Musiq Soulchild dropping a new video for the single “IFULeave”, which features Mary J. Blige. The video is directed by Sanji, the man responsible for the dope ass Pharcyde video “Passin’ Me By”, he’s also worked with artists such as Johnny Gill, Tony! Toni! Tone!, Esthero, and Lauryn Hill to name a few artists. Staying true to form all his song titles on the upcoming album are multiple words fused into one, as is the case with this song. The album, On My Radio (his fifth major studio album), is currently scheduled to be released on December 9th. The album will feature guests Common, Chrisette Michele, Kanye West, Shawty Lo, 50 Cent and Lloyd Banks.
The rumor mill has it that Jay-Z is aiming to release the much anticipated The Blueprint 3 on December 2nd, which puts him in competition against 50 Cent, Dr. Dre and Eminem. Anybody else realize that the three artists I just mentioned are from Aftermath? They’re definitely gonna be doing big things. One of the alleged tracks that is suppose to be on The Blueprint 3 is a remix of “Swagga Like Us” which is going to feature Nas, Andre 3000 and Young Jeezy, seriously that remix is going to be ridiculous.
In other related news Jay-Z will be helping out Barack Obama by holding two charity shows in support of Barack’s Presidential campaign. Jay-Z will be holding two free shows in Detroit’s Cobo Arena and Miami’s Bayfront Park Amphitheatre on Saturday, October 4th and Sunday, October 5th. It’s hoped that the concerts will encourage people to register to vote before the deadlines. Jigga man ain’t the only one to support Barack, both Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel will throw their first joint concert at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom on October 15th.
Posted on 10 September 2008 by Mona Alice Oakenfold
Ciara appears to be naked (and HOT) on the cover of the October issue of Vibe magazine. However, the singer is reportedly suing the mag, stating that she did not pose nude and that the peeps over at Vibe airbrushed her clothes off for the cover. Now, we don’t blame ‘em, but sounds like some pretty shady stuff happenin’ over at Vibe.
According to MTV’s Newsroom, Ciara also dishes on her fame and love life. The 22-year-old has been romantically linked to 50 Cent for the past little bit, and when it comes to dating, she gives out some advice, saying, “You don’t have to sell yourself out. Take your time to get to know somebody before you involve the physical aspect… it’s just not the way to start off. It creates confusion.”
Nice advice, Ciara, but sorry, we sorta lost our concentration…
Quite a few new songs this week and some remixes. This’ll be my last post til I hit Virgin Fest out in Toronto, more on that story itself later. So this week Stones Throw released the Arabian Prince Anthology, with tons of classic jams and ones that I ain’t never heard before. This dude was a real ass innovator back in the day so definitely check out the song below and go cop this album. Next up is Kardi, his release date is this upcoming Tuesday the 9th, I believe, anyways song is a collab with UK’s RnB songstress Estelle. From there we have a mix of songs. The first one being from a Canadian band, from Montreal to be exact, called Duchess Says with their song called “Black Flag”, can Montreal do any wrong on the music scene, like for serious. Following that is another “Paper Planes” remix featuring 50 cent and crew, Montreal’s own Grandtheft (meant to post this awhile ago) remixing Chromeo (also from Montreal) and then there’s Niam from the BK, with a nice track of his own.
Three new joints for you folks to check out. The first track is straight from the West Coast with Bishop Lamont, man this kid is mad talented. The last track that we posted on him was sick and here’s another banger. The second track some of y’all will recognize it for sure. When 50 Cent was dead broke and tryin to figure out “How To Rob An Industry Nig*a”, well Freddie Foxxx decided to take that beat and reserve some of these new school cats with a lyrical ass whoopin’. Third track is a remix of The RZA’s “You Can’t Stop Me Now”, which features U-God and Inspectah Deck and a long ass intro with Raekwon. Laced through parts of the song you can hear ODB’s signature chant.
Bishop Lamont “Oh My God”
Freddie Foxxx “How To Rob 2008″
RZA ft. U-God & Inspectah Deck “You Can’t Stop Me Now” (Remix)
MTV just released their “Hottest MCs In the Game 2008″ list. I’m pretty sure these picks are all based on 2008, which seems odd as it’s only May, 5 months into the year and we’re determining who the hottest MCs are? Really? I’m not so sure about this list, have a look for yourself.
Here’s another funny animation that AJK sent me through MSN. Order of appearance in the video are: Birdman & Lil Wayne, Young Dro, TI, Batman, 50 Cent, Sway, Fat Man Scoop, Kanye West, Rick Ross, Soulja Boy Tell Em, Fatt Kidd & Twinn, Dipset (Cam’ron, Jim Jones, Juelz Santana). Enjoy.
