Archive for April, 2010

Did B.o.B. S.O.?

Posted on 29. Apr, 2010 by jaycie.

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B.o.B. has been getting a lot of attention lately and those who just follow the main stream may not realize how long this guy has been making quality music.  Some are saying the music isn’t so much “quality” anymore but just a sign of B.o.B. selling out.  The blog CocainBlunts.com said, “The Adventures Of B.O.B. [...]

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Ludacris Lives Large with Magnum

Ludacris Lives Large with Magnum

Posted on 28. Apr, 2010 by jaycie.

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The Hip Hop world has given Magnum shout outs before but now they’re officially joining forces. Magnum’s launching their first advertising campaign, “Magnum Live Large Project.” Although Magnum is a division of Trojan that makes large condoms, the project just means living large so no descriptions of your best physical feature necessary.
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Long Live the King

Posted on 27. Apr, 2010 by jaycie.

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Here’s T.I.’s new video for “I’m Back.” Not the most creative name, but a good song and video.

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Rumor Alert – Nicki and Diddy

Rumor Alert – Nicki and Diddy

Posted on 27. Apr, 2010 by jaycie.

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According to AllHipHop.com, the latest rumor is Nicki and Diddy are dating based on photos of them holding hands.
“I’m plotting on how I can take Cassie away from Diddy” or, apparently, how she can take Diddy away from Cassie.
But I doubt this.  Just a couple stars after a few too many, helping each other [...]

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Hip Hop…with Violins?

Posted on 23. Apr, 2010 by jaycie.

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Nuttin But Strings got some main stream exposure when they performed on Dancing with the Stars and they’re no joke.  The group is made up of brothers Tourie and Damien Escobar and they’re pretty awesome.  They incorporate hip up and violin playing.  Talk about diversity.  They say, “We like to call it urban rock violin. [...]

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Drake, Please Stop Running Your Mouth

Posted on 22. Apr, 2010 by jaycie.

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Every day I lose hope for Drake.  The Vancouver Observer quoted him saying “I think between myself and Lil Wayne, we make timeless music.”  The point of timeless music is it lasts for generations, not a couple of weeks on the charts.  You just cannot predict what will be timeless.  This [...]

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Lil Wayne’s Lollipop Sued

Posted on 22. Apr, 2010 by jaycie.

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It seems a little late, but producer Jim Jonsin is suing Lil Wayne over the 2008 hit Lollipop. Jonsin produced and co-wrote the song but he’s saying he never received proper compensation. The asking price? $500,000. I can’t decide if that sounds like a fair amount or a bit low. [...]

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Rapping Fact vs Fiction

Posted on 21. Apr, 2010 by jaycie.

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Fat Joe recently discussed how how truthful he is in his music. He said, “I’m by far one of the realest rappers if you check my history and what I’ve done or wherever I come from. I have a justifiable story. But when you look at it in the bigger perspective, no rapper should [...]

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Dear Snoop

Posted on 20. Apr, 2010 by jaycie.

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I would like to take this time to wish you a happy holiday.
-1990s – Snoop Dogg arrested for possession of cocaine.
-May 1998 – Snoop arrested for misdemeanor marijuana possession. He was fined $370.
-October 2001 – Snoop charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia (found on his tour bus)
I’m sure somewhere out there, [...]

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RIP Guru

Posted on 20. Apr, 2010 by jaycie.

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After battling cancer for over a year, Guru (born Keith Elam) passed away yesterday. Guru founded Gang Star and initiated the rap-jazz movement with his 1993 Jazzmatazz Vol. 1 album release.
Guru wrote previously wrote this farewell:
“I write this with tears in my eyes, not of sorrow but of joy for what a wonderful life [...]

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