Exclusive Behind The Scenes Footage from the set of The Game's "Pot Of Gold" Video Shoot

For those that are digging the new Game single "Pot Of Gold" (which is now available in my Weekly Promos #2 & VIP Group on Facebook)...I've got some behind the scenes footage from his recent video shoot, thanks to RapUpTV (big shoutout!). Other than scenes from the video set, he also he speaks on: the theme of the video, and reminiscing back to where he used to live as a kid. Enjoy...

My Weekly Promos #2 (get 'em while they hot)

Alright folks...I'm part of 2 different record pools (TjsDjs & 4th Dimension) and weekly I'm sent typically 9 or more new records for me to rate, try to break, and get people to like. Since this blog is getting steady traffic now, I'm hoping I can get the music out quicker here as well. As said before, every promo contains a 'DJ pack' of each single; meaning you get a dirty version, clean version, instrumental, & artwork. So if you collect music, write, rap, record...feel free to remix anything I throw up here. All I ask is if you do record something, please send me a copy of it so I can check it out. Thanks!

> THE GAME - "Pot Of Gold" (ft. Chris Brown)
[Produced by: The Futuristics]
> PUSHA T - "Trouble On My Mind" (ft. Tyler The Creator)
[Produced by: The Neptunes]
> JAY-Z & KANYE WEST - "Otis"
[Produced by: Kanye West]
> LLOYD - "Be The One" (ft. Young Jeezy & Trey Songz)
[Produced by: Polow Da Don]
> WIZ KHALIFA - "No Sleep"
[Produced by: Benny Blanco & Detail]
> MARIO - "My Bed"
[Produced by: Deep Henderson & Chef Tone]

To save myself the embarassment of too much traffic here, constant copyright infringment allegiations, and to make it easier for yall to get your FREE MUSIC, ADD me on facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/doctorJ82 - to ask how to join my VIP WEEKLY PROMOS group to get ALL the FREE GIFTS. Stay tuned!

Remember, if you record something, send it my way so I can check it out. Feel free to leave comments, and please join/follow this blog if you like it. The more traffic I get here, the more downloads I will put up. Enjoy...

Nore Interviews with VladTV again - speaks on his label situation with Busta Rhymes.

Queens-rapper NORE sits down again with VladTV during a drive and talks about the fans' confusion of his label situation, since Busta Rhymes tweeted that he signed him to Conglomerate Records. NORE goes into details on how the record deal is more of a partnership with Busta to mother his own label Thugged Out Militanment with further marketing from Chris Lighty & Violator Management. Enjoy...

Lloyd Interviews w/ VladTV - Speaks on being signed to Interscope, Creative Freedom, His newest album being #1, & His own Production Duties

Continuing his sales' success of his new album "King Of Hearts", since the last Lloyd interview I posted up, the 25-year old R&B singer, sat down to speak with VladTV (shoutout!) for an interview. During which - he discusses being signed to Interscope Records, finally having creative freedom, his newest album being #1, his own production duties, and some of the producers he's worked with on the new album (such as: Polow Da Don, D-Mile, Ester Dean, Bei Maejor, Mizzle Boy, Hollywood Hot Sauce, D-Smith, and others). Check it out...

Bow Wow In The Studio Working on his debut for Cash Money Records

The pressure is on Atlanta-rapper Bow Wow who is now 24-years old and freshly signed to Cash Money Records. His intentions are to bring his new music back to the forefront of the rap game, and put both his latest news headlines & kiddie image behind him. His next album 'Underrated' is scheduled for a November 2011 release, and in various interviews he said features that he has set could include: Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Snoop Dogg, The Game, Birdman, Sean Kingston, & Boyz II Men. To get a buzz going he plans on dropping his 'Greenlight 4' Mixtape this month, and below is studio footage of him working on new music from the mixtape. Enjoy...

Nas & Common: Behind The Scenes Footage of the making of "Ghetto Dreams"

Ok, these are 2 of my favorite lyricists EVER, Common & Nas...and they have recently recorded a song TOGETHER called "Ghetto Dreams" for Common's next album 'The Dreamer, The Believer' due out in late 2011. The No ID-production sounds very Premier-esque and the song is gonna be amazing. Now what I have for you below is loads of behind the scenes footage of the making of the song, each emcee explaining how they inspire each other, them reminiscing the good old days, as well as commentary from: Common, Nas, and producer No ID. Enjoy...

My Weekly Promos #1 (get 'em while they hot)

Alright folks...I'm part of 2 different record pools (TjsDjs & 4th Dimension) and weekly I'm sent typically 9 or more new records for me to rate, try to break, and get people to like. Since this blog is getting steady traffic now, I'm hoping I can get the music out quicker here as well. As said before, every promo contains a 'DJ pack' of each single; meaning you get a dirty version, clean version, instrumental, & artwork. So if you collect music, write, rap, record...feel free to remix anything I throw up here. All I ask is if you do record something, please send me a copy of it so I can check it out. Thanks!

This week's featured promos are:

> BIG SEAN - "Marvin & Chardonnay" (ft. Kanye West & Roscoe Dash)
[Produced by: Pop Wansel & Mike Dean]
> PIMP C - "Grippin' On The Wood" (ft. Bun B & Big KRIT)
[Produced by: Beat Masta Wes]
> BAD MEETS EVIL - "Lighters" (ft. Bruno Mars)
[Produced by: Eminem & The Smeezingtons]
> J. COLE - "Work Out"
[Produced by: Elite & J. Cole]
> ACE HOOD - "Body 2 Body" (ft. Chris Brown)
[Produced by: J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League]
> JASON DERULO - "Don't Wanna Go Home"
[Produced by: The Fliptones]

To save myself the embarassment of too much traffic here, constant copyright infringment allegiations, and to make it easier for yall to get your FREE MUSIC, ADD me on facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/doctorJ82 - to ask how to join my VIP WEEKLY PROMOS group to get ALL the FREE GIFTS. Stay tuned!

Remember, if you record something, send it my way so I can check it out. Feel free to leave comments, and please join/follow this blog if you like it. The more traffic I get here, the more downloads I will put up. Enjoy...

Comedian JB Smoove Interviews with Young Jack Thriller @ ThisIs50

Comedian JB Smoove, repping both North Carolina & Mount Vernon-New York, recently sat down with Young Jack Thriller from ThisIs50.com (big shoutout!) to talk about paths in life, the biggest misconception about him, people thinking he's always in haracter, being a voice in the upcoming 4th installment of "Ice Age", and what else he is working on - dude is staying busy and definitely funny! Check it out...

Beanie Sigel Interview with DJ Green Lantern @ Invasion/Sirius XM (Denies Apologizing to Jay-Z)

Alot of people I know have Philly-emcee Beanie Sigel, on milk-carton-status, wondering where he's been at. Well, Beans stopped by the Invasion Show Studio for Sirius XM Radio, and had this interview with DJ Green Lantern. Among other things, he speaks about coming back to music; denies his recent on-air "apology" to JayZ on May 31st; his recent work on a new mixtape with DJ Green Lantern; and even a lengthy "On Da Spot" freestyle. Check it out and enjoy...

Young Jeezy Announces: New Album Release Date, 1st Single, & Tour Dates

Just days after revealing that Def Jam Records will be releasing his next CD "Thug Motivation 103" on September 20th, Young Jeezy has dropped some more news to the media. He personally told us that his album's first single will be entitled "Shake Life". Jeezy has already filmed a music video for it, and Def Jam plans on sending it to all DJs and urban radios by August 1st. The trap star was also excited to highlight that another possible single will be called "I Do" and there will be 2 versions on the album - one featuring Andre 3000 (from Outkast), and the other featuring JayZ & Drake. To go along with all of this, Young Jeezy is also scheduled to embark on a summer US tour, starting on July 29th. He plans to bring his newest signee, Freddie Gibbs (who is on the 2010 XXL Freshmen Magazine cover) on the road for some of his show dates. Below is a list of the dates/venues for Young Jeezy's tour:

Dates: ----- Location: ----- Venue:
07/29- Dallas,TX - The Palladium
07/31- New Orleans,LA - House Of Blues
08/02- Charlotte,NC - Fillmore
08/03- Myrtle Beach,SC - House Of Blues
08/04- Richmond,VA - The National
08/05- Norfolk,VA - NorVa
08/06- New Haven,CT - Toad’s Place
08/07- Philadelphia,PA - Theatre of Living Arts
08/09- Boston,MA - House Of Blues
08/10- Providence,RI - Lupo’s Lounge
08/12- Cleveland,OH - House Of Blues
08/13- Dayton,OH - Hammerjax
08/14- Louisville,KY - Mix Factory
08/15- Kalamazoo,MI - Kalamazoo State Theatre
08/17- Fargo,ND - The Hub Amphitheate
08/18- Sioux City,IA - Tyson Center
08/19- Milwaukee,WI - The Rave
08/20- Kansas City,MO - Mammoth
08/21- Lincoln,NE - Pershing Auditorium
08/22- Tulsa,OK - Elm Casino
08/23- Denver,CO - Ogden Theatre
08/24- Salt Lake City,UT - In the Venue
08/25- Phoenix, AZ - Celebrity Theatre
08/26- Las Vegas,NV - Pearl @ Palms
08/27- Tucson,AZ - Rialto Theatre
08/28- Los Angeles,CA - MTV VMAs 2011
08/30- Los Angeles,CA - House Of Blues
08/31- San Francisco,CA - Mezzanine
09/01- Portland,OR - Roseland
09/02- Seattle,WA - Showbox at the Market

Additionally, you know I can't get outta here without giving you something...so here's a FREE LINK for the above mentioned 1st single "SHAKE LIFE"...Hope you Enjoy!

http://www.wupload.com/file/63889283/Shake_Life_-_Jeezy.mp3

BlackStar announces Full Album Tour, and Confirms that Raekwon, Ghostface, & Mobb Deep will Join Them For Some Dates!

For my real Hip-Hop heads out there...this bit of news has me excited. Legendary rap group Mos Def & Talib Kweli (better known as BlackStar) have recently enjoyed performing together during this year's Rock The Bells tour, and have decided to keep the momentum going. With Rock The Bells coming to an end next month, Blackstar has announced that they are extending their 'full-album tour' set until the beginning of October. For anyone that isn't aware, the buzz behind this 'full-album' set is that they are performing their classic album "Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are BlackStar" in complete tracklist order. If that's not enough they have now added both Wu-Tang's Raekwon & Ghostface Killah, and Queens-duo Mobb Deep to the tour bill as well for some shows. Respectively, Raekwon & Ghostface will perform "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx" in completion; while Mobb Deep will perform "The Infamous" in completion. If any of yall know me, I'll be there in person down in Miami Beach on both September 15th & September 27th. Check out the list of dates & venues below to see if they come near you:

Date: ----- City, State: ----- Venue: ---- Scheduled Artists

08/13- New Orleans,LA - House Of Blues [Rae/Ghostface & Mobb Deep]
08/14- Dallas, TX - House Of Blues [Rae/Ghostface & Mobb Deep]
08/16- Phila., PA - Living Arts Theatre [Rae/Ghostface & Mobb Deep]
08/20- San Bernardino,CA – R.T.B. Festival [All 3 Groups!]
08/21- San Diego,CA - House Of Blues [Rae/Ghostface & Mobb Deep]
08/22- Las Vegas,NV - House Of Blues [Rae/Ghostface & Mobb Deep]
08/27- Mountain View,CA – R.T.B. Festival [All 3 Groups!]
08/30- Indianapolis,IN - Egyptian Room [Rae/Ghostface & Mobb Deep]
08/31- Cincinnati,OH - Bogart's Lounge [Rae/Ghostface & Mobb Deep]
09/01- Detroit,MI - Saint Andrew's Hall [Rae/Ghostface & Mobb Deep]
09/03- New York, NY – R.T.B. Festival [All 3 Groups!]
09/06- New Orleans, LA – House Of Blues [All 3 Groups!]
09/07- Dallas, TX – House Of Blues [Blackstar]
09/08- Cleveland,OH - House Of Blues [Rae/Ghostface & Mobb Deep]
09/08- Houston, TX – House Of Blues [Blackstar]
09/11- Philadelphia,PA – TLA [Blackstar]
09/13- Las Vegas,NV – House Of Blues [Blackstar]
09/13- Miami Beach,FL - Fillmore [Rae/Ghostface & Mobb Deep]
09/15- Atlanta,GA - The Tabernacle [Rae/Ghostface & Mobb Deep]
09/16- Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room [Blackstar]
09/16- Myrtle Beach,SC - House Of Blues [Rae/Ghostface & Mobb Deep]
09/17- Cincinnati,OH – Bogart’s [Blackstar]
09/17- Charlotte,NC - Fillmore Charlotte [Rae/Ghostface & Mobb Deep]
09/18- Washington, DC – The Fillmore [Blackstar]
09/20- Mansfield, MA – R.T.B. Festival [All 3 Groups!]
09/21- Detroit, MI – St. Andrew’s Hall [Blackstar]
09/22- Cleveland, OH – House Of Blues [Blackstar]
09/23- Chicago, IL – House Of Blues [Blackstar]
09/25- San Diego, CA – House Of Blues [Blackstar]
09/27- Miami Beach, FL – The Fillmore [Blackstar]
09/28- Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle [Blackstar]
09/29- Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore [Blackstar]
10/01- Myrtle Beach, SC – House Of Blues [Blackstar]

Cris Rodriguez Comedy LIVE @ Jai Tai Showcase 5/2011

For anyone that doesn't know Cris Rodriguez (aka Biggie Brown), he's a big funny Mexican, LOL. He's my good friend, has a good taste in Rap/Hip-Hop music, an alumni from my college FAU, and one of my closest fraternity brothers. He used to be a fellow Floridian, straight from country-ass Okeechobee, but now lives all the way in Seattle, Washington. He's a new father, a criminal justice major, and has an incredibly in your face, funny sense of humor that I just knew was fit for comedy. Over the last year, he's been working the indie comedy circuit in lounges/clubs throughout Seattle, and getting funnier and funnier. I'm hoping he'll be blessing a stage in Florida in the very near future - you know I'll be there front row. Below is some video footage from one of his recent shows - please check my brotha out, and he can be reached via facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/crisrodriguez74. If you like him, let him know - Enjoy...

R&B Artist Lloyd Interview @ Power-92.3 - Speaks his CD release, his features, his single selections, & more

In excitement for his new album release of 'King Of Hearts', R&B artist Lloyd makes a quick stop @ Chicago's Hot-92.3, to interview with Ashley. He briefly speaks about the features he'll have, his single selection, recording a video for the next single "Be The One" (ft. Trey Songz & Young Jeezy), and going on tour with Lil Wayne & Rick Ross. I am personally feeling his new album as well & expect it to open up #1 in nation. Check It Out...



Additionally, you know I can't get outta here without giving away something free to yall today...so here's a FREE DOWNLOAD LINK for the next single "Be The One"...Hope you Enjoy...

LINK: http://www.mediafire.com/?5cu5i8mdkp695jt

J. Cole Interview @ HOT 93.7 - Speaks on Touring, His CD Release Date, & Not Being On "Watch The Throne"

J. Cole, the 26-year old Roc Nation-signed rap artist, has been very busy opening up on Rihanna's nationwide tour, and is extremely happy to finally receive his album release date for "Cole World: The Sideline Story" on 9/27/2011. The morning after his show in Boston, Cole was nice enough to stop by HOT-93.7 in Hartford, Connecticut to be interviewed by personality Jenny Boom-Boom (shoutouts!). They speak on a multitude of topics such as: Touring with Rihanna, RocNation thinking he has a gambling problem, his CD release date, how many songs he's recorded for his debut, his features he'll have on his own CD, not being featured on "Watch The Throne", and much more. Enjoy...

Jay Rock's new album Studio Listening Session (and legends Dr. Dre & Snoop approve)

I've been supporting the 25-year old rapper from LA, Jay Rock, for a long time. He's dropped a load of mixtapes & he's been through a whirlwind of recording situations - From attempting to write for Aftermath, to touring with 50 Cent, to having a failed record deal with Warner Bros Records, to being named MTV's Breath-through MC of 2010, to being featured on the XXL Freshman cover, and then finally successfully signing a record deal at Tech N9ne's independent juggaknot Strange Music in late 2010 - he's been through alot. He's collaborated with artists like: Lil Wayne, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Will-I-Am, Akon, The Game, Twista, E-40, Bun B, Xzibit, Kurupt, Glasses Malone, Lloyd, Omarion, Main-o, Crooked I, Nippsey Hussle, Kendrick Lamar, his boss Tech N9ne, and more. Below is a 2-minute clip of footage from a studio listening session of his new debut album "Follow Me Home". Rap legends Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg are in attendance and give him their stamp of approval! If you are feeling his album too...it'll be released in stores today (7/26/2011) so go support him & buy it. Enjoy...

Calling All Artists: Starting SUNDAY 7/24, I'll be posting Weekly Promos (FREE DOWNLOADS)

Dear all...emcees, poets, singers, lyricists, wanna-be rappers, record collectors, music fans, and kids that just want to impress their friends:

Starting this SUNDAY, July 24th, 2011...I will be begin a new downloading segment on this blog called the "Weekly Promos". I'm currently a member of 2 different record pools [Tjsdjs & 4th Dimension] and receive promo singles weekly either physically or digitally in the intent of me breaking new music. Over the course of the last 2 weeks MANY people have hit me up on my facebook (www.facebook.com/doctorJ82) for instrumentals to specific songs that they can either remix or rap over. To make it easier for everyone I'll will take the time once a week to upload the best 5-6 promo singles here on my blog. They will be available for FREE DOWNLOAD, so be sure to check weekly to get your music. All I ask is, if you do remix a song, please send it back my way and if I like it, I'll highlight you here for a week. Easy as that...so stay tuned!!!

Young Buck's new music video for "I'm Done Wit Yall"

Former G-Unit rapper from Tennessee, Young Buck is slowly trying to grind out of his financial struggles hopefully back into the media spotlight. While his IRS court cases (and house auction) have been put on hold due to a new round of contract-release negotiations with his old boss 50 Cent...Young Buck has been virally putting out a new stream of music via the internet. Recently linking up with Memphis-producer Drumma Boy, Young Buck has been working on a series of mixtapes called 'B.O.M.B.S' [Back On My Buck Shit]. Below is a new music video for "I'm Done Wit Yall" a song from 'B.O.M.B.S. Vol. 2'. This goes hard, I'm it liking alot, and must say that this is the Buck-sound that made me a fan, so I'm hoping for more music like this. Drumma Boy also stated that 'B.O.M.B.S. Vol 3" will be releasing soon after summer 2011. Stay tuned...



Additionally, you know I can't get outta here without giving away something free to yall today...so here's a FREE DOWNLOAD LINK for the above song "I'm Done Wit Yall"...Hope you Enjoy!

http://www.mediafire.com/?97i0fknfee6kf6i

NORE Video Interview; Speaks on Most Influential Latin Rappers & Wants Fabolous & Juelz To Rep Spanish Heritage

Last month VladTV (shoutouts) did their own editorial on who the Top 10 Most Influential Latin artists were. Queens rapper, NORE (1/2 of CNN) respectfully turned up as #7 on the list. After a recent Yankees game, VladTV caught up with NORE and interviewed him on the results of the Top 10. He gives his own Top 10 list, and among other things, pointed out that artists like Fabolous [Dominican] and Juelz Santana [Dominican] need to represent their Latin heritage a little more to be included on any media lists. Check it out...



Now, I agree with NORE here; and this kinda digs up a bigger debate. Hip-Hop has been a multi-cultural society, that has welcomed all ethinicities in for over 30 years now. I myself have found it kind of odd that in multiple interviews Fabolous has been quoted as saying that "My dad is Dominican"; instead of claiming that he's Dominican as well. Me being a 'mutt' of cultures too, I think it's these mixes that make us more unique and well-rounded. Now everyone is welcome to their own private anxieties or insecurities, but I agree that if a person that doesn't take claim to a certain origin or speak to/for that experience/ethicinity it's kind of hard for me to count them as an influence to that ethicinity. Obviously that my opinion...I'd love to hear yours, so leave a comment, and let your words be heard.

Video proof that NBA Legend, Michael Jordan, can still dunk now @ age 48

It's really no secret that I've been a huge Jordan fan since as long as I can remember. Here's just real quick video proof that the legendary Bulls guard, Michael Jordan, can still get up and dunk a basketball now at age 48. Enjoy...

New Hopsin Video "Ill Mind of Hopsin 4" (Tyler The Creator diss)

If anything the new Tech N9ne album has put me onto a really dope emcee named Hopsin, that I previously have never heard of before...and the more music I find, I'm becoming a bigger fan. Hopsin's a 26-year old rapper from Panorama City, California. He was initally signed to Ruthless Records back in 2007, but opted out because of stagnant business. Since then he's been slowly building a small internet buzz by posting his notable music videos and small shows/films on websites like Youtube. Most recently in 2011, he earned a primetime feature along with B.o.B. on indepedent juggaknot Tech N9ne's latest album 'All 6's & 7's' on the song "Am I A Psycho?". Below is his newest video for the song "Ill Mind of Hopsin 4", in which takes some jabs at OddFuture's frontman Tyler The Creator. Subsequently, both TI & B.o.B. (who Tyler The Creator has dissed as well) have stated their and posted this same video on their Facebook pages too. Enjoy...

Exclusive Footage Yesterday of DMX's release from Arizona State Prison!

Legendary rapper DMX, originally from Yonkers, NY, is officially a free man after serving 8-months of incarceration. He was released yesterday (7/19/2011) from prison in Yuma, Arizona. He told reporters from Allhiphop.com (big-up!) that his first stop would be to visit his probation officer, next a small shopping trip, and then directly to a recording studio. DMX who has lived in Maricopa County in central Arizona since 2006 stated that he has already spoken on the phone with his ex-wife and youngest daughter, and can't wait to go home. DMX, born as Earl Simmons, was originally sentenced to 11-months in prison back in December 2010 for violating his probation with a multitude of traffic infractions and failing to submit to a drug test. The sentence could have been as short as 6-months, was increased for 2 more months because of DMX's repeated violations of smoking in a designated area, and his involvement in helping others sneak in drugs. Check out the video below to see DMX's first moments out of prison, who he'd like to collaborate with, and his eagerness to get back to recording and performing. Enjoy...

Official Artwork for Lil Wayne's "Carter IV" deluxe edition CD?

Well...I am being told that this is the official final artwork of the Deluxe Edition for Lil Wayne's next album release "Carter IV". I dunno if I like it or not, but I see the theme they are running with here, and it will standout on the store self. I definitely really wanna hear your opinions on this one!

Cali emcee Kendrick Lamar in the studio w/ Pharrell Williams

For those of you up on newcomer California emcee Kendrick Lamar, he was recently in the studio working on a few tracks with Pharrell Williams & The Neptunes. For those that don't know about him, step your game up. He is a 24 year old rapper from Compton, whose been experimenting with his new breed of hip-hop that combines raw lyricism, street themed music, and a strong jazz-influenced selection of production. He's recently been a featured artist on XXL Magazine's 2011 Freshman cover. In 2010, thanks to the regional buzz he received from his debut EP release "The Kendrick Lamar EP", he began touring with Tech N9ne & Jay Rock. 2011 is looking even bigger for him as he currently just finished up touring with Drake & Rihanna, and has released in the beginning of July his first retail store/Itune release, "Section.80". It contains highlighted features from: RZA (from Wu-Tang), GLC, & Colin Munroe; while having production from the likes of Terrace Martin, J. Cole, Wildfyer, THC, and others. Enjoy the studio footage below:

Exclusive Backstage Footage of Wiz Khalifa on The Rolling Papers Tour

Here is loads of Atlanta exclusive video footage (shoutouts Allhiphop.com) of Pittsburgh emcee Wiz Khalifa who is really enjoying the road on The Rolling Papers US Tour. The cameras catch-up with Wiz backstage, on stage, and even a little commentary from DJ Drama. Enjoy...

Crazy Hood's HECKLER Interview on WRBITV (7/14/11)

Miami-representerrrrrrrrrrrr!!...I got a little special segment (props to DJ EFN for the hook-up) from another artist that I've had the opportunity to perform with twice. Originally from the west side of Chicago, he resides and reps the bottom of the map (Miami) to the fullest. Besides touring with Crazy Hood and his group Da ALL, he has shared stages with the likes of Outkast, Busta Rhymes, NORE, Redman, KRS-One, Masta Ace, and many more. Here's a recent interview Heckler did with WRBITV on the G-Spot show last night. In this interview Heckler talks about the current state of hip-hop, all the work he has put in, and about his recent solo album release. Heck also talks about his music maturing with him. Please enjoy the video below, and you can also download (for free) to check out Heckler's debut cd "No Joke" at the follow link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?fps8pei77lll8m0

Outkast's Big Boi speaks on squashing his beef & collaborating with Killer Mike (with download)

After a show, Big Boi from Outkast quickly speaks to VladTV about squashing his long-time beef with his former artist Killer Mike, how easy it was, collaborating with him on the "Ready Set Go Remix", and gives a shoutout to the incarcerated TI. To get yall up to date, Killer Mike was originally signed to Big Boi's Purple Ribbon Records, and was introduced on the Grammy-winning Outkast song "The Whole World" and it's respective video. After his Grammy success, Killer Mike's debut album "Monster" was released and didn't sell well. Based on his lack of success, he asked Big Boi for a contract release so he could sign elsewhere, but Big Boi denied his release. In 2007, Killer Mike took his complaints public describing being signed to Purple Ribbon "as bad as playing for the Clippers", and that he "rather play for winning teams like the Lakers". Big Boi finally granted him his contract release in 2008, and Killer Mike quickly left and signed at TI's Grand Hustle/Warner Music Group imprint. Enjoy...




For a limited time, click the link below if you would like to download the song they collaborated together on, along with TI, entitled "Ready Set Go Remix":
http://www.mediafire.com/?3mmwka37a35ldet

Akon (finally) discusses on film about T-Pain future move to Young Money/Cash Money Records

Ok, this gossip has been in the rumor mill for what has seemed like almost 2 years now - but no one was willing to comment on it until now! Konvict Muzik's CEO Akon finally has gone on film over at VladTV (shoutouts!) to briefly shed some light that there's truth to T-Pain's eventual move over to Lil Wayne's Young Money Records. Currently T-Pain's still signed to Konvict Muzik and legally obligated for (1) more solo album, but afterwards he will be signing with Baby & Lil Wayne, and joining the Young Money camp. From what I am being told, it will be for a label deal for his own Nappy Boy Entertainment. So after T-Pain's next album "Revolver", he will be label-mates with: Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Tyga, Jae Millz, Mack Maine, Cory Gunz, etc...should be a good look for him!

Blake Griffin's Funny Lockout Professionals Commercial (from the 2011 ESPYs)

For those of you that tuned into yesterday's ESPY awards...you got the treat of seeing some of LA Clippers' forward Blake Griffin's video work. This is a humorous skit commercial they did for the ESPYs, that features: Blake Griffin, Kevin Love, Tyson Chandler, Ron Artest, and even football running back Adrian Peterson. This is pretty random, but Blake (an avid youtuber) is getting better with his filming skills, and it shows that in the amidst of the serious basketball league Lockout, these guys can still joke about it a bit. Enjoy!

Weekly Urban CD Sales (week ending July 10th, 2011)

Disregarding my personal opinions about her new album (we'll speak about that in another post), Beyonce stays killin' em on the charts this week. Now in her 2nd week of release for her album '4', she has added more than 115,000 cds to the tally, upping it to 426,000 sold overall. The Destiny's Child alum's fourth solo album has a feature from Andre 3000, as well as production from: Kanye West, Shea Taylor, Jeff Bhasker, Tricky Stewart, The-Dream, Babyface, Ryan Teddler, & Symbolic One.


Duo Eminem and Royce da 5'9 continue their success as Bad Meets Evil with the album 'Hell: The Sequel', climbing 4 spots to #5 selling 35,000 more units this week. These Motor City natives are gradually approaching gold status with an overall total of 312,000 units sold. Jill Scott remains in the nation's best, posted at #7 with another 32,000 sold, adding into the total 223,000 copies the Pennsylvania powerhouse has sold so far of 'Light Of the Sun'. This album is highlighted by features from: Eve, Anthony Hamilton, Paul Wall, & Doug E. Fresh.


Elsewhere, Def Jam/G.O.O.D. Music's newcomer Big Sean stays in the Top 10, dropping from #5 to #9 in his 2nd week, pushing another 27,000 copies of his solo debut 'Finally Famous: The Album'. He has sold about 114,000 cds total thus far, on a project that has featured appearances from: Kanye West, Chris Brown, Pharrell Williams, John Legend, Wiz Khalifa, Lupe Fiasco, The-Dream, Chiddy Bang, Roscoe Dash, & Dwele. Rounding out the Top 10 is R&B singer Lloyd's new album 'King of Hearts', which has moved 26,000 units in it's 1st week on the shelves. This cd is guest-heavy featuring the likes of Lil Wayne, Andre 3000, R. Kelly, Chris Brown, Trey Songz, The Game, Young Jeezy, Keri Hilson, & K'naan, and is primarily produced by Polow Da Don.


Top Album Sales [Top 5 Hip-Hop/R&B]:
#1 - Beyonce: "4"
=115,200 units sold this week (426,000 sold total)

#5 - Royce da 5'9 & Eminem: "Hell: The Sequel"

=35,000 units sold this week (312,000 sold total)

#7 - Jill Scott: "Light of the Sun"

=32,000 units sold this week (223,000 sold total)

#9 - Big Sean: "Finally Famous The Album"

=27,000 units sold this week (114,000 sold total)

#10 - Lloyd: "King Of Hearts"

=26,000 units sold this week

After a month on the shelves, Miami rapper Pitbull's album 'Planet Pit' fell 2 spots to #16, selling 18,800 this week, to bring Mr. 305's grand total up 102,200 records. R&B-pop star Bruno Mars' 'Doo-Wops & Hooligans' is still looking very healthy after 40 weeks on charts, climbing 7 slots to #21, by moving 13,900 units. His debut has sold 1,157,900 total so far, and features the likes of: Damian Marley, B.O.B., & Cee-Lo Green. Young Money's Nicki Minaj has jumped up 11 spots to #25 with 12,600 sold this week, bringing her debut 'Pink Friday's total to 1,473,200 sold. Receiving the largest boost from the recent BET Awards is Pittsburgh rapper Wiz Khalifa, whose debut 'Rolling Papers' hopped up 13 slots to #29 selling 11,300 cds this week, bringing him just inches from a Gold plaque, at 495,200 sold after 4 months in stores.

Grammy-winning Rihanna hopped up 11 slots to #32, with 10,800 more sold of her album 'Loud'. After 34 weeks, the Barbados-born singer's newest album stands at 1,360,800 copies. After 55 weeks on the charts, standing strong at #34 is the Shady Records' heavyweight Eminem whose 'Recovery' album moved another 10,700 units, bringing his it's grand total up to 3,943,000. Chris Brown shows that his fame hasn't suffered as his cd 'F.A.M.E.' remains at #39 with this album pushing another 10,100 this week. With 4 months in stores, Chris Breezy's newest cd has sold 656,200 copies so far. Enjoying the surprise success of his 2nd single "Sure Thing", Miguel's album 'All I Want Is You' jumped up 26 spots to #46, with 8,500 units moved. After 26 weeks, his debut album has sold 235,900 records so far.

Underground giant, Tech N9ne continus his indie success with his latest album 'All 6's & 7's', landing at #58 this week with 7,000 cds sold, bringing his total to 102,100 sold indepedentally. The New Orleans native Curren$y's new release 'Weekend at Burnie's' sells another 5,900 cds this week, good enough for #82 on the charts, and 28,000 sold in 2 weeks. Odd Future's frontman and public jerk, Tyler The Creator's sophomore double-album 'Goblin' remains on the charts at #144 on the strength of 3,200 copies sold, or 89,000 total sold in 9 weeks. UK-sensation, Tinie Tempah isn't letting anything stop his international success 'Disc-Overy', selling another 2,600 cds, climbing to the Billboard charts at #173, bringing his grand total to 41,000.

Sales Stats [Other Charting Hip-Hop/R&B]

#16 - Pitbull: "Planet Pit"

=18,800 units sold this week (102,200 sold total)

#21 - Bruno Mars: "Doo-Wops & Hooligans"

=13,900 units sold this week (1,157,900 sold total)

#25 - Nicki Minaj: "Pink Friday"

=12,600 units sold this week (1,473,200 sold total)

#29 - Wiz Khalifa: "Rolling Papers"

=11,300 units sold this week (495,200 sold total)

#32 - Rihanna: "Loud"

=10,800 units sold this week (1,360,800 sold total)

#34 - Eminem: "Recovery"

=10,700 units sold this week (3,943,000 sold total)

#39 - Chris Brown: "F.A.M.E."

=10,100 units sold this week (656,200 sold total)

#46 - Miguel: "All I Want Is You"

=8,500 units sold this week (235,900 sold total)

#58 - Tech N9ne: "All 6's & 7's"

=7,000 units sold this week (102,100 sold total)

#82 - Curren$y: "Weekend At Burnie's"

=5,900 units sold this week (28,000 sold total)

#144 - Tyler The Creator: "Goblin"

=3,200 units sold this week (89,000 sold total)

#173 - Tinie Tempah: "Disc-Overy"

=2,600 units sold this week (41,000 sold total)

Who will reign supreme in next week's charts? And how many more will Beyonce sell? Keep it locked here to see where new releases from The Cool Kids, Cali Swag District, and more end up. Take Care!