Archive for November 24th, 2009

In this video DJ Enuff tells a story about Issac Hayes asking him whether or not he should clear the sample Jay-Z used on Reservoir Dogs. Courtesy of YK2.

Whether it be physical or figurative, whether it be the Berlin Wall or a social stigma, sometimes there are dividing lines that separate what should be together naturally. BlakRoc does not smash those boundaries or break down those walls, it proceeds as if those boundaries never existed and acts accordingly. BlakRoc sets the drawbridge between forms of expression, Hip Hop and Rock by doing something as simple as putting the artists of different genres of music in one room and documenting as harmonious collaboration takes place. Backed over the soundscapes of indie rock superstars The Black Keys, BlakRoc brings elite hip hop artists to record an album like none other, an experiment with no control subject. The Black Keys paired up with artists such as Jim Jones, Mos Def, Raekwon, Ol’ Dirty Bastard and a cadre of other stars is a transfusion of new blood to the otherwise stolid veins of the current music scene. BlakRoc will be available Nov 27th on iTunes and select music retailers worldwide.

Courtesy of Nah Right.

Dame Dash isn’t worried about rumors; he’s just worried about how he looks in the photos that accompany the stories. “When I be in the newspaper, I just worry about what the picture looks like,” he laughed. “The bigger the picture, the better. I don’t even see the headline.”

He chuckles when he reads about his rumored financial status — and, judging by his space that houses an art gallery, two music studios, offices for his magazine and a television studio, he seems to be doing fine.

“I have fun everyday,” Dash said about his life post-Roc-A-Fella. “The problem is, I think people take themselves a little bit too serious. I’m happy to be a part of history so many different times in so many different ways. I’m from a place where you have your ups and your downs. That’s not really what I’m concerned about. It don’t matter. I’m Dame Dash broke, I’m Dame Dash not broke — I’m Dame Dash when I got some money. But we also know that when Dame Dash got some money, he’s putting it into his businesses. I am a cake-aholic. My quality of living never really changes, ever! I’ve never had to sacrifice or compromise.”

These days, instead of Beanie Sigel and Memphis Bleek, Dame is spending plenty of time with the likes of Mos Def and Curren$y. No more Jay-Z, but he holds no grudges. There are worst things in life than splitting up a company.

“Y’all actually seen a lot of my tragedies,” Dash said. “I know what real pain feels like. Y’all seen me cry. Always, big shout out to Aaliyah. I ain’t forget that. I still feel that everyday. All this other stuff, because these people wanna sell papers and say things, I don’t care about that. I don’t defend myself. Say what you want. I actually prefer it at times. For people to think [I'm in ruins], so I could have some fun. People be knocking my fun all the time. I wish they could have fun.”

On Black Friday, Dash is putting out the next album from the Black Keys, BlakRoc. The LP features collaborations with RZA and Raekwon from the Wu-Tang Clan, Mos Def, Q-Tip and more.

Courtesy of MTV.

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Here is part 1 of ILuvLola’s interview with Young Dro via IChat. Courtesy of ILuvLola.

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Here are the visuals of 50 Cent & Beanie Sigel tearing the stage down at the Highline Ballroom in NYC. Courtesy of ThisIs50.

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Krs-One & Buckshot debut the video for their title track, “SURVIVAL SKILLS,” directed by Todd Angkasuwan. Follow the two legends through a maze of obstacles as they show what it takes to sustain longevity.

Tonight’s Lethal Dose consists of Lupe Fiasco, Kelis & Lil Wayne. Courtesy of UHTN.

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YourAudioFix Lethal Dose: Diddy – Dirty Money – Angels [Remix] Feat. Lupe Fiasco | Kelis – Acapella | Lil Wayne – Real As They Come Feat. Tity Boi & Dre [Tags]

Here is your free download of Snoop Dogg’s I Wanna Rock mixtape, with features from Ice Cube, Nipsey Hussle, The Dream, actor Harvey Keitel and more! Hosted by DJ Whoo Kid, DJ Skee and DJ Scream!!  Snoop Dogg’s Malice N Wonderland album in stores December 8!

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Here are the behind the scenes visuals of Travis Porter’s “Go Shorty Go”.