Slum Village talk album, future w/out Dilla & Baktin, Eminem as Rap Elvis, Newbies & Jay’s Hip-Hop!

Ms. Drama sits down with T3 and Young RJ about the upcoming album, Village Manifesto f/ J-Dilla and Baktin. T3 talks about the future of Slum Village as well as the significance and feel of the album which may be the last for Slum Village. RJ goes over productions point and incorporating the passed on members. Both talk about upcoming Detroit talent including Illa-J who they have embraced as an emcee. On the topic of Detroit, they both acknowledge their confidence in Eminem who they consider the “rap Elvis” and the “old man” aka Jay-Z who is still killin it. They also talk about Drake who they feel is one of the few new guys making moves and J. Cole who they feel is talent, but still has a ways to go. Check out part 2 to this candid interview with Slum Village.

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Part 2: Slum Village talks rap groups, Segregating Hip-Hop, Black Soap Opera & Weight Loss Challen

Ms. Drama sits down with Slum Village for part two of the interview. T3 & RJ talk about hip-hop groups, including Slaughterhouse, and the need to separate hip-hop music on the radio. T3 talks about the new single and video for Faster and the use of the black soap opera. They both touch on upcoming projects including solo works of the group. RJ ends with production and features on the album. Plus catch the mini bloopers at the end.

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Ms. Drama attended the EA Sports Need for Speed – Hot Pursuit Event in New York. Check out the exclusive flicks below!

Summary:

EA Sports was on their game with an action packed event, including a few celeb surprises who left with some pretty awesome swag. Event – goers had an opportunity to check out the event first hand with the gaming centers located in the middle of the venue. Open bar and appetizers set the mode off right for those who enjoyed the festivities. If you got out of hand, there had a make-shift line up ready and waiting for you. It was a pretty dope event (to say the least) in Ms. Drama’s world.

Can’t wait until the release of the new game? Check out the flicks below to get sneak peep to what all the fuss is about. Shout out to EA Sports who provided the gaming centers as well as Coltrane from team Epiphany who brought an exciting atmosphere to the event!

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Diamond sits down with Ms. Drama to talk about her new label situation and her latest single, Lotta Money. She talks about the possibility of backlash from the song due to the misconstrued gold-digger theme. She explains that “if your offended you might be broke..” She talks about creating her own lane in the hip-hop and that more than one woman can be on top of her game. Diamond also touches on Crime Mob family and brings up men in the industry who aren’t really about business when it comes to women. Lastly she acknowledges some of her top female emcees picks including her idol/mentor Eve.

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Ms. Drama hits the red carpet again for another batch of on the spot interviews. CEO & Chairman of BET, Debra Lee talks about new programming and her favorite rappers. Toya, from BET’s Tiny and Toya, talks about the end of her current show and the spin-off that is in the works. She also talks about Lauren London and the other baby mommas and how it’s “not the ideal situation”. She touches on her closeness to Wayne and her regular conversations with him. She also notes that Lauren and her are not that close, but are “buddies”. Appearances from Melanie Fionia, Estelle, & Lauren London!

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Ms. Drama hits the BET 2010 Red Carpet for some interviews. Michelle Williams stops by to talk about her music career, moving forward, dealing with the criticism and why it’s not up to her to decide if there is going to be a Destiny’s Child reunion. Essence Adkins also stops by to talk about her new sitcom, Are We There Yet and working with Ice Cube and the cast. Appearances from Keisha Knight Pullium, Gabby Sidobe, and Kevin Liles and guest.

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Extended coverage from Ms. Drama on the 2010 ASCAPs. Raheem DeVaughn talks about the so-called beef between him and Lyfe Jennings and how Lyfe helped him out. Dorough talks about life after his hit song (Ice Cream Paint Job) and what he has coming up. He also talks about how Dr. Dre was an inspiration to him as a producer. Among other notables are Red Cafe who talks about Diddy’s tough management and who he’s working with (Ross) and his upcoming project (Red October). Additionally Red Cafe goes mum on what officially happened at Summer Jam that prevented him from performing (NYC). Neyo wraps up the interviews with commentary on how he’s a better singer than the Dream. Appearances by producers (Smurf) and newly signed act Miguel.

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Ms. Drama attends the 2010 ASCAP awards in L.A. where she talks to established and up and coming producers and songwriters in the industry. During the red carpet interviews, Ms. Drama talks to Dow Jones about meeting Drake on Myspace and his new tracks, Goapele about her upcoming album, Milk & Honey, and who she’s been working with recently. Dondria stops by to talk about the demanding Jermaine Dupree and wanting to work with Justin Bieber. Check out Hazel Baby on the red carpet and finally Ron Artest who also stops by to talk about why he’ won’t quick his day job to pursue music. Candid interviews from the Red Carpet. Part 2 coming soon!

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Ms. Drama attends the Interscope after party at Mr. Chows (the BET Dinner) where Keri Hilson mentions upcoming album w/ production by Polow da Don and Timbaland. Troy Marshall serves as host for the star-studded event and introduces and shares the mic with Soulja Boy for a performance. Also, Troy introduces Kiki Palmer (from Akeelah the Bee) as the newest artist on Interscope Records.

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Rhymefest sits down with Ms. Drama to talk about his recent release, El Che and why he didn’t go w/ the Kanye feature most anticipated. Fest delves into politics of hip-hop (he’s running for city council) and why he feels there is too much attention on the Mason society. He touches on the criticism he’s received from saying anti-gay statements, why he’s not homophobic, and his desire for hip-hop to be more masculine.

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