Macy Gray sits down with Ms. Drama to talk about her album the “Sellout”. She talks about the name and it’s meaning and why she hasn’t really sold out. Macy opens up about the new indie label she’s on (Concord Music) and how she deals with the backlash and criticism when it comes her way. She also talks about being nude and why she would do it again. Finally Macy talks about what she has coming up and her favorite up and coming artists. She also reveals her admiration for Kanye West’s music.
Ms. Drama covered the J. Cole secret show in New York. During the show, J. Cole forgot the lines to his song Lights Please. His fans and members of the press held him down as he started the song over again and used audience participation to get thought it.
Ms. Drama attends the Malibu rooftop event in NYC where Sean Paul and Estelle perform live. During their performance of Give it to Me, one fan grabs Sean Paul on stage. According to Sean’s security, she was a “stalker” that has been hitting Sean Paul on Twitter for some time. Estelle also had fan appreciation, when she invited on of her fabulous followers to join her up during her “freak” set. Check out her fan’s elaborate dance routine!
Ms. Drama attends the Fat Joe Listening event in New York and gets to preview his upcoming album before it hits the shelves. Check out a snippet of an exclusive track produced by Scoop Deville tentatively called Slow Down. Behind the scenes footage with Mr. Cee, Fat Joe, Cool and Dre, plus more! The Dark Side is in stores July 27th.
Ms. Drama talks to Richard Garcia, the man who lives to emulate 2 Pac Shakur, backstage at Summer Jam. During the interview Richard talks about his connection with 2 Pac and changing himself to become the deceased rapper. He rhymes and talks about people’s reactions to his appearance and reveals his real 9 to 5 as a teacher. He open up about meeting 2 Pac father and the upcoming meeting he plans to have with Afeni Shakur. A startling interview with Richard Garcia.
Ms. Drama TV covers Summer Jam 2010 where she gets an update from Lil Twist and captures the DJ Khaled and friends set. Khaled brings out a few surprises during the show including, Rick Ross, Luda, Nicki Minaj, Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe and T-Pain. Plus backstage footage from the event.
Hip-Hop, New Jersey, Live Performances and a crowd of 50,000 + screaming fans were the summer cocktail of the annual hip-hop concert. This year, it was at a new Stadium, but the same formula of popular artists and the more or less expected mash-ups still made up the night’s event.
Gucci Mane opened the show with Waka Flocka Flame, performing fan favorites such as, “Wasted”,“Lemonade” and “Oh Let’s Do It”. His first major performance out of jail, Gucci Mane amped the crowd setting the pitch for the evening’s festivities.
Juelz Santana, sin Jim Jones, who was rumored to be prohibited in entering Giant’s Stadium, donned the stage with Freeky Zekey where they performed the “Dipset Anthem”, “Back to the Crib” and “Pop Champagne”. During the set, Lloyd Banks joined Juelz for their summer hit of “Beamers Benz, or Bentley”. Maino also came out to support, performing “Get ‘Em Tiger” with crew.
To cater to the lyrical crowd, which may or may not have existed that night, Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek brought out Estelle and later, Jay-Z’s signee to Roc Nation, J. Cole, to the stage. Estelle performed “Midnight Hour” with Talib Kweli and allowed J. Cole to demonstrate his talent with songs off of his mixtape.
To appeal to the “streets”, Brooklyn MC Fabolous, touched the stage with live band performing mixtape hit “Body Ya”. Although a short set, the crowd was warmed up for the anticipated act of the night: Drake.
In a midst of unnecessary smoke from the stage, Drake emerged with a surprising energy and buoyancy that made many wonder if the EMT would have to be called later that night. He brought out head honcho for Cash Money, Baby, and not surprisingly his team mate Nicki Minaj, who made her entrance in usual Barbie Fashion. Talking on her role, she brought out dancehall reggae artist, Egyptian to perform “Hold Yuh”. With a few seconds of pretend grinding to the song, they parted ways for her and Drake to have their moment of love declarations to one another – where she then exited the stage. In the last few minutes before his set ended, Drake decided to pay homage to his locked up team leader, Lil Wayne with the song, “I’m Going In”.
Nicki’s night didn’t end there for she also made a few more appearances including one for her verse in Ludacris’ “My Chick Bad” and “All I Do is Win” remix with DJ Khaled. For Nicki’s “Lil’ Freak” performance with Usher, she reportedly walked out on stage hand in hand with Cassie, for her infamous, “plotting on how [she] can take Cassie away [from Diddy]” verse.
Trey Songz also added to the atmosphere coming in with his own smoke and mirrors flair that drew in the female audience. With heavy gyrations and suggestive moves, Trey crooned to his female fan base how he “Invented Sex” and the “Neighbors Know [His] Name”.
DJ Khaled’s set was was one of the obvious highlights from the night. He brought out Rick Ross, T Pain, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe and reggae icon Barrington Levy. Cam’ron was the biggest surprise performing street banger, “I Really Mean It” and “Speaking Tungs” with Vado. “All I Do is Win” was the obvious vote for the night as everyone’s hands followed the instructions carefully, by literally going up and down during his set.
Finally, Usher made his grandiose appearance with pyrotechnics and a little bit of divo. He opened his catalogue book and performed past classics as well as his current hits. Although the crowd started to pan out, Usher ended his show with O-M-G which gave some last minute energy to those who has stayed until the very end.
Ms. Drama TV covers the Vh1 Hip-Hop Honors Dirty South edition in New York. The nominees as well as the artists performing stop by to talk about the importance of the event as well as their upcoming projects. J. Prince reveals his new deal with Universal and his son discovering Drake on myspace. Slim Thug talks honoring J. Prince & being like him versus Jay-Z, plus his upcoming movie ventures and adult film life. Artists also talk about the southern artists left out/not present & their thoughts on it. Cameos/interviews from Gucci Mane, Juvenile, Ying-Yang Twins, Bone Crusher, J. Prince + son, Slim Thug, Franchise Boys, and Sebastian.
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