Month: October 2012

Boi-1da and Coop In The Studio

 


Getting Into Songwriting w/ Triple Platinum Songwriter Drew Lawrence

Presskit.to: After graduating from Berklee and moving to LA how were you able to adjust to the new location and network within an unfamiliar scene?  Drew Lawrence: It took me a while – eventually I tapped into some of the alumni events through Berklee.  I also connected w/ people on Craigslist when forming my own band….


Copyright Alert System Coming Within Weeks

American Internet users can expect to start seeing notifications from their Internet service providers if they trade files on peer-to-peer networks. A blog post by Jill Lesser, executive director of the Center for Copyright Information, revealed the long-awaited Copyright Alert System (CAS) will begin “in the coming weeks” and provided some details about the partnership with…


Google CEO Larry Page Calls PSY’s ‘Gangnam Style’ a Glimpse of ‘The Future’

To millions of people worldwide, “Gangnam Style” is a raging YouTube meme that continues to gather momentum. But to Larry Page, the chief executive of Google Inc., it was “the future.” Page, in addressing Wall Street analysts on Thursday’s Google earnings conference call, pointed to “Gangnam Style”  as an example of the future. “Just flip a…


CAA, India’s KWAN Announce Joint Venture

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and India-based talent agency KWAN Entertainment & Marketing Solutions have formed a joint venture to represent local talent in India. Based in Mumbai, CAA KWAN will focus in areas around film and television, music, commercial endorsements, sports consulting, licensing and merchandising, live events and business development. CAA’s David Taghioff and Caleb…


MARIAH CAREY GETS BACK IN THE STUDIO WITH THE-DREAM

Although her “American Idol” gig continues to grab headlines, Mariah Carey is actively back in the studio working on her next album. She reunited with The-Dream this week, sharing a photo with her Lambs on Twitter. “Living The-American-Dream pon de studio,” tweeted Mimi, rocking a pair of hot pink leggings and a black tank top as The-Dream hid his face behind a…


KENDRICK LAMAR VIBES IN THE STUDIO WITH DR. DRE AND ANDRÉ 3000

As the release date for his debut quickly approaches, Kendrick Lamar continues to garner love from hip-hop heavyweights. A video of K. Dot zoning out in the studio with his mentor Dr. Dre and André 3000 has surfaced via Rolling Stone. As the trio listens to Kendrick’s “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe,” it’s clear that Dre and Three Stacks are…


Skylar Grey & Eminem On Set


The Truth: Are Public Feuds Hurting Hip Hop?

Over the years, rap beefs have cost lives and others have resulted to just plain fuckery. In the latest chapter of The Truth, our own YN gives his take on its impact on the culture and the media’s responsibility. [RapRadar]


NEXT WEEK’S TOP 15

Jason Aldean will give RED the top two albums of the week, the top two debuts of the year and fourth week at #1 behind three weeks for Mumford & Sons. A different Red will take over next week, however, as Taylor Swift’s new album is expected to push 1m in first-week sales.  Oh, and Sony could see as many as six titles in…