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NEW VIDEO: 2 CHAINZ – UNDASTATEMENT

VERSE — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:43:14 +0000

2 Chainz is keeping up the momentum with a new video. Check the visuals below.

NEW MIXTAPE: 50 CENT – THE LOST TAPE

VERSE — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:43:20 +0000

This reminds me of NaS’ album series by a similar name. I haven’t listened to it yet but Fif rarely lets me down.

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Apparantly 50 is promising his album in July. Just in time for summer.

MUSIC VIDEO: DJ KHALED – TAKE IT TO THE HEAD FT. CHRIS BROWN, RICK ROSS, NICKI MINAJ & LIL WAYNE

VERSE — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:37:34 +0000

Cash Money/Young Money started flexing it’s roster’s muscle with DJ Khaled’s new video Take It To The Head. Colin Tilly went hammer on the video.

ZELLERS IS CLOSING AND EVERYTHING IS ON SALE!

VERSE — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:51:05 +0000

Zellers has been bought out by Target and basically all locations, at some point or another, are having sell off sales to get rid of the old inventory. Check out the ones closest to you to stretch your dollar and cross off more items on your list.

The Top 5 Biggest Recording Studio Mistakes Of All Time A MUST READ

VERSE — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:46:31 +0000

This was sent to me by a successful producer who wanted to share his recording studio knowledge. I whole heartedly agree with them, so here the are:

The Top 5 Biggest Recording Studio Mistakes of All Time….

#5 – Not practicing your lyrics before your studio session

This should go without saying, but if I had a dollar for every rapper or singer that had stepped into my recording studio unprepared I’d be Bill Gates himself. Take the time the night before to practice and perfect your lyrics! This will save everyone time and frustration as no one enjoys an artist fumbling and tripping over lyrics for hours at a time (It also makes you look like a bafoon in front of your groupies!). And lastly, If you’re paying by the hour than you’ll simply accomplish much more and get your monies worth.

#4 – Inviting the whole block to the studio

I know its very tempting to invite all your boys and homegirls to witness you making magic in the studio but truthfully this is one of the worst things you can do as it’s a major distraction for you, and your engineer. I’ve watched clients book 4 hour sessions, arrive drunk with 5 or 6 homies who have nothing to do with the song, and in the 4 hours they’ve only recorded 2 verses and pissed away the rest of the time laughing and bugging out. Cut this down to just one or two key people who tell it like it is and let the rest of the block hear it on the mixtape, or better yet.. They should buy your CD to support you instead!

#3 – Needing to be buzzed before recording

Many artists (especially rappers) have fallen into the habit of needing to get high or tipsy before recording, but this habit will only continue to grow like weeds (Pun intended). I totally get that smoking or drinking can help ease the nerves and get you into a zone but this can be dangerous if over abused. I’ve watched many artists piss their careers down the toilet after becoming addicted to this habit. At 1st they just needed a few pulls, then after that wasn’t enough they needed a whole blunt…. At this pace, what drug are you gonna need when it’s time to perform in front of millions if you ever get on? This is how many celebrities rise and fall right before our eyes. Be careful with this.

#2 –Bringing Free/Tagged Beats to A Professional Studio

I’ve watched dozens of artists jump on soundclick, download a free beat then bring it to the studio and ask me to edit out the tags (The B B Beats Planet Voice).. Not only is this wrong, buts its stupid.. because the time they were paying me to edit out the tags winds up costing them the same if not more than the price the producer is charging for the Lease/TAGLESS beat. Real Talk! You should respect the producer and leave his/her tags in, or if you really enjoy their music than show your appreciation by paying for the beat. Don’t be one of those freeloading bozo’s out there.

And the #1 winner……………

#1 – Thinking you’re a “Know It All” Super Star, when everyone knows your not!

Leave Your Ego At The Door ! Nobody likes a “Know it all” showoff nor will that attitude help your song in the studio. When collaborating with other musicians stop being the man (or woman) for a minute and be open minded as the other individuals are simply trying to help you improve your work. Every single time I shut my big mouth and listened instead, 99% of the time great ideas were pitched to me by my colleagues.

There you have it, the “Top 5 Biggest Studio Mistakes Of All Time”

NEW MOVIE: SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP

VERSE — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:33:49 +0000

Ice Cube has made something really dope; we should support it. Read about it below.

Director Ice-T takes us on a journey to explore the roots of Hip-Hop from the beginning to the cultural phenomenon it’s become today in Something to Nothing: Art of Rap. The documentary features appearances from Kanye West, Eminem, Nas, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Common, DJ Premier, Q-Tip, Raekwon, Bun B, MC Lyte and plenty more. Here’s our first preview of the upcoming film which hits theatres on June 15. Looks like it’s going to be a good watch.

NEW VIDEO: MAC MILLER – THOUGHTS FROM A BALCONY

VERSE — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:08:30 +0000

Mac drops his second single of his forthcoming album, Macadelic, called “Thoughts From My Balcony”. Its a dope song and Miller stays in his lane. His fans wont be disappointed.

WARNING: NOT SAFE FOR WORK!!!!

KANYE TO BE ON ‘KARDASHIAN’ TV SHOW

VERSE — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:09:04 +0000

I don’t care about these two but I kept hearing about them last year that I thought everyone knew the deal. Anyway, now that everyone knows what we knew in 09 (Click here for the 2009 article). I figured that I would confirm the rumour that Kanye is going to be on the show. Again, this is old news. Enjoy!

NEW VIDEO: NICKI MINAJ – BEEZ IN THE TRAP

VERSE — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:15:01 +0000

Hmmmmm?

NEW BOOK: SNOOP DOGG’S – ‘ROLLING PAPERS’

VERSE — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:15:51 +0000

I am a fan of Snoop Dogg, I remember countless days in high school and nights in clubs rapping along with his songs but that is not why I am buying his new book. It is the business mind within me and the appreciation for a true synergy between a product and its message that have made fall in love with this book. In essence, this book captures the very aura and mantra of Snoop and his greatest past time before you even read it. Check out the book’s description and then hear the Dogg Father speak on his book.

A few days after announcing a new 4/20 sneaker collaboration between Curren$y and Diamond Supply Co., the Doggfather himself, Snoop Dogg, has announced an “eco-friendly” product for purchase later this year when his new book, Rolling Words: A Smokable Songbook, hits store-shelves.

The miniature-sized book that will be available for purchase this summer contains a number of pages filled with lyrics to some of Snoop’s most memorable songs like “Gin and Juice,” “Beautiful,” “From Tha Chuuuch To Tha Palace,” “Snoop Dogg”, and many more.

The pages themselves are smokeable and made from the same paper that is used in Snoop’s very own king-sized slim rolling papers (which are available now), while the book and its cover are made from hemp and twine.

That’s not all, though, folks. The spine of Rolling Words: A Smoklable Songbook contains a surface that can be used to strike a match for those unfortunate nights when you don’t have a lighter by your side.

“I made this book so people can always remember: you can roll with an expert, you can roll with Snoop.”

P.S.

I see the grey is coming in Snoop. Another testimony of your time tested influence.