Fat Joe doing a nice lil project together. However, once that project is complete, Beans can kiss the hopes of doing ANY type of business with Curtis Jackson goodbye.
All in all, I wish Beans the best lol. Someone get Beans in the studio and on some of these instrumentals, please? Thanks.
RESPECT: 804Ent Via Rasha
For this webisode, Breezy and company decided to define their style and what it means to them. Participants include Swizz Beatz, Tyga and Big Sean.
PREVIOUSLY:Video: Chris Brown: Breezy Art….Dance (Webisode #4) | Video: Chris Brown: Art (Webisode #3) | Video: Chris Brown: This Is Me (Webisode #2) | Video: Chris Brown: Watch It Glitter! (Webisode #1) |
Saigon sits down with BeatsNBallads out in D.C. to discuss his forthcoming project The Greatest Story Never Told which hits stores February 15. The Brooklyn bully breaks down why he believes his time is now, why the game is in need of his content, maturing as an artist and a person, the garbage and meaningless music in hip-hop today. He also believes the black community will support The Greatest Story Never Told when it’s released.
RESPECT: BNB
PREVIOUSLY: Video: Saigon – The Greatest Story Never Told
