Distant Relatives
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Nas And Damian Marley Tracklisting
Check out the full tracklisting here: |

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Nas And Damian Marley Tracklisting
Check out the full tracklisting here: |
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Dr. Dre Part of $40 Million Ad Campaign
The company which is widely known for making printers feels that their public perception has not kept up with the company's actual expansion. Dr. Dre, stand-up comedian/actor Rhys Darby (Flight of the Concords) and photographer Annie Leibovitz are among the celebrities who will be featured in the "Lets Do Amazing" ads starting this weekend. |
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Murs Staying Busy
"Warner Bros. kind of ... stifled me creatively 'cause I was used to having product flow every year -- touring, album, tour, album, tour, two tours and album," Murs explained in an interview with ballerstatus.com. "I'd do two 60-city tours, something in the summer, then new album. I was a workaholic. They kinda shut me up. I have all this music coming outta nowhere, so I'm ready, and I think this is an ultimate way to kick it off..." Murs says he has a glut of material and he wants to do 10 records in 10 months this year. The first record will be ForNever, which features the production of 9th Wonder, and guest appearances include Sick Jacken, Uncle Chucc, Suga Free, Kurupt, and Verbz. |
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112 Back Together
During the hiatus rumors did surface that the group had parted ways due to misappropriation of funds. "I'm not sure what the status is of the other three members, but myself, I am no longer in 112," Mike said in an interview. "I had to leave because I found out that a certain member of the group took my publishing check. It was made clear that it was intended for myself and another member, Slim." There is no official word on what label will release the new 112 project. |
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Beloved Radio Host Tre Black Passes Away
Black was one of the good guys in the industry. He helped many advance their careers and he will be missed. |
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Beloved Radio Host Tre Black Passes Away
Black was one of the good guys in the industry. He helped many advance their careers and he will be missed. |
Randy & JRock, formerly of Big Brovaz, have got a new project out on road. Called ‘Party Dark’, they’ve put together a “new” record called ‘Is That You’ due for release soon on the revamped legendary Dance label Champion:
Hearing it, if you’re anything like me, you’re thinking, damn this sounds familiar. You might have even tweeted Bless Beats saying “That new tune ‘Is That You’, is that you?” Turns out no, it isn’t Bless Beats on production. No, it isn’t Nick Bridges aka Bodyrox on production either nor is it D.Ramirez even though the record sounds like a straight photocopy of:
with a little of this:
So my question to you blog readers is this: when does being influenced by something turn into a straight rip off? Should JRock & Randy get their chequebooks out and give Bless Beats, Wiley, D Ramirez & Bodyrox a little P for taking their ideas and tweaking them slightly or is it fair game? Have they done enough with the initial idea and sound to make it their own?
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Keith Clinkscales
According to the suit filed in Manhattan federal court the alumni group's investment committee lined up NFL stars to music celebrities, only to have Clinkscales yank support last year. The suit also claims that the group continues to suffer irreparable economic losses. Ironically Florida A&M Reginald Mitchell, general council for the alumni organization says that the renegade alumni group has no basis for the suit as they are not part of the alumni association. A Jan. 26 letter from the association's new president said the alumni association would not support any civil lawsuit. |
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Settlement Reached in Barker Plane Crash
The money for Baker's son will be put into an annuity that will pay out over $17 million during his lifetime. |
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Ja Rule Ditches The Stage For A Movie Set
The movie's being produced by the spiritual production company, Reverence Gospel Media. Ja plays a drug dealer who's trying to find his way in life and Adrienne plays his love interest. The faith based company describes the movie as, "The motion picture and sound track are faith-based and adapted from a true story. The Motion picture will be targeted toward the faith-based and urban market, with a focus on teens and families. This approach follows the wisdom of Samuel Goldwyn who once said "It's better to sell four tickets than two." The company also promises the movie will have a G or PG rating and itll be family friendly. |
Listen back to last nights show, where I tested J2K, Rox, Tinie Tempah, Skepta and Sway about how much they really knew about Newcastle. It's worth a listen just to hear them all attempt to do the Geordie accent - J2K was the funniest by far!

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Jay-Z Pulls Out Of Controversial Deal
Amidst the public relations nightmare that had become of the deal Jay quit just before the deadline requiring him to give personal financial information. AEG's founder Jeffrey Levine released the following statement regarding the deal: "Aqueduct Entertainment Group is continuing to move forward to complete the MOU, so that we can pay the state $300 million by March 31st and break ground on this vital job-creating project as soon as possible. All applications have been submitted to Lottery in full compliance with the State's instructions." The show must go on. |
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Waka Flocka Reality Check
He has not let the success of his debut single lead to a big head. "One single doesn't declare a person valid for an album. If I had one or two more songs buzzing crazy then I'd say, 'I'm ready.' But even with 'O Let's Do It,' doing good...when you put it up against Trey Songz' 'Say Ahh' or a Jay-Z track, it will be at the bottom of the barrel." As HHB previously reported, Flame plans to release several street albums before dropping his first solo album Murder Man Flocka. |
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Envy Releases iPhone App
Envy is one of the first DJ's to create his own app, which is available in the iPhone app store now. |
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Swollen Member Plan Tour And New Release
The group recently wrapped up their US Tour alongside Cool Nutz and will be heading to Europe on Thursday of this week. Check out the complete European tour information below: |
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Diddy Celebrates B.I.G.
The Bad Boy CEO spoke to MTV recently to explain the importance of this day. "I'm going to Brooklyn. It's gonna be the first time I'm throwing a party in Brooklyn. I'm from Harlem. Everybody in Harlem knows you don't usually go over the bridge to Brooklyn. It's a big, big deal. Me being such a Harlemite, I'm going over there to pay respect to my man. It's gonna be a big party in Brooklyn with Mister Cee. It's a big day. It's a day to celebrate his life. It's a day to celebrate the life of the man. We done did the movie, the records. It's something that, I guess, as a label we're obsessed with: making sure people don't forget about this man in a positive way. March 9 is Biggie Day. ...Bump Biggie all day, feel good and positive." Diddy and Dirty Money will be performing at The Lab Banquet Hall and Big's DJ, Hot 97's Mister Cee will be on the 1's and 2's. Though Biggie passed away 13 years ago today his legend will live on forever. |
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BEP Continue North American Tour
Tickets for some dates go on sale this coming Saturday. Tour date, city and venue information: |
Listen back to last nights show, where I tested J2K, Rox, Tinie Tempah, Skepta and Sway about how much they really knew about Newcastle. It's worth a listen just to hear them all attempt to do the Geordie accent - J2K was the funniest by far!
Sandy x
matter presents another hip hop showcase on Wednesday 7th April when Wu Tang Clan’s METHOD MAN brings his live show to the venue. One of hip hop’s most recognisable talents, Meth has maintained a prolific musical output as well as an acting career spanning 15 years. Following up last year’s Blackout! 2 album with Redman, Method Man comes to London ahead of the release of forthcoming album The Wu-Massacre featuring Ghostface Killah and previous matter guest Raekwon. He’ll be joined by Wu Tang associates DJ Mathematics, Streetlife and Cilvaringz.
I’ve had a conversation with my people at matter and we’ve sorted out the Jam Pack to giveaway – 2 Q-Jump guest list passes plus a few drinks tokens for you to be able to enjoy the concert in style. You’ll have to be over 18 and have to make your own way to and from matter but if you’re still interested, to be in with a chance, leave a comment on this blog and tell me in no less than 50 words why you deserve the Jam Pack.
If you wanna guarantee your tickets, here are the ticket details…
WEDNESDAY 07/04/10
METHOD MAN
matter: The O2, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DY
7pm-11pm £19.50 advance / £25 on the door
Method Man, DJ Mathematics, Streetlife, Cilvaringz, Ledr P
Ticket and further information can be found on our website matterlondon.com
t: +44 (0)20 7549 6685 (fabric office) / +44 (0)20 7260 7431 (matter office)
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Snoop Dogg And Mike Epps Unite
"This is an incredible opportunity to combine our similar, but different worlds of entertainment together on stage for the first time," Epps said in a statement. "We've worked together in the past on some projects and knew that our audiences would love to see us bring Hip-Hop music and Hip-Hop comedy together on stage," stated Snoop. The tour begins on April 27th at Harrah's Rincon Casino in San Diego, followed by a date Saturday May 1st at the Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino in Indio, California. |

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