November 29, 2006

VIDEO
Stream: Nelly Furtado - Say It Right (prod. by Timbaland) (WMP), Young Jeezy - I Luv It (WMP), AOL Session: Snoop Dogg (Flash), AOL First Listen: Lil' Scrappy (Flash), Pretty Ricky - On the Hotline (WMP/RP), P Diddy featuring Christina Aquilera - Tell Me (The Making Of) Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3, Johhny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down (with Chris Rock, Kanye West, Justin Timberlake, Q-Tip, Adam Levine, Jay-Z, Corrine Bailey Rae and more (YouTube)

AUDIO
Download: Subatomic Sound System feat. Daddy Lion Chandell & Treasure Don - Breakin' Down the Barriers (Live in NYC Remix)(MP3), Eliot Lipp - Flashlight(MP3), John Robinson - The Visionary (MP3), Reynold - Emotionally Disturbed (MP3)

INTERVIEW
Stream: Jay-Z at Jimmy Kimmel (YouTube)

NEWS
UGK Album Pushed Back
Jive recording artist UGK’s long-awaited seventh album, U.G.K. Underground Kingz, has been pushed back to February 27, 2007 from its original December 19, 2006 release date.

The double set album features 26 new tracks by the Houston duo and lists production by UGK’s own Pimp C, Jazze Pha, Lil Jon, Swizz Beatz, Scarface, and Marley Marl, who produced "Next Up", featuring Kool G Rap and Big Daddy Kane.

The first official single, the Pimp C produced “The Game Belongs To Me,” has already hit the airwaves, with a video expected to be released at the top of the New Year.

UGK put the South on the map in 1988 with their first album release The Southern Way. Since then, the group has maintained a presence in the rap world with albums, mixtapes, indi releases and cameos on numerous prominent artists’ tracks. In 2000, they made a high-profile appearance on Jay-Z “Big Pimpin.” In 2005, Bun B released his first solo album Trill. The CD debuted at # 6 on the Hot 200 Billboard Charts, picked at # 1 on Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop album Chart and has been certified gold.

Pimp C released his solo album, Pimpalation, this past summer. The title debuted at # 3 on the Top 200 and at #1 on the Hip Hop and R&B Charts according to Billboard.

November 22, 2006

VIDEO
Stream: Snoop featuring Akon (YouTube), Omarion - Ice Box (YouTube), Keshia Chante - 2U (WMP), Keshia Chante - Been Gone (WMP), Keshia Chante - Been Gone - On Set (WMP), Tyrese - One (YouTube), Lil' Scappy's G's Up TV - Intro To A G (WMP), Bow Wow featuring Chris Brown - Shortie Like Mine (WMP), Diddy featuring Christina Aguilera - Tell Me (WMP), Yung Joc featuring Marques Houston and Trey Songz - 1st Time (WMP), Ying Yang Twins featuring Wyclef Jean - Dangerous (Flash), Patrice - Don't Cry (YouTube), Just Blaze TV : The Making of The Game's 'Why You Hate The Game' Part 1 (YouTube) - Part 2 (YouTube), Lady Sovereign breaks down on-stage. A clip of Lady Sovereign bursting into tears and being led off-stage during her concert in Los Angeles at the El Rey Theatre on November 15th (YouTube), Tim - Geven & Nemen (YouTube), Jerry Rice rapping (Flash), Dumb Criminal (Flash)

AUDIO
Stream: UGK - The Game Belongs To Me (WMP), T-Pain featuring Pitbull (WMP), UGK featuring Jazze Pha - Stop-N-Go (WMP), Ali & Gipp featuring Nelly - Hard N Da Paint (WMP), Lil' Scrappy featuring E-40 & Sean Paul of YoungBloodz - Ohh Yeah (Work) (WMP), Alice Smith in concert at WXPN and World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. Listen to the concert, featuring performances of 'Do I', 'Gary's Song', 'Fake Is the New Real', 'Desert Song', 'Dream', 'Woodstock', 'Know That I', and 'Love Endeavor' at NPR.org.


INTERVIEW
Download: Akon with Chilli of TLC at Z100 in New York City (MP3), John Legend at The 97.1 ZHT Morning Zoo in Salt Lake City. They talked about his previous gig in Salt Lake City, his Grammy wins, his childhood spelling bee skills - which prompted him to show off his skills (MP3), Aubrey O'Day from Danity Kane at Y100 in Miam Talks about CD, how she was dumped by her boyfriend, their future plans, seeing "about average" Diddy in his underwear, and more (MP3), Fat Joe at KISS 106.1 FM in Seattle. Talks about his new album 'Me Myself & I', shooting videos in the freezing cold, shooting the 'Breathe & Stop' video with The Game, and more (MP3), Fat Joe at Power 99 FM in Philadelphia. Talks about 'Me, Myself & I', How Jay-Z seems to be ignoring the street, how 50 Cent "is really really a problem, he's never been seen in a ghetto in the world... he's equivalent to Bubbles and Michael Jackson... 50 Cent is the biggest illusionist in the world, he's David Blaine", and that Remy Ma is a liar if she says Joe doesn't support her (MP3), Ciara at KISS 106.1 FM in Seattle Part 1(MP3), Part 2 (MP3), Fantasia at Power 99 FM in Philadelphia Part 1 (MP3), Part 2 (MP3)
Stream: Kem at Tom Joyner Morning Show Talking about 'Road to Platinum Campaign'. Listen to the interview here (WMP), Beyonce BBC interview (VIDEO) (WMP/MP4), Nelly Furtado BBC interview (VIDEO) (WMP/MP4)

November 19, 2006

Chilli and Akon stopped bt TRL studios yesterday. This past summer, Akon announced that he signed the TLC member on his label Kon Live Distribution for a four album deal.

One of its tracks, "Gameproof", recently leaked onto the internet against WeRoqq's permission, but Chilli appreciates the fact that buzz on the track has been mainly
favorable.

Her album is tentatively scheduled for release in early 2007 and will involve collaborations with Akon, Missy and group mate T-Boz - as well as productions by Timbaland and Will.I.Am.

In a Black Hair Magazine interview, Chilli stated that TLC is to get back in the studio some time this year to record a new album. T-Boz & Chilli are currently in talks to host their own talk show.

November 13, 2006

VIDEO
Stream: Pitbull - Ayo Chico (Lengua Afuera) (Flash), K-Os - ElectriK HeaT - The Seekwill (WMP), Elisabeth Withers - Be With You (WMP), Ying Yang Twins featuring Wyclef Jean - Dangerous (WMP), Crime Mob featuring Lil' Scrappy - Rock Yo Hips (WMP), Mario and Luigi vs. Vice City (YouTube)

AUDIO
Download: Ya Boy - Stand Up (MP3), Black Ty featuring Nicole Wray - Lost With Guns (MP3) Xzibit - Thank You (MP3), old song but still good Teedra Moses - Be Your Girl (MP3)
Stream: Ciara - Promise (WMP), Lady Sovereign featuring Missy Elliott - Love Me or Hate Me (Remix) (WMP)

INTERVIEW
Download: The Game - Interview by West Coast Rydaz (MP3)
Stream: Pitbull on his new album (WMP) Pitbull's musical influences (WMP)

November 11, 2006

R&B singer Gerald Levert died today (Nov. 10) presumably of a heart attack. He was 40.

Levert, born in Cleveland, was a founding member and the lead singer of the 1990's R&B trio LeVert, who scored big hits with "Pop, Pop, Pop, Pop (Goes My Mind)", "Casanova", and "ABC-123." He was also a part of R&B supergroup LSG, composed of platinum selling R&B crooners Keith Sweat and Johnny Gill.

As a solo artist, Levert gained an immense fan base with a string of R&B ballads ("I'd Give Anything (to Fall in Love)", "You Got That Love") from his numerous album projects on East West/Elektra Records.

Over the years, the vocal powerhouse has collaborated with Patti LaBelle, Miki Howard, Kelly Price, Teena Marie, Chris Rock and with his father, Eddie Levert, on many different occasions.

"All of us at Atlantic Records are shocked and deeply saddened by his untimely death," said an Atlantic rep via e-mail. "He was one of the greatest voices of our time, who sang with unmatched soulfulness and power, as well as a tremendously gifted composer and an accomplished producer. Above all, he was an exceptional human being whose warmth and grace inspired us all. Gerald has been a member of our family for two decades, and he will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure and privilege of working with him through the years.

"This is a tremendous loss for the music community and for his millions of fans. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gerald’s family during this very difficult time.”

November 8, 2006

VIDEO
Stream: Gnarls Barkley - Who Cares (WMP), Jay-Z - Show Me What You Got (QT/YouTube), Marques Houston - Favourite Girl (QT), Shareefa - Cry No More (QT), Gym Class Heroes - New Friend Request (WMP), Ludacris featuring Young Jeezy - Grew Up A Screw Up (QT), John Legend - Short Interview and "Where Did My Baby Go" (Live) (Flash), John Legend - Heaven (Live) (Flash), T.I. featuring Jamie Foxx - Live In The Sky (Flash), Trick Daddy featuring Chamillionaire - Bet That (Flash), Jamelia - Beware Of The Dog (WMP), Luda performing Money Maker and Tell It like It Is (Live @ Jimmy Kimmel) (Flash), We Are Scientist covers Boyz II Men's End Of The Road (YouTube)

AUDIO
Download: B.R. Gunna featuring Fat Ray &The Dramatics - Somethin' Good (MP3), Nicolay and Supastition - The Williams (MP3), MC Complex, C-Flow, Joon, Atta de Tolk, Tim, Negativ, Clippes and U-niq - Stem of Sterf (MP3), Phat Kat - Destiny (MP3), Slum Village - Do You (MP3), Athletic Mic League - Whutchaknow (MP3)
Stream: Fat Joe - Jealousy (WMP), Akon featuring Snoop Dogg - I Wanna Love You (WMP), Lil' Flip featuring Lyfe Jennings - Ghetto Mindstate (WMP)

INTERVIEWS
Download: Lyfe Jennings & Girlfriend on Power 99 FM (MP3), Jay-Z @ Sam Sylk Morning Show on Power 99 FM (MP3)

RADIO
Stream: Greg Wilson's Time Capsule - October 1976 (FUNK)

November 7, 2006

VIDEO
Stream: The video that got banned from You Tube, N'Yoil - You Should All Get Lynched (Flash), P. Diddy featuring Christina Aguilera - Tell Me (WMP), Trick Daddy - The Real Entourage Trailer (WMP), Lil' Boosie featuring Yung Joc - Zoom (WMP), Young Capone - What It Iz (WMP), Lil' Scrappy - G'up TV Trailer (WMP), Videos from the Mobb Deep DVD: Life of the Infamous; Mobb Deep - Shook Ones (WMP), Mobb Deep - Survival Of The Fittest (WMP)

AUDIO
Stream: Snoop Dogg featuring R. Kelly - That's That (WMP), Gwen Stefani - Wind It Up (Produced by The Neptunes) (WMP), MC Chris - Blastic (WMP), Trick Daddy featuring Chamillionaire - Bet That (WMP), Mario - How Do I Breathe (WMP), Boo featuring Jazze Pha - Make It Rain (WMP), P. Diddy featuring Nas and Cee-Lo - Everything I Love (WMP), Mary Mary - Hark The Herald Angels Sing (WMP), P Diddy featuring Aasim - I Am (WMP), Eminem featuring 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks and Ca$his - You Don't Know (WMP), Project Pat featuring Chrome - Raised In the Projects (WMP)
Download: Wu-Tang Latino: Los Ya Yais - Quente Te Hico Mujer (128kbps), Los Ya Yais - Mamita Ven (192kbps), Los Yo Yais - Baile Conmigo (128kbps), Raekwon featuring Impetus - State Of Grace (Remix) (128kbps), Wu Latino Artists - CREAM (Latino Remix)(128kbps), Rameses - Que Se Joda (128kbps), Rameses - Ella Baila (160kbps), 2Cara - Baila Conmigo (128kbps), 2Cara - Yo Te Mato (128kbps)

BOOKS
Gorillaz: Rise of the Ogre (www)

MYSPACE
Wu-Tang Latino (www), NYOIL (www)