On Steve Jobs, The Music Industry & Hip-Hop As We Know It Today

10.06.11 Written by Raj

Steve Jobs’ contribution to the world of computers and technology has always been very well documented. His prevalent fingerprints are all over today’s laptops, phones and the entire electronic world. However, the man’s role in digital music stands as one of his more influential yet unheralded acts that helped steer the course of the music industry. Read the rest of this entry »

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8.17 The Cooler

08.17.11 Written by TSSCrew

Nadine Velazquez

Leona Lewis Settles ‘Collide’ Rights Dispute with Producer Avicii [Billboard]

The Best and Worst of WWE Summerslam 2011 [With Leather]

High Minded: A Tasting Tour of the Munchies [Good]

Diddy Buys Cassie Breast Implants? [TUD] Read the rest of this entry »

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“Watch The Throne” Owns New iTunes Sales Record

08.15.11 Written by Gotty™

The earlier reports are in and they point towards a first-week win for Jay and Kanye’s Watch The Throne. While men and women lie, moving about 290,000 copies across iTunes does not. Read the rest of this entry »

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First Listen: Jay-Z & Kanye West’s Watch The Throne

08.08.11 Written by Gotty™

It’s official: Kanye & Jay defeated the pre-release album leak. But it’s Monday morning, the wait’s over and by now the majority of fans and onlookers have Watch The Throne in their possession. Already, everyone’s forming their opinions on what’s set to be one of the biggest releases of 2011, rating it from good to damn near enchanting. For those that haven’t listened but have it in their hearts to do so, check the stream below while you kill time in your cubicle. Then, we shall all gather and throw our two pennies into the comments section.

Remember, the regular and Deluxe versions are now available for purchase. Personally, I’m holding out to purchase a physical copy and saving bread for the tour tickets.

Update: As the worldwide listening session continues, we decided to bring the post back up to the top to hear more of what everyone’s reactions are so far. The fact that it makes our Monday way easier is a great by-product as well. The easy route? Why, yes it is. But let’s face the fact, nobody gives a sh*t about much else happening musically so we may as well stay right here and chat.

Previously: Did Kanye & Jay-Z Defeat The Watch The Throne Album Leak?

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Did Kanye & Jay-Z Defeat The Watch The Throne Album Leak?

08.07.11 Written by Raj

Jay-Z and Kanye West’s announcement that Watch The Throne would be to be distributed digitally first then physical copies sold exclusively by Best Buy was met by an overwhelmingly negative response, and for good reason. Read the rest of this entry »

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Lil B Releases “I’m Gay” Album, Lupe Fiasco Calls It “Genius & Revolutionary”

06.30.11 Written by Gotty™

Like a thief in the night, Lil B released his I’m Gay album to iTunes with limited promo or fanfare. And while the peanut gallery has been split over the album’s title, The Based God can now count Lupe Fiasco as a supporter. Read the rest of this entry »

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Study: 81% Of iTunes Collections Never Get Played

05.26.11 Written by Gotty™

[DGN]

“Data wonks have been hinting at this sort of statistic for years. And now, mobile music firm Music WithMe has published a report saying that 81 percent of personal iTunes collections never get played – not once. Read the rest of this entry »

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Amazon MP3s Now Cost 69 Cents

04.29.11 Written by Gotty™

Hypebot:

“In recent days, the price of most track downloads in Amazon’s Top 100 Singles have dropped to $.69 cents. Many of these same songs sell on iTune’s for $1.29 including Katy Perry’s “E.T.”, Jennifer Lopez’s “On the Floor” and Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way.” Read the rest of this entry »

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The Kids Have Spoken: Only 22% of High Schoolers Want To Pay For Music

04.08.11 Written by TC

The Napster and Kazaa generation has finally been fully realized through the mindstate of today’s youngsters. A four year study has finally been tallied up and the results show that well under half of its voters would shell out 99¢ for their favorite hit single. Read the rest of this entry »

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Amazon Isn’t Half The Man iTunes Is

12.20.10 Written by TC

Or even 3x, 4x or 5x the competitor. Amazon may sport the el cheapo price tag for their MP3 albums but the iTunes revenue is clearly unshaken. In fact, Amazon could disband today and the likely outcome would probably just result in you seeing more Katy Perry download ads as you do your Facebooking. The annual numbers are in and The Wall Street Journal is reporting that iTunes is crushing the 2nd place in the digital musical market 66% to 13%. Read the rest of this entry »

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11.18 The Cooler

11.18.10 Written by Gotty™

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 »

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9.14 The Cooler

09.14.10 Written by Gotty™

Azaylia Sen

Lady Gaga Explains Why She’s Been Wearing Meat [PopEater]

The 10 Most Stylish Fictional Gangsters of All Time [TSJ]

High School Coach Ran A Prostitution Ring [With Leather]

6 Rappers Who Wouldn’t Have Careers If 2Pac Was Alive [The BVX]

The 10 Highest Paid Actors In Hollywood [Film Drunk] Read the rest of this entry »

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8.27 The Cooler

08.27.10 Written by Gotty™

Shantel Brooks

Pics: Nicki Minaj’s Best Back Shots [Complex]

10 Classic Commercials From The NBA’s Golden Era [TSJ]

10 Ridiculous Rap Collabos That Might Work [The BVX]

Will Forte Leaving ‘SNL’ [Warming Glow] Read the rest of this entry »

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6.23 The Cooler

06.23.10 Written by Gotty™

Eka Samone

HBO Renews True Blood For Season 4 [Reuters]

Greatest Tattoo Ever [With Leather]

No More Home School for Michael Jackson’s Kids [GOT]

Ballin’ vs. Budget: Jay-Z’s Summer Sportswear [Complex] Read the rest of this entry »

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4.19 The Cooler

04.19.10 Written by Gotty™

Havy Jaf

‘Mighty Mouse’ Is On His Way…To Paramount [Inside Movies]

40 Reasons to Be Excited About Music [Rolling Stone]

The 23 Best iTunes Add-ons [Lifehacker]

My Weeklong Journey into Farmville [Unreality] Read the rest of this entry »

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