Coming up in the notorious Young’s Park Projects often meant conforming to the ways of the streets or being a victim. Luckily, music and basketball would prevent GATES from straying to far down the wrong path. Armed with a desire for a change and the knowledge that there was more money to be made outside of the hood than within, GATES followed the direction of a childhood friend and joined the military. While in the military, not only did he get back to his basketball roots but he also perfected his gift of rhyme while strengthening his foundation of friends back home, now calling themselves the PaperBoyz. With a few shows under his belt, a self-financed album on the horizon, and burgeoning digital label, the only natural thing to do was leave the military and pursue music full-time. From the sounds of his hot new single, Money On My Mind, GATES is ready to rule the airways. With that type of talent and drive, it’s only a matter of time before GATES and Lifers Ent. become household names.
Here is a song that features a all- star cast, Jill Scott, Bilal, Anthony Hamilton, Algebra, Chrisette Michele, Shelby Johnson, Ledisi, Citizen Cope, Dwele, Chico DeBarge and Rudy Currence. And yes, this track belongs to Raheem DeVaughn and will be on “The Love and War MasterPeace.”
Go behind the scenes with Alicia Keys on her new tour, The Freedom Tour. She takes backstage and show us the production and hard work that is put into one show. Hopefully, you can see the outcome when she comes to your town.
The title just describes this song “Beautiful.” This is Ms. Vivian Green’s first single from her upcoming album that will be released on April 6th. Take a listen and let us know what you think; you will not be disappointed. Oh by the way, that is her album cover above.
Check out the official cover and tracklisting for Usher’s anticipated album Raymond Vs. Raymond. Judging by the special appearances and numerous leaks that I have already heard this is going to def be a solid album. Make sure you actually purchase it on March 30th.
1. Monstar
2. Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home) feat. Plies
3. There Goes My Baby
4. Love ‘Em All
5. She Don’t Know feat. Ludacris
6. Lil Freak Usher feat. Nicki Minaj
7. Mars vs. Venus
8. Prolover
9. Foolin’ Around
10. Papers
11. So Many Girls
12. Guilty feat. T.I.
13. OMG featuring will.i.am
14. Making Love (Into The Night)
Lupe Fiasco recently did an interview with Australian publication, The Age. Within the interview he makes it clear that he is a rare type of rapper valuing substance over glitz and glam. This I am sure is why all his fans truly appreciate his craft because when he raps he addresses real issues unlike most rappers.
Lupe states that, ”I don’t want to be Jay-Z and be worth $400 million and perform on every awards show. It’s getting in touch with somebody who needs to improve their self-esteem. As opposed to driving a Bentley and putting some chains on.”
New music from Raheem DeVaughn from his third studio album “The Love and War MasterPeace” that hits shelves on March 2. Not a bad song but not great either; love Wale’s verse though.
Producer Nabil Elderkin and Estelle have teamed up to create the video for her lastest single Freak featuring Kardinal Offishall. The video will premiere on Friday February 26th at 4pm on www.estellemusic.com. The concept for this video is very eccentric and this is a different tone for Estelle to say the least.
Nicki Minaj can now add host to her roster of activities as she has been selected to to co-host BET’s annual Rip The Runway alongside Pooh Hall aka Derwin from “The Game.” The show will be taped on February 27th and whill feature live performnaces from B.O.B, Estelle, Ludacris, Jaenlle Monae, and Soulja Boy. Barbie Girl Nicki is also slated to perform as well.
The show is slated to premiere on BET on March 15th, so make your check it out.
Check out this behind the scenes video of Trey Songz giving us incite into his set for the BP3 Tour. Seems like he is going to give an amazing show ladies. Make sure you go check him out when he comes to your city.
Rihanna did a live studio session with AOL and she did a great job in my opinion. She performed “Take A Bow, Russian Roulette, Disturbia, Hard, and Rude Boy”. Enjoy!
Lupe announced the dates for his US tour earlier this week. The tour will also feature upcoming hip hop star B.o.B. Check out the dates below to see when these two will be in your town.
Friday 3/5 – Bridges Auditorium – Claremont, CA – (w/B.o.B)
Saturday 3/20 – Bob Hope Theatre – Stockton, CA
Wednesday 4/07 – House of Blues – Boston, MA – (w/B.o.B)
Friday 4/09 – House of Blues (Atlantic City) – Atlantic City, NJ – (w/B.o.B)
Saturday 4/10 – Fillmore NY @ Irving Plaza – New York, NY – (w/B.o.B)
Tuesday 4/13 – 9:30 Club – Washington, DC – (w/B.o.B)
Wednesday 4/14 – Royal Oak Theatre – Detroit, MI – (w/B.o.B)
Friday 4/16 – Eagles Ballroom – Milwaukee, WI – (w/B.o.B)
Saturday 4/17 – Lund Arena, Gustavus Adolphus College – St. Peter, MN
Sunday 4/18 – Midland Theatre – Kansas City, MO
Tuesday 4/20 – Peoria Civic Center Theatre – Peoria, IL – (w/B.o.B)
Thursday 4/22 – East Tenn. State University Center – Johnson City, TN
Friday 4/23 – UNC – Charlotte – Charlotte, NC – (w/B.o.B)
Saturday 4/24 – Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Worcester, MA
Monday 4/26 – House of Blues – Houston, TX – (w/B.o.B)
Tuesday 4/27 – House of Blues – Dallas, TX – (w/B.o.B)
Thursday 4/29 – Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO – (w/B.o.B)
Saturday 5/01 – House of Blues (Las Vegas) – Las Vegas, NV – (w/B.o.B)
Sunday 5/02 – House of Blues (Sunset) – Los Angeles, CA – (w/B.o.B)
Wednesday 5/05 – Regency Ballroom – San Francisco, CA – (w/B.o.B)
Friday 5/07 – Showbox SoDo – Seattle, WA – (w/B.o.B)
Raheem Devaughn and Tabi Bonney hooked up to shoot “Fever” which can be found on Raheem’s current mixtape. Don’t forget Raheem’s new album hits stores on March 2.
Go behind the scenes on the video set of Yo Gotti’s second single Women Lie, Men Lie. Director of the video Benny Boom gives a synopsis of the story line. This track is a banger and I am looking forward to seeing the video.
Check out the album art for Redman’s upcoming album entitled Reggie. This dude has not dropped an album in a while, so I am looking forward to hearing what this project sounds like. The album still does not have a release date, so stay tuned for updates.
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