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Queen Latifah and Common Are “Just Wright” – New Movie

 

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XXL Magazine Reveals Top 10 Freshmen Of 2010

The new breed of hustlers includes: Roc Nation’s first signee J. Cole, gangsta rap up-and-comer Nipsey Hu$$le, newly-minted Asylum lyricist Pill, 1017 Brick Squad member OJ Da Juiceman, indie-sensation Wiz Khalifa, G.O.O.D. music’s own Big Sean, underground favorite Fashawn, Gary, Indiana rep Freddie Gibbs, West Coast phenom Jay Rock and the latest addition to the Atlantic roster, Donnis.

XXL will be dropping a mixtape with DJ Whoo Kid next Monday, March 8 featuring new exclusive music from all ten. More info to come soon on the XXL 10 Freshmen for ’10 concert later this month in NYC.

XXL’s April issue hits newsstands March 16 and includes the Freshmen producers, hip-hop soul artists, hip-hop duos & groups, also an in-depth look on what it’s like to be a new rapper today, a look back at last year’s Freshmen class, with an Eye Candy that’ll make you say ahh.

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Def Jam Signs Shyne To A 7-Figure Deal

Multiple sources have confirmed to that Shyne Po has signed a 7-figure deal with Def Jam. This ends a bidding war that had industry bigwigs vying for Shyne’s attention, flying to Belize, calling and courting, ever since the Brooklyn emcee was released from prison and deported to Belize back in October.

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Faith Evans To Return With New Album & Reality Show

E1 Television, in partnership with Faith Evans and Ten2One Entertainment, has developed a new reality series, “It’s All About Faith,” chronicling Evans’ return to the music scene after a 5-year hiatus. Viewers will get a glimpse into her grind behind the music as Evans juggles a lively home life and resurgent career with her husband/manager Todd Russaw and their four children. Each episode will take you into the very real life of this superwoman as she shares her personal experiences in and out of the spotlight.

Simultaneously, Evans has been hard at work recording new material for her highly anticipated 6th studio album on her imprint, Prolific Music Group, to be distributed by

E1 Music. With a career spanning over a decade in the music industry, Faith has released 3 Platinum-certified albums (“Faith,” “Keep The Faith” and “Faithfully,”), the Gold-certified “The First Lady,” and the holiday classic, “A Faithful Christmas.” Evans is a 5-time Grammy nominee and winner for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for “I’ll Be Missing You,” an homage to her late husband and hip-hop legend Notorious B.I.G. Once again, Evans is set to take the music world by storm.

“Working with Faith on her new highly anticipated album and this compelling reality series is a perfect example of how E1 Entertainment is implementing its strategy of utilizing its three business pillars – Television, Film and Music,” stated John Morayniss , CEO of E1 Television. “We’re excited to be able to offer artists working in multiple creative fields and disciplines the opportunity to partner with E1 in all of our complimentary businesses. Ultimately, this allows us to help them reach the largest possible audience around the world.”

Faith Evan adds, “2010 is shaping up to be an amazing year for me! To be in a place where I have grown from an entertainer to an entrepreneur is truly a blessing. I am excited to share this incredible experience with my fans and the world.”

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Usher – Raymond vs. Raymond (Album Cover)

This is the official album cover for Usher’s Raymond vs. Raymond.  The Album is scheduled to be  released March 30th

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Jagged Edge Launches Valentine’s Day Contest


In celebration of Valentines Day along with their return album The Remedy, Jagged Edge & Slip-N-Slide Records have launched a Valentines Day contest. One lucky couple will win “The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Date”. Jagged Edge’s The Remedy will hit stores May 18th.

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Raheem DeVaughn – The Love & War MasterPeace (Album Cover)

Raheem DeVaughn – The Love & War MasterPeace In Stores March 2nd.

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Drake On The Cover Of Complex

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TAKERS: T.I. & CHRIS BROWNS NEW MOVIE

 

Fans of  Chris Brown and  T.I. will have to wait a few more months to see their latest cinematic effort. According to Rap-Up.com, the duo’s upcoming film, “Takers,” has been pushed back to a May 14th release date. The project, which was previously titled “Bone Deep,” had been scheduled to arrive next month. “Takers” focuses on a group of criminals who plan a heist at a money depot while looking to shake two detectives hot on their trail. The film also stars Matt Dillon, Paul Walker, Idris Elba, Hayden Christensen, and Zoe Saldana.  Shot out to Woooha.com for the pic’s..

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Blue Print 3 Outtakes

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ATL Based producer Alex Goose’s would-be BP3 instrumentals.

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Jay Z – Blueprint 3: Artwork + Tracklist

Just caught the artwork and tracklist for Jay Z’s new album Blueprint 3.

So Jay Z finally did something smart, he got producers NO I.D. and Kanye West to produce the ENTIRE album. I can dig that. Now I need Nas to go get with Dj Premier and knock out that album they were talking about a few years ago.

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1. What We Talking About (Produced by Kanye West)
2. D.O.A. (Produced by No I.D.)
3. Weigh Me Down Feat. Kid Cudi (Produced by Kanye West)
4. Unforgiven (Produced by Kanye West, Additional Production: MGMT)
5. Run This Town Feat. Rihanna & Kanye West (Produced by Kanye West)
6. Empire State Of Mind Feat. Nas (Produced by Kanye West & No I.D.)
7. When It Comes To This (Produced by Timbaland)
8. Always Feat. Drake (Produced by Kanye West)
9. Scenes From The Past (Produced by No I.D., Co-produced by Kanye West)
10. Everyday A Star Is Born Feat. Mr. Hudson (Produced by Kanye West)
11. Already Home (Produced by Kanye West)
12. Forever Young Feat. Mr. Hudson (Produced by Kanye West)
13. Thank You (Produced by No I.D.)

Bonus Tracks:
14. Sound Of The 70s (Produced by Kanye West)
15. We Made History (Produced by Kanye West)

So looking at the tracklist, looks like none of the songs that have been dropping for the past year or so are going to be on this album. No Dead Preisdents 3 (D.P.3), No Jocking Jay Z, and No When The Money Goes.

Also looks like some suspect guest appearances. Kid Cudi, Drake, and Mr. Hudson? No dis to none of those artists, but If I’m Jay Z this deep in the game I’m trying to collab with Stevie Wonder, I’ve always had the theory Jay is scared to get beasted on record, that’s why he uses the Roots as his band, but has NEVER done anything with Black Thought? … Can’t wait to check out this record with Jay and Nas though.

Anyway, in case you don’t care what I think, there’s the artwork and tracklist. Blueprint 3 will be in stores on September 11th, 2009.

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Puff Daddy’s MAKING HIS BAND Trailer

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History of Mixtapes | Dj Mars

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For many years mixtapes have been the way Hip Hop has told its stories. Either through basement parties in Harlem or park jams in the Boogie Down Bronx. The site is dedicated to the culture of Hip Hop especially its native son mixtapes…FOR PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY::THE HISTORY OF MIXTAPES…this is just a warning,the revolution will be televised as well as written…the book is coming…believe that!

www.HistoryOfMixtapes.com

Big Shout Out To Dj Mars

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0306 Hip Hop Reports

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