Archive for July, 2006

07.25
06

Pharrell, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris Cool Off Hot LA Fans

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Pharrell - In My MindMyspace got together with cool handheld device people Helio to bring folks a special performance by Pharrell, just in time for his new album release.

The show (on Monday) was ok. Despite the fact Los Angeles is in the middle of an apocalyptic heatwave, we all still managed to have a good time without dropping like flies.

On the top of the Arclight’s roof… that’s where the party was and Pharrell treated fans real nice by allowing his friends to perform too – buddies like Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, Lupe Fiasco and The Clipse all dropped in for a surprise. You can check out pics and videos from the show, keep visiting for new clips and don’t forget to skate fast and hard to your nearest computer to download P’s new album, In My Mind, out today. iTunes is offering the full In My Mind album instrumentals when you download the set.

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07.24
06

Sad News: Janet Jackson, Paris Hilton And MC Hammer

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Janet JacksonJanet Jackson‘s been raving about Jermaine Dupri and their love affair, but as always with the Jackson clan, there’s a dark side. Seems Janet’s flipped out and turned into a fat commando since dropping over 60 pounds. Even though they’re planning the wedding, girlfriend won’t even sample her own wedding cake. Now that’s sad.

But not as sad as Paris Hilton tryin’ to be a singer on her upcoming self-titled album. To aid her in her quest, she’s paid enlisted Scott Storch for production and hired, I mean won the respect of, guest rappers Jadakiss and Fat Joe.

And then there’s a silver lining in the sad. MC Hammer has embraced the internet in order to promote his new album Look3X. The former rap millionaire’s catalog just sold for $2.7 million as part of a bankruptcy settlement, but he’s not letting that stop him. He’s got pages set up at Myspace, Orkut and has his own blog. There’s also this commercial too, but, like we discovered, it’s soooo not for what you think.
07.22
06

Kanye West Will Still Support Stalled U2 Tour

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Kanye WestKanye West has been once again slated to perform supporting act duties for uber band U2 as they resume their world tour.

The tour began earlier this year but a number of dates were postponed due to an illness in the family of one of the band members.

According to Billboard, shows are scheduled to resume November 24 in Auckland.

West, who, along with Pearl Jam, had been signed on before the stalled dates, will open all dates for the Australia and New Zealand shows as planned.

All tickets for the original Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii will be accepted for the new dates.
More on Billboard 

07.21
06

Nya Jade, Psalm One Get Spotlighted On Indie/Underground Blog

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Nya JadeIf you haven’t yet, make sure to visit our Homegrown blog, dedicated to spotlighting the work of independent and underground artists in the worlds of hip-hop, R&B and soul music.

This week’s artist, Nya Jade, is a San Francisco-based singer/songwriter whom the industry tries to label as “R&B.”

“It can be frustrating when people want to just immediately think I’m just all R&B,” she told us. “I’m like ‘Did you listen to the record there are like four rock songs on there!’”

Also, check out up-and-coming underground Chicago emcee Psalm One. Ironically, both her and Jade, worked as professional chemists before they embraced their music careers. We kid you not.

If you or someone you know is an independent artist trying to generate some shine for their CD, feel free to let us know. Registered users at HiphopRnbSoul.com can fill out a quick form and we’ll take it from there. Who knows? Maybe you or someone you know could end up in our artist spotlight! Photo: Nya Jade courtesy Katako Records 

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07.20
06

Matisyahu Announces Tour Plans

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MatisyahuHasidic rapper Matisyahu is slated to tour the U.S. this Fall. The bearded one will kick off the festivities in the city of Denver September 3, will wrap up the fun September 20 in Nashville and be supported by the Polyphonic Spree and Gomez.

Matisyahu threw the jaded music world for a brief loop when he emerged in full Hasidic dress, chanting reggae-flavored lyrics devoted to Spirit on his 2005 studio debut, “Youth.”

Dude’s also scheduled to hit Lollapalooza in Chicago on August 6.

For Matisyahu tour dates, and all other hip-hop and R&B tours, visit HiphopRnbSoul.com.

07.20
06

Tyrese Hooks Up With His “Alter Ego”

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TyreseFresh from appearing in his latest film, Waist Deep, Tyrese is gearing up to drop his next album… and he’s bringing his alter ego with him.

The double disc Alter Ego is set for a Fall release and will feature Tyrese the R&B singer on one disc and his rapper alter ego, Black Ty, on the other.

According to MTV, the multi-faceted performer couldn’t be more excited.

“A new R&B album is exciting, but not as exciting as the buzz that’s out about this hip-hop album,” he said. “I ain’t trying to force this rap thing on nobody. I love it. It’s a passion of mine. I’m not doing it to be the biggest name in hip-hop.”

Guests stars on the two CDs include Snoop Dogg, Game, Chingy, David Banner, Mannie Fresh, Paul Wall, Ice Cube and Kurupt. No word yet on which moniker the singer, ummm rapper, prefers.

Photo: Courtesy Tyrese.com

07.20
06

Hip-hop Goes To Boot Camp

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If you’re a “clean” hip-hop artist looking for a record deal and can use an extra $100, 000, you might want to check out the Hip-hop Boot Camp auditions on Saturday, July 22nd in Philadelphia. The competitions are open to unsigned artists ages 18 to 32 throughout the world and are designed to promote “Great Beats Without Vulgar or Violent Lyrics.” More…

07.19
06

Janet Jackson, Ice Cube And Method Man’s Threat To Wendy Williams

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Janet JacksonJanet Jackson recently put out an artistic open call to fans, giving them a chance to design the cover of her upcoming album, 20 Years Old. Starting today, according to Billboard.com, Yahoo! Music fans can download over thirty images of Miss Jackson as part of their creative endeavors. We haven’t checked but we’re almost sure none of those pictures depict the infamous wardrobe malfunction. Too bad…

Ice Cube just joined the honoree list for VH1′s third annual Hip-Hop Honors. The tally now includes Afrika Bambaataa (they’re just getting around to him?), Wu-Tang Clan, Russell Simmons, MC Lyte, Rakim, Beastie Boys and Eazy E. The network will air the Ice T-hosted show on October 17.

Method Man cursed Wendy Williams out after the infamous gossip whore mongerer blabbed about his wife’s secret battle with cancer.

“You can attack me any way that you want to,” Meth said on the Internet show, The Break Down. “But you don’t attack my family. My wife had nothing to do with that. Her family members didn’t even know she was sick. Everybody looking at her, staring at her – You know how uncomfortable that makes somebody feel, especially, someone that’s going through chemo? Stupid ass bitch.”

Check Meth in the video…

C-Murder, now embracing his slave name Corey Miller, is “free” from home confinement while awaiting a retrial on a second-degree murder charge involving the shooting of a 16 year old boy in a night club fight. We’re sure residents in his neighborhood feel safer after he dropped the telltale “murder” from his name.

07.18
06

Justin Timberlake Shows Us His “SexyBack”

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Justin TimberlakeCheck out the newest joint from Justin Timberlake and his upcoming album FutureSex/LoveSounds, set for release on September 12, 2006.

The catchy “SexyBack” was co-written and co-produced by Justin Timberlake, Timbaland and Nate Hills. The ex-NSyncer will start his international promotional tour later this month starting with dates in Europe and Japan. The US leg of the tour will jump off in August and the official itinerary will be announced shortly.

And if any of you still doubt JT is really an R&B artist posing as a pop star, have you listened to the Sergio Mendes album? He does a track titled “Loose Ends” that made it official.
Anywhoo… check the audio and post your honest thoughts.

Justin Timberlake – “SexyBack” Windows|Real

07.17
06

Outkast Says “No” To Oprah Winfrey

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OutkastWhat is going on with Outkast these days? First there was the news that, get this, Outkast will go on tour without Andre 3000. Ummm… how is this possible with a duo?

Marian Lu over at the Mercury News also hipped us to the fact that they had an opportunity to appear on Oprah but since Dre didn’t wanna, they turned it down. Who in their right self-promoting mind turns down Oprah?

The pair have a soundtrack and a movie called Idlewild due to drop August 22 and 25, respectively. The soundtrack’s lead single, “Mighty O,” was leaked a looong time ago, and sees the two  rhyming together on a track for the first time in six years. But are they really talking at each other in this song? Hmmm… check it out and tell us what you think.

Outkast – “Mighty O” Windows|Real