Video: Kid Cudi’s “Pursuit of Happiness” alternate version
The alternate version of Cudi’s “Pursuit of Happiness”, my favorite song off Man on the Moon. Love this version way more than the original!
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Set your iCal: T.I.’s big announcement today at 5pm ET @tip
Rapper T.I. returns! Per the rapper’s Twitter profile (@TIP) he will be making a comeback announcement today at 5pm ET. A new single? New post jail pics? We’ll find out soon enough. #Excited.
Video: Fabolous goes in on @lowkeyuhtn
Only on the Internets… rapper Fabolous (who’s looking pretty tasty here if I do say so myself) calls out the homie Low Key for hating on his music. Low has a pretty good sense of humor and actually sent me this video. It’s all in fun boys…all in fun.
Fabolous Calls Out LowKey For TINC2 Critique from LowKey on Vimeo.
New music: Drake “Over” (full audio)
“I could teach you how to speak my language/ Rosetta Stone”… “I’m way too young to be feeling this old“. Drake’s highly-anticipated single “Over” is here. An introspective look at success, haters, and the industry. I like it! Thank the New Music Cartel for having the audio in record time and Twitter for sending it around the world in minutes.
…and we have a trending topic!
New music: a taste of Drake’s “Over”
Just a taste of Drizzy’s new single “Over” (produced by Boi-1da) from the upcoming Thank Me Later. The whole song drops at midnight tonight! *jumps up and down*
Source: Rap Radar
Event: BMI Industry Insider showcase (NYC 3/4) @Shontelle_Layne
If you’re in NYC tonight, check out BMI’s Industry Insider showcase How I Produced the Record featuring Morningwood, Taylor Momsen, and Shontelle. Highline Ballroom. Doors at 6pm, show at 7pm.
Gorgeous for no reason: Sade graces Ebony cover
So classy and gorgeous. The seemingly ageless Sade graces the April cover of Ebony magazine. With the striking black hair and bright red lips, Sade might just be my makeup muse. *Swoon*
Drake’s white on white controversy at Blueprint 3
Last night the Blueprint 3 tour hit NYC with Jay-Z, Young, Jeezy, and Trey Songz. Greatest lineup ever or just my rapper fantasies come to life? Either way, Lil Wayne and Drizzy Drake hopped on stage for a surprise performance, making the night one to remember in NYC. Not surprisingly, controversy is already swirling around Drake’s set. Apparently the sexy muppet didn’t get the memo that Jay-Z wanted all artists to wear only black (so he could dub the show “blackstage” ) Call it his Canadian style, an homage to the Olympics, or maybe just his rebellious nature but the white on white tracksuit definitely made the Drizz stand out in a good way; I’ll never forget that white flash of deliciousness.
Shout outs to Jenn Yin who experienced the life-changing show with me. Michigan League stand up!
Drake goes against the grain in an all white number
Update: Drake ended up rocking all black at the show’s afterparty at the 40/40 Club.
Drake rocks the dress code
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The King is back… Tippers joins Twitter @tip
T.I. returns home from his jail stint and jumps on Twitter. The King of the South already has a Verified Account at @TIP. Follow him now. According to his profile, he has a big announcement on 3/8 at 5pm ET. Finally a glimpse into Tippers’ innermost thoughts. #Excited
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XXL debuts Freshmen 10 @xxlstaff
One of the most anticipated covers of the year. XXL magazine debuts its Freshmen 10; the hottest new class of rappers. The list covers the map and includes hottie J. Cole, Wiz Khalifa, Pill, and more. Some of these names have been around while others are brand new. A primer on what’s hot in 2010 and beyond. Read all about the newbies here!