Example has recently premiered the official music video for his song “Midnight Run”. The electronic house track serves as the third single to come off of the British rapper/singer’s debut album “Playing in the Shadows”. “Midnight Run” is one of the clear stand out tracks on that album and I knew that it wasn’t long before it got a video. Speaking of which, it seems Iceland has become the new “it” place to shoot music videos for UK artists. After The Saturdays, it’s now Example who’s filmed his latest visual in the country. Anyways, if you’ve seen the clip, do you think you can explain it to me? Because I honestly did not get the whole concept. The chick was hot though.
BoB has a new song out called “Strange Clouds”. The track, which features fellow hip hop artist Lil Wayne, is the first single to come off of the Atlanta rapper’s much anticipated sophomore studio album. The song was released on iTunes on September 27th and I see no reason why this shouldn’t crack the top 10. It’s may not be as explosive as BoB’s other collaborative work but I really think that it’s a smash either way. What do you guys think about this new single of his? How high do you think it’s going to go up on the charts?
Check out this epic collaboration from J Cole and Jay-Z called “Mr. Nice Watch”. The track can be found on the up and coming rapper’s debut album “Cole World: The Sideline Story”. The Roc Nation artist goes hard on the track, oozing great energy and flow. Plus, he gets the help of his label boss who spits a killer rap verse on the heavy-hitting electronic beat that the song has. I think J Cole has a hit on his hands with this song. “Mr. Nice Watch” is on fire on its own but with the added star power of Jay-Z, I think this is definitely going to slay.
T-Pain has a new song out called “5 O’Clock”. The track, which features rapper Wiz Khalifa and the unlikely collaborator Lily Allen, is the official lead single from the hip hop artist’s often delayed fourth album “RevolveR”. Wiz spits out a couple of verses while T-Pain simply gets a sample from Lily’s “Who’d Have Known” song to use as the hook. It’s a crazy experiment but I kind of like it a lot. Although I’m not entirely sure what Lily thinks of her song being turned into a mellow club number about a booty call. It was definitely odd after having been a fan of her original track and then hearing this.
NBC has announced the rest of the musical guests for this season of America’s Got Talent and I’m pumped to find out that Nicki Minaj and Susan Boyle will both be performing tonight! The rapper will perform “Where Them Girls At” with David Guetta and Flo Rida, while Susan will perform “You Have to be There”. Other upcoming guests include Tony Bennett, Queen Latifah, season 5 winner Michael Grimm, AGT finalist Jackie Evancho, Il Divo and Def Leppard. Cirque du Soleil’s Iris will also be making a performance on the show in September. That is one awesome line up. Who’s excited?
Pitbull had posted a 3-minute interview on his official website PlanetPit.com where he shares his thoughts on the lawsuit that Lindsay Lohan filed against him. The actress is suing the rapper over a lyric in his hit song “Give Me Everything” which, according to Lindsay, disparages her name. He didn’t really have to explain himself but my hat’s off to him for doing so. Pitbull said “When I mention Lindsay Lohan in the record it’s really a positive message. When I say I got it locked up, if you play at the park, if you from the neighborhood, when they say you got it locked up, that means you run that area.” He even invited Lindsay to come with him to the VMAs where he will be hitting the stage with Ne-Yo to perform the song.
Pitbull – Interview – Video
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Lil Wayne teams up with R&B/pop singer Bruno Mars in a track called “Mirror”. The song is a bonus track included on the deluxe version of the rapper’s latest album “Tha Carter IV”. This thing came out of nowhere! If you didn’t have enough reasons to buy this album, now you do. “Mirror” is an absolute smash, in my opinion. And if Lil Wayne is smart, he’ll release this as a single ASAP. Bruno is a pretty hot thing in the music industry and everybody just loves the guy. Featuring him on a track is a guarantee that radios will eat this up.
Lil Wayne featuring Bruno Mars – Mirror – New Song
Lil Wayne’s album “Tha Carter IV” is out today! The recording process of the album has been a long journey and I hope it’s worth all the wait. The rapper was supposed to put it out immediately after the third installment of the “Tha Carter” series, which was released in the summer of 2008. However, he didn’t want a new album so soon, especially after “Tha Carter III”, which he had in high regard. After releasing two records, “Rebirth” and “I Am Not a Human Being”, Lil Wayne found himself going to jail, spending 2010 in prison. When he got out, he was finally ready to work on “Tha Carter IV”. Check out the track list below.
1. Intro
2. Blunt Blowin’
3. MegaMan
4. 6 Foot 7 Foot (Feat. Cory Gunz)
5. Nightmares Of The Bottom
6. She Will (Feat. Drake)
7. How To Hate (Feat. T-Pain)
8. Interlude (Feat. Tech N9ne & Andre 3000 (hidden feature))
9. John (Feat. Rick Ross)
10. Abortion
11. So Special (Feat. John Legend)
12. How To Love
13. President Carter
14. It’s Good (Feat. Drake & Jadakiss)
15. Outro (Feat. Bun B, Nas, Shyne & Busta Rhymes)
J Cole has finally premiered the music video for his single “Work Out”. The track is the official lead single from the Roc Nation rapper’s debut album “Cole World: The Sideline Story”, which is set to hit US stores on September 27. The video was shot in Los Angeles back in June but it seems that the Germany-born artist didn’t like the first edit because he went to re-shoot some scenes in New York City. The video is pretty cool. It sees J Cole on a basketball court playing a game when he spots a fine lady, they flirt and they bond and they have a great night at a club. It’s nothing groundbreaking but it served its purpose well enough.
J Cole – Work Out – New Video
Wiz Khalifa has recently premiered the music video for his song “No Sleep”. The track serves as the official fourth single from the rapper’s major label debut album “Rolling Papers”. Now I just want him to confirm a date for radio release in the US and kick off a TV promo. They should have given this the single treatment months ago when it went to #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 when it was released as a digital-only single. But whatever, we have it now. As for the recently premiered video, it sees Wiz waking up and reminiscing the crazy night he had, which was full of partying with his friend and girlfriend Amber Rose.
Wiz Khalifa – No Sleep – New Video
Nicki Minaj’s “Super Bass” is an official hit. The track has been moving up on the Billboard Hot 100 chart weeks after its initial release and has become the highest charting Hot 100 rap hit by a solo female rapper ever since Missy Elliott’s “Work It”, which reached the #2 spot back in 2002. “Super Bass” is also only one of eight rap singles by a solo female artist to reach the top 10 in the chart’s 53-year history. Cash Money co-founder Ronald Williams isn’t surprised by the success of Nicki and the track, saying “Nicki isn’t like any other female rapper. We knew she had the goods when Lil Wayne signed her. She’s not a female rapper — she’s a pop star who happens to rap.” Congratulations!
X Factor alum Cher Lloyd recently premiered the official music video for her debut single “Swagger Jagger”. After hearing the track, I had already labeled it as too annoying but the rapper managed to come out with a very cool piece of visual to go with it that has me thinking about giving her single another chance. I’ll probably hate it again after a while but I can’t really deny that the video is cool. I can’t really describe it as anything but very Cher. It also sees the rapper dancing “hood” style over a series of visually-engaging graffiti special effects and green screen sets.
Cher Lloyd – Swagger Jagger – New Video
Cobra Starship recently premiered the music video for their song “You Make Me Feel” via MTV. The synth pop band’s very catchy, albeit sounding like a Calvin Harris rip off, single is the lead track from their upcoming album “Night Shades”. The track also features upcoming rapper Sabi. In any case, I like the song. The beat is hot and Sabi’s hook is blazing. As for the video, I think it’s just meh. It’s still that basic club and party concept where lead singer Gabe Saporta has fun in a photo booth while Sabi works it out on the pole.
Cobra Starship – You Make Me Feel – New Video
Justin Bieber has a lot going on for him these days, but the pop singer hopes that he’ll be getting back into the studio some time soon. When he does, Justin is hoping to work on a new duet with none other than Lil Wayne. However, the rapper is apparently not too keen on the idea. It’s not because he doesn’t love the kid, but because he’s afraid of what it’s going to do with his image. Lil Wayne explained “That’s my little homie now. He texts me every night asking me to do [his] damn song. That’s my n**ga, but I can’t do it. Like I said, I don’t want to f**k his s**t up.” To be honest, I can’t really see Lil Wayne toning it down to meet Justin’s audience, nor can I see Justin maturing to meet Lil Wayne’s audience.
Nicki Minaj was on hand at the 2011 BET Awards which were held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles this past Sunday. The 26-year old rapper picked up the award for Best Female Hip Hop Artist during the show and had a hard time getting what she wanted to say across to the audience. Nicki started her speech by saying “Wow, I can’t believe I won,” which ended up getting some laughs from the crowd. She then said “That’s not what I mean!” But seriously, who else would have taken that trophy away from her considering the oh so stiff competition she had in the category?
2011 BET Awards Nominees & Winners
Video of the Year
* Chris Brown – Look At Me Now
Marsha Ambrosius – Far Away
B.O.B. – Airplanes
Keri Hilson – Pretty Girl Rock
Willow Smith – Whip My Hair
Kanye West – Runaway
Best Female R&B Artist
* Rihanna
Jennifer Hudson
Beyoncé
Marsha Ambrosius
Keri Hilson
Best Male R&B Artist
* Chris Brown
Cee-Lo Green
Bruno Mars
Trey Songz
Usher
Best Group
* Diddy Dirty Money
Cali Swag District
N.E.R.D.
New Boyz
Travis Porter
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
* Nicki Minaj
Diamond
Cymphonique
Lola Monroe
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
* Kanye West
B.o.B
Drake
Lil Wayne
Rick Ross
Best Collaboration
* Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes, “Look At Me Now”
B.o.B ft. Haley Williams of Paramore, “Airplanes”
Kanye West ft. Rihanna, “All of the Lights”
Chris Brown ft. Tyga & Kevin McCall, “Deuces”
Waka Flocka Flame ft. Roscoe Dash & Wale, “No Hands”
Rihanna ft. Drake, “What’s My Name”
Best New Artist
* Wiz Khalifa
J. Cole
Bruno Mars
Miguel
Willow Smith
YoungStars Award – TIE
* Jaden Smith
* Willow Smith
Shenell Edmonds
Keke Palmer
Diggy Simmons
Best Gospel
* Mary Mary
Byron Cage
Deitrick Haddon
Karen Clark Sheard
BeBe & CeCe Winans
Centric Award
* Marsha Ambrosius
Eric Benét
Cee-Lo Green
R. Kelly
Kem
Best International Act (Africa) – TIE
* 2Face Idibia (Nigeria)
* D’ Banj (Nigeria)
D-Black (Ghana)
Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)
Angelique Kidjo (Benin)
Teargas (South Africa)
Best International Act (UK)
* Tinie Tempah
VV Brown
Chipmunk
Laura Izibor
Skepta
Tinchy Stryder
Best Actress
* Taraji P. Henson
Halle Berry
Regina King
Zoë Saldana
Kerry Washington
Best Actor
* Idris Elba
Laz Alonso
Chris Brown
Don Cheadle
Jamie Foxx
Best Movie
* For Colored Girls
Death at a Funeral
Takers
The Book of Eli
Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married, Too?
Sportswoman of the Year
* Serena Williams
Tamika Catchings
Candice Dupree
Maya Moore
Venus Williams
Sportsman of the Year
* Michael Vick
Carmelo Anthony
Kobe Bryant
LeBron James
Derrick Rose
Viewers Choice Award
Chris Brown – Look at Me Now
Lifetime Achievement Award
Patti LaBelle
Humanitarian Awards
Steve Harvey
I waited four long months to finally be able to watch the music video for Eminem’s “Space Bound”. The Jim Jonsin-produced track is the fourth single from the rapper’s album “Recovery”. The clip was directed by Joseph Kahn and was filmed over a 3-day period in Los Angeles back in February. Apparently, the editing process was really complicated. But forget about the delay and let’s talk about how amazing the video is! The storyline is clever. The two Eminems, the girlfriend played by former porn star Sasha Grey, the relationship problems, the split screen and the ending. Just wow! It’s so intense that you’d lose focus on the song completely.
Eminem – Space Bound – New Video
Ja Rule has recently turned himself over to the authorities to begin his two-year prison sentence in New York. The rapper’s executive producer Seven, who was in the courthouse when Ja Rule was waiting to be processed, said that Ja spent some private time with his wife, close friends and family members before he was taken behind closed doors. The last thing Ja said to everyone was “Real life is a fantasy, f**k fame … I’m ready for this to get over with. I am focused.” The rapper, whose real name is Jeffrey Atkins, was hit with a 2-year sentence in 2010 when he pled guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon, stemming from a 2007 incident in which cops found a loaded semi-automatic handgun in his car.
Lil Wayne has a new song out called “How to Love”. The track is the third official single from the rapper’s ninth studio LP “Tha Carter IV”. It’s not the typical material from Lil Wayne but I actually like it. Drake better watch out because he may have some competition when it comes to this style of music. Lil Wayne shows off a softer side in this new song, mostly singing instead of rapping throughout the guitar-driven production. Once you get used to the idea of Lil Wayne as a singer, you’ll get into the song. It’s been on repeat ever since I heard it.
Lil Wayne – How to Love – New Song
Lil Wayne – How to Love Lyrics
[Lil Wayne talks]
Cut the music up.
A little louder, yeah.
[Chorus]
You had a lot of crooks try to steal your heart,
Never really had luck, couldn’t never figure out
How to love, how to love, mmm.
You had a lot of moments that didn’t last forever,
Now you in the corner trying to put it together.
How to love, how to love, mmm.
For a second you were here, now you over there, It’s hard not to stare,
The way you moving your body like you never had a love.
Never had a love.
[Verse 1]
When you was just a younging your looks were so precious,
But now you’re grown up, so fly it’s like a blessing.
But ya can’t have a man look at you for 5 seconds without you being insecure.
You never credited yourself, so when you got older,
It seems like you came back 10 times over.
[Pre-Chorus]
Now you’re sitting here, in this damn corner looking through all your thoughts
And looking over your shoulders saying,
[Chours]
You had a lot of crooks try to steal your heart,
Never really had luck, couldn’t never figure out
How to love, how to love, mmm.
You say you had a lot of moments that didn’t last forever,
Now you in this corner trying to put it together.
How to love, how to love, mmm.
For a second you were here, now you over there, It’s hard not to stare,
The way you moving your body like you never had a love.
How to love, ohh.
[Verse 2]
And you had a lot of dreams, that transformed to visions.
The fact that you saw the world affected all your decisions.
[ From: http://www.metrolyrics.com/how-to-love-lyrics-lil-wayne.html ]
But it, wasn’t your fault, wasn’t in your intension’s.
If you don’t wanna hear talking to me, ain’t no one listening.
But, But I admire popping bottles and dipping,
Just as much as you remind your bar tending is tripping, baby.
So don’t be mad, nobody else tripping.
[Pre-Chorus]
You seen a lot of crooks and them crooks still crooks.
[Chorus]
You had a lot of crooks try to steal your heart,
Never really had luck, couldn’t never figure out
How to love, how to love, mmm.
You say you had a lot of moments that didn’t last forever,
Now you in this corner trying to put it together.
How to love, how to love, ooh.
[Bridge]
See, I just want you to know that you deserve the best.
You’re beautiful, ooh.
You’re beautiful, Yeah.
And I want you to know, you’re far from the usual, far from the usual.
[Chorus]
See you had a lot of crooks try to steal your heart,
Never really had luck, couldn’t never figure out
How to love, how to love, mmm.
You say you had a lot of moments that didn’t last forever,
Now you in this corner trying to put it together.
How to love, how to love, mmm.
See you had a lot of crooks try to steal your heat,
Never really had luck, couldn’t never figure out
How to love, how to love, yeahh.
See you had a lot of moments that didn’t last forever,
Now you in this corner trying to put it together.
How to love, how to love, mmmm.
Cuban-American rapper Pitbull recently premiered the music video for his new smash hit “Give Me Everything” via VEVO. The track, which features Ne-Yo and up and coming singer Nayer, has peaked thus far at the #13 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100. I think it’s likely to crack the top 10 now with a visual in support of it. Speaking of the visual, the David Rousseau-directed clip captured the song’s essence and showed a non-stop party. If you want more of Pitbull and his music, his new album “Planet Pit” will be hitting stores on June 21st. What do you think?
Pitbull – Give Me Everything – New Video
Hip hop band Black Eyed Peas have recently announced that they plan to officially retire their 2005 hit “My Humps” and will no longer perform it live in concert. Rapper will.i.am explains “For a while, [we did] My Humps and then it got to the point where we didn’t want to play My Humps no more. You know, ’cause, ‘I met a girl down at the disco,’ I just didn’t want to say that no more, lyrically.” Or maybe the song just gets way too annoying after a while. I know that’s how I feel about it so I can’t blame them for wanting to retire it.
Emile Hirsch shows off his directing chops in this recently premiered music video set to Eminem’s “Kill You”, which comes off of the rapper’s 2000 record “The Marshall Mathers LP”. The clip marks the second video that Emile has directed and features several furry friends that belong to “Nikita” star Lyndsy Fonseca. Lyndsy wrote on her Twitter “My friends #EmileHirsch, @Chuckchurch made a video starring my animals. enjoy!!!” I wonder if Eminem has seen this clip and what he thought about it. I think it was pretty funny. I like Emile’s sense of humor. It definitely comes out in his directing chops.
Eminem – Kill You – Video
Owl City, aka Adam Young, is back with a new song. Two years after the successful album “Ocean Eyes”, the indie electronic artist will return to the music scene with the release of his latest studio project called “All Things Bright and Beautiful”, which is set to hit stores on May 17, 2011. The album will be led by the single “Alligator Sky” which features LA rapper Shawn Chrystopher. Adam’s lyrics are still pretty out there but that doesn’t even matter when his music is so amazing. I like the song but I also wish that he would have collaborated with BoB instead.
Owl City – Alligator Sky – New Song
Snoop Dogg has paid his respects to his friend and former 213 band mate, Nate Dogg, who passed away on Tuesday. The rapper took to his Twitter to say “We lost a true legend n hip hop n rnb. One of my best friends n a brother to me since 1986 when I was a sophomore at poly high where we met. I love u buddy luv. U will always b wit me 4ever n a day u put the g n g funk u put the 1 n 213 n u put yo stamp on evrybdy u ever didit wit. I miss u cuzz I am so sad but so happy I got to grow up wit u and I will c u again n heaven cuz u know d slogan…all doggs go to heaven yo homie n baby brotha bigg snoopdogg!! all doggs go to heaven yo homie n baby brotha bigg snoopdogg!! RIP NATE DOGG.” Nate Dogg will truly be missed.
It looks like Lil Wayne has become quite popular with the female population in the music industry. Last week, Nicki Minaj was all too excited about going on tour with her fellow rapper. Now, Jennifer Lopez is giddy about collaborating with him on her upcoming single “I’m Into You”. The pop singer and American Idol judge said “My next single I believe will be a song called I’m Into You and it’s gonna feature Lil Wayne, so look out for that. To me just the things he says and the way he says it is very unique, and I feel like he has a fresh new voice. He might be one of the best out there right now. He might be the best.” I can’t wait to hear this.
British rapper Chipmunk has chosen the track “In the Air”, his duet with R&B singer Keri Hilson, as the official second single from his upcoming studio album “Transition”, which will be available in UK stores on April 18th. It’s a nice collaboration. Keri’s part on the song is catchy and her vocals are super sweet. Chipmunk also kills it in his verses, showing some good energy. With it’s feel-good mid tempo, it’s a winner to me. Let’s see if Keri can help Chipmunk gain his first number 1. His previous single “Champion” which featured Chris Brown peaked at #2 on the UK charts.
Chipmunk featuring Keri Hilson – In the Air – New Song
Pitbull has a new song out in the form of his collaboration with Ne-Yo, Nayer and Afrojack called “Give Me Everything”. The song is the official second single from the rapper’s upcoming studio album “Planet Pit”, which is expected to drop in stores this summer. The song is a certified club banger and in my opinion should be able to hit the top 10 of any chart. If all his fans thought that his late 2010 hit “Hey Baby” was great, “Give Me Everything” is even better. It’s infectious and I’m looking forward to hit the dance floor when this song comes on.
Pitbull – Give Me Everything – New Song
While you are here check Pitbull’ new video with a singer Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez – On The Floor ft. Pitbull
Kanye West recently premiered the official music video for his new single “All of the Lights” via VEVO. The track is the fourth cut taken from the rapper’s critically-acclaimed latest album “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy”. As expected, the Hype Williams-directed video features a whole lot of different light effects. The visual starts with a minute-long black and white sequence with a girl wandering through a city and then being blinded by technicolor flashes. Kanye then raps his verses on top of a police car. Rihanna and Kid Cudi also appear on the video but not all of the people involved on the song do. It’s a pretty good visual.
Kanye West – All of the Lights – New Video
If you thought Lady Gaga’s performance at the 2011 Grammy Awards was epic, then you obviously missed out on Eminem’s time on the stage. The Grammy-award winning rapper wasn’t alone though. Rihanna, with Adam Levine on piano and backup vocals, opened up the set with “Love the Way You Lie (Part 2)”. After the R&B superstar did her thing, they quickly transitioned into “I Need a Doctor” with Skylar Grey and rap legend Dr. Dre. With the song, video and the performance, could Dr. Dre’s return be upon us? I’m really hoping it is. And if the reaction of the crowd was anything to go by, he’s definitely got a huge welcome waiting for him.
Grammy Performances
Eminem ft Rihanna – Love the way you lie & Dr dre I need a doctor Performance Grammy Awards 2011
Justin Bieber ft Usher & Jaden smith – Never say never and OMG 53rd Grammy Awards 2011 performance
Lady Gaga – Born this Way Live Performance 53rd Grammy’s Awards 2011 EGG
Rihanna ft Drake – Whats My Name 2011 live Performance at the 53rd Grammy Awards HD 2011
Bruno Mars Ft B.o.B & Janelle Monáe – Nothing on you Performance at the 53rd Grammy Awards 2011
Cee Lo Green, Gwyneth Paltrow & Muppets at 2011 Grammys
Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, Florence Welch, Martina McBride and Yolanda Adams – Grammy Performance
Grammy Awards 2011 Miranda Lambert The House The Built Me
Grammy Awards The Resistence Muse
Grammy Awards 2011 Avett Brothers Bob Dylan
Grammy Awards 2011 Lady Antebellum If you don`t know me
Grammy Awards 2011 Mick Jagger
Grammy Awards 2011 Arcade Fire The Suburbes
Grammy’s Awards: Pictures:
It looks like Nicki Minaj may have some competition when it comes to being a female rapper. During a visit to Nashville’s 107.5 radio last week, Taylor Swift showed off some rap skills when she rapped a few lyrics from Nicki’s “Super Bass”. The country singer was asked to choose any song she wanted and the radio show’s DJ would play it right away. In a surprising move, Taylor selected Nicki’s song and rapped a few of the lines for kicks. I know it’s impossible for Taylor to release an album outside the country and pop genre but if she wants to have a bit of fun, I wouldn’t rule out rapping.
Taylor Swift – Super Bass – Video
Jennifer Lopez recently gave Ryan Seacrest the go signal to premiere her new single “On the Floor”. As announced, this is the final version of the RedOne-produced track and I’m glad to say that it’s so much better than the leaked demo. There’s more of JLo in the intro and rapper Pitbull’s minute long verse was divided into two parts, one at the beginning and another to close the song. The beat is also neater along with some improvement on the pop singer’s vocals. Overall, this version sounds and feels hotter. Now that the song is on US radio, I wonder how long it will take for her to perform it on American Idol.
Jennifer Lopez – On the Floor – New Song
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