Damn, didn’t French Montana and Juicy J just drop new mixtapes within the past couple weeks? Well, it’s 2011, TC, what the f*ck is your point? Read the rest of this entry »

It’s just assumed when Akon drops off something new, more than likely it’s going to be for the radio. Yet, on this dramatic “Conspiracy” cut, the Kon Man sets down his pack of bubblegum for something much deeper. Reverting to some reverse, Quentin Tarantino-esque storytelling over a menacing instrumental The Lox might call home, Read the rest of this entry »

This is a pleasant surprise. Since half of us had already forgotten about young Asher’s few-month-old, Akon-assisted single, “Last Man Standing,” here’s an arousing new visual to reinvigorate buzz for the former college guy’s upcoming album, Is This Too Orange. Read the rest of this entry »

If you ever found yourself writing “Fabolous” on a term paper like it belonged in the dictionary, then you probably have come to the conclusion that Loso’s impact in music has undoubtedly made a dent. Even when it feels like he hasn’t done much recently, you can look up and spot him anchoring one of the hottest songs of the week like it was just another day in the office. Read the rest of this entry »

First of all, let it be known “Last Man Standing” is a good song. Better than the average Asher Roth, without question. My only gripe with this is, did he really get the best out of his Akon feature? Read the rest of this entry »

Akon may be a little too popular with the ladies to dedicate the greater portion of music to the streets these days, but think he’s lost his ear for those gun sounds and criminal activity soundtracks. Meet his newest inmate on Konvict Music, Money Jay. Read the rest of this entry »

When a hot prospect signs to a well-known artist’s imprint, a feature from said superstar for the ensuing talent’s first hit is assumed. When Ya Boy signed to Akon’s Konvict Music label in 2010, little did he know “Lock Down” was the song that would officially kick off his California Konvict LP and the next chapter his nearlydecade-long career. A perfect compliment to a cool breeze and some blazing haze, this blueprint for branching out finds the Bay Area bandit and his boss behind the wheel of a single that should keep convertibles topless, dubs thrown and the Kon Man happy with his investment.

It may only achieve regional success, but this what YB’s been waiting for.

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Ya Boy Feat. Akon – “Lock Down”

Fresh off his MJ and Dre features, Akon tries to keep his name ringing and he’s got something for the clubs, bringing Luda along for the ride for “Drop Down.” Will Akon ever go away? Hell no. And with these futuristic dance tracks the kids love, he’ll back be dominating radio playlists again very soon. Read the rest of this entry »

Dedicated to those who walk around smelling like the lubricant glazed on Trojan® products, the Grammy-Nominated comedic misfits, The Lonely Island, want you to know that they just porked Jessica Alba—and are damn proud of it. Read the rest of this entry »

Could Dre, Jimmy Iovine and Interscope finally decide to put Detox on store shelves in 2011? The odds are improving since “Kush” has been fairly well-received – or at least not panned like other leaks – and branded as an official single. Read the rest of this entry »

What’s your addiction? Is it money? Is it girls? Is it weed? Flo Rida has be afflicted by not one, not two but by all three. Mainly because his place of residence just so happens to be one of Miami’s multiple nightclubs and you can find all of the aforementioned vices in abundance. He sleeps on beds of linoleum, showers with 80% proof alcohol and has a DJ act as his personal alarm clock. Read the rest of this entry »

Kitti Kouture

Beyoncé’s Commercial Banned From Daytime TV In The UK [The Urban Daily]

Eva Longoria Taking Her Talents To Divorce Court [With Leather]

Five Reasons Why The Beatles’ Arrival On iTunes Still Matters [Billboard]

Sheek Louch Is An Ape On Album Cover [The BVX] Read the rest of this entry »

Okay, now that Jay Electronica is out from hiding, Eminem & Royce are recording towards their album again, I guess the moons have aligned for Dr. Dre to give Detox another shot. Somebody get The Fugees on a plane and the cipher is complete. While it sounds severely contradictory to be championing Mary Jane on an album which allegedly was supposed to reverse the smoke swirls, the fact that the mythical album is slowly blossoming is good enough for now. Read the rest of this entry »

You can’t question Akon’s ability. Equally adept in business as well as belting out hits, this modern-day renaissance man has used the music machine to capitalize on his brief time on Earth as much as anyone. Read the rest of this entry »

Claudia “Cacau” Colucci

Christina Aguilera Files For Divorce [GOT]

Nicki Minaj Moves “Pink Friday” Up A Day; Challenges Kanye and Jay-Z [TUD]

Getting Paid By Getting Laid: The Fast Path To Fame [The BVX]

What Do Cheaper Comic Books Mean For You? [Gamma Squad] Read the rest of this entry »