YMCMB UPDATE FROM BIRDMAN AND MACK MAINE

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WHITEFOLKZ MUSIC NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES, AMAZON, RHAPSODY, ETC

WHITEFOLKZ MUSIC IS NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES, AMAZON, RHAPSODY, NAPSTER AND MORE!

FOR ITUNES, SIMPLY SEARCH THE ITUNES STORE FOR "WHITEFOLKZ". WHITEFOLKZ'S DEBUT ALBUM "H.O.M.E." IS AVAILABLE FOR $9.99 OR $.99 A SONG.

FOR AMAZONMP3.COM USERS: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=WHITEFOLKZ

Hip-Hop's Top One-Hit Wonder Acts Of The 2000's; Terror Squad Tops The List

Billboard has compiled a list from all genres of music to talk about the biggest flops of the decade.

Fat Joe might not be too proud of this, but his NY group Terror Squad broke the list at number two overall.

TS raided the charts in 2004 with the smash "Lean Back", after that they fell back, only gracing the charts one more time with "Take Me Home" at No. 62.

Mims also hit the list at #4. He held the top spot in March 07 with "This Is Why I'm Hot", but Like This only went as high as No 32. with his follow up Like This in July 07.

Southern group D4L also flopped hard after Laffy Taffy hit the streets in January of 06, only cracking the charts at number 72 with "Betcha Can't Do It Like Me."

The list also featured Gnarls Barkley, YoungBloodz, Lil Romeo & most notably Cassidy who took over the mainstream with the hit "Hotel" featuring R. Kelly.

Read the full article at Defsounds.com

Kanye's Debut Ranked Best Of The Decade

Chicago rapper Kanye West lands on the top of Entertainment Weekly’s, Best Of The Decade list with his debut album The College Dropout.

Kanye’s College Dropout released in 2004 and became an instant success, selling 441,000 units in its first week, landing it at number one over his boss Jay-Z's album, The Black Album.

College Dropout gained critically acclaimed status while it also brought about three top-ten singles.

In 2005, the album received a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album and a nomination for Album of the Year. Its single Jesus Walks won a Grammy for Best Rap Song.

The Best of the Decade list counts down the 100 greatest songs, albums, films, TV shows and episodes, characters, trends, books and stars from the past 10 years.

Read full article at Defsounds.com

Birdman - New Tattoo WTF?????????????????

WTF????????????, IF I WRONG FOR THINKING THIS IS TOO MUCH LEAVE A COMMENT

50 Cent helping Fat Joe move some units

CHECK OUT THE HIT SINGLES LIKE " JOEY DON'T DO IT" & "CUPCAKE"

FOR THE RECORD FAT JOE IS CRYING

Trey Songz & Fab at photo shoot for new video "Say Ahh"

Shyne released form prison today after 10 year stretch

In an industry that seems to forget stars faster then they embrace them, Hip Hop is celebrating the pending release of former Bad Boy rapper Shyne. The star who was sentenced to ten years in prison for his role in a shoot out that occured in 1999 with Diddy's girlfriend at the time Jennifer Lopez, will be walking out of the facility that he has called prison and home for several years on his own accord today.

So these are the Hottest MC's in the game for 2009????

1. Jay-Z - aint he just dropped his album last month

2. Lil Wayne - still working hard but still with the autotune - bring back the old Wayne

3. Drake

4. Kanye West

5. Rick Ross - solid album and a great story teller whether it's real or not

6. Gucci Mane - flooded the market with music but really 6 is pretty high

7. Young Jeezy

8. Fabolous

9. 50 Cent

10. Raekwon

Lil Wayne interview with DJ Drama at his birthday party

50 Cent introduces Tia Rick Ross' baby mother "thought this was dun with"

Who's cares anyway?

8thw1 SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT, RELEASES ANTI-DISS RECORD

Recently, an 8thw1 song leaked that apparently took shots at The Cool Kids, the Knux and "Hipster rap" in general. This song was not a diss song at all, but just a metaphor for change. The song was incomplete and was never supposed to be released. Unfortunately, it found its way onto the blogs. 8thw1 and AOK do not believe in dissing artists or perpetuating the "Hipster Rap" stereotype. 8thw1 quickly recorded a track called "Clean Up Duty" in hopes to set the record straight.

LISTEN TO THE TRACK HERE

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J.Cole speaks on appearing on Blueprint 3 & album coming out 2010

Complex: Who was in the studio when you got there?

J. Cole: When I got there, nobody was there but Young Guru. I think he had slept there because he was working on some shit all night. So Guru was the only one there. About 45 minutes later, I see Jay’s security guys come from the studio room. I was like, Damn, how the hell they get in there, ’cause they wasn’t just sitting there. So, they were like, “Yo, J. Cole?” I’m like, “Yeah.” He’s like, “Jay’s ready to see you.” [laughs] I walk into the room, this shit is mad weird. I’m walking on eggshells basically, nervous and excited at the same time. I walk in the studio and Guru is in there, then I look at Jay, I say what’s up, pleasure, nice to see you again. Then I look up and Beyoncé is sitting right there. I’m like, Oh, shit! Damn! “Hello, how you doing? It’s a pleasure, nice to meet you!” Then we sat down, and we got right into it, basically.

Complex: Did he explain what he wanted you to do? Did he give you any guidance with your verse?

J. Cole: Nah. Before we even got to the song, it was like 45 minutes of just playing songs. He started off by saying, “I’m gonna play you two or three songs off the album.” He ended up playing like 10 or 11.

the rest of the interview can be read at Complex

50's album must be coming out soon he's starting to diss Lil Wayne

T-Pain explains beef with Jay-z and Fabolous

This aint the first time I done said it. Nothing has changed. I called Jay and I said can you come out on my set [during Summer Jam] and do the D.O.A song, it’ll be a big look for me and you. I embrace the song, I love the song and don’t get me wrong Jay-z is the best in the game period. I would never say anything different. At that time he said “yo I’m triple booked, I’m in Switzerland right now, I can’t do it”. Then I’m ready to go on stage after Jeezy set and they said “hold on, Jay-z is about to come out with Jeezy” and I said ” Jay-z is in switzerland”. They say “no he’s not, he’s right there” and I look to the side and there’s Jay-z. So he gets on the stage and when he gets to the part where he says “I don’t need anyone smiling at this” he pointed at me and then at the end of the song when I tried to shake his hand, he turned around, gave the mic to someone and said “good riddance”.

In regards to Fabolous:
“ I mean if somebody had a problem with Akon and they start dissin him then Im goin back stage and figure whats up”.

info provided courtesy of Realtalkny

T-Pain says "F*** Jay-Z, He's Old" in Vegas?

@MyFabolousLife: Yo I’m at Rehab in Vegas.. T-Pain is DJ’ing.. Sayin Fuck JayZ, he old, blah blah.. guess its backlash from D.O.A..

So I’m here wit Rihanna, @richyungamerica, & @paulcainsf.. Drinkin some strawberry/daquiri’s.. Not feelin the Tpain JayZ dissing.. Brooklyn!

Newsflash: they jus played D.O.A. Right after he got off.. Wowwwwwwww!!

Everybody thought it was all good when Jay-Z and T-Pain were on the same stage during Jay-Z’s, “D.O.A.,” performance at Summer Jam. But later Jay-Z let it be known it wasn’t planned. I’m waiting to see footage to confirm what Fabolous had to say.

INFO PROVIDED COURTESY OF REALTALKNY

Angie Martinez interview with Trey Songz

Murda Mase....kind of anyway

Trey Songz addresses his issues

Its official Nikki Minaj is Young Money

NICKI MINAJ SIGNS TO YOUNG MONEY/UNIVERSAL RECORDS

Months after Drake signs with Universal Records, another intense bidding war ensues, resulting in Nicki Minaj signing with Lil Wayne’s Young Money label. During the last two years Minaj has emerged as one of the premiere rappers, choosing to fore go earlier label offers in order to establish a stronger fan base by way of the internet, promotional touring and a series of mixtapes.

After the release of Playtime is Over and Sucker Free, it was her third mixtape, the critically acclaimed Beam Me Up Scotty with featured appearances from Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, Busta Rhymes, Bobby Valentino and Drake that caught the attention of music industry heavy weights.

Lil Wayne asserts, “I am honored to have Nicki Minaj as Young Money’s First Lady. She is a star.”

The battle among labels to sign Minaj heightened this summer and finalized with Minaj signing an exceptional and very unique deal with Young Money/Universal, where she retains and owns all of her 360 rights, including merchandising, sponsorships, endorsements, touring and publishing.

Nicki Minaj asserts, “To say I’m excited would be an understatement. It’s validation. It’s proof. It’s empowerment. I represent every little girl in a hood near you. To everyone that supported me two years ago when I was on underground mix-tapes and DVDs and to the people that only caught on two weeks ago, I say thank you. Be proud of yourself. You’ve given girls all around the world the permission to change the face of female rap.”

Minaj’s debut album is anticipated to be released in early 2010 and will be distributed through Universal Motown. Minaj is currently appearing with Lil Wayne at sold-out arenas throughout the country on the America’s Most Wanted tour, which also features Young Jeezy, Soulja Boy and more. Minaj continues to be managed by Mizay Enertainment’s Debra Antney who also represents Gucci Mane.

Courtesy of Young money HQ