Bryan “Birdman” Williams and the real Birdman Jr. at the Cash Money Records Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway at Taylor Park in the big N.O. Happy Turkey Day to you and yours. (more…)
Uh-oh, it looks like Jimmy is jumping on the concept album bandwagon.
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 — Jim Jones, the rap superstar and co-CEO of Diplomat Records, has quietly returned to the studio to record an album of new songs inspired by the forthcoming movie “Alvin and The Chipmunks,” his first “concept” album and second CD in less than a year. (more…)
How about starting off your Thanksgiving break with 8 tracks from the desperately-anticipated 8 Diagrams? (more…)
How long can you go without listening to music at all? Bill Drummond, who has declared today a No Music Day, hopes to observe a music-fast once a year for five years. He started the tradition in 2005. Drummond wants us to renew our relationship with music by first purging our system of all music. So he chose November 21st, the day before St. Cecelia’s day (the patron saint of music), as No Music Day. BBC Radio in Scotland will honor his effort by turning off the music all day.
Sounds like a noble cause and all, but I’ve already broken my fast. Sorry, Bill. I just couldn’t resist the urge to enjoy OutKast’s “Da Art of Storytelling Pt. 4,” which is excellent by the way.
So, in the spirit of No Music Day, here’s my question to you music afficionados: If you only had to listen to 5 CDs for the rest of your life, which albums will you pick?
Ne-Yo tells Big Tigger the real reason he got booted from R.Kelly’s tour.
The PR spin, as reported by several media outlets, was that R.Kelly and Ne-Yo were having contractual disagreements. Ne-Yo says that’s bullsh*t. The reality is that R.Kelly took over all the dressing rooms and gave a mandate that no one should be in the hallway whenever he’s walking by. Not to mention cutting down on Ne-Yo’s rehearsal time.
Has the pedophile lost his mind or what?
Rumored to be the first single from his new album. Yea or Nay?
Kanye opens up about his mom’s death.
>>The Real takes a look at T.I. from the feds’ eyes [The Real]
>>Scarface - Made preview. [Boo Goo Doo Boom]
>>Format Mag just threw up an interesting Clipse interview. They discuss their Columbia deal, American Gangster, among other things. [Format]
>>Styles P ft. Black Thought - “Cause I’m Black” [Nah Right]
>>Snoop Dogg jumps on the reality show bandwagon. [Hip-Hop Crunch]
>>Paul Wall’s Christmas grill special. [Def Sounds]
>>Is Def Jam’s rarities compilation, which includes “Where Y’all At” and “The N,” really that rare? [About]
>>08 Presidential Race update: Obama eclipses Hillary in Iowa. [ABC]
>>If anyone plans on sending me a present this holiday season, here’s what I want for Christmas. [Amazon] [Thanks, James]
>>Now this is bad news for men everywhere. [Metro]
Soulbrotha ft. Rukus - Karizma
Taken from Soulbrotha’s upcoming Exodus mixtape, due out in December. Will probably make for a good stocking stuffer.
