Mar 31, 2011
Jim Jones Popped For Driving W/Suspended License, Arrested
Dipset Capo, Jim Jones was busted today by New York's finest.
According to the New York Post, Jimmy was stopped for driving his 2011 Bentley with a suspended license at around noon today.
He was cuffed and shipped off to First Precinct
No word on whether or not he's been given bail.
Nicki Minaj Goes Green to Save the Planet
Nicki Minaj helped saved the planet and met a fashion icon all in one night. Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour reached out to the hip-hop heroine to appear at the Green Auction: Bid to Save the Earth at Christie’s in New York City. The Young Money fashionista dressed for the occasion, rocking a green and blonde monster ‘do while performing with her Barbie dancers to preserve the Earth’s natural resources.
“Dear Barbz, who knew wen I gave anna wintour a s/o in ‘muny’ she’d b calling me 2 perform @ a vogue charity event. Lmao. Headed there now,” tweeted Nicki, who dreams of gracing the cover of the fashion bible.
Go green with envy by checking out more pics below.
Mar 30, 2011
Black Milk, Jack White Co-Produce New 'Third Man' Track
The former White Stripes frontman teams up with fellow Detroit producer/emcee on a new live record.
While the White Stripes may have announced their official split earlier this year, vocalist and songwriter Jack White has continued to make music, even branching out into the genre of Hip Hop. White recently teamed up with fellow Detroit native Black Milk, co-producing a single that will be released on his label, Third Man Records.On Friday April 8, Black Milk will perform the song with a live band at Third Man Studios in Nashville Tennessee in front of a live audience. The song will appear on one of White's Live at Third Man LPs, and will be released as both a 7-inch vinyl record and a digital single. The producer/emcee will appear on one of four Live at Third Man albums, others of which include comedian Reggie Watts, Cold War Kids, and the 5.6.7.8's.
The name of the song has not yet been revealed, but the album will be Black Milk's first full body of work since last year's Album of the Year. His 6th studio album is slated for release this summer.
Timbaland Wins Bollywood Lawsuit For "Put You On The Game" Sample
Due to an unorthodox Indian copyright law, Timbaland and Game win a lawsuit for allegedly sampling a Bollywood movie without permission.
Tim and Game repeatedly looped three notes found in the aforementioned song for the melody of Game’s 2005 single “Put You On The Game.” The case was ultimately decided an unconventional loophole in Indian copyright law.
“Even if BMBH were covered by the agreement (a question we need not decide), Saregama would not currently own a copyright in the BMBH sound recording and thus lacks statutory standing to bring this copyright infringement action. We, therefore, affirm the district court’s order granting summary judgment for the Defendants,” Judge Restani wrote in a precedential ruling.
Essentially, it was irrelevant if Timbaland had permission to use the sample. Bollywood films may have up to two additional copyright holders besides the original publisher, whereas most licensed works do not. Saregama didn't have standing to bring the lawsuit, and the case may be pending further appeal by the plaintiff.
French Montana Confirms Two Albums On The Way, Three 6 Mafia & Wiz Khalifa Featured
Rapper French Montana prepares for two album releases, waiting for release date and record label for one album.
One album, Cocaine Mafia, will feature appearances from a number of Hip Hop stars including rappers Wiz Khalifa and Waka Flocka.
“Me, Three 6 Mafia. [Got] other collabs on there. Wiz, Waka, everybody on there,” said French Montana when asked about the Cocaine Mafia album. “It’s gonna be a crazy album.”
On top of Cocaine Mafia French Montana will also be releasing Excuse My French, but the rapper is looking for both a release date and a record label for that album.
“Excuse My French the album gonna come out real soon just looking for a date. And looking for a label to put it out through,” French Montana explained.
French Montana is currently signed to Akon’s Konvict Muzik.
Jay-Z And Red Sox's David Ortiz Settle 40/40 Club Lawsuit
One of Jay-Z's lawyers tells the NY Daily News the lawsuit between Jay-Z and David Ortiz over the 40/40 Club name has been settled in principle.
“The case has been settled in principle,” Raymond told the Daily News. “We have agreed on the outlines of a settlement and need to reduce it to writing.”
After Jay slapped Ortiz with a $5 million trademark infringement suit, Ortiz’s camp claimed the suit was extremely excessive. Jay-Z owns several franchised 40/40 Club locations, and Ortiz opened a “Forty-Forty” club in his native Dominican Republic, which spawned the 2010 suit. The most recent ruling called for Ortiz to rename his club.
Federal District Judge Richard Berman was set to rule in the case Tuesday, March 29, 2011. He’d previously urged both parties to settle, and once they agree in writing the case could be dismissed in as little as 30 days.
“Seems like a sensible outcome,” Berman added.
Lauryn Hill Pens Open Letter to Atlanta Fans, Quotes Nicki Minaj
“I had to come back. I’M HERE and excited for the opportunity to do what should have been done the last time,” wrote an apologetic Ms. Hill. “Starting off on the wrong foot can always be easily rectified by putting another foot down, especially in a ‘monster shoe’ (Nicki Minaj quotable). Come Again!”
The Grammy-winning singer is set to make up her performance tomorrow evening at Atlanta’s Center Stage. Following the gig, the former Fugee is scheduled to play in Oahu, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Denver before wrapping her “Moving Target: Extended Playdate Series” at New Orleans’ Jazz and Heritage Festival on May 7.
Skylar Grey Teases First Single: ‘It’s Unlike Anything You’ve Heard’
Skylar Grey is keeping her debut under wraps. While the mysterious singer-songwriter remains tight lipped on specific details surrounding her project, she did offer a hint of what’s to come.
The Grammy-nominated Grey, the secret weapon behind Eminem and Rihanna’s “Love the Way You Lie,” Dr. Dre’s “I Need a Doctor,” and T.I. and Christina Aguilera’s “Castle Walls,” is working with producer Alex Da Kid on her Wonderland Music/Interscope Records debut. The first single is expected within the next month.
“I can tell you that it sounds unlike anything you’ve probably ever heard,” she teased to AMP Radio’s Carson Daly about the track. “We stick to what works, but we also like to push the envelope, and Alex and I push each other creatively outside of our comfort zone ’cause we like to keep creating new sounds.”
Not much is known about Grey’s album, due later this year, except that it may have a hip-hop-influenced sound. “Possibly, nothing nailed down yet,” she said, adding, “Lots of really big exciting things happening, but I can’t talk about them yet because we’re being mysterious as always.”
New Music: T-Pain – ‘Booty Work (One Cheek at a Time)’
New Music: Fonzworth Bentley f/ Faith Evans – ‘Believe It’
Fonzworth Bentley keeps the Faith on “Believe It,” a dreamy tune off his mixtape C.O.L.O.U.R.S., due April 22. Described as “a biographical song that chronicles a couple of significant episodes in life,” the G.O.O.D. Music signee bares his soul as he recollects learning of a malignant tumor in his stomach.
“Two years, the rap thing’s now comfortable/ Pain in my stomach, know it ain’t trouble though,” he says of the life-changing experience. Listen below to see how the story unfolds.
"believe it" ft faith evans by Mr. Bentley
Ludacris Begins Work on ‘Ludaversal,’ Aims for 2011 Release
Get ready to step into Ludacris’ universe. The hip-hop mogul is readying his new album Ludaversal for release this year.
Luda is in the early stages of recording his eighth LP Ludaversal, the follow-up to last year’s Battle of the Sexes. The project is anticipated for a 2011 release. “I’m just getting started on it, so hopefully by the end of this year,” he told 102.7 KIIS FM’s Ryan Seacrest.
In the meantime, the rapper-turned-actor has been busy with his burgeoning Hollywood career. He will play a police officer in the ensemble dramedy New Year’s Eve co-starring Hilary Swank, Halle Berry, Jessica Biel, and Sofia Vergara, and also reprise his role in Fast Five.
“That movie is amazing. I guarantee you, if not No. 1, it will be top three movies of this year,” a confident Luda said of the fifth installment in The Fast and the Furious series, in theaters April 29.
Big Sean Moves Album to June, Shares ‘Special’ Kanye West Record
Big Sean has been waiting years to release his first album, but he’ll have to wait a little longer. The Detroit rapper’s debut has been delayed to June.
The 23-year-old MC’s G.O.O.D. Music debut Finally Famous is now scheduled to arrive on June 21. It was previously slated for a May 3 release. The project is led by the Chris Brown-assisted single “My Last,” and features contributions from No I.D., Mike Posner, Kanye West, and Pharrell, who appears on the triumphant “Donald Trump.”
Sean is debating between two songs for his next single. “That’s a tough one. I would go with either ‘What Goes Around Comes Around’ or ‘Don’t Tell Me You Love Me,’” he said.
He also shared a few details about a collaboration with his mentor Kanye. “It’s kind of like super special. It’s something people are going to be able to party to and has a great message at the same time. It’s just me and him going at it. Pause. I’m really excited about it. I can’t wait for the public to hear it.”
New Music: Lupe Fiasco f/ B.o.B – ‘Who Are You Now’
Lupe Fiasco asks “Who Are You Now” on a leftover track originally intended for his third album Lasers. The cut, produced by the Chi-town native and featuring B.o.B on guitar and vocals, tackles shape-shifting fashionistas who switch up their style to coincide with the times.
“Today’s styling’s injected like a virus/ From TV screens to your iris/ You buy what you are provided with,” raps Bobby Ray on the unfinished record, for which Lupe also wanted to include Janelle Monáe or Cee Lo Green.
Plug into the new jam below.
Review Roundup: Wiz Khalifa – ‘Rolling Papers’
Wiz Khalifa rolls out his Atlantic Records debut Rolling Papers to stores featuring the No. 1 hit “Black and Yellow” and Stargate-produced follow-up “Roll Up,” plus appearances from Too $hort, Curren$y, and Chevy Woods. Did the weed-loving rapper spark a flame or burn out with critics? Find out below.
USA Today: After much anticipation, his major-label album arrives, and it turns out it’s only somewhat worth the wait. Khalifa is certainly likable enough with his laid-back flow and knack for catchy rhymes over melodic beats. But he is limited thematically, with almost every song extolling the virtue of weed, women and the good life. 2.5/4
Rolling Stone: [Khalifa] manages to give life to those kinds of cash-gorged perma-baked clichés by warmly luxuriating in the space between pop’s fresh-faced exuberance and hip-hop’s easy arrogance—between skater and playa, Bieber and Biggie. This is a guy who can effortlessly segue from the ominous G-funk whir of “On My Level” to the adorably crushed-out R&B crooning of “Roll Up.” 3/5
Entertainment Weekly: The Pittsburgher’s debut on Atlantic is lyrically limited to getting high, stealing chicks, and blowing cash. (Then again, what would you rap about if you were young and new to affluence?) Yet it burns with an underdog’s passion and a champion’s spite. B+
SPIN: “Black and Yellow” turned Wiz into a bonafide star, but this twerpy stoner’s first album since that megahit embraces the doggedly one-note approach of the numerous mixtapes that built his substantial following. 6/10
BBC: Apart from some of the tedious subject matter—being stoned, drinking, etc.—it’s the sort of rap that deserves mainstream attention as it’s musically thoughtful and endearing beyond the dancefloor. Bizarrely, though, it’s when Khalifa sets his sights on the pop world it begins to fall apart.
Lil Wayne Gets Freaky with Shanell
“It was a lot of fun. There were a lot of packs of gum backstage,” Shanell previously said about kissing Weezy onstage during their first tour.
See more pics of them rekindling the flame below.
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