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Lil Wayne, Chris Brown Feature On New Bow Wow Mixtape Greenlight 4

Posted 8/16/11 1:32 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

Ohio native and current Atlanta resident Shad “Bow Wow” Moss has grown up under the hot lights of Hip Hop scrutiny ever since making a splash as a kid rapper with former mentor Jermaine Dupri and appearing on Snoop Dogg’s classic Doggystyle album when he was much younger.

Now at 24 and currently a part of the Young Money conglomerate, the rapper and actor has released the fourth in his Greenlight mixtape series hosted by DJ Ill and DJ Rockstar earlier today in an effort to reestablish his rap roots and to also prep fans for his upcoming YMCMB full-length Underrated in November. On Greenlight 4, Bow Wow also taps his network of friends in the industry to help bolster his product. Read More...

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Erykah Badu Shoots Down D.O.C. Relationship Rumors

Posted 8/15/11 5:13 pm EST by in Music News, Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are

Dallas rap veteran D.O.C. made waves in the news recently after a revealing interview with local publication the Dallas Observer detailed the former Ruthless Records rapper’s long climb to rehabilitate his throat injury as a result of a car crash many years ago. D.O.C. also piqued interest from fans speaking of his work alongside producer Dr. Dre on the long-awaited Detox release. Read More...

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Frank Ocean Preps 'Swim Good' Video

Posted 8/15/11 3:08 pm EST by in Music News

2011 has been quite kind to Odd Future crooner Frank Ocean. Standing out amongst his foul-mouthed and street wear obsessed brethren, the singer-songwriter has managed to captivate audiences with his debut mixtape/street album Nostalgia, Ultra and has parlayed his smooth tenor and thoughtful lyrics into working alongside some of music’s biggest talents. Fresh off of two high profile features on the joint album from Kanye West and Jay-Z Watch The Throne, Ocean is back promoting his own wares with a new video “Swim Good” from his mixtape. Read More...

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Nas Returns Home To Queens For 'Nasty' Video Shoot

Posted 8/15/11 12:57 pm EST by in Music News

Fans awaiting the return of legendary Queens MC Nas to his hardcore hip-hop roots should be pleased by the rapper’s work of late. Released earlier this summer, “Nasty” showcased the longtime veteran going in over a hard Salaam Remi track reminiscent of his earlier work in the mid-90s. Over the weekend, photos surfaced of video shoot for the first single from Esco's tentatively titled tenth album Life Is Good and the visuals showed the Queensbridge fixture standing alongside an old friend as well. Read More...

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Lil Wayne And Drake Fans Rave Over "She Will"

Posted 8/13/11 5:51 pm EST by in Music News

As Lil Wayne continues to prep listeners for his upcoming Tha Carter IV album, the Young Money captain has unleashed yet another drop from his ninth studio record – this time with assistance from his Canadian brethren Drake who provides an insistent and memorable hook over the slow groove. Produced by T-Minus, Weezy goes in for another track devoted to the ladies although he and Drizzy take a particularly different path than what was found on the more syrupy “How To Love” single.

Dropping earlier this week, the silky groove features a subdued Wayne and Drake who both never overpower the backing track. Blazing its way throughout the Web, fans on social networking site Twitter have expressed overwhelming support for the new song and there are reports that this version of the track is actually a remix. Read More...

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Gucci Mane Fan Miley Cyrus Shouts Out Ferrari Boyz Release

Posted 8/13/11 3:22 pm EST by in Music News, Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are

Growing up before America’s eyes, former television child star and pop singer Miley Cyrus – now 18 – has been shedding her old image a layer at a time by way of a series of incidents that blazed through the press. No instance was more random than when the daughter of country music star Billy Ray Cyrus tweeted about her love of southern rap mainstay Gucci Mane.

“Don't mind me just showin off muahhh grill with @gucci1017at the urrrport!” tweeted Miley back in April in regards to Gucci Mane’s Source cover. After a few tweets dedicated to Gucci, Cyrus also mentioned a hopeful collaboration between her rocker brother Trace and Mr. Zone 6. “You know what would be my summer jam??? @tracecyrus and @gucci1017 on a track together! HAYYY!” Miley added. Read More...

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Kanye And Jay-Z's Throne Pop-Up Reminds Us To Keep Watching

Posted 8/12/11 11:13 pm EST by in Music News, Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are


Watch the Throne and its unconventional rollout continues to defy the entire recording industry’s usual traditions. After Monday's digital-only release and the drop of physical copies in retail outlets today (August 12), Kanye West and Jay-Z proved they have even more tricks up their sleeve with yet another big event attached to their joint album. In the heart of New York City and the trendy section of SoHo, MTV News got first dibs on getting a look at a “pop-up store” erected in order to sell copies of WTT. Read More...

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Gucci Mane Speaks On Ice Cream Tattoo

Posted 8/12/11 6:50 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News, RapFix Live

This past Wednesday, “RapFix Live” host Sway had the pleasure of sitting down with Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame – aka the Ferrari Boyz – and discussed the pair’s various ventures including Waka’s new independent label, their new joint Ferrari Boyz album and Gucci’s ambitious desire to recreate a down south classic. Sway focused on Gucci and his ice cream face tattoo that was a much discussed item and all the rage across the Web when pictures of the tattoo were released. Gucci Mane explained to Sway the impetus behind the infamous tat during the taped interview. Read More...

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Kid Cudi Dons Fangs For New Video 'No One Believes Me'

Posted 8/12/11 3:28 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News, Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are

Former lonely stoner Kid Cudi has been a busy man of late with his vocal imprint and assistance present on Watch The Throne, although stars Kanye West and Jay-Z maintain much of the spotlight. However, the multi-faceted Cudi is now set to take center stage with a new song “No One Believes Me” which will be featured on the remake of 80s cult classic film “Fright Night” starting Colin Ferrell, Anton Yelchin and Christopher Mintz-Plasse. MTV News caught up with the “man on the moon” as he talked on the set of the upcoming video for the new track. Read More...

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Nicki Minaj Shatters Female Rap Record With 'Super Bass'

Posted 8/11/11 2:33 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

Young Money starlet Nicki Minaj continues to have a banner year with movie roles, sellout tours and a hit album in Pink Friday. Yesterday (August 10), Billboard announced that Minaj has the biggest selling solo single from a female rapper in almost a decade. The single “Super Bass” has made quite the leap on Billboard’s Hot 100 charts, making it the highest charting solo hit for a female rapper since Missy Elliot and her “Work It” single which hit the No. 2 slot in 2002.

Nicki Minaj’s debut album Pink Friday has helped to keep the Cash Money brand name prominent along with Young Money boss Lil Wayne and fellow label mate Drake. Cash Money co-founder and fellow CEO Ronald “Slim” Williams appears to be satisfied with Nicki’s success and gave the rap star some well-deserved praise. Read More...

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