Boss G "Hobby" Commercial

Boss G's "Hobby" single is killing everything moving around these parts. Here's the commercial for the single, with the video to be premiered soon.

Drake's "Better Than Good Enough" MTV Documentary (Part 1)

In case you missed the documentary last night on MTV, have no fear. MTV has all 4 parts on their site. They ain't paying me enough to clutter my site with all that shit, so here's part 1. It was good I must say. I'll admit that I have gained more respect for Lite Brite after watching. And congrats to Drake, his album sold 446K its first week. I expect that this time next week he'll probably be up to at least 600K.

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Parts 2-4

Big KRIT - "Now or Neva"

New Def Jam signee and Mississippi native Big KRIT just dropped a new joint. Check it out.

News Keeps Getting Worse for Boosie

The way things are looking, I don't know if we're going to ever see Boosie again. On top of his current 4 year sentence he's serving for drug and gun possession, now he's been indicted on murder charges and faces the death penalty. I'm sure ya'll already heard about that, but worse news came recently after the DA released a statement saying they believe he's tied to 5 other murders. Ugh, Lawd. All the shit they're trying to pin on him doesn't look good for Boosie fans. So let's break this down:

First Degree Murder of Terry Boyd

Three counts Posession With Intent to Distribute Narcotics (Schedule II-Codeine, Schedule I-Ecstacy and Schedule I-Marijuana

Three counts Conspiracy to commit Posession With Intent to Distribute Narcotics

Two counts Conspiracy to Introduce Contraband into a Penal Institution

Now this is what he's currently facing. So add the next 5 murders they're trying to pin on him, its gonna be ugly. My prayers are with his children.

Source: Billboard.com

Video: Ron Artest - "Champions" (Official Street Video)

Sigh...no comment.

Yo Gotti feat. Bun B - "M Town Summer"

Off of Gotti's upcoming mixtape Cocaine Muzik 4.5

The Arrival Mixtape (Carolina Edition) Vol 2 Artwork

it's coming...July 6th...

Video: Paul Wall - "Patron"

I don't know what happened to Paul Wall, but this shit is weak. It's funny, all of the Swishahouse boys were doing well before they all got deals. They were selling over a million copies of mixtapes, albums and singles when they were independent. I guess deals aren't for everyone.

Video: Jody Breeze - On Everything

Another video shot and directed by our own Bank! Beats. Enjoy

Mixtape: Gucci Mane x DJ Drama - "Mr Zone 6"

Definitely doesn't compare to Burrprint, but its a Gucci mixtape. There's new joints on there, some are decent, but overall this mixtape sounds like it was put together in a weekend.

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Ron Artest - "Champions"

OK, so he was serious about this single. In true nigga fashion, he announced during his post victory interview Thursday that he had a single getting ready to drop. The nerve.

Gucci x Waka's Performance at ATL's Birthday Bash

If you didn't know, HOT 107.9's infamous annual Birthday Bash went down in Atlanta this past weekend. Everyone was in town for the festivities. There were several performances, here's Waka and Gucci:

The DREAM- Feburary Love

My Favorite track off of: LOVE KING hitting stores on June 29TH! ENJOY!


The Dream February Love

Artist Spotlight: Small World

Small World, birth name Sheldon Bullock, is the latest addition to Ludacris' Disturbing Tha Peace (DTP) Records, and the new face of North Carolina hip-hop. And according to Small World, DTP and other artists from around the Triangle, North Carolina is about to explode onto the national music map.

States such as New York, California, Georgia, Virginia and Missouri have long histories (in rap years, anyway) of producing big-time rappers. But besides Greenville's Petey Pablo and the Durham-based, kind-of-underground Little Brother, there hasn't been much hip-hop success in the Tar Heel State.

Ludacris -- aka Chris Bridges -- met Small World last year after hearing about the 25-year-old rapper from Free, the former co-host of Black Entertainment Television's video countdown show "106 & Park." He signed the Sanderson High School alum to a recording contract.

"Small World is different than anybody else out there. You really can't compare him to anybody else because of his style," Ludacris says. "He's really going to put North Carolina on the map. He's really putting the state out there."

Small World has hustle and flow that seem to match Luda's cadence and hark back to the older school days of rap when hip-hop was based on delivery, not beats. "It's hard coming out of here," Small World says. "They don't really respect North Carolina for its talent. And I can't say why."

DTP CEO Jeff Dixon, who runs the company with Ludacris, says the Tar Heel State has plenty of talent waiting to be exposed. "We scouted North Carolina, and we found Small World and his [group, Norfclik]," says Dixon, who thinks the Raleigh-Durham area has the talent and grittiness to become the next hip-hop mecca, as Atlanta was 15 years ago. "North Carolina doesn't really have its own sound yet. But there are a lot of talented people here."

"North Carolina is untouched, a gold mine ready to get dug up." Also hoping to make it big from North Carolina, Small World's homeboy Derrick "Brolic" Chavez will be one of the next artists DTP will produce. Also a Henderson native and Sanderson alum, Brolic says North Carolina is hot and just waiting to show the world. His album will be released next year. "We love North Carolina and we really think that we should be heard right now," said Brolic as he stood on the side of Raleigh Boulevard during the unlawful portion of the shoot. "Nobody comes to North Carolina to look for talent. But we can make that better for us. There are so many cats out here doing their thing, by us coming out, we're just bringing it to the forefront."

Check out Small World's latest "Keep It Goin" feat. Tity Boi

Young Jeezy - "All White Everything"

So much for tomorrow's premiere. Nuccas don't know how to act with exclusives.

Dr Dre Addresses "Under Pressure" Leak

After an unfinished version of "Under Pressure" feat. Jay-Z leaked online yesterday, Dre responded saying:

“I want to set the record straight for everybody who’s been waiting to hear my music. The song that’s on the internet is an incomplete song that I’m still working on. When it’s ready, you’ll be hearing it from me.”
- Dr. Dre




And in case you missed the leak...

The Dream - "Turnt Out"

Love King in stores June 29th!

Young Jeezy feat. Bun B - "Trappin Ain't Dead" REMIX

Bun B jumps on Jeezy's "Trappin Ain't Dead"

Pastor Troy - "Smokin Kush"

I fux with Pastor Troy. Smokers around the world should appreciate this one.

Video: Alley Boy - "Shiester"

New video from DTE's Alley Boy.

Video: Travis Porter - "Sunshine On Me"

New video from Atlanta's own Travis Porter. Directed by MDD's Bank! Beats.

Video: Scarface - Dopeman Music

T.I.'s "King Uncaged" Album Cover

I disapprove. Come on, gotta do better for the King.

Shawty Lo feat. Snoop Dogg - "Say Yeah"

Video: warrenJae - "Dear Jasmine"

Randy Roper and his Million Dollar Dreamz team have been keeping us all on pins and needles in anticipation for this video. warrenJae is a rising star destined for hip hop greatness. So that, plus the new blog sensation Jasmine Saunders (Chris Brown's "new chick") plus the creativity of the Million Dollar Dreamz team equals magic. Congrats to my homies, they gotta winner with this one.

warrenJae - Dear Jasmine from TWOFIFTY VIDEO on Vimeo.

Video: Gucci Mane - "Everybody Looking"

Co-starring Cubana Lust.

Kanye Set to Perform at the BET Awards

Kanye plans to come out of hiding at the BET Awards on June 27th. I'm assuming he's gonna perform his new single Power. I'm just glad to see that he's done letting those white folk keep him away from us. Welcome back Ye.

Video: Trey Songz - "Already Taken"

Nice video. The chick kinda looks like Ciara to me.

Chamillionaire feat. Lloyd x Twista - "Make a Movie"

New single from Chamillionaire off of his upcoming third album, Venom. Good to see you back Cham.

Gucci Mane Performs "Wasted" at Summer Jam

Gucci opened up HOT 97's Summer Jam concert with his smash hit Wasted.

Eminem feat. Rihanna - "Love The Way You Lie"

Not feeling this at all. I expected more from these two.

Ciara Discusses Her Video Being Banned w/ DJ Envy

Ciara talks about her video being banned from BET, and addresses the 50 rumors...again.

DMX on VH1's Behind the Music (Full Special)

Before my Twitter timeline become flooded with Hip Hop Honors tweets, the buzz was DMX's Behind the Music special. I didn't watch it until this morning, but it was way more tragic than I expected it to be. So sad to see what became of him.

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Lil Kim Disses Diddy

Lil Kim was performing in Baltimore over the weekend and took the opportunity to take a shot Diddy, I'm assuming she's mad because he's Nicki's new manager. She also brought out newcomer Keys to perform her infamous Nicki diss freestyle.

"Ay Puffy should be ashamed of his fuckin self"

Drake Performing Find Your Love at Summer Jam

I've been waiting to hear this nucca sing live...

TrapSTAR - "Blow Out"

New track from SC's TrapStar! Off of his upcoming mixtape Trapping For Beats 2.

Blog: Why I'm Not a Manager

In the last year I’ve received several inquiries about becoming an artist’s manager. With all that I currently do with artists, management seems to be the next title I would add to my bio. I enjoy helping artists gain exposure and put together successful promotional campaigns. I appreciate good talent and it brings me joy to help them get to the next level. More than anything, I’m happy to be able to provide an outlet for artists to be heard. Thus far, the artists and DJs that I have worked with have all been great experiences. I have been able to help them achieve goals and in the process, we have learned a variety of things from each other. Quite simply, I have wonderful relationships with the artists that I work with. By me helping and them actually seeing positive results, we’ve built a strong trust. They trust that I am looking out for their best interests, and I trust them to do what they do best and stay consistent in the music they produce. Whatever it is that’s being done on my end has worked, and it’s worked without a title. After receiving so many requests to be a manager, I sat back and thought, why not? I practically manage anyway. But the role of a manager is much more detailed and complicated than the title projects it to be.

Let’s break this down for a minute. Being a manager is serious business. I don’t think many people really understand what it takes to be a real and effective manager. It’s more than just a title that makes you feel or sound like you’re a part of something. If you are a manager, you are MANAGING SOMEONE’S ENTIRE CAREER. Do ya’ll really understand that? Being a manager (well, at least a good one) is a full time job. There’s so much to do as a manager that there’s no way to you can operate on a part time schedule. You as the manager are responsible for executing a successful career for your artist. The artist’s job is to maintain and build communication with fans and the music community, of course all while consistently making good music. You are their backbone. You have to search for opportunities that will help your artist gain exposure. You are the one that ensures that their music is being heard. You are responsible for keeping your artist visible to the public. Booking shows, scheduling appearances, interviews, features, studio sessions, photo/video shoots, and promoting (the right way) are all a part of your managerial duties. If you can’t handle that plus more, you need to bring on someone to assist you. There’s no room to fall short as a manager. 70% of the artist’s that fail to achieve their goals isn’t because of themselves; it’s because of their management.

I think many managers also forget that they serve as their artists’ primary representation. You gotta be sharp, consistent, and hard-working. If you truly believe in your artist, you’re gonna go hard in the paint. It should come natural for you to be your best if you believe you have gold. If you don’t have that feeling, then you need to consider representing someone else, or sitcho ass down and stop wasting that artist’s time. Same goes for the artist. Be careful in who you choose to represent you. Remember that your manager is a reflection of YOU. If they’re not gonna be an effective entity putting in 100%, they’re only taking away from your movement and hindering your progress. Also as a manager, be mindful that this is an investment for you as well, not just the artist. If you're investing time and money into something, you want to see your return, correct? Then get to work.

There are so many hidden jewels that have yet to be discovered. When I come across one, it’s like a natural instinct for me to reach out and help in any way that I can. I could possibly fall in a variety of job categories, but the role that I’ve been playing in my artists’ careers has been productive…without a formal title. It’s not important to define what it is that I do, just refer to me as an Indie Music Ambassador. I’m here to help in anyway that I can. Maybe one day I’ll actually consider being a manager, but when that day comes please believe my other responsibilities will be narrowed. I take being a manager very seriously, and if I know that I won’t be the very best and be able to commit real time, I won’t even bother. I refuse to be responsible for anything other than success for an artist. If I fall short then failure comes into play, and that’s not an option.

Video: T.I. - "Yeah Ya Know (Takers)"

Featured on TIP's upcoming album King Uncaged, and also in his new movie, "Takers".

Erykah Badu Covers VIBE Magazine

“I look at some other videos. i’m not naming names, because I don’t want that to be mentioned. There is the thing with sexuality. I’m naked for 13 seconds, and these people are naked the whole time and gyrating and saying come “lick on my lollipop,” and “suck on my cinnamon roll,” and, you know, suggesting sex. People are uncomfortable with sexuality that’s not for male consumption. could be ‘cause I did it in public too. Do you think people would have been complaining if I had on high-heel shoes?” (VIBE.com)

Jah Bless x warrenJae - "Like a Album"

Swagg Team artist Jah Bless hooked up with fellow South Carolinian warrenJae for this leak. Mixtape coming soon. Shouts to Randy Roper for sending this over.

Video: T.I.'s Appearance on The Mo'Nique Show

Mo'Nique talks to T.I. about Phil's death and his jail time in Part 1: In Part 2 he talks about Tiny and the new album and movie.

Video: Justin Beiber feat. Jaden Smith - "Never Say Never"

This is so corny, but its cute. And is Justin Beiber jerkin'?

Video: Diddy x Rick Ross x Gucci Mane Perform "O Lets Do It" in Miami

Diddy, his kids, Rick Ross and Gucci rocked the Best of the Best concert in Miami over the weekend.

NEW MIXTAPE: Pill - "1140: The Overdose" Hosted by DJ Drama

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