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Here’s new new music from Fat Joe and his much hyped, upcoming “indie” set Me, Myself & I, now due November 14.

Joe plays host to Lil’ Wayne after the latter featured Joe on Like Father Like Son, Wayne’s collaboration with Birdman.

Keep an eye open for the soon-to-be-released video. The clip’s directed by Chris Robinson and shot in Miami.

AUDIO:

“Make It Rain” featuring Lil’ Wayne Windows|Real

www.myspace.com/fatjoe

Photo courtesy Terror Squad 

Any hip-hop doll collectors out there, should love this one. Check out the new limited edition Ghostface Killah doll, the first in a line of collectibles from 4CAST Limited.

The company’s founder, Amish Dani, said it was a kick working with the veteran Wu Tang emcee.

“It’s great working with Ghost, he’s good peoples. He’s just like he is in his songs, a really raw funny dude.”

The doll wears a Ghost-stlye silk robe, an authentic 14k gold chain, and holds a gold chalice with swarovski crystals,. The miniature replica also boasts an internal sound chip that recites classic Ghost catch-phrases and comes with a mixtape.

Really.

Mini Ghost will be available worldwide on November 6 and limited to only 1,000 hand-numbered units, so don’t miss out.

The company’s plans to fete other hip-hop notables are under lock and key.

“ I can’t give any specific details yet,” added Dani, “but I will tell you expect
nothing but big things from the 4CAST camp.”

This week’s new music includes stuff from Gladys Knight, who just signed with Verve Records for the October release of her new Before Me. The set’s a compilation of covers of American standards from music greats and you can get more info here.
Ms. Knight’s Verve labelmate, Natalie Cole, is also blessing us with new tunes from her upcoming 20th studio album titled Leavin’. As previoulsy reported the R&B/jazz veteran’s been burning up live stages with her new material which, ironically also features a bunch of covers. More album info’s here.
And finally, brand new material comes from Diddy’s Press Play scheduled to drop October 17, and the tracklisting been revealed in the wake of the album’s complex cover art. The expected gaggle of guest artists include Christina Aguilera, Shawnna, Nas, Cee-Lo and more. (more…)