Hip-Hop

SLUM VILLAGE GROUP MEMBER BAATIN DIES

August 1, 2009

Source Slum Village group member Baatin (real name Titus Glover), has died. The cause of death is not yet known but producer 9th Wonder confirmed the rapper’s death via Twitter. Baatin was a founding member of the group Slum Village, a long with T3 and the late J Dilla. Rest In Peace Baatin.

JAY-Z TO “WRITE” CANDID AUTOBIOGRAPHY

July 29, 2009

Rapper Jay-Z is apparently going to “write” a candid autobiography, which will cover his career and personal life. A source disclosed to The Mirror newspaper that, “It’s going to cover everything from his days on the streets as a drug dealer to his fairytale wedding to Bey. He’ll also be revealing his rapping secrets.” ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. So for the past 7/8 years Jay has been extra secrative about his private life, dodging questions like you would stray bullets, but now he wants to unlock the door […]

NEW MUSIC: JAY-Z, RIHANNA & KANYE WEST – ‘RUN THIS TOWN’

July 27, 2009

‘Run This Town’ is taken from Jay-Z’s highly anticipated album, ‘Blue Print 3’ People have been going crazy, wetting themselves over this track, like its the best thing since sliced bread! But as far as I am concerned it’s just OK!!!!! Others have also said that Kanye kills Jay on his own track. Kanye’s verse is just OK!!!! It’s nothing to write home about! Your thoughts please….

UK MUSIC NEWS: TINCHY STYDER GIVEN PUBLISHING DEAL TO SOURCE NEW TALENT

July 19, 2009

According to Digital Spy, Tinchy Stryder has been given a publishing deal to source new talent by record executives. The Number One singer’s first signings are producers Dirty Danger and Nathan Retro. Stryder, whose real name is Kwasi Danquah, said: “My music comes first but discovering new talent is really important to me and something I can see myself getting more into. “I can definitely see myself as the next Simon Cowell.” Stryder’s new album Catch 22 is released on August 17. […]

NEW MUSIC: RAKIM – ‘HOLY ARE YOU’

July 16, 2009

The ‘God MC’ otherwise known as the legendary wordsmith Rakim, has dropped his new single Holy Are You, taken off of his long awaited new album The Seventh Seal. The album will drop on the 28th September 2009. [Thanks Cookie] Listen to Holy Are You. Your thoughts please. Hit or Miss?

UK EVENT: LLOYD BANKS @ THE INDIGO2

July 14, 2009

G-Unit “soldier” Lloyd Banks is scheduled to perform at the IndigO2 this coming Friday (July 17th. UK support acts also performing on the night: Bashy, Sway, Wretch 32 and other surprise guests. Rumour also has it that the “great man” 50 Cent may put in an appearance and bless the audience with his lyrical prowess…………………… A friend of mine told me yesterday that a member from Lloyd’s street team offered her boyfriend a free ticket for Friday’s show worth £25.00. When did […]