Month: November 2012

Billboard’s 2012 Women In Music Honorees

Women In Music Hub  Billboard’s Women In Music 2012: Introduction  From The Editor


Sonic TALK 293 – 24 Carat Gold Spanner

Golden Moog Voyager 06:12, Korg Polysix App 14:20, Imogen Heap’s Gloves25:00, Donald Fagen’s Sunken Condos 51:20


The Realness: Rosenberg ended Nicki’s career

Old Man Ebro kicks the realness on why Rosenberg ended Nicki Minaj’s career, and what she can do to be popping again.


TOP 10 TRACKS OF THE WEEK

“Gangnam Style” just keeps getting bigger, buoyed by a massive media blitz that has turned PSY into a household name. Rihanna’s “Diamonds” is also coming on strong, though the track sold 53k fewer than the reigning champ last week. Voice contestant Cassadee Pope is a surprising #3 with her live-on-the-air cover of coach Blake Shelton’s poignant ballad, demonstrating the potency of prime-time…


Wiz Khalifa On Larry King Now


G.O.O.D. Music’s ‘Clique’ Goes Platinum

They might have been right with that chorus. “Clique”, the G.O.O.D. Music cut featuring Big Sean, Jay Z and Kanye West, has celebrated its millionth sale. This marks the second platinum single off the G.O.O.D. Music album, Cruel Summer, after “Mercy” went double plat. [AlLindstrom]


Forbes Names Dr Dre Highest Paid Musician Of 2012

The numbers are in, and Dr.Dre is sitting atop this Forbes list for 2012. The Beats By Dre line has taken on a mind of its own, in return, the product is literally everywhere. I think it is one of the best marketing strategies I have seen from a company in a while. Congrats to…


Respect This With Elliott Wilson

With this edition of our interview series we talk to the owner of Rap Radar, EIC of RESPECT Magazine, and hip-hop journalisim icon Elliott Wilson. In our conversation we discuss the launch of his new podcast series, his mentorship of the new generation, and more. This interview should give you a good idea of what…


Jamie Foxx Produces New Track With Rick Ross For “Django Unchained”

  Looks like we can look forward to hearing production from Jamie Foxx on the “Django Unchained” soundtrack. The record is entitled ”100 Black Coffins” and will feature Rick Ross. Check out the full tracklist below. “Django Unchained” will be in theaters nationwide on Christmas Day, soundtrack will be released on 12/18. 1.Winged 2. Django (Main Theme) – Luis Bacalov, Rocky Roberts 3….


Beastie Boys Look To Get Sampling Lawsuit Thrown Out

Immediately after the passing of Adam “MCA” Yauch, the remaining members of the Beastie Boys were sued by Tuf America, who claimed the Beasties used Trouble Funk songs in a number of their recordings. Now, a lawyer for the Beastie Boys has requested the lawsuit essentially be thrown out for lack of substantial evidence. In…