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As a devout KRS-One supporter, Fat Joe’s been inspired by the Boogie Down Productions affiliate’s verses time and again. Namely the lyrics off of ‘I’m Still #1,’ a track that appeared on the KRS-One’s sophomore 1…
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Fat Joe Says KRS-One Gave Him ‘Consciousness’
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Five Reasons to Listen to Kanye West’s ‘Monster’
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News, Exclusive
The last weekend of summer kicked off with a memorable bang when Kanye West debuted ‘Monster’ — the first song release for his weekly music project, “G.O.O.D. Fridays.” Though his previous two sing…
R. Kelly Reveals New Sound on ‘When a Woman Loves’
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Filed under: Soul/R&B, R&B News, Soul/R&B Videos, SongsR. Kelly — known for cranking out sensual, often times risqué tunes (‘Feelin’ on Yo Booty’ ring a bell?) — leaves the eye-raising anthems to the wayside and turns up the …
Aaliyah: A Voice Heard Nine Years Later
Friday, August 27th, 2010Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News, Soul/R&B, R&B News, Exclusive
Nine years ago today, Aaliyah Dana Haughton died at the age of 22 in a tragic plane crash over the Bahamas, after filming the music video for her single ‘Rock the Boat.’ …
Fat Joe Shares His Crazy Fan Encounters
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News, Exclusive
Fat Joe hasn’t exactly gotten use to his overzealous fans. The veteran rapper and former D.I.T.C. Crew member is still shocked when his supporters act out of character in his presence.
“I’ve been …
DJ AM Fund Donates DJ Station to Rehab Facility
Saturday, August 21st, 2010Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News
The DJ AM Memorial Fund — created to honor the late turntablist’s legacy — will help change the lives of teens struggling with addiction by inspiring them through music. The organization is donating a sizabl…
Tank is ‘Celebrating More’ on ‘Now or Never’ Album
Saturday, August 21st, 2010Filed under: Soul/R’n'B, R’n'B News, Songs, Exclusive
Three years ago, Tank was in a cyclone of emotions while recording his music. He was experiencing one of life’s uppercuts, which turned his third album, ‘Sex, Love & Pain,’ into a projec…
Lil Wayne Releasing ‘I’m Not a Human Being’ EP in September
Friday, August 6th, 2010 Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News, Songs
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This week, Lil Wayne surprised fans by calling into DJ Funkmaster Flex’s show on New York City’s Hot 97 radio station and speaking directly from Rikers Island. Besides sharing …
Teairra Mari Scraps Sophomore Album, Sets Date for New EP
Thursday, August 5th, 2010 Filed under: Soul/R’n'B, R’n'B News, Songs, Mixtape
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When the majority of songs off an artist’s album leak, the best action one can take is to scrap it and start anew. In the case of Teairra Mari, that’s just…
Fat Joe Finds Out He Has a Chinese Twin
Thursday, August 5th, 2010 Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News
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Leave it to Chelsea Handler to pull quirky information out of the hip-hop guests she has on her late night talk-show, ‘Chelsea Lately.’ Last night (August 4), the bubbly host welcomed …
