Month: July 2012

Mary J Blige to Be Added to ‘The Voice’

Via Billboard Mary J. Blige and Michael Buble will find their voices as advisors on NBC’s The Voice in the upcoming Fall season. Powerhouse R&B singer Blige has signed on as an advising mentor for Adam Levine’s team, Blige’s rep confirmed. With nine Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards to her name, Blige will…


Jim Jonsin is Trying to Become a Race Car Driver

Via Miami Herald Jim Jonsin is no stranger to the fast track. But the hip-hop South Florida-based music producer, whose recordings — by stars such as Usher, Beyonce and Lil Wayne — have sold millions of downloads, is taking a different track. Jonsin has added a racing team, Rebel Rock Racing, to his Rebel Rock…


Rick Ross “God Forgives, I Don’t” Vlog


Birdman “Bread Over Bed” (Freestyle)

Birdman’s down with that black hoodie rap too. This is probably part of a full song, but for now it’s labeled as a “Bed Over Bed” freestyle. Be’lee dat.


Kendrick Lamar x Music Matters Tour Dates

Before K-Dot drops his debut, good kid, m.A.A.d city, he’s teaming up with BET Networks’ Music Matters for a 23 city tour starting on September 7 in Norfolk, VA. No locations yet, but peep the dates below.   9/7 Norfolk, VA 9/8 Richmond, VA 9/11 Charlotte, NC 9/12 Baltimore, MD 9/13 Philadelphia, PA 9/14 Washington,…


A$AP Rocky Arrested In NYC

Rocky sure knows how to pick his fights. But last night, his latest bout landed him in cuffs. According to TMZ, two photographers were assaulted after takings pics of the rapper. The victims were treated for cuts and bruises. It’s reported that he will be booked for attempted robbery.


Flo Rida On Sway In The Morning (4 videos below)

While plugging Wild Ones on Sway‘s morning show, Flo discussed growing up in a female household, recent lawsuit, influences on becoming a rapper and a possible reality show.


Cam’Ron Calls Jenny Boom Boom

Cam phoned into CT’s Hot 93.7 and said all is well with him and Vado. He also reiterates the Dip Set reunion LP is still in the works and says that he will not appear in the next Love & Hip-Hop NY.


2 Chainz & Whyclef Jean Jam Session

2 Chainz was in NY last night and hooked up with Wyclef Jean. The duo seem like an unlikely pair, but here’s brief footage from their studio session. Uh, nice freestyle Clef.


Pensado’s Place : ITL #17 – Using Gates in non-traditional ways

In this week’s ITL, Dave talks about how you to use gates in non-traditional ways to get different effects. Weather it’s adding attack to a kick drum, or using them to create rhythms in pads, you don’t want to miss this episode!