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March 17,2010
Lil Wayne Issued Bench Warrant in Arizona
Even while serving time, Lil Wayne’s legal woes won’t go away. According to TMZ.com, Weezy has been issued a bench warrant in Arizona for missing a scheduled court date.
Lil Wayne (born Dwayne Carter) was scheduled to appear in a Yuma County courthouse due to a drug-related arrest where authorities discovered 105 grams of marijuana, 29 grams of cocaine, 41 grams of ecstasy pills and a .40 caliber handgun on his tour bus.
Though Wayne is currently incarcerated on Rikers Island in New York for another gun charge, Yuma County officials still issued the warrant for the missed court date. Weezy’s legal team has yet to respond to the bench warrant.
Michael Jackson Estate Signs Biggest Record Deal in History
According to sources familiar with the deal, MJ’s estate has reportedly signed a $200 million contract with Sony Music Entertainment, making it the biggest recording deal in history.
The contract will reportedly last through 2017 and amount up to $250 million if certain clauses are met. Under the deal, MJ's estate is expected to pump out 10 projects, including a video game, the re-release of Jackson’s “Off The Wall” opus, a DVD compilation of videos and a never-before-released album slated for a November drop date.
A source also revealed that an announcement for the record-breaking deal could come later today, (March 16) but asked to remain anonymous
Beyonce and Lady Gaga Wanna Change Pop Videos
Beyoncé and Lady Gaga are ready to erase pop music. The two stars, who first teamed up on Beyoncé’s “Video Phone” remix video, have now rejoined forces with Gaga’s “Telephone” visual, which has been receiving mixed reviews to say the least.
In a recent interview with L.A. radio station Power 106, Lady Gaga tried her best to explain the video's plot.
“The video in a lot of ways is more about her even than it is about me,” Gaga explained. “It was sort of a pop-art venture for me to bring her into my world in a way, the video is an attempt for her and I to erase pop music as we know it up until this very point.”
“It’s meant to change the perspective of the world on what a pop music video should be and she’s kind of the vehicle for that,” the pop star continued. “In reality, more people around the world are familiar with her aesthetics than they are with mine. It was something for me to kind of change the way that you see her for one video.”
Meanwhile, the video's director, Jonas Akerlund, gave MTV a scene-by-scene breakdown of the video.
“The idea was always to not know until we see her, but we did add her name into the speaker at the beginning,” he explained about Beyoncé's first scene. “But the reveal of Beyoncé is kind of cool when she lifts her hat. Beyoncé’s time was so limited, so [we] really had prepared [and] rehearsed so much for her, but she had so much experience that we figured it out.”
The Game Doesn't Want to be a Gangster
According to TMZ.com, Game is trying to sharpen his image for the sake of a current court case.
Due to a lawsuit filed against the L.A. rapper for allegedly assaulting a guy and then pulling a gun on him during a basketball game in 2008, Chuck Taylor’s asking not to be referred to as a gangster rapper.
Court documents show that Game is requesting the judge to not refer to him as a gangster or a gangsta rapper because it may lead the jury to become prejudice against him.
Game also asked that the judge refrain from focusing on any of his lyrics that contain any type of violence or profanity.
The rapper is currently in the studio wrapping up his forthcoming solo project, "The Red Album," which is scheduled for a 2010 summer release via Aftermath/Interscope Records.
Chris Brown Talks Exclusively To BET.com About His Visit To A Charter School In Harlem
Chris Brown went beyond his community service requirement when he made more than a few kids in Harlem happy on Thursday night, March 11. CB transformed himself from an R&B superstar into Sisulu-Walker Charter School's guest for "Family Read Night." The school's principal Dr. Dawn Cejas invited celebrities to its annual event, and Chris Brown accepted.
"I grew up in Harlem so as a kid, I used to hang out, play basketball in the streets, but I really didn't know the educational side, so being able to come here it was good for me," Brown said in an exclusive interview with BET.com.
Brown read the book "Superhero School" to third graders, even inviting a few students to read with him and sit next to him. After the reading, he took photos and signed autographs for the students.
Brown's visit was met with both praise and criticism from the press, who seem to be split on whether CB's move was a good one. While some see it as a publicity stunt to help clean up the singer's image, others have recognized Chris's dedication to community service. "I don't want the only thing they see on us to be dancing in the video, cars, clothes and just a whole bunch of stuff...but school helps you get to those places," he explained.
Click the video to watch the interview.
In other CB news, the artists will hit the road for his international "Fan Appreciation" tour in May, which kicks off in Brazil.
Ludacris Sets Billboard Record
According to Billboard’s Hot 100 list, Ludacris has secured his fifth number one hit with a little help from London singer/songwriter Tao Cruz on their collaboration “Break Your Heart.”
The feat puts Luda as the first and only rapper to reach the mark in Billboard history. Mr. Bridges snatched his first number one single with the Kanye West-produced “Stand Up” from his third solo project “Chicken-n-Beer” back in 2003.
In 2004, Luda scored another number one single with Usher’s “Yeah.” Two years later, he topped the charts with “Money Maker,” a collaboration featuring The Neptunes’ Pharrell Williams. The following year, he appeared on Fergie’s “Glamorus Life,” which also reached no.1.
Nicki Minaj Wants to Write for Beyonce
Though she's already worked with heavyweights like Usher, Mariah Carey and Ludacris, the ambitious Nicki Minaj is looking to add Beyonce to her resume.
But Nicki has more than a hook and bridge in mind. The Queens femcee recently told BET.com she'd love to write a record for Bey.
"I think I can come up with some crazy, crazy stuff for Beyonce," Nicki offered. "I have things that I write for girls, like R&B singers and you know, Beyonce, she's fearless. I think she can embody my crazy swag in a female R&B world."
In related news, Nicki recently co-hosted BET's Rip the Runway with Pooch Hall of "The Game." Rip the Runway airs tonight (March 15) at 10 p.m. on BET.
50 Cent Bodyguard Arrested After Fighting Photographers
According to TMZ.com, 50 Cent’s bodyguard was involved in a brief altercation with members of the paparazzi outside of a hotel in Copenhagen in Denmark.
Authorities are currently holding the unnamed security guard while they decide whether or not they’re going to proceed with any type of criminal charges. A decision should be revealed shortly.
50 Cent and The G-Unit are currently on a 26-city European tour. The tour commenced in Berlin, Germany on February 23 and will conclude on April 5 in Moscow, Russia.
Lil Wayne Issued Bench Warrant in Arizona
Even while serving time, Lil Wayne’s legal woes won’t go away. According to TMZ.com, Weezy has been issued a bench warrant in Arizona for missing a scheduled court date.
Lil Wayne (born Dwayne Carter) was scheduled to appear in a Yuma County courthouse due to a drug-related arrest where authorities discovered 105 grams of marijuana, 29 grams of cocaine, 41 grams of ecstasy pills and a .40 caliber handgun on his tour bus.
Though Wayne is currently incarcerated on Rikers Island in New York for another gun charge, Yuma County officials still issued the warrant for the missed court date. Weezy’s legal team has yet to respond to the bench warrant.
Michael Jackson Estate Signs Biggest Record Deal in History
According to sources familiar with the deal, MJ’s estate has reportedly signed a $200 million contract with Sony Music Entertainment, making it the biggest recording deal in history.
The contract will reportedly last through 2017 and amount up to $250 million if certain clauses are met. Under the deal, MJ's estate is expected to pump out 10 projects, including a video game, the re-release of Jackson’s “Off The Wall” opus, a DVD compilation of videos and a never-before-released album slated for a November drop date.
A source also revealed that an announcement for the record-breaking deal could come later today, (March 16) but asked to remain anonymous
Beyonce and Lady Gaga Wanna Change Pop Videos
Beyoncé and Lady Gaga are ready to erase pop music. The two stars, who first teamed up on Beyoncé’s “Video Phone” remix video, have now rejoined forces with Gaga’s “Telephone” visual, which has been receiving mixed reviews to say the least.
In a recent interview with L.A. radio station Power 106, Lady Gaga tried her best to explain the video's plot.
“The video in a lot of ways is more about her even than it is about me,” Gaga explained. “It was sort of a pop-art venture for me to bring her into my world in a way, the video is an attempt for her and I to erase pop music as we know it up until this very point.”
“It’s meant to change the perspective of the world on what a pop music video should be and she’s kind of the vehicle for that,” the pop star continued. “In reality, more people around the world are familiar with her aesthetics than they are with mine. It was something for me to kind of change the way that you see her for one video.”
Meanwhile, the video's director, Jonas Akerlund, gave MTV a scene-by-scene breakdown of the video.
“The idea was always to not know until we see her, but we did add her name into the speaker at the beginning,” he explained about Beyoncé's first scene. “But the reveal of Beyoncé is kind of cool when she lifts her hat. Beyoncé’s time was so limited, so [we] really had prepared [and] rehearsed so much for her, but she had so much experience that we figured it out.”
The Game Doesn't Want to be a Gangster
According to TMZ.com, Game is trying to sharpen his image for the sake of a current court case.
Due to a lawsuit filed against the L.A. rapper for allegedly assaulting a guy and then pulling a gun on him during a basketball game in 2008, Chuck Taylor’s asking not to be referred to as a gangster rapper.
Court documents show that Game is requesting the judge to not refer to him as a gangster or a gangsta rapper because it may lead the jury to become prejudice against him.
Game also asked that the judge refrain from focusing on any of his lyrics that contain any type of violence or profanity.
The rapper is currently in the studio wrapping up his forthcoming solo project, "The Red Album," which is scheduled for a 2010 summer release via Aftermath/Interscope Records.
Chris Brown Talks Exclusively To BET.com About His Visit To A Charter School In Harlem
Chris Brown went beyond his community service requirement when he made more than a few kids in Harlem happy on Thursday night, March 11. CB transformed himself from an R&B superstar into Sisulu-Walker Charter School's guest for "Family Read Night." The school's principal Dr. Dawn Cejas invited celebrities to its annual event, and Chris Brown accepted.
"I grew up in Harlem so as a kid, I used to hang out, play basketball in the streets, but I really didn't know the educational side, so being able to come here it was good for me," Brown said in an exclusive interview with BET.com.
Brown read the book "Superhero School" to third graders, even inviting a few students to read with him and sit next to him. After the reading, he took photos and signed autographs for the students.
Brown's visit was met with both praise and criticism from the press, who seem to be split on whether CB's move was a good one. While some see it as a publicity stunt to help clean up the singer's image, others have recognized Chris's dedication to community service. "I don't want the only thing they see on us to be dancing in the video, cars, clothes and just a whole bunch of stuff...but school helps you get to those places," he explained.
Click the video to watch the interview.
In other CB news, the artists will hit the road for his international "Fan Appreciation" tour in May, which kicks off in Brazil.
Ludacris Sets Billboard Record
According to Billboard’s Hot 100 list, Ludacris has secured his fifth number one hit with a little help from London singer/songwriter Tao Cruz on their collaboration “Break Your Heart.”
The feat puts Luda as the first and only rapper to reach the mark in Billboard history. Mr. Bridges snatched his first number one single with the Kanye West-produced “Stand Up” from his third solo project “Chicken-n-Beer” back in 2003.
In 2004, Luda scored another number one single with Usher’s “Yeah.” Two years later, he topped the charts with “Money Maker,” a collaboration featuring The Neptunes’ Pharrell Williams. The following year, he appeared on Fergie’s “Glamorus Life,” which also reached no.1.
Nicki Minaj Wants to Write for Beyonce
Though she's already worked with heavyweights like Usher, Mariah Carey and Ludacris, the ambitious Nicki Minaj is looking to add Beyonce to her resume.
But Nicki has more than a hook and bridge in mind. The Queens femcee recently told BET.com she'd love to write a record for Bey.
"I think I can come up with some crazy, crazy stuff for Beyonce," Nicki offered. "I have things that I write for girls, like R&B singers and you know, Beyonce, she's fearless. I think she can embody my crazy swag in a female R&B world."
In related news, Nicki recently co-hosted BET's Rip the Runway with Pooch Hall of "The Game." Rip the Runway airs tonight (March 15) at 10 p.m. on BET.
50 Cent Bodyguard Arrested After Fighting Photographers
According to TMZ.com, 50 Cent’s bodyguard was involved in a brief altercation with members of the paparazzi outside of a hotel in Copenhagen in Denmark.
Authorities are currently holding the unnamed security guard while they decide whether or not they’re going to proceed with any type of criminal charges. A decision should be revealed shortly.
50 Cent and The G-Unit are currently on a 26-city European tour. The tour commenced in Berlin, Germany on February 23 and will conclude on April 5 in Moscow, Russia.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Lil Wayne Not Allowed to Sign Autographs in Prison
According to TMZ.com, Lil Wayne has been instructed to not sign any autographs while completing his sentence on Rikers Island.
Representatives from the Correction Officer’s Benevolent Association informed TMZ that Wayne won't be signing autographs because he’s not a celebrity in the Rikers facility.
TMZ has also learned that Wayne has yet to request any kind of special treatment and is being treated like a normal inmate. If everything goes as planned, Wayne will be released in October of 2010 if he stays on his best behavior.
Celebrity Rehab Wants DMX
Talks between representatives for reality show “Celebrity Rehab” and rapper DMX are underway.
After his latest arrest (March 9) for violating the terms of his probation by using illegal drugs. “He's been battling addiction for some time and he's in need of treatment," DMX’s attorney Gary Jenkins told TMZ. "We’re hoping that maybe Dr. Drew might be able to help him.”
The “Celebrity Rehab” team is now considering sending someone to DMX’s next court case hearing– set for March 16– to speak with the judge in hopes of getting DMX placed in their care instead of being locked up.
DMX (née Earl Simmons) was charged with five counts of probation violation and is being held without bond.
Ludacris: "I Consider Myself A Damn Legend"
After 10 years in the game, Atlanta rapper Ludacris knows the exact position he’s in. Releasing his first effort -- the animated "Back for the First Time" -- in 2000, the DTP boss quckly became one of rap’s
brightest stars. Three Grammy Awards and six albums later, Luda is an undeniable household name. And on the week of his seventh studio release, the conceptual “Battle of the Sexes," Luda’s position on the hip-hop totem pole is clearly above the rest.
Speaking with BET.com on the set of "106 & Park" earlier this week (March 10), Luda showed no hesitation in calling himself a hip-hop legend. “Do I consider myself a legend?” Luda asked. “I absolutely do consider myself a damn legend after 10 years in the game. Yeah.”
T-Pain &Jay-Z Make Peace
The short-lived feud between Jay-Z and T-Pain has finally been put to rest. The beef began last year when Jay-Z released the song “D.O.A. (Death Of Auto-Tune)” off "The Blueprint 3" album. T-Pain later insulted Jay during a show in Las Vegas. However, T-Pain, speaking to MTV News, revealed that there is no more animosity between the two of them. “We talked at the Grammys,” T-Pain said. “It was a pretty big thing. Word for word, he said, ‘That's [messed] up the way you took that song.’ I’m [crazy], so we gonna take the song like that. That’s how we take songs.
“He [Jay-Z] was like, ‘I didn't mean nothing by that,’” T-Pain continued. “I was like, ‘I already put out my apology song [“More Careful”]. So there you go. My bad. I apologize. Apologize for taking the song like that.’ We shook hands, did the little chest bump. That was the end of that.”
T-Pain is currently hard at work on his next album, "Revolver."
Diddy Bashed for Overpricing Biggie Party
Diddy's under fire. Fans who stood in line at Bedford Stuyvesant's The Lab Banquet Hall Tuesday night, (March 9) are accusing Puff of charging between $100 to $150 at the door. Advance tickets were reportedly sold for $30.
Angered fans took to twitter to confront Diddy for overpricing at the door.
"This is what happens when you have someone like P. Diddy hosting," one fan tweeted.
"Let's hope the money is going to [Biggie's] Memorial Foundation," another person wrote.
Diddy responded to complaints on his way to the event. "I am not promoting the party," he tweeted. "I'm not making money from this. ... As soon as I get there, I will tell them to stop trying to overcharge people."
Ludacris & Bill O' Reilly Squash Beef
After feuding for the past eight years, Ludacris and Bill O’ Reilly have finally squashed their beef.
Ludacris (born Christopher Bridges) and O' Reilly recently attended the same event and the Atlanta rapper actually extended his hand to the political commentator.
“He wasn’t expecting to see me, at all," Luda explains to Radaronline.com. "The look on his face when he saw me approaching… priceless.”
“The conversation we had was confidential, however, let’s just say it was a good conversation and good came out of it.”
While he won't share details of their conversation, he revealed that the two joined forces for a charity event.
"Perhaps everything happens for a reason,” Luda offered. “It took about seven years for that to happen, but it finally happened. And the joy that came over me, well, it was outstanding.”
As previously reported, O' Reilly denounced Luda's lyrics back in 2002, causing him to get dropped from a lucrative Pepsi campaign.
T.I. Announces New Album for August 24
T.I. (born Clifford Harris) launched his comeback party with a new street offering titled “I’m Back,” yesterday (March 8).
Before releasing the record to the masses, Tip held a conference call with an assortment of DJs around the country thanking them for their ongoing support during his brief bid.
“I figured there were a lot of things that needed to be spoken on in my absence,” Harris said of “I’m Back.” “There were a lot of things that went down and a lot of matters that needed to be addressed and this was the greatest platform for me to do it.”
Tip explained that “I’m Back” isn’t the first single from his upcoming album, an opus scheduled to hit stores August 24. “This isn’t an official first single, just something to re-introduce myself to the market place,” T.I. told the DJs. “This is more of a statement record.”
Lil Wayne to Serve Time in General Population
Contrary to previous reports, Lil Wayne will not serve his prison sentence for gun charges at Rikers Island in protective custody, but rather under “general population escort” status.
According to the New York Daily News, Correctional Department spokesperson Stephen Morello said that Wayne will have “general population escort” status, meaning that whenever Wayne is out of his housing unit he will be accompanied by a correction captain. This contradicts reports by Wayne’s lawyer, Stacey Richman, that he would be forced into protective custody.
Inside of his housing unit, Wayne will have the option to socialize with the 17 other inmates sharing his cell block.
After two postponements due to dental surgery and a courthouse fire, Lil Wayne was finally sentenced and shipped off to Rikers yesterday (March 8). With good behavior, the New Orleans rapper may be home in eight months.
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According to TMZ.com, Lil Wayne has been instructed to not sign any autographs while completing his sentence on Rikers Island.
Representatives from the Correction Officer’s Benevolent Association informed TMZ that Wayne won't be signing autographs because he’s not a celebrity in the Rikers facility.
TMZ has also learned that Wayne has yet to request any kind of special treatment and is being treated like a normal inmate. If everything goes as planned, Wayne will be released in October of 2010 if he stays on his best behavior.
Celebrity Rehab Wants DMX
Talks between representatives for reality show “Celebrity Rehab” and rapper DMX are underway.
After his latest arrest (March 9) for violating the terms of his probation by using illegal drugs. “He's been battling addiction for some time and he's in need of treatment," DMX’s attorney Gary Jenkins told TMZ. "We’re hoping that maybe Dr. Drew might be able to help him.”
The “Celebrity Rehab” team is now considering sending someone to DMX’s next court case hearing– set for March 16– to speak with the judge in hopes of getting DMX placed in their care instead of being locked up.
DMX (née Earl Simmons) was charged with five counts of probation violation and is being held without bond.
Ludacris: "I Consider Myself A Damn Legend"
After 10 years in the game, Atlanta rapper Ludacris knows the exact position he’s in. Releasing his first effort -- the animated "Back for the First Time" -- in 2000, the DTP boss quckly became one of rap’s
brightest stars. Three Grammy Awards and six albums later, Luda is an undeniable household name. And on the week of his seventh studio release, the conceptual “Battle of the Sexes," Luda’s position on the hip-hop totem pole is clearly above the rest.
Speaking with BET.com on the set of "106 & Park" earlier this week (March 10), Luda showed no hesitation in calling himself a hip-hop legend. “Do I consider myself a legend?” Luda asked. “I absolutely do consider myself a damn legend after 10 years in the game. Yeah.”
T-Pain &Jay-Z Make Peace
The short-lived feud between Jay-Z and T-Pain has finally been put to rest. The beef began last year when Jay-Z released the song “D.O.A. (Death Of Auto-Tune)” off "The Blueprint 3" album. T-Pain later insulted Jay during a show in Las Vegas. However, T-Pain, speaking to MTV News, revealed that there is no more animosity between the two of them. “We talked at the Grammys,” T-Pain said. “It was a pretty big thing. Word for word, he said, ‘That's [messed] up the way you took that song.’ I’m [crazy], so we gonna take the song like that. That’s how we take songs.
“He [Jay-Z] was like, ‘I didn't mean nothing by that,’” T-Pain continued. “I was like, ‘I already put out my apology song [“More Careful”]. So there you go. My bad. I apologize. Apologize for taking the song like that.’ We shook hands, did the little chest bump. That was the end of that.”
T-Pain is currently hard at work on his next album, "Revolver."
Diddy Bashed for Overpricing Biggie Party
Diddy's under fire. Fans who stood in line at Bedford Stuyvesant's The Lab Banquet Hall Tuesday night, (March 9) are accusing Puff of charging between $100 to $150 at the door. Advance tickets were reportedly sold for $30.
Angered fans took to twitter to confront Diddy for overpricing at the door.
"This is what happens when you have someone like P. Diddy hosting," one fan tweeted.
"Let's hope the money is going to [Biggie's] Memorial Foundation," another person wrote.
Diddy responded to complaints on his way to the event. "I am not promoting the party," he tweeted. "I'm not making money from this. ... As soon as I get there, I will tell them to stop trying to overcharge people."
Ludacris & Bill O' Reilly Squash Beef
After feuding for the past eight years, Ludacris and Bill O’ Reilly have finally squashed their beef.
Ludacris (born Christopher Bridges) and O' Reilly recently attended the same event and the Atlanta rapper actually extended his hand to the political commentator.
“He wasn’t expecting to see me, at all," Luda explains to Radaronline.com. "The look on his face when he saw me approaching… priceless.”
“The conversation we had was confidential, however, let’s just say it was a good conversation and good came out of it.”
While he won't share details of their conversation, he revealed that the two joined forces for a charity event.
"Perhaps everything happens for a reason,” Luda offered. “It took about seven years for that to happen, but it finally happened. And the joy that came over me, well, it was outstanding.”
As previously reported, O' Reilly denounced Luda's lyrics back in 2002, causing him to get dropped from a lucrative Pepsi campaign.
T.I. Announces New Album for August 24
T.I. (born Clifford Harris) launched his comeback party with a new street offering titled “I’m Back,” yesterday (March 8).
Before releasing the record to the masses, Tip held a conference call with an assortment of DJs around the country thanking them for their ongoing support during his brief bid.
“I figured there were a lot of things that needed to be spoken on in my absence,” Harris said of “I’m Back.” “There were a lot of things that went down and a lot of matters that needed to be addressed and this was the greatest platform for me to do it.”
Tip explained that “I’m Back” isn’t the first single from his upcoming album, an opus scheduled to hit stores August 24. “This isn’t an official first single, just something to re-introduce myself to the market place,” T.I. told the DJs. “This is more of a statement record.”
Lil Wayne to Serve Time in General Population
Contrary to previous reports, Lil Wayne will not serve his prison sentence for gun charges at Rikers Island in protective custody, but rather under “general population escort” status.
According to the New York Daily News, Correctional Department spokesperson Stephen Morello said that Wayne will have “general population escort” status, meaning that whenever Wayne is out of his housing unit he will be accompanied by a correction captain. This contradicts reports by Wayne’s lawyer, Stacey Richman, that he would be forced into protective custody.
Inside of his housing unit, Wayne will have the option to socialize with the 17 other inmates sharing his cell block.
After two postponements due to dental surgery and a courthouse fire, Lil Wayne was finally sentenced and shipped off to Rikers yesterday (March 8). With good behavior, the New Orleans rapper may be home in eight months.
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Drake Grabs Eminem & Dr Dre For Debut Album
Universal Music, who has a deal with Cash Money/Young Money to distribute their music, recently previewed a part of Drake's upcoming "Thank Me Later" debut album. The preview shows that the album will feature production from Kanye West, Timbaland and other top producers plus the write up shows that Drake has snagged Dr Dre and Eminem for his album.
According to the report, a track ("Fireworks") features a hook from Kings of Leon while another Kanye West-produced track on the album that features some history. It was made by Kanye for Beyonce, but Drake really wanted it so he wrote her a handwritten letter asking if he could use it which Beyonce read thought it was sweet and e-mailed him to give her permission. The Jay-Z/Drake track has a Jay-Z verse which Drake claims it is the greatest verse Jay's ever done. According to other reports, this Saturday Drake will be in L.A. doing a track with Dr. Dre and Eminem.
Lloyd Passes On Cash & Young Money
After he teamed up with Young Money for their recent "Bed Rock" single, singer Lloyd decided NOT to sign with Lil Wayne's Young Money or even Birdman's Cash Money, rather the hit singer has inked with Interscope Records. "Baby and Wayne were definitely the first people to reach out to me. I talked to them about a deal. That's who I thought I'd end up with in my heart," Lloyd explained. "The problem is that Young Money/ Cash Money is exclusive to Universal/ Motown. As you and I know, that's where I did my last two albums. I wasn't excited about going back. I tried to do a Young Money/ Cash Money deal through another distributor, but it couldn't be done. At the end of the day, I'm still family, though."
Lloyd says that doesn't mean he will not be doing collabs with his "family" (Lil Wayne, Cash Money slash Young Money). "I don't feel the need to rush to release an album. It'll be out later this year. I got a couple of title options, but I'm not 100 percent sure yet," he explained. "I love the way Interscope gets down. I love the way Jimmy [Iovine, label head] gets down. I've always had a good working relationship with Polow [da Don, producer]. Having that creative partner is something I wanted to have, since the very beginning, to have that one creative partner. Mike [Jackson] had it with Quincy [Jones], Janet [Jackson] had it with Jimmy [Jam] and Terry [Lewis]. Justin has it with Timbaland. I feel that me and Polow have something special. I'm really looking forward to that. I also admire Jimmy [Iovine] as a producer. He loves producers. He's got Will.I.Am, Dr. Dre, Polow, the Neptunes, Timbaland. That's what he does. I'm looking forward to it."
T-Pain Says Lil Waynes Jail Time Delayes T-Wayne
The long-awaited duet album between T-Pain and Lil Wayne ("T-Wayne") will have to wait a little longer. T-Pain recently said that Weezy's one-year jail sentence will push the album back till 2011. Pain also says that he does not want to put the album out whiel Lil Wayne's "Rebirth" album is currently availble.
"The T-Wayne album, we're actually gonna wait until he gets out," Pain said in an interview. "He has so much going on. He has Rebirth out right now. I don't wanna interrupt that. We just gonna wait until he gets out to really get in on that. We recorded a bunch of songs. But, right now, it's time for him and his personal sh--. We definitely got an album's worth of material, but it's only an album's worth. It's nothing to pick from. We just got an album. We can put out whatever we feel like and say, 'Hey, this is T-Wayne's album,' or we can actually try to make it good. Like we're actually trying to make an album and say, 'This is the good T-Wayne album.' Rather than just record 12 songs and say, 'Here you go, mutha----as! I know you want it. You gonna buy it anyway, just 'cause you think it's good.'"
Stat Quo Works With Dr Dre On Detox
Stat Quo recently talked about working with Dr Dre on his long-awaited "Detox" album. "It's definitely gonna come out," Stat said. "I always said it was gonna come out in 2010 light years ago. I also at one point thought it would never come out. Being around Dre and the energy that's being created, all I can say is that it's incredible. It's totally left-field from what's going on — I really appreciate what he's doing as an artist. Even though from the outside looking in, if I'm other people, I'll be like, 'What's taking him so long?' But it's gonna be worth every second, every hour, every minute. Every week, every year we waited for the album."
"The songs I've heard since I've been around are all really special," he continued. "It's so important to hip-hop that this record comes. It's our saving grace. A lot of the radio stations are going rhythmic and going away from certain types of urban music. You can only go to contemporary station to get certain soul-type music. The whole platform is changing. An album like his can bring a boost to the music that's going on."
"When it was time to put a record out, the powers that be [at Interscope] that keeps the lights on at the company was like, 'We need either a 50 Cent or a Dr. Dre or an Eminem record," Stat tells. "So I had to make the decision: 'OK, it's time to leave.' We parted on good terms. Initially when I first left, I was upset because I wanted to put my album out under that umbrella. At the end of the day, my relationships with Dre and Em is still intact and it's all good."
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Drake Grabs Eminem & Dr Dre For Debut Album
Universal Music, who has a deal with Cash Money/Young Money to distribute their music, recently previewed a part of Drake's upcoming "Thank Me Later" debut album. The preview shows that the album will feature production from Kanye West, Timbaland and other top producers plus the write up shows that Drake has snagged Dr Dre and Eminem for his album.
According to the report, a track ("Fireworks") features a hook from Kings of Leon while another Kanye West-produced track on the album that features some history. It was made by Kanye for Beyonce, but Drake really wanted it so he wrote her a handwritten letter asking if he could use it which Beyonce read thought it was sweet and e-mailed him to give her permission. The Jay-Z/Drake track has a Jay-Z verse which Drake claims it is the greatest verse Jay's ever done. According to other reports, this Saturday Drake will be in L.A. doing a track with Dr. Dre and Eminem.
Lloyd Passes On Cash & Young Money
After he teamed up with Young Money for their recent "Bed Rock" single, singer Lloyd decided NOT to sign with Lil Wayne's Young Money or even Birdman's Cash Money, rather the hit singer has inked with Interscope Records. "Baby and Wayne were definitely the first people to reach out to me. I talked to them about a deal. That's who I thought I'd end up with in my heart," Lloyd explained. "The problem is that Young Money/ Cash Money is exclusive to Universal/ Motown. As you and I know, that's where I did my last two albums. I wasn't excited about going back. I tried to do a Young Money/ Cash Money deal through another distributor, but it couldn't be done. At the end of the day, I'm still family, though."
Lloyd says that doesn't mean he will not be doing collabs with his "family" (Lil Wayne, Cash Money slash Young Money). "I don't feel the need to rush to release an album. It'll be out later this year. I got a couple of title options, but I'm not 100 percent sure yet," he explained. "I love the way Interscope gets down. I love the way Jimmy [Iovine, label head] gets down. I've always had a good working relationship with Polow [da Don, producer]. Having that creative partner is something I wanted to have, since the very beginning, to have that one creative partner. Mike [Jackson] had it with Quincy [Jones], Janet [Jackson] had it with Jimmy [Jam] and Terry [Lewis]. Justin has it with Timbaland. I feel that me and Polow have something special. I'm really looking forward to that. I also admire Jimmy [Iovine] as a producer. He loves producers. He's got Will.I.Am, Dr. Dre, Polow, the Neptunes, Timbaland. That's what he does. I'm looking forward to it."
T-Pain Says Lil Waynes Jail Time Delayes T-Wayne
The long-awaited duet album between T-Pain and Lil Wayne ("T-Wayne") will have to wait a little longer. T-Pain recently said that Weezy's one-year jail sentence will push the album back till 2011. Pain also says that he does not want to put the album out whiel Lil Wayne's "Rebirth" album is currently availble.
"The T-Wayne album, we're actually gonna wait until he gets out," Pain said in an interview. "He has so much going on. He has Rebirth out right now. I don't wanna interrupt that. We just gonna wait until he gets out to really get in on that. We recorded a bunch of songs. But, right now, it's time for him and his personal sh--. We definitely got an album's worth of material, but it's only an album's worth. It's nothing to pick from. We just got an album. We can put out whatever we feel like and say, 'Hey, this is T-Wayne's album,' or we can actually try to make it good. Like we're actually trying to make an album and say, 'This is the good T-Wayne album.' Rather than just record 12 songs and say, 'Here you go, mutha----as! I know you want it. You gonna buy it anyway, just 'cause you think it's good.'"
Stat Quo Works With Dr Dre On Detox
Stat Quo recently talked about working with Dr Dre on his long-awaited "Detox" album. "It's definitely gonna come out," Stat said. "I always said it was gonna come out in 2010 light years ago. I also at one point thought it would never come out. Being around Dre and the energy that's being created, all I can say is that it's incredible. It's totally left-field from what's going on — I really appreciate what he's doing as an artist. Even though from the outside looking in, if I'm other people, I'll be like, 'What's taking him so long?' But it's gonna be worth every second, every hour, every minute. Every week, every year we waited for the album."
"The songs I've heard since I've been around are all really special," he continued. "It's so important to hip-hop that this record comes. It's our saving grace. A lot of the radio stations are going rhythmic and going away from certain types of urban music. You can only go to contemporary station to get certain soul-type music. The whole platform is changing. An album like his can bring a boost to the music that's going on."
"When it was time to put a record out, the powers that be [at Interscope] that keeps the lights on at the company was like, 'We need either a 50 Cent or a Dr. Dre or an Eminem record," Stat tells. "So I had to make the decision: 'OK, it's time to leave.' We parted on good terms. Initially when I first left, I was upset because I wanted to put my album out under that umbrella. At the end of the day, my relationships with Dre and Em is still intact and it's all good."
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