Archive for the ‘News’ Category
Hmmm…Potential 2012 XXL Freshmen?
February 2nd, 2012 | 
Author: 
PURELY speculation on my behalf, but yesterday I happened to point out this fact: Schoolboy Q, Macklemore, Iggy Azalea, Future, Machine Gun Kelly, 2 Chainz, Don Trip, Danny Brown, ASAP Rocky, and Action Bronson are/were all in NYC the past three days (or so). Word is that XXL Freshmen cover was shot over the past few days. Not sure who else was in town that I can confirm. Just passing that tidbit of info along…
Also, I heard something incredibly fishy regarding that coveted cover…
Vevo Video Service Earns $150 Million Last Year, Paid out $100 Million to the Music Industry the Last Two Years
Vevo, the online music video service launched by Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment in late 2009, pulled in $150 million in revenue last year, chief executive Rio Caraeff revealed on Tuesday.
The service gets most of its viewers through YouTube, where Vevo is one of the most popular channels. Because of its high-quality music videos, Vevo commands advertising rates on par with broadcast television programming, he said. Vevo’s popularity has boomed, going from 350 million global views per month two years ago to 3.5 billion a month today.
Kanye West Allegedly Preparing to Shoot a Film in the Middle East
Today in mysterious but too-good-to-ignore Kanye rumors: ‘Ye is reportedly planning another short art film, à la his 30-minute music video for “Runaway,” that will be filmed somewhere in the Gulf. “His reps seemed genuinely enthusiastic about creating a piece which highlights the culture accurately,” says the New York Observer’s source. “They discussed how Kanye is looking to bridge the cultural divide and break misconceptions.” ‘Ye is also apparently interested in using local talent, or, more specifically, “flashy” Sheikhs.
Yup, this is Happening. Justin Bieber Working with Lil Wayne & Timbaland
Be prepared folks, because you may just have some Justin Bieber X Lil Wayne X Timbaland tracks coming your way in the near future.
Bieber has been posted up at the Hit Factory in Miami the past few days working on some new tunes with Timbo. Word is that Lil Wayne and the Cash Money Young Money crew stopped by last night to do some damage. A little skating and rapping?
Drake Named as Presenter at the 54th Annual Grammys
Last night, The Grammys officially announced that the kid Drake will be a presenter at the award ceremony. He’s up for four nominations this year, although they’re all features rather than his own work (not to take away from his involvement – just pointing that out). Don’t be surprised to pop out during Nicki Minaj’s set during the show.
Pitbull To Receive BMI President’s Award
Pitbull, a permanent force on the Billboard charts in the past 24 months, will be honored with BMI’s President’s Award at the 19th annual BMI Latin Music Awards taking place March 31 at the Encore Wynn Las Vegas.
The awards will honor the BMI songwriters and publishers of the past year’s most-performed Latin songs on U.S. radio and television. Awards will be given in multiple categories including Latin Song, Songwriter and Publisher of the Year.
M.I.A. Confirms Super Bowl Appearance With Madonna & Nicki Minaj
After much speculation, M.I.A. confirmed earlier today on Zane Lowe’s BCC radio show that she will indeed accompany Madonna, alongside Nicki Minaj, for a performance of their collaborative single “Give Me All Your Luvin’” during halftime at this year’s Super Bowl. Super Bowl XLVI will take place this Sunday, February 5, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Via Hypetrak
Cory Gunz Could Face Minimum 3.5 Years in Prison if Convicted for Gun Charge
Cory Gunz – born Peter Pankey Jr. – was arrested in the Bronx Saturday when cops found he was carrying an unregistered Taurus .9mm handgun, police said. He was arraigned in Bronx Criminal Court Sunday night on charges of criminal possession of a loaded firearm.
His father, rapper Peter Gunz, posted the $30,000 bail. “This was a big mistake on my part,” Gunz told The Daily News early Monday morning after getting out of jail. “I didn’t have any intentions of harming anyone or committing a criminal activity. So many young people look up to me and I need to fight though this.”
The 24-year-old Young Money talent was nabbed around 2:30 p.m. at the corner of Westchester Ave. and Ward Ave. in Soundview, according to cops.
If convicted, Gunz – a father of two young girls – faces a mandatory minimum sentence of three and 1/2 years.
“It’s been really hard, really stressful,” Gunz said. “When the smoke finally clears people will understand what was going on.”
The Irony. Cory Gunz Arrested for Carrying a Loaded Gun.
Cory Gunz was arrested yesterday afternoon for allegedly having a loaded gun in his bag. Click below to read what his father had to say about the arrest.
The Weeknd & Drake Creating Music Video for “The Zone”
There was talk about this earlier in the week, but the source articles didn’t point to any definitive proof that it was going down. Well, now here we go. Production company Vision Entertainment updated their site with this “In Production” log.
Directors include The Weeknd, Lamar and DropxLife.
Posted in News | 
Tags: Abel Tesfaye, Drake, DropxLife., The Weeknd, The Zone, Thursday, Vision Entertainment | 
1 Comment »
G.O.O.D. Music Compilation’s First Single Reportedly Called “Lamborghini, Murci”
As the Spring/Summer approaches, expect to hear more and more about this G.O.O.D. Music compilation album. Having just gotten back from working on it in London with the likes of Hit Boy, Frank Ocean, Jay Electronica, Marsha Ambrosius, and Mannie Fresh, both Pusha T and Big Sean are expected to be on the album’s first single, called “Lamborghini, Murci.” Also on the single? Mr. Kanye West of course.
The track is supposedly produced by Phoenix-based producer Lifted. Look for more info soon…
Simon Cowell To Launch DJ Competition Show
Between his work on “American Idol,” “Britain’s Got Talent” and “The X Factor,” Simon Cowell has been harvesting pop stars and helping to hone their natural talents for over a decade. He has made Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Leona Lewis household names, and now, Cowell is apparently ready to find the next Skrillex.
The music mogul’s Syco Entertainment has announced a partnership with Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith’s Overbrook Entertainment to develop a live, international TV show dedicated to finding the world’s next great DJ. Syco, Overbrook and Sony Pictures Television will soon unveil their U.S. and U.K. broadcast partners for the project.
“We have been working on this show for over a year and we wanted to partner with the right people,” says Cowell in a statement. “DJ’s are the new rock stars, it feels like the right time to make this show.” Pinkett-Smith adds, “This show will comb the world to find a new breed of talent.”
New Danja-Produced M.I.A. Single on the Way
Big fan of M.I.A. so I’m glad to report that we will be getting a new single from the artist next week. The single is a completely re-worked version of her mixtape song, “Bad Girls,” and is produced by the talented Danjahandz aka Danja. Expect it on Monday.
The “Bad Girls” video, directed by Romain Gavras, will premiere on February 3. M.I.A.’s full-length followup to 2010′s /\/\/\Y/\ is set for release this summer.
K’Naan to Release EP on January 31st
Been wondering where K’Naan has been lately. He’s gearing up to release a new 5 track EP, called More Beautiful than Silence. Features from both Nelly Furtado and Nas. The EP will be released exclusively in digital form via iTunes and Amazon on January 31st. Track list below;
More Beautiful Than Silence Tracklist
1. Is Anybody Out There (Ft. Nelly Furtado)
2. Nothing To Lose (Ft. Nas)
3. More Beautiful Than Silence
4. Better
5. Coming To America
