Posts Tagged ‘Jay-z’

Beanie Sigel - “How I Could Kill Jigga Man”

video platform video management video solutions free video player *Yawn* Ain’t it too early for beef? Is anybody still paying attention? AHH with the scoop for Beans’ latest verbal attack against Shawn Carter. Philadelphia DJ Cosmic Kev debuted two brand new tracks by rapper Beanie...

November 22nd, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

Video: Dame Dash Talks Roc-A-Fella

Still on his one man crusade to save Black music (whether he knows we’ve appointed him to or not), Damon Dash opens up, candidly answering the questions about Jay, Beanie, Cam’ron, Jim Jones, mistakes made in the past & present, etc.

November 18th, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, MUSIC, SMOKE BREAK, Videos | Read More

11.18 The Cooler

The Heavenly Alta Marie Tila Tequila Files Suit Against Shawne Merriman [TBL] MySpace Close To Acquiring iMeem [Tech Crunch] Hooker-Loving Dad Reacts To Hooker Daughter [The Awl] Cam’ron Officially Disbands Dipset [TRU] Girl Scores Own Goal In Youth League [Guyism]

November 18th, 2009 | GENERAL, The Cooler | Read More

Event Recap: Jay-Z’s Blueprint 3 Tour

At this point in my blogging career, there’s no need to describe situations as “surreal.” They aren’t, so using the word is hyperbole. Not to say that they aren’t unique and that doing this hasn’t afforded its share of opportunities that I know I wouldn’t have...

November 15th, 2009 | Events, GENERAL, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

“The Ghost Of Black Gangster Past…”

Some people change and some people remain the same. If a future “you” could go back in time and have a candid conversation with yourself in the current hour, would either of you have anything in common? I’m guessing this Shawn Carter circa 1995, probably couldn’t relate with...

November 14th, 2009 | MUSIC, SMOKE BREAK, Videos | Read More

Let’s Be Honest, Who Didn’t See This Coming?

First off take a long, hard (II) look at the picture above. Notice the date? Friday the 13th, as in four days prior to Before I Self Destruct hitting store shelves and about 400 days since the first stalled it’s original single “Get Up” surfaced. I was wondering what 50 had up...

November 11th, 2009 | GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

Event Reminder: Jay-Z, J. Cole & Wale Come Perform @ Vanderbilt University

I’m not sure if I have a true bucket list of performers I’d like to see, as I’ve seen the majority. KRS? Yep and it was amazing. The Roots? Baddest yet. The Wu, both as a whole, the solo sets and splinter groups? Yep, yep and yep. PE @ their peak. Cypress Hill when they first lit the...

November 11th, 2009 | Events, Everything Else, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

Today’s Headline - “The Blueprint to Jay-Z’s BP3 Marketing Campaign”

WooHa with the win for this analysis of Jay-Z’s multimedia takeover for BP3. “…As record labels marketing dollars decrease corporate sponsorships seem to give artist an outlet to market themselves to a different audience. As artist become brands, strategic partnerships with other companies...

November 9th, 2009 | DIGITAL NEWS, EDUTAINMENT, GENERAL | Read More

Robin Thicke Feat. Jay-Z – “Meiplé (Me I Play)”

Robin Thicke called working with Jay-Z for “Meiplé” as “a dream come true.” If it was so important, I wonder why they created a snoozer of a track?

November 8th, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

11.8 The Cooler

Candy Apple Sasha Del Valle Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Does Lil Wayne…In Black Face [FlyStyleLife] Auction: Practice Olympic Safe Sex [With Leather] 09-10 UNC Tarheels: Not You’re Typical “Rebuilding” Team [Bleacher Report] Essence Magazine Fires Entire Web Staff, Citing “Budgetary...

November 8th, 2009 | GENERAL, The Cooler | Read More

Today’s Headline: “Jay-Z & Alicia Keys Record ‘Empire State Of Mind Part 2′”

MTV reported it, Alicia’s rep confirmed it and we shall be the proud recipients of “Empire State of Mind Part 2,” to be featured on Alicia’s Elements Of Freedom. Yay © Wale. Read the full story @ MTV

November 5th, 2009 | Everything Else, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

“Somehow, Someway…”

Ever since the Jay and Beans fiasco broke the other day, I’ve managed to keep my opinions to myself…at least on the blogging front. Reason being because I honestly found myself on the fence. To Jay’s credit, Beans did have a record label, a promising crew, a clothing line and his...

November 2nd, 2009 | AUDIO, Everything Else | Read More

DJ Whoo Kid & Cookin’ Soul - Night Of The Living Dead Part II: 2Pac Edition

The cover is about as creepy as this piece of harsh nostalgia, but DJ Whoo Kid & Cookin Soul are breathing new life in the blend concept yet again with Tupac Amaru Shakur as their host this time around.

October 31st, 2009 | MUSIC, Mixtapes | Read More

Video: Jay-Z Answers Beanie Sigel

While it took Beanie Sigel over a half-hour to convey his thoughts, Jay gives his assessment in under a minute. Cool Hand Luke never gets rattled.

October 31st, 2009 | SMOKE BREAK, Videos | Read More

Jay-Z Feat. Alicia Keys - “Empire State Of Mind” Video

Big city lights. The Blueprint 3. Black n’ white backdrop. With the warm-up taking place yesterday at Yankee Stadium, Jay & Alicia unveil their mini-movie with the expertise of the one & only Hype Williams.

October 30th, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More