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Justin Timberlake's return to the music business is looking like a huge success. His new album The 20/20 Experience sold 968,000 copies in its first week out, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Tickets for his upcoming stadium tour with Jay-Z, dubbed Legends of the Summer, is outselling Jay and Kanye West's Watch the Throne tour by a 5-to-1 margin according to StubHub.
The question nobody seemed to asking until now is what compelled the superstar singer/actor to suddenly make the decision to record a new album and hit the road for a massive tour after nearly seven years away from music.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the clock was ticking on a sizable advance given to JT by Live Nation.
In 2008 Live Nation and Justin began doing business. The concert industry giant first purchased Signatures, a company that licences Timberlake's merchandise. Next LN agreed to make Justin's tequila brand, 901, the official tequila of Live Nation venues.
In exchange JT committed to a tour. He was given a $20 million advance. $5 million of that he wouldn't have to return as long as he completed the tour.
Fast forward to 2013 and LN was getting anxious and wanted JT to make good on their deal.
"There is a due date by which you have to start touring. At some point, [Live Nation] has to call in the loan," a source told THR.
For a stadium tour JT needed a new album to make sure fans filled the seats, so he got into the studio with Timbaland to record The 20/20 Experience. Justin's manager Johnny Wright told CNN the project was completed in just 20 days.
Justin Timberlake and manager Johnny Wright (second from right)
Typically, an album launch for a megastar of Timberlake's stature would take a year to set up at radio and retail, in addition to recording time. But with 20/20, the public first got word of its March 19 release in January.
"Suit & Tie," the lead single off of the album didn't take off on radio as quickly as planned.
Worried a stadium tour might not sell as well as expected, Live Nation reached a deal with Jay-Z to co-headline.
Their joint tour is expected to gross $60 million, which is more than enough to satisfy Justin's financial obligation to Live Nation.
"Live Nation always envisioned an arena tour for Justin Timberlake. After their successful studio collaboration, Justin and Jay-Z approached us, and we are thrilled to promote their stadium tour," a Live Nation rep told THR.
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MTV gives us a sneak peek at the trailer for Nicki Minaj's new music video for "High School." The full clip will air on Tuesday April 2nd at 10:53 am ET on MTV and MTV.com. The song is off of Nicki's album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded - The Re-Up.
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As promised, the G-Unit West signee brings more fire to the table with the Jeremy Jay produced "Touchdown." Gearing up for a big 2013, Genasis is currently on a recording spree for his new project. Stay tuned for more new music, videos and shows from the Fast Lyfe CEO.
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Legendary Cypress Hill rapper B-Real shares his thoughts on 40 Glocc suing Game over their street fight, saying that 40 broke street code. B-Real also talks about his relationship with both artists, how their beef is affecting younger fans, and the status of West Coast hip-hop.
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Pinky is one of the most recognizable actresses in the adult film industry. She sits down with VladTV to talk about the advantages of being a black star in the business, females who crash and burn on drugs, companies taking advantage, racism in the industry and being her own boss.
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Future returns with new visuals in support of his Pluto 3D album. This latest clip is for the song "My." You can pick up Pluto 3D now from iTunes. Check out the Cricket-directed video below.
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Here is the official music video for the lead single off of Eve's upcoming fourth studio album, Lip Lock. "Make It Out This Town" features Gabe Saporta of Cobra Starship. The album will be available on May 14th.
Get "Make It Out This Town" on iTunes: http://bit.ly/MIOTToniTunes
Produced by Stefan Anderson
Directed by Robby Starbuck
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Odd Future rapper Tyler, The Creator releases his new music video for "IFHY (I F*cking Hate You)." featuring Pharell Williams. The track is off of his upcoming album, Wolf, which will be released on April 2nd.
Clip directed by Tyler
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Kendrick Lamar continues to promote his good kid, m.A.A.d city album. He was the musical guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live yesterday. The Compton rapper performed "Poetic Justice" and "B*tch, Don't Kill My Vibe."
"Poetic Justice"
"B*tch, Don't Kill My Vibe"
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Chris Brown stopped by Big Boy's Neighborhood recently and the topic of him being compared to Tupac Shakur came up.
"[Other people] kind of do that. I be like 'man, don't do that.'" Chris said of the Pac comparisons. "I just kind of identify with a young black male who deals with trials and tribulations, and can express his art through his poetry. I'm passionate, so I can Identify with that."
Breezy also talks about his paintings and working with Jennifer Lopez.
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Star doesn't hold back in the latest episode of Star & Buc Wild show. The controversial and hilarious radio host goes in on R. Kelly's new "Trapped in the Closet," Sean Penn and his racist son, the Miami Heat's winning streak being snapped by the Chicago Bulls, the New York Knicks and more.
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Schoolboy Q is coming into his own. The Top Dawg Entertainment artist invaded New York City last night for two sold out shows at SOB's. Check out Q performing "Yay Yay," "Nightmare on Figg St" and "My Hatin' Joint."
Jack Thriller invades the stage during the show for a bit of comedy relief
Footage from @Blowhiphoptv and @GoodFellaMedia
"Yay Yay"
"Nightmare on Figg St / My Hatin' Joint" [Brings out Jack Thriller]
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Lil Wayne called into Los Angeles radio station Power 106 yesterday to chop it up with DJ Felli Fel about a variety of topics.
The Young Money CEO discussed his new album I Am Not a Human Being II, being a Lakers fan, MTV's Hottest MC's in the Game list, TMZ and his recent health scare.
"The thing is, man, the bad news is, I'm an epileptic, so I'm prone to seizures," he said. "This isn't my first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh seizure. I've had a bunch of seizures; y'all just never hear about it. This time it got real bad because I got three of 'em in a row, and on the third one, my heart rate went down to, like, 30 percent. Basically, I could've died soon. That's why it was so serious. The reason being for the seizures is just plain stress, no rest and overworking myself. That's typical me, though."
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Philly's top goon, AR-AB continues to introduce us to his very large Original Block Hustlers (O.B.H.) Records family through his cypher series. This is the fourth out of five. Check it out below.
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When the tracklist was revealed for Tyga's upcoming album Hotel California one of the first songs to catch people's eye was "Hit 'Em Up" featuring Jadakiss and the late, great Tupac Shakur.
The original version of "Hit 'Em Up" realeased by 'Pac in 1996 was one of the most hard hitting diss tracks of all time. Tyga recently sat down with MTV to make it clear his new song isn't a remake, but it will definitely grab people's attention.
"When you're talking about 'Hit 'Em Up' you ain't really dissing nobody, but you lettin' it be known that you don't rock with certain people," he explained.
The song was originally supposed to also feature Nicki Minaj. That plan didn't materialize so T-Raw thought The Lox veteran emcee, Jadakiss, would fit perfectly.
"I wanted Nicki to be on the song at first and then we never did it, so then I went back to the song later.I sent it to Jadakiss and after that I was done with the song and then I had came across some 'Pac vocals from a friend," Tyga said. "I was like, 'Man this would be dope,' but I didn't really know how to use it properly."
Tyga said once he figured out how to properly use Tupac's vocals the song came together nicely.
"When people hear it they're gonna think it's real clever and they're gonna really respect it."
What do you think of putting Tupac with Tyga and Jadakiss on a record?
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Gucci Mane releases a new music video for "Nothing On Ya" featuriing Wiz Khalifa. The song is one of the standout tracks off of Big Guwop's mixtape, Trap God 2.
Directed By Gabriel Hart.
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Machine Gun Kelly is back with a brand new music video for "Skate Cans." The video features professional skateboarder Ryan Sheckler. Black Flag mixtape coming soon.
Directed by: Spordy19XX for EST 19XX FILMS
Lace Up available now: http://smarturl.it/LaceUp
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New trailer for M. Reck's upcoming video for "I Give It Up." Produced by Harry Fraud.
Buy it now on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-give-it-up-single/id494594720
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