Billboard Reports
Less than a year after releasing his eighth studio album, "Back on My B.S.," New York rapper Busta Rhymes plans to shift the state of the music industry, which he says is "dying like cancer is killing it," with his brand new effort, "The Chemo."
"I called the album 'The Chemo' because it seems like the industry and music overall is dying slowly," Busta told Billboard.com of the Flipmode/Universal Motown project, slated for an early 2010 release. "The cancer that's stricken the business is killing the music, not only from a business standpoint, but also the value of the content and the creativity behind it. I just want to start the first stage of chemotherapy treatment that needs to take place and hopefully inspire others to do their part and contribute to different stages of the cure."
Still, Busta recognizes those artists who are taking a stand against the "dying industry" by putting out "great music," stating, "Jay-Z put out an incredible album this year and Lil Wayne put out an incredible album last year." Others he commends include Jadakiss, Drake and Trey Songz.
Busta's also played a role this year with the release of "B.S.," which debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 and reached No. 2 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, selling 135,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Although a single hasn't been selected yet, Busta says fans can expect new music to hit the radio waves and blogosphere next month. So far, features on "Chemo" include Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Wyclef Jean, Sean "Diddy" Combs and his collective, Dirty Money.
Busta recently signed a "very lucrative business deal" with Venom Energy drinks, a beverage under the Snapple company umbrella. The opportunity, which includes nationwide advertising, branding and promotional opportunities, was proposed to him through his management team at Violator Management, says Busta, adding, "the most appealing thing about the situation was just the room they were leaving for the nature of the relationship between Venom and Busta Rhymes to just grow."
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Tracklist:
1. Intro
2. Betta Believe It (remix) (feat. Yo Gotti, Bun B & Trae)
3. They Scared
4. I Been Icy
5. Death Around The Corner
6. I Did U Wrong (featu. Lil Quick)
7. End Of Time (feat. Money Bags)
8. The 25th Hour (Interlude)
9. I Ain’t Mad At Cha
10. If I Could Change
11. Deep Off In Tha Club
12. Streetz Iz Mine
13. Be Careful
14. Fresh Cut
15. Fresh Out The Shower
16. Down Here
17. 5 Star (remix)
18. Bout It Bout It
19. Boosie Talks Jail Time (Interlude)
20. Late Night Flights
21. I Know (feat. Hurricane Chris)
22. Sippin All Night
23. She Goes So Hard
24. Limelight (feat. Hurricane Chris)
25. Boosie Talks Free at Last (Interlude)
26. Did Her Wrong
27. My Children
28. Missin You
29. Outro
30. Jungle
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Posted by Mr.I Get It on November 22, 2009 at 4:14am
DMX is set to have more than a bruised ego after pulling out of a celebrity martial arts fight.DMX is set to have more than a bruised ego after pulling out of a celebrity martial arts fight - his wallet could take a beating after the promoter filed a $1 million lawsuit against the rapper.The troubled hip-hop star signed up to battle it out in the ring with actor Eric Martinez in an Alabama Pride MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) bout next month (Dec09).He subsequently dropped out of the match amid claims his safety would be put at risk - but organisers later alleged he quit after they refused to fix the fight to ensure he was crowned champion.Promoters from Thunder Productions had to make last minute amendments and roped in rapper-turned-reality star Coolio to take DMX's place.And now they are demanding DMX pay for wasting their time - the company filed a $1 million suit at a Birmingham, Alabama court on Friday (Nov 20, 2009), according to TMZ.com.The fight is set to take place on 12 December 2009.
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Video After The JumpRoyce Da 5'9, Joell Ortiz, Crooked I and Joe Budden collectively known as Slaughterhouse are back with a new video from their debut cd. Directed by John Columbo, "Microphone" has that throw back feel, when rappers had to spit lyrics and not make up funny dances to get on.
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Tracklist :
01. It’s Time To Crown Me King (Scratch Intro)
Produced By DJ Unexpected of The Diggers Union Local 1200
02. T.I – Welcome Me Back To The Trap
03. The King Is Here For His Throne / My Life Is The Real Deal (Interlude)
04. T.I – That’s What I Thought
05. Before I Became King, I Was The Rubberband Man (Interlude)
06. T.I – The Rubberband Man
07. T.I – Drug Related
08. T.I Feat. Swizz Beatz – Bring Em Out (DJ Unexpected Remix)
09. I’m Going To Help These Kids (Interlude)
10. T.I – Help On The Way (Produced By Just Blaze)
11. The King of the South Meets The King of the Trill (Interlude)
12. T.I Feat. Bun B – Front Back (Hook and Eye Productions Remix)
13. The King Bob Marley Speaks On The Importance of Reggae
14. T.I Feat. Beenie Man – I’m Serious (DJ Unexpected Remix)
15. T.I Feat. Wyclef Jean – You Know What It Is (Hevehitta Remix)
16. T.I Feat. P.S.C, Slim Thug & Jae Millz – Heads Popped Off
17. The King Will Always Be Here (Interlude)
18. T.I – Message To The Government
19. Change Comes With Time (Interlude)
20. T.I – Still Ain’t Forgave Myself
21. Remembering A True Friend (Rest In Peace Philant Johnson)
22. T.I Feat. Justin Timberlake – Dead And Gone
23. The King Will Continue To Work Hard, And Do Big Things
24. T.I – Big Things Poppin (nVMe Productions Remix)
25. T.I – Hell Of A Life
26. The King Gets Love From All Over The World (Interlude)
27. T.I – All Night
28. Don’t Believe Everything You Hear About The King
29. T.I – You Don’t Know Me (DJ Unexpected Remix)
30. The King Will Be Home Soon (Interlude)
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Video After The JumpFormer Murder Inc crooner Lloyd links up with J.Holiday and the Hip-Hop Barbie Nicki Minaj for this dope track. Lloyd has been busy lately as he is also featured on the new Young Money single "Bed Rock". Look for a new Lloyd album sometime early 2010.
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Rap-Up Reports
Rap-Up.com has learned that Slim Shady will tear up the stage on Sunday with “Crack a Bottle” and “Forever.” Don’t be surprised if he’s joined by Lil Wayne and Drake on the latter. Both artists are scheduled to attend.
Em’s performance is in support of Relapse: Refill, a re-release of his latest album Relapse, due December 21 with seven bonus songs including “Forever.”
Also on the star-studded bill are Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Rihanna, Shakira, Lil Wayne, Timbaland, Nelly Furtado, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Lopez, and the Black Eyed Peas.
The 2009 American Music Awards will broadcast live from the NOKIA Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.
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Posted by ChasinDatPaper on November 21, 2009 at 11:00am
Forbes Reports
A collection of Michael Jackson memorabilia, including the now iconic rhinestone-studded glove he wore when he performed his first moonwalk dance in 1983, is being sold at auction.
The glove and other Jackson items are part of a music memorabilia auction being held by Julien's Auctions at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York's Times Square on Saturday.
Michael Jackson's Crystal Shoe will also be auctioned today
Jackson wore the left-handed glove, which accompanied his fedora, when he unveiled what was to become his trademark dance on Motown's 25th-anniversary TV special. It's a modified, store-bought glove covered with a mesh of rhinestones.
The glove's pre-auction estimate is between $40,000 and $60,000.
The pop icon, who died June 25 at age 50, gave the glove to Walter "Clyde" Orange, of the singing group the Commodores, after the 1983 performance.
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Posted by ChasinDatPaper on November 21, 2009 at 10:50am
NY Daily News Reports
Condoms may make for safe sex, but a city teacher says they made for unsafe conditions at a Manhattan high school.
Karen Hollander is suing the Department of Education over injuries she says she suffered following a nasty spill on garbage and "slippery foreign substances" that included condoms discarded by students at the High School of Art & Design.
Hollander says she suffered injuries to her head and nervous system after her Nov. 12, 2008, tumble at the Second Ave. school.
The suit says school officials failed to maintain safety in the cafeteria by allowing trash that included condoms to pile up on the floor.
"They caused, allowed and permitted condoms to be distributed by school personnel to the students, many of which were opened during the school lunch period and thrown on the floor," says the suit.
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TMZ Reports
DMX may have wanted to fix his fight to avoid an ass-beating, but now he's really cruisin' for a bruisin' -- legally -- because the promoters that hired X are suing him for chickening out last minute.
According to docs filed Friday in Birmingham, Alabama -- Thunder Productions wants $1,000,000 from the rapper, claiming he's a fraud and led them on ... because as soon as they refused to fix his fight, he backed out.
The company says DMX's jitters really put them under the wire and cost them a ton of moolah because they had to switch gears late in the game and find a celebrity replacement.
But if you want our opinion -- DMX isn't half the man who's fighting in his place on December 12 ... because that man is Coolio!!!Read more…
Tracklist:
01 DJ J1 Is A Made Man
02 Intro To I Do The Impossible
03 Listen Close
04 Empire State Of Mind (rmx)] f. Alicia Keys
05 If I Come Back For You f. Mo Manson, Murda Mook, LA, Gruff, Charlie Clipz, Cashflow, Loaded Lux & 2 Way
06 Buy U A Round (rmx)
07 When NY Was NY
08 Programmed To Do The Impossible
09 Do It For U f. Trey Songz & P. Reala
10 Gimme 20 Dollaz (rmx) f. Ron Browz, Jim Jones, OJ Da Juiceman, & Shawty Lo
11 Come To Me f. Verse
12 Shut the City Down
13 Get It f. Cam’ron & Kidd Rossi
14 Immortal
15 Try To Sleep With A Broken Heart (rmx) f. Alicia Keys
16 Activate My Swag f Rose Raz
17 NY Minute (rmx) f. Jadakiss & French Montana
18 I Need A Girl (rmx) f. Trey Songz
19 Married to the Streets f French Montana
20 In The Wind f. Nikateen & Rose Raz
21 Public Apology LadiesDownload HereRead more…
Video After The JumpWe all know people that get drunk and do dumb sh*t including ourselves. Well Jimmy Kimmel put together a video of a few people who probably were on tilt and thought they were ninjas. The results are straight up hilarious and will have you thinking twice before you decide to have your ninja moment.Read more…
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