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Joe Scudda- Catch Up

2010-02-09T19:00:00.002-05:00

We have been patiently waiting for some solo material from Joe Scudda since Little Brother is on their last leg. But you shows that he is putting in work with giving us a leak with the highly praised Statik Selektah. However Joe Scudda's EP Not Your Average Joe is slated to release on February 23rd.

XO featuring Raheem Devaughn- Take Home [VIDEO]

2010-02-09T18:46:00.001-05:00

We need to hop on some album reviews for real. I hope to have one done by the end of the week. Give me some motivation please.

Wale - Pretty Girls x My Sweetie x Interview [VIDEO]

2010-02-08T22:25:00.004-05:00

Wale - Pretty Girls

Wale released two music videos today. One for "Pretty Girls" (above) with a lot of light skin girls in it, and another for "My Sweetie" (below) featuring the chocolate girls. Also after the jump you can find him on 106 and Park talking about "that thing" under your ribcage that makes you do silly stuff for girls.

Wale - My Sweetie

Wale - My Sweetie (directed by tabi Bonney) from tabi Bonney on Vimeo.

Wale - Interview

wale 106 int
by yardie4lifever2

NOTE: My Sweetie was an iTunes bonus track for Attention Deficit.

Movie Trailer Monday: The Ghost Writer

2010-02-08T17:43:00.003-05:00

Release Date: February 19, 2010

I thought James Bond was done acting but clearly I am wrong. This one looks somewhat interesting even though it is being limited in theaters. But if you find it you might want to sit and watch it.

Pro'Verb- Revenge of the Furri [Part 1]

2010-02-08T17:31:00.003-05:00

"REVENGE of the Furii" (Promo Vid) pt.1 from ALLPROALLDAY on Vimeo.

I can do nothing but praise this video. I know us fans ask for music like every week from you all. But sometimes we have to realize it takes time to actually put together material for us fans. It evens takes me quite some time to put together post of substance so I can see where they coming from. Okay, my rant is over. I just want to give a huge thumbs up to Pro'Verb

9th Wonder Presents 9th Invented the Remix (AGAIN!)

2010-02-08T17:10:00.003-05:00

This came out of nowhere but that is not a problem at all. So go ahead after the break check the playlist and download it. Enjoy

1. Babyface - Grown and Sexy (9th Wonder Please Talk To Me Remix)
2. Memphis Bleek - Be At (9th Wonder Fire Remix)
3. Kanye West feat. Ludacris - Breathe In, Breathe Out (9th Wonder Soul Remix)
4. Goapele - Catch 22 (9th Wonder I’m Stylisticin’ On Ya Remix)
5. Heavy D feat. Diddy - It’s Your Birthday (9th Wonder Let’s Work Remix feat. Diddy)
6. Method Man - Method Man and 9th (9th Wonder Babydoll Remix)
7. Method Man - Method Man and 9th (9th Wonder Pre-quel Remix)
8. Method Man - Method Man and 9th (9th Wonder Rainy Day Remix)
9. Method Man - Method Man and 9th (9th Wonder Smoke Something Remix)
10. Beyonce feat. Donna Summer - Naughty Girl (9th Wonder Hip-Hop Remix)
11. Kanye West feat. Jay-Z - Never Let Me Down (9th Wonder The Real Hip-Hop Remix)
12. Little Brother - Not Enough (More) (9th Wonder STILL Ain’t Enough Remix)
13. Supernatural - Off The Top (9th Wonder Nature Super Remix feat. DJ Babu On De Cuts)
14. Memphis Bleek - R to the O to the C (9th Wonder Creepin’ Through The Hood Remix)
15. Ghostface feat. Jadakiss, Nas and Big L - Run (9th Wonder Remix)
16. Monica feat. Joe Scudda - So Gone (9th Wonder Dedication to the Moon Cuz it’s Black Remix)
17. Twista feat R. Kelly - So Sexy (9th Wonder Change Up Remix)
18. Memphis Bleek - Take a Minute to Breathe (9th Wonder I Can Take It Remix)
19. Common feat. Kanye West and The Last Poets - The Corner (9th Wonder 70’s Pimped Out Willie Hutch Remix)
20. Nas - Thief’s Theme (9th’s Back to Metcalf Remix)
21. Tweet feat. Missy Elliot - Turn Da Lights Off (9th Wonder Oh No You Didn’t Remix)
22. John Legend feat. Renee and Angela - Used To Love You (9th Wonder Playmates Imaging Remix)
23. A Tribe Called Quest feat. Consequence - Wordplay (9th Wonder Lounging Around Remix)

9th Wonder Presents 9th Invented the Remix (AGAIN!)

Curren$y and Don Cannon- Smokee Robinson

2010-02-08T17:04:00.004-05:00

Not really sure what the Saints have to do with Smokey Robinson. I guess its Super Bowl hype. Anyway link and Tracklisting after the jump.

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Kam Moye- Forever Fresh Video

2010-02-08T17:04:00.001-05:00

Remember that Star Trak Tattoo... smh

2010-02-08T16:55:00.002-05:00

Saturday afternoon, rapper Game officially announced his return to Aftermath Records. The announcement, made via the Compton star rapper's Twitter
page (@IHateGame), comes after pictures and statements already confirming Game's musical reunion with one of his early mentors, Dr. Dre. Claiming, "It's funny how things come full circle. R.E.D." Game linked to a photograph of him wearing four Aftermath medallions on chain necklaces. R.E.D. is the title of Game's spring album, which may now carry the Aftermath logo.

Having released his multi-platinum debut, The Documentary on G-Unit/Aftermath/Interscope in 2005, the Black Wall Street founder would later release his two subsequent releases 2006's The Doctor's Advocate and 2008's L.A.X. on Geffen Records. Geffen, a sister-label to Interscope in the IGA (Interscope-Geffen-A&M) family. Many believed these actions were due to tension between Game and 50 Cent, Dr. Dre and even Interscope head Jimmy Iovine.

By returning to Aftermath, Game joins Eminem, 50 Cent, as well as two newer artists Slim Da Mobster and this week's DXnext artist, Hayes. Throughout his career, Game has worked with Aftermath producers including DJ Khalil, Hi-Tek and of course, Dre.

Earlier this week, Game released the Sam Cooke-sampling "Shake" , produced by Cool & Dre, which will be likely included on R.E.D.

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Erykah Badu- Window Seat

2010-02-06T14:03:00.005-05:00

Yeah, we didn't post last week leaks from Erykah Badu's new album for obvious reasons.
This is the Erykah Badu we love.
Questlove graced the drums on this.
James Poyser and Erykah produced this together.
New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh) is due out March 30th.
Enjoy.

Curren$y- Vision [PREVIEW]

2010-02-05T16:25:00.001-05:00

I have become a huge fan of Curren$y and am looking forward to Smokee Robinson dropping on Super Bowl Sunday. You should be also.

Throwback Thursday: Funky Dividends

2010-02-04T16:46:00.002-05:00

Artist: Three Times Dope
Song: Funky Dividends
Release Date: 1989
Album: Original Stylin'

Gold digging hoes.

Nikki Wray- BlakRoc Camaro [VIDEO]

2010-02-04T16:43:00.000-05:00

I am somewhat posting this because I love the new Camaro but also because Blakroc is dope. Please enjoy.

New Gorillaz!!!!!

2010-02-04T01:18:00.000-05:00

Gorillaz - Plastic Beach Orchestral Trailer

Gorillaz | MySpace Music Videos

And its about time guys.

Diddy Planning on Building Business School

2010-02-03T14:51:00.004-05:00

You can say what you want about Diddy but he tries to even out his negative with positive things. Yes, he might have ruined the career of many young artist with his Bad Boy label. But on the other hand he has opened the eyes of many of us to another great tasting premium vodka other than Grey Goose. I'm just saying. But on a serious note, check out the positivity he is trying to bring to the Harlem community after the break.

Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs appeared on CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360 on Monday and announced his plans to open a business academy to teach entrepreneurs the key to success. Diddy appeared on the show to discuss his image and whether or not he is a positive role model for today’s youth. Here’s what he had to say:

“I want to take on more responsibility,” Combs said during the interview. “I’m still honestly in search of how I can have the most positive effect that I can have.”

“It’s more than just about business,” Combs stated. “There’s more than I’m supposed to do, there’s more that I’m gonna do. I want to have an academy that’s known for building leaders. I feel that’s one of the things I can have an impact on.”

I am sure if he wants it done, he will get it done without a doubt. He can get his new intern, Ebony, to plan this out for him.

50 Cent's New Movie 'Twelve' Sells for 2 Million after Sundance

2010-02-03T14:27:00.004-05:00

50 Cent is still pursuing extensively pursuing his acting career but is still stuck in the same roles of being a gangsta rapper. We all know he makes that type of music from time to time but I am sure he wants to really "act" for once. However the money keeps rolling in so what is there to complain about. Will Smith didn't become a major star in a day. The full story is after the jump though.

50 Cent is working hard as usual with multiple different film projects in the works including Gun with Val Kilmer and a Jekyll and Hyde redux starring alongside Forest Whitaker currently in pre-production according to IMDB. But it has paid off with his new movie, Twelve, being recently bought at the Sundance Film Festival for $2 million. This film was directed by Joel Schumacher who previous works include Batman & Robin, A Time to Kill and Phone Booth.

According to the New York Times, Hannover House, an independent publisher and media company bought the film after it premiered at Sundance.

The film is based on the 2002 novel in which 50 Cent plays a Harlem drug-dealer named Lionel and why 50 thinks that he’s still a long way from sex symbol status. He recently admitted while shooting the film on the Upper East Side of Manhattan he was shocked that fellow co-star and Gossip Girl actor, Chace Crawford got more attention from the ladies.

“I made a fool of myself the first day of shooting,” the rapper told the New York Daily News at the flick’s Sundance premiere. “I got to my trailer and I saw this huge crowd of girls screaming. I stopped and was kind of having a moment. Then I turned around, and Chace was behind me, and that’s who they were freaking out for.”

“I remember thinking, ‘What kind of bulshit is this?’”

Paid Dues Festival 2010 Lineup

2010-02-03T04:18:00.000-05:00

You can stop drooling now

Gazillion Ear Remix ft. Kanye...?

2010-02-02T21:45:00.004-05:00

So this is a remix of the DOOM track Gazillion Ear off of Born Like This. I add the question mark because I don't know if they mean Kanye West, or what. The beat flip in the middle takes you for a loop. The first instrumental sounds like Madlib and the second could be Kanye, or it could be Madlib. To be honest I'm still quite confused, head on over to rappcats.com, which is where I found this at.

Diggy Simmons- Star Born

2010-02-02T18:01:00.004-05:00

This is a little preview of something that will coming soon on the website.

..."The Future Is Here"....

2010-02-02T12:18:00.000-05:00

The NFL season is coming to an end sadly and I thought before it was all over I would put together a list. This post is about a list that is compromised of NFL players that were either Rookies this season or is in their second year. in the NFL. It is an ORDER who I feel will have the most success once all is said and done. Click read more to see how my football mind thinks. Comments will be appreciated also.

10. Dominique Rogers-Cromartie

You remember when Antonio Cromartie was seen as a shut down corner? Yeah, that lasted a year in 2007. He had 10 interceptions and even picked off three interceptions on Peyton Manning that season. But he made a better factor that year with helping his cousin Dominique Rogers-Cromartie rise in the NFL draft. There were other factors in his draft stock rising with performing well in the Senior Bowl and receiving Defensive MVP in the game. But the recognizable name was probably seen as the icing on the cake for Arizona. He went to a small HBCU in Tennessee but the Cardinals were willing to take a chance with him and he has been producing ever since with him even being selected into the Pro Bowl this season.

9. Jairus Byrd

He might have been overlooked in the draft but I am sure quarterbacks will think twice on throwing his way now. He only played in fourteen games this season due to injury but made the best out of it with recording 9 interceptions and 45 tackles. Now let us just hope the Bills can figure it out on the other side of the field with the quarterback situation.

8. Brian Orakpo

While anticipating the draft last year, I was not to sure about the Texas linebacker Brian Orakpo. My thoughts were simply he was going to get injured someway and the Redskins were going to find some way to mess up his career. However he was actually the only bright spot of the Redskins season and shows that he had a future in this league. I love his humble attitude and think he will be a pillar in the Redskins defense for a long time.

7. Brian Cushing

This is the linebacker that I wanted us to draft for obvious reasons. He was a part of an elite defense at USC and was coached by Ken Norton Jr. I know I am young at a age of 21 but I know what Ken Norton Jr. did for the NFL and he would teach that same tenacity to his fellow peers. My assumption was not off at all either with recording 134 tackles tied the AFC lead with future Hall of Famer Ray Lewis. That is not bad company at all.

6. Clay Matthews

It is funny that all these USC linebackers happen so closely to each other. I did not plan it that way and was not thinking about it when formulating my list. But it is only right to put former Brian Cushing's backup, Clay Matthews, in the talk of future NFL stars. He put in a lot of work to get in the position he is in with living behind his family's shine with many of his family members being in the NFL. But he definitely made his presence known this season with helping the Packers enter the playoffs with 10 sacks and 51 tackles.

5. Desean Jackson

The Redskins selected two receivers in that draft and neither one of them have did anything close to what Desean Jackson has done in his short career. He is definitely the complete receiver the Eagles have been looking. He might have a small frame and the reason he slid in the NFL draft two years ago. But he has been making big play moves and history in the NFL with being the first player to be selected in the Pro Bowl as a specialist and normal position.

4. Shonn Greene

Shonn Greene might have not did much in the regular season except producing in the blowout win over the Raiders. But in the playoffs he showed that he could be a complete back in this league with producing 5 yards a carry and over 300 yards. Thomas Jones is reaching the end of his career with him being 31 but the Jets know they have a premier back to take the reign when needed in Shonn Greene.

3. Matt Ryan

Yeah, this might be a surprise for many of you since you forgot who he is, but Matt Ryan will get out of his sophomore slump next year. The Falcons had a tough schedule this year and he got injured in the middle of the season. However, he will become the "boy wonder" again next season once they get another receiver to compliment Rowdy Roddy White. Donte Stalworth maybe? Maybe not. There best bet will probably be to sign Malcolm Floyd, Kevin Walter or Davone Bess. We will see what will happen.

2. Ray Rice

Ray Rice is the Darren Sproles to the Ravens offense and more. When I say "and more" I mean that they would have not survived this season with out him at all. Ray Rice was the leading rusher on the team and had the most catches on the team also. He also made an appearance to help the Ravens in the secondary but his 5'8" height would not have been any good in that department.

1. Chris Johnson

I thought this was an obvious pick with him being the most explosive running back I have seen since Ladanian Tomilson in his younger years. Chris Johnson was the perfect compliment to Vince Young this year and helped him look "good" this year. There is no question that Chris Johnson will be a Hall of Famer once his career is over. Without a doubt.

I hope you enjoy this list as much as I enjoyed making it. It is sad to see the football season is over but it just gives us more time to catch up on college basketball before March Madness starts.

Movie Trailer Monday: The Losers

2010-02-01T10:11:00.003-05:00

Release Date: April 9, 2010

I was just saying the other day that Zoe Saldana has to be wealthy now with being a part of Star Trek and Avatar. I also always liked her other work in Guess Who. This also looks like it will be a successful movie but it probably won't hit Avatar numbers. The next movie to hit "Avatar" numbers is the animated film of Scarface. You heard it here first.

Grammy Award Winners- 2010 Recap

2010-01-31T21:24:00.003-05:00

Here is a little 2010 Grammy's recap if you missed the show. I only put in the categories that would interests our readers. Click that read more and enjoy. You will learn what I learned from a two hour show in just 30 seconds!

Album of the Year

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance

Song of the Year
Best R&B Song

Best Rock Album

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
Best Rap Song

Best Dance Performing

Best Electronic/Dance Album

Best Contemporary R&B

Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals

Best Pop Vocal Album

Best Male R&B Vocal Performance

Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals

Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance

Best Rap Solo Performance

Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group

Best Rap Album

Skillz- 09 Wrap Up Video

2010-01-31T02:58:00.000-05:00

Big Sean- Supa Dupa Lemonade [VIDEO]

2010-01-30T18:05:00.002-05:00

First whip, garbo
Second whip, largo
Don't worry bout my niggas they good, Marshall
Bank got me feeling well, fargo
Ballin' till I get a mill a check, darko

It gets doper than that but I didn't want to bore you. Big Sean outshined Curren$y on this one. Sorry

Tyrese's Teddy P Tribute on George Lopez

2010-01-30T13:24:00.001-05:00

If you missed my top 10 Teddy P songs. Here is the link yet again. Enjoy your weekend.