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News <div>Just because there hasn't been much music released from the upcoming Diplomats reunion album doesn't mean that the gang isn't busy recording. In fact, Cam'ron recently spoke on the group's progress in recording their first album since the release of 2004's 'Diplomatic Immunity 2,' stating that they've already recorded eight or nine tracks for the project, currently without a label home.</div> <div> </div> By Rose Lilah 336 Views -
News <p>We're not sure why Nelly is so dead-set on playing Branson, seeing how the town is an oasis for the dead-end acts of yesteryear. (Then again, Country Grammar did just celebrate its 10-year anniversary.) </p> By Rose Lilah 237 Views -
News <p>Jay-Z has something to say…and he’s not doin it in a rap!<br /> <br /> He’s releasing a book/memoir!<br /> <br /> The book is called ”Decoded” and no word on a release date, but it will include interviews with Jay’s close friends and family and go back to his childhood, drug dealing days, and how he became famous, etc.<br /> <br /> Here’s what he had to say about being an author (Dream Hampton, editor from The Source, is co-writing) :<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah 223 Views -
News <p>GRAND RAPIDS -- It was the day to interview B.o.B.<br /> <br /> In the middle of the afternoon Aug. 3, my first question for this summer's hip-hop/pop king was simply "How does it feel?"<br /> <br /> "Um, it feels ...," began Bobby Ray Simmons Jr., pausing for three seconds, "it feels so good."<br /> <br /> A lengthy bout of elated laughter followed over the phone as the Atlanta-raised and -based artist was getting ready to sound check for a performance at Six Flags St. Louis.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah 277 Views -
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News <p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; color: rgb(17, 17, 17);">No one said it was easy being a gangster. Just ask Jayceon “<strong style="outline-style: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0cm;">Game</span></strong>” Taylor. By Rose Lilah 240 Views -
News <div>Heralded as one of the best hip-hop releases of 2009, Raekwon's 'Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2' is getting a golden facelift. The Chef is preparing a rerelease of the sequel to his seminal debut, grabbing guest verses from Game, Bun B, GZA and Inspectah Deck for six new tracks to be included on an iTunes-only package that also features bonus music videos for 'Catalina,' 'Canal Street,' 'Surgical Gloves,' 'New Wu,' 'House of Flying Daggers' and 'Have Mercy.'</div> <div> </div> By Rose Lilah 196 Views -
News <p>When popular MMA fighter Rampage Jackson and volatile Compton rapper Game went out for the same role in the film adaptation of 80's TV show 'The A-Team,' few could have predicted that the decision to cast Rampage over Game would result in beef between the two entertainers.</p> By Rose Lilah 501 Views -
News <p>In a Michael Jackson-esque move, Kanye West turned the debut of his "Power" music video into a bona fide TV event. In addition to a high-profile "Jersey Shore" episode lead-in to ensure maximum viewership, the video was interrupted with mini-commercials roughly every fifteen seconds on MTV. <br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah 399 Views -
News <p>By now, it's becoming a bit redundant to mention that Dr. Dre's 'Detox' album has been over a decade in the making. So while we wait for that arbitrary 2011 release date, let's take comfort in the fact that Dre already has plans up his sleeve for another album.</p> By Rose Lilah 264 Views -
News <p>Kanye West jetted to Singapore this week, to take the stage at the country's annual SINGfest Music Festival on Wednesday, Aug. 4, where he performed his new single 'Power,' in addition to a few throwbacks that included 'Jesus Walks' and 'Heartless.'</p> By Rose Lilah 834 Views -
News <p>To create his fourth studio album, 'Wake Up!' John Legend enlisted the creative guidance of production veterans, The Roots, which has resulted in an album laced with soulful renditions of classic '60s and '70s songs, in addition to the project's sole original track 'Shine.'</p> By Rose Lilah 200 Views
