Last night in New York, Jill Scott hosted a private listening event for fans and media for her upcoming album, The Light of Sun. During her listening event, Jill revealed that her album will have features from Paul Wall, Eve, Anthony Hamilton, Too $hort and other surprises. Performing her new single, Shame, for the crowd, Jill also debuted her song, Quick, where she touches on the “quick” break up with her husband. To appease the crowd, Jill also adds in fan favorite – Is it the Way, where she has the audience participate. Towards the end of show, Jill brings out Anthony Hamilton to sing their song, For Lovers Only, which is also featured on her upcoming album.
The Bone Thugs and Harmony saga continues with Bizzy Bone explaining why he’s not against Krayzie Bone leaving. Wait, does anyone still care at this point? Didn’t think so. Yet I’ll continue…
So while I have love for the BTNH – I find it a little hard to watch Bizzy getting his hair braided during the interview. I mean REALLY? Did we have to do this NOW? SMH. And did this ni**a just say “I commemorate him?” I think you meant congratulate. Sigh – Crack is a helluva drug. Peep his interview below:
In part 2, Bizzy clears up some of the questions that the “Internets” have been asking in regards to his status in Bone Thugs N Harmony.
The picture after the jump is from the video shoot (directed by Francis Lawrence) for what seems to be her first single for her upcoming LP. Song is entitled “Run The World. The single was produced by Switch (co-produced by Shea Taylor) and written by both Beyonce and The Radio Killa, TheDream. Another anthem for all you ladies out there. Go ahead & put it on repeat!
That’s Ricki talking, here’s my 2 cents:
Ehh on this track. I mean it’s going to catch on. The gays will love it. But is it an anthem? Heck no. Daddy Knowles is calling your name B. Listen. He’s ready to take you back to your pop-star formula.
This piece Glass Eye Media did for Kevin Cossom’s Promo NYC Run last week shows him in the studio for a Meet & Greet; as well as some footage from a mixtape signing at Vinny’s Styles in Brooklyn. “Hook vs Bridge 1.5″ drops next Tuesday April 26th.
XV teamed up with the fellas fromiLLRoots for his latest mixtape “Zero Heroes”. You’ll find production from the likes of Just Blaze, J. Cole, and Seven and features from Pusha T, CyHi Da Prynce, Kendrick Lamar, Donnis and Vado amongst others. Enjoy!
I’m more of a cartoon chick myself. But for all of you “gamer” fans out there, this might be your niche. Apparently the bay area (which seems to be the new region for random movement and dances) has started this whole Gamer movement up in the California. It’s sort of catchy to me and I can get why the kids and computer nerds would like it, but is this a Pass or a Fail when it comes to a hit track?
Check out the track below and blurb on the “supposed” creator of this movement:
There’s a new movement based on the west coast known as Gamer Music. Nes, the founder of the movement is putting out a compilation that represents the movement called Games Vs. Cartoons. The first single to the album is called “Gamer”. The song features ill Will protege’ Mick Stillz, signed motown rapper Inertia, the debut artist on Play N Skillz G4 Muzik label, and South Carolina up-and-comer Ckhid.
R & B lovers, this one’s for you. Brand new (not even on the others blogs) music from Brian McKnight entitled “Fall 5.0″. This is the first single from his forthcoming album “Just Me”, available online & in stores on July 21st. I don’t know about you guys but I can’t wait to hear this. This will be his first album in two years. (Evolution Of A Man dropped in 09) I still have “TEN” (his 2006 album) playing form time to time. The production on it…*two thumbs up*
That’s Ricki talking above. Here’s Ms. Drama’s spiel on this track:
I guess Brian McKnight never heard Jay’s Death of Autotune track a few years back. He must have not received that memo. In any case, the McKnight-ster is back and hopefully his album sounds better than this single. As you can tell, I’m not won on it yet – but maybe, just maybe it will grow on me? Ehh. (We’ll keep hope alive folks)
It looks like all is NOT well in the thuggish- ruggish bone family. Last week, original group member Krayzie Bone decided to part ways after 20 years with the legendary group in lieu of focusing on the “next generation” of talent he is trying to promote.
Apparently the remaining members of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony are furious with Krayzie Bone claiming that he disrespected the memory of Eazy-E by quitting the group.
The drama unfolded last week — when Krayzie released a this YouTube video:
TMZ spoke with two of the remaining members, Flesh-n-Bone and Layzie Bone who stated they thought Krayzie Bone was a “dumb f**k” for leaving the group because Bone Thugs “made him who he is.” Flesh-n-Bone also gave his thoughts saying, “Krayzie might as well say ‘F**k Eazy-E’ because he is disrespecting Eazy-E’s legacy by leaving the group.”
For those of you not up on your Bone Thugs -n- Harmony history, Eazy-E is credited with discovering the group back in the early ’90s.
Flesh says the group will continue to record music — adding, “Let [Krayzie] walk away … Bone Thugs will be here regardless. The group will not be affected by Krayzie going … he knows where home is.”
Also noted, Wish Bone has yet to comment on Krayzie’s decision to leave – but I am hearing through the grapevine he has also decided to part ways! Stay Tuned….
Btw, I honestly thought they had it together! Check them out in this interview I did after the jump.
I’ve been telling you this girl could SANG! And for all you non-believers here’s a short clip of this talented singer in action.
Check out Kimberly Nichole heating up the stage with her rendition of What’s Up, by 4 Non Blondes. S/o to Best Buy for featuring indie artists and allowing them a platform to display their talents.
Looks like Nicki Minaj may actually have some competition this summer. Da Brat is officially back spitting bars and chipmunk Jermaine Dupree is right by her side. I can’t deny her talent, but this horrific MJ tattoo she decided to get?
MJ: Please Da Brat, let me be free from you LEG!
Yea, I could have lived without ever seeing that. SMH.
Peep – Da Brat, Jermaine Dupree and Allen Iverson (who makes a random cameo and has no purpose in this video) remixing Chris Brown’s Look At Me Now single. FIRRRE!
