Lauryn Hill Talks About Rock the Bells and Updating Her Classics

MTV got the special honor of speaking to Ms. Hill aftr her set at NYC's Rock The Bells. I'm happy to hear her explain herself and these videos give a better understanding of where her head is at right now. I understand that she might get bored with her classics (though she has hardly performed them), I still would have liked to sing along during the show. At the same time, it was an honor to just be there and hear her randomly belt out some melodies during her mostly hardcore set (she says "Jazz-like," but it felt a little more like grunge). Anyway, listen to what she had to say about the show and her performances
Lauryn Hill calls Rock the Bells "something special," and says she had to be part of the lineup.


"There's been such a long period of time where I haven't been able to communicate where my mind is, where my consciousness is, where my ideas are," she told MTV News on Saturday. "I have to upgrade them a bit so that they're still exciting and fresh and they're new. There's something almost jazz-like the way I approach performances. I'm not sure if the audience really understands. We need, or at least I need, a certain amount of spontaneity, a certain amount of improvisation every show. I might have gotten spoiled from the Fugee days. We used to improvise a lot. It kept it so fresh and exciting. I need that. I need that improvisational, almost jazz-like improvisational dynamic when I'm onstage. It keeps it so exciting. It's that unknown, that literal X factor that makes every show something different — something unique and something I want to continue to do."

Also, Lauryn spoke with Toure for Fuse Tv which will air Wednesday, September 1 at 11 pm ET on Fuse's weekly "Hip Hop Shop."

MUSIC VIDEO: Rick Ross - Hard In The Paint Freestyle

VIDEO: Lil' Boosie's "Last Dayz" [episode 1]

Here is part 1 of 9 from Motion Family's web series that documents Boosie's last days before he went to prison.

VIDEO: Swizz Beats, J. Ivy & Nipsey Hussle on The Spark w/Amanda Diva

The Spark/Black Voices:
This week on 'The Spark' with Amanda Diva, superproducer Swizz Beats and spoken-word artist J. Ivy stopped by to talk about why the platinum beat maker is in a league of his own, the mosque at ground zero, how Soulja Boy got put on blast, if Ebonics counts as a language and more!

Also, catch an exclusive one-on-one interview with Cousin Sassy and California's latest rap representer, Nipsey Hussle. Plus, Amanda talks about Kimora getting fired from Baby Phat, tells one of her "only in Amandaland" stories and more on "Things I Learned this Week"!

NEW MUSIC: Big L - Give It To 'Em L x No Endz, No Skinz [Unreleased Original Mixes] CDQ

Here are never two before heard original demo versions of L's classic cuts "Give It To 'Em L" and "No Endz No Skinz." (!!!!!!!!!) Both tracks were produced by Showbiz (as opposed to the album version of "Give It To 'Em L" which was produced by Craig Boogie) and were thought to have been destroyed in a fire until recently. Props to Big L online and TROY for getting the music out. For more info about the demos, click here. Spotted at 2dopeboyz.

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VIDEO: Weeds Season 6, Episode 3 "A Yippity Sippity" [Watch/Download Full]

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VIDEO: BET's "My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women In Hip Hop" Documentary [Watch Full]

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VIDEO: Mary J. Blige, Jazmine Sullivan & Miguel on 106 & Park

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NEW MUSIC: Justin Bieber - Runaway Love (remix) ft. Raekwon & Kanye West [No Tags]

Update with No Tags via Kanye
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VIDEO: Fabolous Interview with Thisis50

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VIDEO: Big Boi Interview with FADER TV

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VIDEO: Raekwon performs "Verbal Intercourse" w/Nas & Ghostface at Rock the Bells 2010 MD/DC

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this is too classic. surprised nas remembered his lines

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VIDEO: Lauryn Hill & Nas perform "If I Ruled the World" at Rock The Bells MD/DC

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Nas & Lauryn Hill perform "If I Ruled the World" at the Marriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia MD.

AUDIO: T.I. Thanks Fans for Making "Takers" #1 at Box Office

I had also read last night that "The Last Exorcism" grabbed the top spot, but the predictions turned out to be incorrect so congrats to the "Takers" crew for taking #1.
MTV:
While early estimates had "The Last Exorcism" edging out "Takers" at the box office this weekend, T.I. says not so fast. According to a recalculated tally on BoxOfficeMojo.com, his heist film, also starring Idris Elba and Chris Brown, came out on top, grossing $20.5 million vs. the horror movie's $20.3 million.

"It was so tight, they kinda misinformed people prematurely and gave out the wrong information," Tip said about the initial numbers. "But officially, as it stands right now, 'Takers' is the #1 movie in the country, contrary to popular belief. In my heart, I felt it would be.

"Its kinda like the Obama election," Tip continued. "Not at all as important, but you felt like it was supposed to happen ... unless it was some bullsh-- in the game, it would likely happen. I'm not in any way trying to compare the magnitude of importance [of the presidential election] to this [box-office] situation, but I'm just trying to somewhat rate my anticipation. Thanks to everyone that supported. Critics were very quick to sign up and criticize the film. I appreciate the people for showing up and judging for themselves. And tweeting and putting out the word of mouth that this really was a good film."

Tip did more than his share to promote the film this weekend. On Friday, he was in Atlanta treating his hometown fans to the flick, and then he headed to the Midwest on Sunday to do the same.

"All weekend I been out," he said. "If I went and the line was packed, I bought all the tickets. Everybody inside who had already bought the tickets, I bought the concessions — popcorn, candy, slushees, sodas. I did that in Atlanta on Friday and Saturday. Sunday, I was in Mount Pleasant [Michigan] with [Ludacris for a concert]. ... I went before the concert and took pictures and signed autographs for everyone who bought tickets. And after the show, I went in after the movie theater had closed. They remained open so they could show the film, man. At 11:30 or 11:55. That allowed us to have two more sold-out shows. I appreciate all the people who supported. It was really the energy. The energy surrounding the project was unmatched. "

NEW MUSIC: Usher - Hot Toddy remix ft. Jay-Z & Lil' Kim CDQ

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NEW MUSIC: Big Sean - Meant to Be [produced by DJ Spinz]

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MUSIC VIDEO: Jazmine Sullivan - Holding You Down (Goin' In Circles) [+mp3 & remixes]

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official music video for jazmines new single.... sponsored by nuvo?

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NEW MUSIC: Trey Songz - Bottoms Up [remix] ft. Gucci Mane & Wiz Khalifa

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NEW MUSIC: T-Pain ft. Rick Ross - Rap Song [no tags]

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MUSIC VIDEO: R. Kelly - When A Woman Loves [+mp3]

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This song is tight, I don't care what you say.

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VIDEO: Entourage Season 7, Episode 9 "Porn Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" [Watch/Download Full]

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VIDEO: True Blood Season 3, Episode 11 "Fresh Blood" [Watch/Download Full]

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NEW MUSIC: Kanye West ft. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Bon Iver & Nicki Minaj (CDQ/Final)

Kanye just dropped the CDQ/Final version of his new single, Monster, which was the first official offering from his "G.O.O.D. Fridays" leak series.
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NEW MUSIC: Fabolous - Bitches x Freestyle

2 new Fab joints courtesy of DJ Whoo Kid
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NEW MUSIC: Bobby V - Scratches Over My Body (No DJ)

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NEW MUSIC: T-Pain - Rap Song ft. Rick Ross (Tags/CDQ)

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NEW MUSIC: Drake - I'm Ready For You [Original & Alternate Versions/No Tags]

"I'm Ready For You" is a reference track that is rumored to be made for Rihanna. The untagged alternate version dropped a few days ago and now we get the original version as well.
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VIDEO: J. Cole on BET's Rising Icons [Full]

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Watch more "Rising Icons":
Chrisette Michele | Keri Hilson | The-Dream | B.o.B.

NEW MUSIC: Nas - Power, Paper, Pussy (prod. by Salaam Remi)

off Green Lantern's upcoming Invasion 2k10 mixtape
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NEW MUSIC: Mary J. Blige - Break Up To Make Up

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NEW MUSIC: Fabolous - You Be Killin Em

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NEW MUSIC: Game ft. Jay Electronica & Swizz Beats - Higher [cdq/no tags]

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NEW MUSIC: Jamie Foxx ft. T.I. & Soulja Boy - Yep That's Me (No Tags)

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VIDEO: Lauryn Hill performs "Zealots" x "Fu-Gee-La," Brings Out Mary J. Blige, Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Jay-Z, more @ Rock the Bells 2010 NYC

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Zealots


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Fu-Gee-La, closes set and brings out Mary J. Blige, Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Swizz Beats, John Legend, Chris Rock & Jay-Z

Just updated the footage to better quality. Props to realtalkny
Also, check out a quick interview backstage at rock the bells w/mtv

NEW MUSIC: Kanye West - Monster ft. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Bon Iver & Nicki Minaj (G.O.O.D. Friday #1)

Kanye just unleashed the beast!!
Jay: All I see is these n*ggas I made millionaires
Millin' about, spillin' they feelins in the the air... ouchh
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NEW MUSIC: Jazmine Sullivan - Holding You Down (remix) ft. Mary J. Blige & Swizz Beats [CDQ]

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VIDEO: Cam'ron & Vado on 106 & Park

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NEW MUSIC: Fabolous - Body Bags remix ft. Cam'ron & Vado

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NEW MUSIC: Trey Songz - Alone

produced by The Bizness
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NEW MUSIC: Jeremih - Down On Me ft. 50 Cent

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NEW MUSIC: Nicki Minaj - Check it Out ft. Will.I.Am

Will.I.am Buggles out the beat on this new Nicki Minaj track. Tags, props to youngmoneyhd. Not sure if I'm feeling this.. Hope she doesn't stay on these bubble-gum raps.
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NEW MUSIC: Pimp C - What Up ft. Drake & Bun B (produced by Boi-1da)

Bun B just unleashed this track from Pimp C's posthumous album, The Naked Soul of Sweet Jones (dropping October 5th).
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NEW MUSIC: Young Buck - Hood Documentary [CDQ]

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NEW MUSIC: Cam'ron ft. Snoop Dogg - Yo Momma On Ya

Props to Miss Info for providing the track and its back story:
"The hook and the flow is originally created by a well-known homeless guy named Red, who was first recorded by the folks at the HeavyW8 Art Gallery in Los Angeles. Red was living in the alley behind their gallery. His performance became a youtube favorite, and Cam actually paid for the rights to the song. But then Red disappeared! So now…Cam and Snoop are hoping that by putting out the song, someone will track down Red, so they can make sure he’s getting his money and can get in the video."

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NEW MUSIC: Gucci Mane - Remember The Time ft. Ray J (Tags)

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VIDEO: Swizz Beats Calls Marriage to Alicia Keys "A Blessing"

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"It's a blessing," Swizz told MTV News' Sway about finding his match during his "RapFix Live" interview on Thursday (August 26). "I don't look at it as from a superstar basis. I look at my relationship with my wife as a union that's just connected ... spiritually. I'm not into the names and the superstars and this and that. I've been around that my whole life. It means nothing to me. It's just about great people."

VIDEO: URB presents Two Sides of Cool - Janelle Monae (part 1 of 2)

URB presents Two Sides of Cool - Janelle Monae (pt 1 of 2) from Society Theory

URB:
After having the chance to spend some time in the space that is occupied by the incomparable Janelle Monae, it is easy to find yourself speechless when trying to describe the experience. Over the last few months, after being privy to a number of her performances, one comes to accept and understand the artisan level of perfection that Ms. Monae has brought to her music and art form. Deeply influenced by culture - past, present, and future - her visual and auditory identity has spurned comparisons to subjects as disparate as Fritz Lang and Alfred Hitchcock to James Brown and Marlene Dietrich.

Having caught up with her during the California legs of her current tour schedule, we've finally compiled enough scene worthy displays of her showmanship and character to give you a taste of what can only be termed a 'once in a lifetime' kind of performer.

The folks at URB HD present a Society Theory Original special edition Two Sides of Cool two-parter. Shot on location at the Paramount Theater in Oakland and at the SF Outside Lands Festival, Part 1 dives into her history and heretofore unseen or heard thoughts on her destiny and craft. Presented in a form that is inline with the style, character, and influence of Ms. Monae, both pieces were built out to harken back to the days of modern and classic film noir and serialized news reels.

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MUSIC VIDEO: Fabolous - Lights Out

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UPDATE: fixed audio/video lag on original video

VIDEO: David Banner & 9th Wonder on 106 & Park

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NEW MUSIC: Sheek Louch ft. Joell Ortiz & Termanology - This Is Hip Hop

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