Wednesday, December 30, 2009

VIDEO: Shuga Sha Performs at Public Assembly in Brooklyn 12/29/2009



Last night, Water Block NYC's own Shuga Sha tore up the stage at Public Assembly in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Watch the video above to see him perform "Get it Poppin" & "I Bag Me a Breezy." For more of Sha's music, visit his myspace/facebook pages & download or listen to his tracks from the player below!


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VIDEO: Drake talks About his New Track with Jay-Z



MTV:
It's done. Drake's collaboration with Jay-Z, "Light Up," is finally finished. The Toronto lyricist had been hopeful all year that he and Hov could connect in the studio.

"Everybody is looking for this one joint with me and Jay, so that needs to happen," Drake told MTV News back in June. "My goal at this point is to keep making that organic music. I don't wanna feel pressure now that I have a single and music that's hot."

Drake recently sat down with MTV News in his Canadian hometown and explained how the song, produced by Tone Mason and co-produced by his October's Very Own cohort Noah "40" Shebib, came to fruition.

The track will be included on the rapper's forthcoming debut, Thank Me Later, tentatively slated for a March 2010 release.

Sunday, December 27, 2009

VIDEO: Gucci Mane ft. Soulja Boy & Waka Flocka Flame - Bingo

VIDEO: LTD Conversations w/ Just Blaze at the Infamous Baseline Studios [pt 1] - Talks about Working with Jay-Z & More


Thursday, December 24, 2009

VIDEO: Outkast - Player's Ball [XMAS THROWBACK] (1993)



Here's the official video to Outkast's first single, "Player's Ball (On Christmas Day)," directed by Sean "Puffy" Combs. Enjoy and Merry Christmas from waterblocknyc.com !

VIDEO: Lil' Wayne "On Fire" Music Video Shoot [Behind the Scenes]




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VIDEO: Cam'ron Speaks On Jay-Z, Mase, 50 Cent, Fake Jewels, Skinny Jeans, Bloods


VIDEO: Kanye West is Back & Spits a New Verse Live


Wednesday, December 23, 2009

VIDEO: WMG Chairman Lyor Cohen Talks to The Source



Warner Music Group Chairman Lyor Cohen talks about the music business and also discusses artist development.

A Bathing Ape ft. Kanye West Spring 2010 Lookbook

Once again Bape has worked with rapper/producer Kanye West, this time for their latest lookbook, which advertises their Spring 2010 collection. With photography from Keiichi Nitta, the collection is well captured is certainly looks very promising. With a mixture of Bape and URSUS Bape releases on the cards, the entire range is refined, with a mixture of Japanese and American aesthetics, making the choice to work with Mr. West appropriate. The collection includes new styles of belts and as wells shirts, work trousers, tees, varsity jackets and more. Surely to be a strong divider amongst fans, the most immediately striking piece is the Baby Milo hoody, which is complete in a vibrant multi-colorway featuring a selection of characters seen throughout Milo’s history. -Hypebeast

VIDEO: Snoop Dogg ft. Soulja Boy - Pronto [Official Music Video]


Tuesday, December 22, 2009

T.I. Moves into Halfway House

TMZ:
Rapper T.I. was released from prison in Arkansas today after serving seven months behind bars -- and the rapper's lawyer says he'll spend the rest of his sentence living in a halfway house.

T.I. -- real name Clifford Harris -- was sentenced to 366 days in the Forrest City penitentiary earlier this year, after he was busted in 2007 for sending his bodyguard out to buy machine guns and silencers.

T.I.'s lawyer, Steve Sadow, told the Atlanta-Journal Constitution that the rapper is expected to report to Dismas Charities Atlanta West in Georgia tonight -- where he'll live in a halfway house for the next three months.

After his sentence is completed, T.I. still has to complete 500 hours of community service and 23 days of home incarceration.

Monday, December 21, 2009

Juelz Santana & Lil' Wayne - Move the Damn Thing [NO DJ Update]


UPDATED WITH NO DJ
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Jamie Foxx - Straight to the Dance Floor [No DJ]

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Crooked I - Long Beach Wanna Rock x That's My Word

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"That's My Word" ft. Raekwon, ConiYac, And EDI
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Lloyd - Sexcapade

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VIDEO: Jay-Z ft. Mr. Hudson - Forever Young [Low Quality Rip]



It seems that Europe gets to peep new Jay videos before the US so we'll have to do with this LQ rip until we get something better.. Enjoy!

No Charges for Lil' Wayne in Recent Drug Bust

TMZ:
"Looks like Lil' Wayne will walk away from the other day's drug bust in Texas unscathed, at least according to his lawyer.

"Lil' Wayne, along with 11 other people, was detained yesterday in Falfurrias, Tex. by the United States Border Patrol after marijuana was discovered on board his tour bus.

"The Border Patrol says Wayne and the others were questioned and charges are pending. His lawyer tells TMZ that while some people did receive citations, Lil' Wayne was not one of them.

"Lil' pled guilty in October to attempted criminal possession of a weapon stemming from a 2007 traffic stop of his tour bus. He is set to spend a year in jail and will appear for sentencing in February 2010.

"The Laredo Entertainment Center, where Lil' Wayne was supposed to perform last night but didn't, tells TMZ he will perform there tonight to make up for the canceled show."

Previous: Lil Wayne Arrested by Texas Border Patrol for Marijuana Possession

VIDEO: Snoop Dogg bakes Brownies with Martha Stewart




Snoop stopped by Martha's show for her "Chrismas Cookie Day" episode.. They baked.. you guessed it.. brownies [with little green sprinkles]. Sweet ((jigga voice))
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VIDEO: NORE Analyzes "The War Report"



"As Capone-N-Noreaga prepare to begin the journey of recording part 2 of their classic album "The War Report", N.O.R.E. revisits the actual 1997 release and begins to study the masterpiece that is "The War Report". Stay tuned! CNN's "The War Report 2" Coming 2010!" -57thave

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Cam'ron ft. Vado - Ooh Baby

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Raekwon - I Wanna Rock freestyle

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Rakim ft. Jadakiss, Styles P & Busta Rhymes- Eurphoria remix

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Sade - Soldier of Love [remix] ft. Young Buck

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Snoop Dogg - Bootiez Automatic [iTunes Bonus]

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Jay Electronica - Exhibit C

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BONUS: Joell Ortiz - Exhibit C Freestyle

Lil' Wayne Detained by Texas Border Patrol for Marijuana Possession




MTV News:
Lil Wayne and an entourage travelling with him through Texas have been detained by authorities after U.S. Border Patrol agents found marijuana on the rapper's two tour buses.

The Cash Money lyricist was stopped by agents on Friday (December 18) while en route to a scheduled performance in Laredo, Texas. The stop was reportedly routine, but after a Border Patrol K-9 smelled the drug odor, authorities searched the rapper's two tour buses. Both vehicles were found to be carrying marijuana onboard, according to a spokesman for the agency.

A total of 12 individuals were detained for the offense, Joe Trevino, an agent with the Border Patrol, told MTV News.

The incident occurred shortly before 3 p.m. local time and the group was still being held even as Lil Wayne's scheduled performance was set for 7:30 p.m. The concert was postponed as a result of the no-show by the rapper, according to the venue's Web site. Lil Wayne also as a show scheduled in Texas on Saturday, though it's uncertain if he'll perform as of press time.

A press release issued to MTV News by the Border Patrol on Friday night said the rapper's case has been referred to the Brooks County Sheriff's Office in Falfurrias, Texas.

No charges have been brought up against the group, according to spokesmen for both the Border Patrol and at the Brooks County Sheriff's office. When contacted by MTV News, both outlets said investigations are underway. A legal expert who spoke to MTV News advised that authorities can hold suspects for up to 24 hours without charging them.

The ordeal comes at an inconvenient time for Lil Wayne. He's due in a New York court on February 9, where he's expected to be sentenced to up to one year in prison for attempted gun possession stemming from a 2007 arrest in Manhattan. The rapper also has had legal troubles in Arizona, where he was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

Friday, December 18, 2009

VIDEO: Lil' Wayne & Young Money Interview/Performance on The Mo'Nique Show




Check out the interview with Lil Wayne above.. Below, watch some Q&A with Nicki Minaj then Young money performing "Bed Rock."



VIDEO: The Game & Pharrell in the Studio working on The RED Album



The Game & Pharrell in the studio working on Game's new project, The RED Album, coming February 2010.

VIDEO: Rihanna ft. Young Jeezy- Hard


Thursday, December 17, 2009

VIDEO: "Thuggie" Commercial Skit w/50 Cent [on Lopez Tonight]


Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Jim Jones for Ronnie Fieg x Timberland 6″ Fur Lined Classic

Ronnie Fieg laced Harlem rapper Jim Jones in his latest collaboration, the classic 6″ construction boot lined with authentic sheep fur to the toe. For the shoot Fieg caught Jones in his element, fresh out of the booth in his Manhattan studio where he was putting the finishing touches on a track for his upcoming mixtape – “The Ghost Of Rich Porter”. Priced at $175, The boots drop this Friday on DavidZ.com as well as the David Z flagship store in Soho.

Check out the Jim Jones shoot and more looks at the boots below. -spotted@highsnobiety


Young Money - F*ck Da BullShit ft. Birdman x Roger That

2 More drops off Young Money's album!

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Nicki Minaj x Tyga x Lil Wayne
"Roger That"
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Lil' Wayne - Paradise

After Amazon's fuck-up, we get another leak off The Rebirth, now slated for a Feb. 2010 release [a week before Wayne will be sent for a 12 month bid on weapons charges]..
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Alicia Keys ft. Raekwon, CNN & Styles P - Empire State of Mind remix [prod. by Green Lantern] (DIRTY/CDQ)

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VIDEO: Raekwon - Pyrex Vision


Young Money - Pass That Dutch x Finale


Here are two new leaks off Young Money's new album, set to release December 21st.

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2011 Audi A8: The first production vehicle equipped with Google Earth




"Among the myriad of technological features coming to the 2011 Audi A8, its revised Multi Media Interface system, complete with the new "MMI touch" feature, will also include the first application of Google Earth in a production car.

"In addition to the traditional hard-disk navigation system, an optional GPRS/EDGE modem is integrated into the MMI nav-plus system allowing a constant stream of information to be downloaded and accessed from Google. Along with GPS-based searches for local services, users can plan out their trips on Google Maps, Google Earth or through Audi's online portal, and navigation data is analyzed and relayed to all the A8's systems, including the automatic cruise control with "Start & Go" functionality, the adaptive lights and the eight-speed automatic gearbox.

"With a SIM card inserted into the A8's MMI setup (or data-enabled phone paired via Bluetooth) Google Earth can provide drivers with a three-dimensional view of their surroundings displayed on the A8's eight-inch LCD display, showing satellite imagery and terrain modeling, along with all the traditional navigation system's functionality both online and off. The integration of Google Earth is set to go live on the A8 sometime in the middle of 2010, soon after Audi's new flagship goes on sale in the spring."
-Autoblog
Continue to check out more pictures of the 2011 Audi A8

VIDEO: Alicia Keys Interview & Performance on The View


Read more for Alicia performing "Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart" &
"Empire State of Mind [Pt II]"



VIDEO: Diddy Performs in NYC with The LOX, Dirty Money, Red Cafe



Last night at NYC's LQ nightclub, Diddy and friends performed for a hyped crowd.. BaaadBoyyyyy

Hip Hop/R&B Album Sales: Week Ending 12/13/2009



Even after Chris Brown's incessant ranting, he still sold over 100k his first week [FYI, his ex, Rihanna, sold 181k her first week]. Guccimania is in full effect as the incarcerated Atlanta rapper sold about 90k! Snoop stayed in the top 25, while the Clipse barely stayed above water and 50 cent dropped to #57 this week.

Top 200 Album Sales (Top 5 Hip Hop/R&B)

Rank Artist Album This Week Est. Total
7
Chris Brown
Graffiti
102,000
102,000
10 Gucci Mane
The State Vs. Radric Davis
90,000
90,000
12
Michael Jackson's
This Is It
83,000
1,048,000
20
The Black Eyed Peas
E.N.D. 63,000
1,554,000
21
Snoop Dogg
Malice N Wonderland
59,000
59,000
32
Timbaland Shock Value 2
39,000
40,000
41
Clipse
Til The Casket Drops
31,000
32,000
57
50 Cent
Before I Self Destruct
23,000
279,000
65
B.G.
Too Hood 2 Be Hollywood 19,000
19,000
135
Juvenile
Cocky N' Confident
8,200
31,000

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

The Game ft. Busta Rhymes - Breakin Rules [prod. by Scott Storch]

Apparently this is an unreleased track.. Busta's Aftermath quip was the giveaway.. enjoy!
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Mobb Deep - Tha World [Unreleased Throwback]

Nice! An unreleased gem off Mobb Deep's 1996 album, Hell on Earth
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Lil' Wayne ft. Eminem - Drop the World


Wow, a nice new leak off Wayne's album, The Rebirth, coming soon.
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VIDEO: Alicia Keys performs "Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart" on David Letterman

VIDEO: Snoop Dogg on Colbert Report & Lopez Tonight




Snoop did the late night rounds to promote his new album, Malice in Wonderland, in stores now. Above Snoop talks to Colbert & watch his interview with George Lopez below.


Monday, December 14, 2009

VIDEO: Tony Yayo: A Day in the Life [Series 2 Pt 2]



VIDEO: Robin Thicke & Nicki Minaj perform "Shakin' It for Daddy" on 106 & Park




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VIDEO: Trina's Birthday Party Footage


Looks like good times..

Louis Vuitton Casino Trunk

Louis V., like always, is on some nexxxxxxt.. Created in celebration of LV's latest flagship store in Macao [China], the "Casino Trunk" comes with all the supplies needed to gamble away! spotted@highsnobiety