Game to Drop New Mixtape Before Releasing Album.
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News Even though it's taken him longer than he expected to release his The R.E.D. Album, Game has been keeping his fans in no short supply of new music this year. Now, Game is teaming up with producer Mars of 1500 Or Nothin' to release his third mixtape of 2011. Last night, Game took to Twitter to announce that he and Mars would join forces for a new mixtape, slated to be released before his long-awaited The R.E.D. Album's August 23 release date. Then, earlier today, Mars followed suit, revealing that the tape, titled Hood Mornin', will hit the Internet on August 1. |
Lil Wayne not satisfied with “Tha Carter IV” Producers.
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News Lil Wayne is still assembling his upcoming album Tha Carter IV, releasing on August 29th. But he’s having trouble finding worthy instrumentals. Speaking with XXL Magazine, the Young Money captain explained that he’s been getting subpar beats and that producers need to hone their craft. “These niggas’ beats been sucking. I’m putting it out there: you producing, what ya’ll doing? ....... |
Game Reveals Cover Art For ‘R.E.D. Album’.
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News Game has been working on his highly anticipated R.E.D. Album since 2009, but he promises that it will finally be released in August. The Compton, California native revealed that his label Interscope Records confirmed with him that the consistently delayed offering will drop by the end of summer. “I had a meeting with [Interscope head] Jimmy Iovine last week, and he told me the album was slated for the end of the summer, and it will not be pushed back any more than that. So we're looking towards late August," he told Billboard.com. |
Gucci Mane Released From Prison?
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News False reports of Gucci Mane's release from prison this holiday weekend arose, but records indicate that the rapper is still locked up. MTV reports that the rapper, who is serving time for a battery charge alleging that he shoved a female passenger from his moving vehicle, is still being held in the pen but will be release sometime this week. In 2005, Gucci skated on a murder charge due to insufficient evidence from prosecutors, and has served prison time regarding assault and drug charges. This past March, he released a 1017 Brick Squad street album titled The Return of Mr. Zone 6. |
Lloyd Reveals Guns And Roses Tattoo On His Head .
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News So far the year 2011 has brought on various trends including the re-emergence of tattoos in strange places. In addition to the electric triple-scoop of soft serve Gucci Mane got tattooed on his cheek, Yung LA’s immediately regrettable Duct Tape Entertainment tattoo, Diamond’s sideburn bullet and Rick Ross’ Cazal logo, R&B singer Lloyd has inked a mini mural of guns and roses that covers the back and sides of his head. Lloyd revealed his ink on BET’s “106 & Park” with co-host Rocsi Diaz who has previously enlisted the services of Lloyd’s tattoo artist. |
Jay-Z & Kanye West’s ‘Watch The Throne’, August 2nd.
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News Jay-Z and Kanye West are currently recording their upcoming collaborative album Watch the Throne, but a rumored tracklist has already hit the net. According to DOTR (via RR), the LP supposedly includes 10 tracks and the sole guest appearances come from Beyonce and Bruno Mars.....See the album listed on the main news page... |
Promoters Beefing Up Security For Rick Ross
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News The promoter for Atlantic City’s Summer Fest 2011 doesn’t expect any problems once the festival takes place on Saturday, July 2 but he isn’t taking any chances when it comes to security. Craig Newsome, the festivals promoter, has hired 100 guards and several police officers for a crowd that will likely be around 7,000 strong for the Hip Hop festival. “We’re here to show that an independent company with the right vision and the right teamwork can do just as well as the casinos do,”.......” |
Label Denies That 50 Cent Will Bail Max B .
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News Producer Dame Grease has suggested that 50 Cent might come up with the cash to bail Max B out of prison. Tweeting at Fif, Grease hinted that the G-Unit leader would spend $4 million to get Biggavelli out of prison on some "2Pac shit." @50cent Got 4 million for Max to come out! Mite Be Some Hi-Powered 2Pac shit bout to pop off! |
Game Asks Fans To Contribute To Single.
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News Game’s ever-delayed R.E.D. Album is still tentatively set for August 23rd release, but before that, the rapper wants his fans to contribute a verse to the album's single "Red Nation." Game made the announcement in a short video message explaining his idea for a new contest. “I’m looking for another verse for my single 'R.E.D. Nation,' you....... |
Beyonce Shrugs Off ‘Fear’ In ‘Year Of 4’.
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News It's a good time to be Beyoncé. The singer just released her latest album, 4, and fans were taken behind the scenes of its completion in the special "Beyoncé: Year of 4," which debuted Thursday (June 30) on MTV. The intimate special opens with black-and-white footage of the singer swimming. "I'm always happy when I'm surrounded by water," she says. "I think I'm a mermaid or I was a mermaid. The ocean makes me feel really small, and it puts my whole life into perspective. ... It humbles you and it grounds you and it makes me feel almost like I've been baptized. Am I the same Beyoncé? Absolutely not.".... |
