Music

AMY WINEHOUSE TURNS DOWN EMINEM COLLABORATION

April 16, 2009

Via Digital Spy Amy Winehouse has reportedly turned down the chance to collaborate with Eminem. Eminem is said to have been interested in working with the Back To Black star to reprise the success of his partnership with Dido on hit single ‘Stan’, The Sun reports. One source said: “Amy was flattered by the offer. She loves hip-hop and is a big fan of Eminem. But she didn’t feel it was the right thing to do at the present time.” Thank you Jesus!!! […]

UK MUSIC NEWS: ALEXANDRA BURKE SET TO COLLABORATE WITH BEYONCE?

April 13, 2009

Via Digital Spy X Factor winner Alexandra Burke is reportedly in negotiations with Beyoncé about a possible collaboration. Burke, who performed a duet with the singer on the ITV1 show last year, is reported to have been seeking advice from the star and her rapper husband Jay-Z. Speaking to OK!, an unnamed source said: “Beyoncé is sure Alexandra has what it takes to be as big as Leona [Lewis] and she’s planning to help her crack the US.” Who is this ‘unnamed […]

DAMON DASH DESIGNS RANGE ROVER…WITH DIAMONDS

April 10, 2009

I have to hand it to Bruk Pocket Dash, the man doesn’t give up. Check out his latest venture… Rap mogul Damon Dash’s luxury timepiece and jewelry brand Tiret New York has turned its hand to automotive design with its latest creation, the Tiret Sport Coupe. Just unveiled at watch expo Baselworld in Switzerland, the luxurious 2-door SUV is based on the Range Rover Sport and features real diamond accents derived from Tiret’s opulent oversized, bejeweled timepieces by designer Daniel Lazar. Available by […]

UK MUSIC: UK UNSIGNED HYPE – ARTCHA, RAHEL AND LYRIC L

April 9, 2009

The artists featured today are rapper Artcha, singer Rahel and emcee/singer Lyric L. Artcha Click here to listen to a selection of Artcha’s tracks. Rahel Click here to listen to a selection of Rahel’s tracks. Lyric L Click here to listen to a selection of Lyric L’s tracks. Your thoughts please…..

TIM WESTWOOD AND ZANE LOWE’S HIP HOP TOP 30

April 8, 2009

Tim ‘Big Dawg’ Westwood Zane Lowe BBC Radio 1 have been celebrating 30 years of Hip Hop and as part of their salute to the genre that created jobs for many and fed men, women and children, Tim ‘Big Dawg’ Westwood and Zane Lowe  hosted the best in Hip Hop (DJ’s, moguls, artists, producers etc etc), Top 30 countdown. Surprise surprise Jay-Z is at number 1.  So bloody predictable! Anyway check out the list. Click here to view. A couple of entries are just damn right ridiculous! Your thoughts please……

UK MUSIC: 1XTRA HOMEGROWN SALUTES 30 YEARS OF HIP HOP

April 7, 2009

Spotted @ The Cocoa Diaries 1XTRA Radio’s Homegrown recently saluted 30 years of Hip Hop with UK acts performing their own renditions of classic tracks by Eric B & Rakim, Lauryn Hill, Tupac, Wu Tang, amongst others. My thoughts on the renditions… an absolute travesty!!!! Nah, only joking. All the artists featured did a pretty decent job. Your thoughts please…..

CHRIS BROWN PLEADS NOT GUILTY

April 6, 2009

And the saga continues… Via TMZ Chris Brown has just pled not guilty to two felonies — assault and making criminal threats. With ex girlfriend Rihanna nowhere in sight, Brown showed up at L.A. County criminal courthouse to face the music for allegedly beating the crap out of her back in February. Brown is due back in court on April 29. O…K. So Rihanna assaulted herself??? Do you know what? I’m past caring.

VIDEO: DAMON DASH VS DEF JAM (2003)

April 6, 2009

This footage is taken from the newly released Documentary DVD ‘Choke No Joke’ . Watch Bruk Pocket chew out Def Jam staff (lol). But you know what kills me the most.. none of the staff sitting around the table tries to defend themselves….. Ok so he had a point, why were they holding a meeting about Jay-Z without informing him first? But the shouting and threatening behaviour? Oh Brukkers…… smh… lol