Archive for August, 2009

PostHeaderIcon Jay Z’s October Cover of XXL Magazine!

When Jay Z comes out, everything else must be put on HOLD!

In conjunction with the release of his 11th solo album, The Blueprint 3, Jay-Z is gracing the cover of XXL magazine for the publication’s October issue. Speaking with XXL’s Special Projects Editor Bonsu Thompson, the self-proclaimed, “God MC” delves deep into many hot topics currently buzzing around him, including his mega success, BP3, jabs at his new singles “D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)” and “Run this Town,” his tenure as the president of Def Jam and life as hip-hop’s ultra businessman. Check out a few excerpts below.

CRITICISM OF “D.O.A.”
“I’m not hating on young people. Like, when people say that, I’m like, What are you talking about? It’s just stupid. I’m not hating on young people… I’m not Bill Russell, [saying] Michael Jordan ain’t shit. I’m saying Lil Wayne and Kanye are like LeBron and Kobe. My job as someone at the forefront of the game is to leave it in a better position than when I came in. Same way that Russell [Simmons] left it to me. ’Cause this thing saved my life. Literally. So I have a responsibility to it karmically. And after that it’s on you. I did my part. I made ‘D.O.A.’ I said it. I made the statement. I made the push. Here, y’all take it from here.”
HIS LEGACY AS FORMER DEF JAM RECORDS PRESIDENT
“So if you ask me to grade my performance as the president, I’d say A-plus. No one can bat a 100. It’s impossible. I mean, everyone is looking at my shit. But if we really looked under the hood [of] every single [record exec] and the acts they put out in that time, I’d be comparable to anyone.”

HIS STANDING IN THE GAME

“But when I say I’m the best, I don’t say that outta my ass. I say that with all my stats behind me. I put that against anybody. I mean anybody. I really believe that… I believe in a lot of things. 
I believe that ‘SportsCenter’ is the best thing on TV. I shouldn’t have to prove it. But I do have these stats to prove it. I’m talking about real run. I’m not talking about years off. I’m talking about straight—boom, boom, boom—back to back. We’re not talking about heritage acts either. We’re not talking about respect what I’ve done. I’m talking No. 1 [albums] 10 times. The Beatles is the only one [to have more 
No. 1 albums]. They got 19, and if I get a surge of creativity, I could make nine albums next year.”

XXL’s October issue includes stories on The Making of The Blueprint, the current state of lyricism in hip-hop, Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II and much more. The mag hits newsstands September 15. -Marvin Brandon

PostHeaderIcon Chilli (of TLC) Is Looking For Mr. Right

It must be REALLY bad when Chilli of TLC has to resort to a reality show to look for love! Hell, who are we kidding. It’s all about that moneyyyyyy!

“She is known as a superstar around the world. Her exotic looks have been featured in People Magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful.” She is a Pop and R&B Legend, and one of the best selling artists of all time… and she is looking for one man to show her some TLC.

Known to millions of fans worldwide as a music icon who put the “sexy” in CrazySexyCool, she has the fame, the fan-mail, and the friends to last a lifetime. Her name is CHILLI, and she is ready to meet the man whose heart of gold can shine with her own.

Doron Ofir Casting, in association with FremantleMedia North America and VH1, are seeking eligible bachelors of caliber for the possible introduction to a legendary artist who is ready to groove with the man of her dreams. Are you worthy of meeting the woman behind the music, behind the reputation, behind the stardom? Get ready to meet the real deal, because once you take away all the fame, a remarkable woman awaits you.

Now casting single men who appear to be between the ages of 25 and 40, who have the sex appeal, personality, good looks, success and heart to date a major music artist who is looking to find her true love.

To apply:

Email your Name, Telephone Number, and several Recent Pictures to TheChilliProject@gmail.com Or Call our offices at 404.504.6203

PostHeaderIcon Rihanna Does Vogue

Rihanna Daily is giving us a sneak peak of Rihanna’s spread from the September 2009 issue of Vogue Italy.

All I can say is thats a Baddddddd Chick!!I’d definitely wife her!

PostHeaderIcon Hamburgerlar’s Def Jam’s Newest EVP?


Well that explains it all…No wonder Def Jam is going to hell with gasoline draws! Who bright idea was it to make Dream the new EVP over at Def Jam? Someone get La Reid and Steve Bartels on the phone NOW!

According to his twitter page, he is now the new Executive Vice President of Island Records:

I wanna Thank everyone at Island Records/Def Jam for their faith in me and making me Executive Vice President of Island Records. Thank you to my team. my manager Mark Stewart & my attorney Aaron Rosenberg for getting this 1st step of a goal accomplished. Thanks to Judy. Thank you to my partner Tricky Stewart and the RadioKilla & RedZone Staff. LA Reid, Karen Kwak, Steve Bartels, Joe Barino Steve Gotlieb and Thank you, Universal Chairman, Doug Morris.

I look forward to the challenge of rebuilding music for not only Island Records, But for Universal Records as a whole. Today I’m humbled and blessed. Oh yeah thank you Christina for your wonderful belief in me i love you! also i want to thank the entire Nash family and Milian family for the Super Support you Give! This doesnt mean i have extra money it means i have extra bills.


I wonder how soon it is before Christina Milian is back at Def Jam! Who said he was a good picker of talent? I mean, Elektric Red are talented, but have we seem them taking over the charts-Not So Much (and thats no shade). He wasn’t a great singer, but a BEAST at writing and producing. Stay In Your Lane!

PostHeaderIcon It Aint Trickin’ If You Got It! Episode #1

I am a TRUE believe that “It Aint Trickin’ If You Got It”…..Its probably one of the BEST phrases ever created!

Fantasia & Kandi from R.H.O.A. gives you an example!

PostHeaderIcon Update: Jadakiss Confirms Drug Bust Report

Writted by: Cyrus Langhorne

D-Block’s Jadakiss has confirmed reports of a drug raid at his Yonkers, New York apartment, which was followed by two arrests, by police last week.

Kiss denied being at the home when the drug bust took place and has reportedly not visited the apartment for months.

“What happened on Saturday was an unfortunate situation, but one in which I have no involvement in,” Kiss said in a statement sent to SOHH. “Since the release of my recent album Last Kiss, I have been on the road touring and promoting my project. I am focused on my performance schedule and career.”

PostHeaderIcon New Music: Drake, Kanye, Lil Wayne, and Eminem-Forever

Some folks are calling this the new ‘Swagger Like Us’!

The new song which is a Drake single featuring Lil Wayne, Kanye West and Eminem it set to appear on the soundtrack of “More Than A Game” documentary film of NBA star Lebron James.

The track was originally on a mixtape with Drake, Nut Da Kidd and Lil Wayne! Personally, im sooo glad they took them no-namers off, and made history!

PostHeaderIcon Brown’s & Rihanna’s Violent Past FINALLY Revealed!

I laugh at the fact that some people actually believe that the February incident between Rihanna and Chris Brown was the first time anything physical between the two, ever happened. All of that was some pinned up frustration, that unfortunately came out. Yesterday, when Brown was convicted in the Rihanna assualt incident, details about their violent past was FINALLY revealed.

Rihanna and Chris Brown had two previous violent episodes before the Feb. 8 fight, which ultimately led to Brown’s arrest and felony conviction, court documents reveal. The “Umbrella” singer allegedly slapped Brown…… in a heated argument three months prior to the February incident, according to Brown’s probation review released Tuesday.

In that previous fight, which occurred in Europe, Brown responded by pushing Rihanna into a wall, the documents say. The couple “were involved in a verbal dispute and [she] slapped [him].” Brown “responded by shoving her into a wall.” A second fight occurred about three weeks prior to the Feb. 8 incident. Brown and Rihanna “were visiting Barbados and were driving a Range Rover loaned to them,” according to the documents. “They had an argument inside the car. [Brown] exited and broke the front driver and passenger side windows of the car. No one was injured during the incident.”

The documents also reveal that in the Feb. 8 incident, which began after Brown allegedly received a text message from a previous lover, that Rihanna “said she became ‘enraged’ and slammed both of her fists against the dashboard,” which led to Brown pulling the Lamborghini over and trying to force her out, which escalated into a physical fight. Lawyers for both Rihanna, 21, and Brown, 20, weren’t immediately available for comment. In a June 26 interview with his probation officer, Brown stated that since the Feb. 8 fight, he had been very “depressed.” Brown stated he grew up watching his mother being physically abused and said he did not want to “carry on that cycle.”

Brown repeatedly told the officer he regretted the incident, and said he initially wanted to plead guilty right away, but his attorney advised against it. “I want to take responsibility for my mistake,” Brown told the officer, adding he is “totally remorseful for what I have done.”

Now, with all of this coming out, Im still PISSED that Rihanna didn’t get any type of probation or anything.