Yesterday Facebook, Now Twitter? Kanye Takeover!
Now that he's hit twitter and facebook, think he'll head to myspace? Or just skip over and go to LinkedIn?.... #NoShade
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Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Now that he's hit twitter and facebook, think he'll head to myspace? Or just skip over and go to LinkedIn?.... #NoShade
New Video: Fall In Love by Estelle ft. Nas & John Legend
Nas' Version
John Legend's Version
Dawn Richard Takes 'Kontrol'
It was a bittersweet thing; I wanted to be a part of something like that, so it was exciting to still be a part of a group, yet, scary knowing that I had to learn to like and to rely on a new set of people, one of them being my boss! The same guy who fired my previous group. I also wanted to kind of prove that the things being said, like the solo stuff weren’t true, because they really weren’t. I was battling to prove people wrong, to prove myself right, and then be a part of what I really wanted. I’ve always wanted to be a part of a movement with a group of people who share the same passion, which I thought was Danity Kane, but when it disappeared and when the opportunity arouse itself I thought about making the right decision of joining another group because of my differences that people would not have understood.*Yawn*, I was expecting more. Hopefully when the full magazine drops in August there will be some juicy details.... Until then, if you're looking for Dawn, check her out on her blog.
New Video: Got Your Back by T.I. ft. Keri Hilson
"I'm kickin' 30 down this year, so it's about time to start thinking about an exit strategy. I'm not saying this is my last album or the next album is my last album, but I don't see myself rappin' for 10 or 20 more years. Although I could. Let's say I do it for five more years, and after that, when I do an album, it'll be an event. It's not going to be day in, day out. Maybe every two or three years, a world tour, the whole shebang....... "
"It's within your rights to do anything to protect your well-being, right? That's well within the law. If my life is being threatened, I have every right, legally, to protect my life and my loved ones. So that wouldn't be getting in trouble at that point. Everybody takes everything so literal and so…I don't know. You could spit on the concrete in public and get the same reaction: "Oh, I thought Tip was done getting in trouble. What is he doing spitting on the concrete? What is he doing jaywalking?" The best thing I can do is continue to live my life the best way I know how.......
When I was goin' through it [in reference to his bid in prison], I really felt like it added insult to injury. The lesson had already been learned. I already understood the errors in my ways and made the adjustments necessary. It did make me worse in a sense that, before I went in, I was already on a path of positivity. Putting me in prison took me off that path a little bit, and now I'm working to get back on that path—or at least back on the path to the extent that I was before I went in. I'm still not as bad as I was before this incident, but I lost a little bit of my positive focus during that period of incarceration. Being in that environment and having those daily surroundings, it's going to affect you."
Shyne Covers XXL & Speaks On Diddy
“I don’t know whether he [Diddy] was nervous, afraid... When you’re afraid and you’re emotional, that’s a different survival tactic. Those are the people that do anything, regardless of character and integrity, to preserve and protect themselves, regardless of who they hurt. I guess maybe that was the situation. Never been in a situation like that, where he facing years, and he got hundreds of millions and all that shit at stake. But where I’m from, doesn’t matter. You lose everything for your comrade. Again, if you’re in battle, I’ll catch a bullet, too. It ain’t like, Yo, he’s dead. Don’t make no sense for me to die, too. Nah, I’ma die, too! So you hope or you take for granted that all men are the same. But I know all men are not.”
“I looked at bein’ in the pen for 10 joints as my opportunity to concentrate, to get things in perspective. And I never let it devastate me, although it was devastating, because I never thought I was gonna be in jail for 10 years. I thought I was gon’ make a bail. I thought I was gon’ get my shit reversed. I’m terribly optimistic.”He's so optimistic it's amazing. I can't even imagine what its like to spend a decade in jail, when the people who were more involved in the situation didn't even do a day.... *smh. The full interview will be in August's issue of XXL (in stores August 10th).
Eve Is Looking For Love....
“I was going to Ghana for a while just because that’s where he is from. He’s an amazing man. We keep in touch every so often. He was a great guy, but I knew it wasn’t right. We definitely didn’t have the same things going on in our heads, as far as what it is we wanted as a life. He pretty much was down to do whatever I wanted to do and I don’t need that, you know? I need somebody in my life that’s going to challenge me. Like, I definitely want to be priority, but I don’t want a sap.”See, I feel like when you're such an awesome artist, and you haven't made music in a while, speaking about your relationship is a last resort. Its like your golden beam of hope to stay relevant. Someone please tell Eve to go and lock herself in a studio and make some new music...
50 Cent Steps His Game Up From Petty Beefs
Someone must have told 50 Cent that we were tired of his petty beefs with two cent rappers... He's going for the big dog this time. 50's new campaign is against the self-proclaimed don of hip hip himself, Diddy. But this isn't an average beef. 50 isn't using his song lyrics or Youtube wig antics to come at his foe, he's signing a petition. *yawn*... 50 is tired of Diddy using Biggie's name to line his wallets with cash and is asking all his supporters to sign this petition barring Diddy from exploiting the memory of The Notorious B.I.G. Check out the petition and the video that started the commotion below...
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Ciara 'Basic Instinct' Artwork.
Written by Jlont@e for MissDimplez.com
The cover for Ciara's new album 'Basic Instinct' was just released moments ago and it looks as if the 'Goodies' singer is surely taking it back to the basics. The cover strikes a major resemblance to Cici's artwork for her first project which is good since Ciara wants to remind her fans that she never left them,Basic Instinct.
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Kelly Rowland Talks David Guetta & Fame
A lot of artists are moving toward a futuristic, dance-heavy sound. Why were you influenced to go this direction?"Kelly Rowland" (the album) comes out September 14th.......... *wait* September 14th? #hmmmm... isn't the day the G.O.O.D Music triad are dropping their albums? I don't know what it is about that day, but I can tell you right now, someone is going to be super pissed at their record sales (or lack there of).
I spent about a year of my life in Europe really listening to a whole bunch of Europeans DJs and hearing dance music a lot on the radio and really loving it. But I didn't really think that I would do a dance record until l went out in the South of France and David Guetta was spinning at a club. Listening to him was just crazy. I heard the track "When Love Takes Over" and I asked if I could take it to London to write lyrics to it. And so we wrote "When Love Takes Over" and it was my first introduction to dance music. Then I went to Europe to promote the record with David and it was a whole other monster. It's really a culture and I love it.
You've been famous for the majority of your life. What's the best and worst part of fame for you?
The best part is the creative part -- being able to make the music. The worst part? Probably the bullshit that comes with the territory. There are some fake people. What else? I'd say people wanting to know all of your business. But you understand it -- that's like the interesting part of it. I remember wanting to know every specific of Whitney and Mariah's life. I wanted to be there when they woke up in the morning. When the first time someone asked for my autograph I was like, "What? I have crazy-looking hair right now. You really want my autograph?" You can't get caught up in fame. Fame comes and fame goes. People change. They change and you know, you can be up one day and down the next. I think about fame as just being a part of it. I think about my home as where I can just be me, my family as where I can just be me, my friends are where I can just be me.
In Case You Missed Behind The Music: Jennifer Lopez
Artist Spotlight: Jasmine Hormez
Jasmine Hormez is a up-and-coming singer out of AZ. Jasmine is Detroit born, AZ raised, but of Latin descent. A few months back I got to see this femme perform, and I must say, she's got this hunger that can't be tamed. She's got this old school vibe with a new school feel. She's also got this epic choreographer, and top notch back up dancers; they really put on a show. Jasmine has the vocal capability to blow Keri Hilson out of the water, and as long as she keeps working hard, the sky is the limit. I can't wait to see what this femme does next. Check out her trailer for her upcoming debut album (below), and visit www.JasmineHormez.com.
“As cliché as it sounds, music really is my medicine. Life isn’t perfect for me, but for every emotion I’ve ever felt, I feel like one day I will find the melody to match.” - Jasmine Hormez
Check out some performance videos//covers, from Jasmine, here
El Debarge x Keri Hilson @ Essence Music Festival
Mesh x Jordin Sparks
Written by Jlont@e for MissDimplez.com
Mesh is a rap Duo consist of P.J. Sparks, and Michael Walker, and after seeing them perform the other night, they are clearly on the rise. I was able to see this duo perform the other day, and they were on fire! P.J. Sparks is the younger brother of American Idol winner Jordin Sparks; the other half of Mesh is Michael Walker (P.J. & Jordin's cousin). I guess it's safe to say that talent runs in the family. Mesh will be opening up for Jordin Sparks' Battlefield Tour. For more information on the tour, Mesh, and Jordin, check out SparksTown.com.
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♫ New Music: Live Fast, Die Young by Rick Ross feat. Kanye West
“I remember Ross had so, so, so, so many verses. When I started hearing the records come out, I just always felt a connection ’cause I felt that we came from a similar place and we paid so many dues,” he said. “And it ain’t happen overnight. This is 10, 15, 20 years in the making.” - Kanye West
Got Your Back - T.I. x Keri Hilson x Tony Childs x Lance Gross
Yesterday as I heard "Got Your Back" by T.I. feat. Keri Hilson on the radio, this is the first single off of T.I.'s upcoming album "King Uncaged" (in stores: August 17th). I was a little surprised to find out that former "Girlfriends" actress Tony Childs (real name, Jill Marie Jones) and Lance Gross were playing love interests for the visuals of the new song. But, I'm sure Tiny wasn't too keen on the idea of her man mackin' on Keri, so they had to pull a switch.. If you haven't heard the track, take a listen..
"Beyonce Was My Only Friend.. "
“We were always civilized. That’s what I’m most proud of. From the rumors to the lawsuits to false accusations, it was really tough. We were strong because we had each other. There were times when I couldn’t even be strong enough, so I had B. She was the only thing I knew. She was my only friend.”
She also went on to say that if the fans wanted it, and the timing was right that she would be down for a reunion in the future. Quotes like this make Kelly look pathetic... What I think she should do is just ride out this solo project and either make it as an independent artist or switch careers something.. I know she says her and Bey are "friends", but truth be told, if ever the time came for a Destiny Child reincarnation, there would be way too much Diva-tude in the room. Bey was just named the second most powerful woman in the world, right below Oprah.... No one's heard from Michelle in months. So Kelly, let that go.
New Video: Tightrope (Wondamix) by Janelle Monáe ft. B.o.B & Lupe Fiasco
I don't know what in the world a "wondamix" is, but it must stand for 'wonderful remix'. This remix has got to be one of the best remixes I've heard all year... Janelle is really riding out for her hit single "Tightrope" and the song climbed to the next level when Lupe Fiasco and B.o.B. went in on the track... Check out the new visual and the behind the scenes.
“Lupe and B.o.B are two of my favorite artists and we have to keep our balance in it all, not getting too high off accolades and praises and not getting too low off opinions and critics... This is what you say to the people who try to oppress you—you tip on ’em!” - Janelle Monáe
New Video: Yamaha/Nikki Pt. 2/Abyss by The-Dream
In Case You Missed Behind The Music: Jennifer Hudson
Stars React To Chris Brown's BET Performance
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