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Kanye West Goes Darker with Heartless
Posted by Seth Combs Categories: Leaks, Upcoming Releases, Hip-Hop & Rap, Free Music Downloads,
I’m not going to say it’s hard to be Kanye West, but when you listen to the two released tracks from his upcoming album 808s & Heartbreak, you feel something. From the sound of these tracks, I’m going to say this album is going to be unlike any other in his collection. The release of this album is already unique with a listening party involving Italian designer Vanessa Beecroft, an LA gallery, and 40 naked women (sorry, no photos.)
The first single, “Love Lockdown,” has Kanye using Auto-Tune technology, diving deep into his heart about the hardships of love. Now, he comes out with “Heartless,” which delves into even deeper, darker places. With a brooding beat and lyrics like, “somewhere far along this road, he lost his soul, to a woman so heartless”, it’s like an Auto-Tune freight train of pain, sorrow and heartache that will run you over. Feel it for yourself by downloading the track.
Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
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Marshall Mathers: Back in a Big Way
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Upcoming Releases, Hip-Hop & Rap,
Just when you thought Eminem was well off the rap radar, the former superstar is in the spotlight again. His “I’m Having a Relapse” is making the rounds of the Internet, there’s talk of a possible new tour…and he’s even got a book coming out.
I know what you’re thinking - does it carry a parental warning? Can the rapper who can’t get through a ditty without dropping the “f-bomb” several times really compose a coherent literary sentence? According to early reviews, the memoir is a rather poignant look at the life of this poor kid-turned celebrity.
The book, “The Way I Am” details the childhood and growing years of Marshall Bruce Mathers III (better known as Slim Shady, Eminem and “that white guy who raps”). The 200 pages of the book are stuffed with text and never-before-publicly-seen pictures that take fans inside the hard life of this celeb.
The tome’s prologue offers some insight into where Eminem has been hiding since 2006, when the death of his best friend Deshaun Holton (rapper Proof) caused him to leave the limelight. “After he passed, it was a year before I could really do anything normally again,” the book explains. “It was tough for me to even get out of bed, and I had days when I couldn’t walk, let alone write a rhyme.”
Proof, also a Detroit denizen, helped get Slim Shady into the city’s scene.
The book actually holds back little. Eminem recounts his drug abuse problems, how he invented the character Slim Shady and even his love life. It hits shelves tomorrow, conveniently close to the time when his latest album, Relapse, will debut (which will be some time before the year 2008 is over).
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Eminem back with Relapse
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Rumors, Videos, Hip-Hop & Rap,
It’s been years since we heard from rap superstar Eminem, but just as quickly as he disappeared from the scene four years ago, talk of his return is taking over at the water cooler of hip hop. His last original album was Encore (iTunes), back in 2004. A year later he released a greatest hits album, Curtain Call, with no new material on it. Then in 2006 he led a project called The Re-Up, but again, his lyrical contributions were sparse. Just when we were about to write off Slim Shady, we got word that he was going to be dropping an album by the end of the year. We figured that was near impossible, so we didn’t report on it. Then, out of nowhere, everywhere we turned we were reading quotes from Eminem himself, saying he has been back in the studio, and is aiming at getting his album, Relapse, out the door before the end of 2008. That means sometime in the next 9 weeks or so.
A taster track, “I’m Having a Relapse”, has already been leaked to the Internet, and is featured in the video above. Do be aware that there is some offensive language in the track. Rumor has it that Dr. Dre is producing most of the album (which likely explains the delay in his album, Detox,) and if that is the case, then we can likely expect a return to the roots of The Slim Shady LP (iTunes) and The Marshall Mathers LP (iTunes), both runaway hits. 50 Cent is also reportedly working with Eminem on the album as well. Hopefully, we’ll find out if Em is truly back again before Christmas.
Sean Combs Answers LA Times
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Legal Issues, Rivalries, Breaking News,
An inflammatory article published by the LA Times has brought about quick response from entertainment mogul Sean (P. Diddy, Puff Daddy) Combs. The article suggested that Combs, along with Notorious B.I.G., Jimmy Rosemond and a promoter, knew that rap superstar Tupac Shakur was to be gunned down before the event happened on November 30, 1994.
Seriously, I like tasty entertainment gossip as much as anybody, but isn’t this old news? What was the LA Times thinking, anyway? At any rate, the story was published and now Combs is pissed. In a statement released today, Combs addressed the allegations: “This story is a lie. It is beyond ridiculous and is completely false. Neither Biggie nor I had any knowledge of any attack before, during or after it happened. It is a complete lie to suggest that there was any involvement by Biggie or myself. I am shocked that the Los Angeles Times would be so irresponsible as to publish such a baseless and completely untrue story.” Well.
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Mock-U-Rappers Dig the Beat
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Toys,
If you dig rap music, but can’t master it, we have the gizmo for you. Record a 3 second message into the microphone on its tree, and the Mock-U-Rappers will spit it back at you in three part synthesis. Who knew that monkeys, cows, or birds could keep a beat? The Rappers need 3 AAA batteries (not included) and are so popular they are temporarily sold out for £15.95 (~$32.19.) Pre-order for the next shipment, get your favorite artiste’s music ready, and get down wit’ it.
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Watch ‘Salt-N-Pepa’ on VH1
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Prime Time, Reality, Cable, Editorial, Spoilers,
Though it seems the first season of The Salt-N-Pepa Show only finished airing recently, it’s already time for a second season on VH1. Based on concept alone, it may not sound like a reality hit. Take two early ‘90s rap queens, a bunch of cameras, and it would be easy to create a bomb. This is not the case with Cheryl and Sandy (Salt and Pepa).
I’ll admit it: I watched every episode of the first season. As their names would suggest, the two leading ladies are very much opposites. Cheryl now raps mainly for the Lord in her church and in her private recording studio at home, while Pepa likes to hit the clubs and have a good time. Both are mothers, but each approaches the task differently. (Pepa’s definitely the less strict of the two.) One is single, the other married. Yet despite all these differences which might make friendship seem difficult, the two are the best of friends. When they get together there might be a lot of head-butting, but there’s laughter, too. There are a lot of scripted shows out there about female friendship, shows that somehow ring false. This female friendship is real and enduring, and something about it is truly heartwarming.
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Steroid Allegations Shake Up Music Industry
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Gossip, Rumors,
You don’t have to be buff to make a music video - but it certainly does help. Just ask rapper-turned-superstar Mark Wahlberg, who first made an impression with his pecs (not his rhymes). Recently, R&B notables Mary J. Blige, Timbaland, Wyclef Jean and 50 Cent, among others, were named for steroid use by the media. Now, we just have to find out if it’s true. But what if it is? Music is competitive, sure, but it’s not a sport. The only trophies awarded are Grammys - and aren’t these given for sound, not looks?
Currently, officials are saying there is nothing to indicate the celebs broke the law. They are, however, being investigated. So far, only the Blige representative has answered the charges with a resounding denial. The other recording artists accused have not commented. Congressional hearings which will delve into steroid abuse in the baseball industry will begin this month.
LA Times
Kid Rock Cuts Back on Rap in Rock’n'Roll Jesus
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Talent, Rumors,
Kid Rock will release his first album after a four-year recording studio hiatus, titled Rock’n’Roll Jesus, this October. The rock-rapper has emphasized rock on his album, leaving a lot of his hard core rapping on the shelf for this new release. Tracks include a song titled Amen, as well as other ballad-type songs. Rock’s album features motown, country, and even gospel influences, creating a mix that’s unlike many of the Kid’s other albums. Rock’s promotional tour for the album will begin soon, carrying on until well into 2008. Rock’s last album debuted at number 8 on the Billboard 200 in 2003.
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Parappa Announced For PSP
Posted by Christopher Sasaki Categories: Music, PSP, Retro,
It looks like Sony’s quirky “Simon” variant, PaRappa The Rapper is coming to the PSP. According to a report from Famitsu, the game’s graphics will be re-formatted to accommodate the PSP’s wider screen, and a wireless multi-player mode will be added. Up to 4-player multi-play will be supported. When each gamer has a copy of the game, any of the stages from 1 through 6 can be played via multiplayer, and it looks like with one copy, gamers can share stage 1. Merely looking at the screenshots online is enough to get those crazy songs stuck in a gamer’s head. The game is targeted for a winter release date in Japan.
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