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Nicki Minaj talks more about her album “Pink Friday”
Sep 5th
With the recent deficit of femcees in the game, the future of females in hip-hop depends on the success of Nicki Minaj’s debut album Pink Friday. The Young Money starlet spoke with us about how important it is for her album to succeed, and hopes that it will encourage more ladies to pick up the mic.
“They won’t look to sign other female rappers because they’ll say, ‘Her buzz was so crazy and if she couldn’t do it, then no one can do it.’ And I don’t want that to happen, so I’m doing this as well for all the girls,” explained the “Your Love” hitmaker. “I hope that with the success of the album—because I know it will be successful, I believe it will be successful—I hope that this opens doors for all of the girls everywhere.”
She also shared that she was initially scared to be a solo artist after associates warned her that female rap was over and that record companies wouldn’t give her proper support. “Even as far as I’ve come right now, it’s a testament in my mind,” she said. “So I hope the female rappers will understand how big it is, just for our culture, that the album does well.”
In addition, Nicki spoke about her excitement regarding Lil Wayne’s November release from jail, and that his absence has made her realize how important he is to the Young Money family. “He didn’t deserve to go in in the first place, and it’s kind of crazy how much of a void it’s been without him,” she stated. “We really didn’t realize that Wayne is the glue that holds Young Money and Cash Money together, I feel, so I’m just very thankful that he’s finally coming home.”
Pink Friday is slated for a November 23 release, and is expected to include contributions from will.i.am, Swizz Beatz, and Alex Da Kid. Read the rest of this entry »
T.I. and Pharrell’s work is done in the studio
Sep 5th
Before T.I. and Tiny ended up getting arrested last night, Tip was getting it poppin’ in the studio with Pharrell. The above pic, snapped hours before the couple’s felony arrest,shows Skateboard P and the King of the South kicking it, most likely during a studio session for T.I.’s upcoming album “King Uncaged“.
Shortly after, T.I. and his bride Tameka “Tiny” Cottle were apprehended in Los Angeles after cops stopped them for making an illegal U-turn. Smelling marijuana in the car, police arrested the pair and set bail at $10,000, later revealing that they were in possession of a controlled substance believed to be ecstasy.
As of now, T.I.’s probation officer has asked the MC to fly back to Atlanta, where federal officials are determining if they will attempt to revoke his probation. “The probation office is in the process of determining what happened and will make a recommendation regarding Mr. Harris when they have all the facts,” says United States Attorney Sally Quillian Yates.
If T.I. is found in violation, he could be sent back to prison and face a jail sentence much longer than the seven-month stint he recently served for illegal possession of firearms. Read the rest of this entry »
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz since their wedding
Sep 5th
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz stepped arm-in-arm into September. The pregnant songstress and her husband strolled through Tribeca for a little shopping. The Mrs. showed off her legs in shorts and sandals, while Swizz bared the New York heat in an orange polo and shorts. The couple is expecting their first child this fall.
Alicia will return to the stage at her annual Black Ball at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom on September 30, along with performers Jay-Z and Sade. As for her other half, he is crafting new music for Snoop Dogg and Mary J. Blige and completing his own album Haute Living.
Later that day Alicia Keys and her new husband Swizz Beatz were seen enjoying a romantic meal in a (wait for it…) salad bar. The couple — who tied the knot at the end of July — hit up Big Apple eatery Via dei Mille, where they shared a Caprese salad, mixed vegetable plate and sea bass.
“They seemed so in love,” an onlooker told us. “There was not a moment of silence between the two.” Beatz and Keys are expecting their first child together later this year. Swizz recently opened up about his wedding to the Fallin’ singer. “Everything was just wow. It was a blessing,” he said last month. “It was positive energy, and we’re still in those moments.” – I suppose it’s nice to see that Mr Beatz is holding onto this marriage…hopefully Read the rest of this entry »
Gucci Mane and Swizz beats on the set of new video
Aug 23rd
It’s Gucci time! Gooch linked up with Swizz Beatz to shoot the explosive new video for “Gucci Time,” with director extraordinaire Chris Robinson behind the camera. The video, shot on location in Los Angeles, will be released in the near future in anticipation of his forthcoming album “The Appeal“: Georgia’s Most Wanted, slated to hit stores in late 2010.
Now, the rapper has finally wrapped his follow-up album and said that this is his best chance to capitalize on his underground allure. “The Appeal is officially finished. It’s mixed and mastered, and the artwork is done,” he told The MoMo Show from the set of one of his upcoming videos (he’s currently filming two at the same time). “I’m just out here promoting it and letting everyone know it’s coming. Just bring awareness to it ’cause I want everyone to know it’s coming and to support it because it’s a masterpiece.”
“Biggest mixtape of the summer, by far,” Gucci said about his tape, an ode to the neighborhood in Atlanta where he grew up. “When y’all get it, guarantee I win Mixtape of the Year.” – now don’t get too ahead of yourself Gucci!
Click below to see more flicks from the set and to hear the duo’s hot summer anthem. Read the rest of this entry »
Eminem’s “Recovery” certified double platinum
Aug 22nd
Eminem has a lot to be thankful for this summer. The Detroit rapper reclaimed his spot atop the Billboard 200 albums chart this week with his seventh studio effort “Recovery“. The disc, initially released in June, also achieves its eighth consecutive week of selling at least 100,000 units, bringing its grand total to a whopping 2.1 million copies. As a result of the surge in sales, Slim Shady’s latest albumearns double platinum status. – Odd seeing as before the release of the LP people where doubtful of the LP and many critics had dismissed the project all together!
To date, “Recovery” is the second best-selling album of 2010 behind Lady Antebellum’s Need You Now (2.5 million). Besides his album accolades, Em’s Rihanna-assisted single “Love the Way You Lie” also moves into the No. 1 position on the Digital Songs chart. At this point last year, no albums had sold more than two million units, according to Billboard. Six have reached the million mark this year, including Usher’s “Raymond v. Raymond“, which went platinum this week after selling an additional 15,000 copies. – In other news Eminem is currently planning a world tour and yes! another album is currently in development!
Katy Perry and EMI are now at war?
Aug 22nd
Katy Perry has slammed her record label for trying to convince her to make her music more family friendly. The “California Gurls“ singer claimed Capitoltried to persuade her against including certain tracks on the final tracklisting for her forthcoming album “Teenage Dream“, for fear they were too controversial.
Katy revealed that the record company weren’t impressed she’d recorded a song called Peacock. “They were all a bit worried about the word ‘c**k’ and it gave me deja vu because they did the exact same thing with ”I Kissed A Girl“. They said, ‘We don’t see it as a single, we don’t want it on the album’. And I was like, ‘You guys are idiots’.
“I always try and make a lasting impression and I work very hard,” she explained. “My father has a saying, ‘You can’t be a flash in the pan’. This record is important to me because it will prove that my last album One Of The Boys wasn’t just luck.”
The 25-year-old has just put the finishing touches on her new album and discussed the effort she went to in order to ensure everything was perfect.
“I’m in the studio fighting with them to change the melody or I’m fighting for the best lyric at all times. I think we rewrote “Teenage Dream” five times for 10 days straight. On the last day, I was so happy to finally get somewhere that we all agreed on.” Read the rest of this entry »
Mariah is either putting on a heck of a lot of weight or she is now definitely pregnant!
Aug 22nd
You all know I’m a huge Mariah Carey fan! But who are you trying to fool Mariah? So never the less Mariah Carey, who may or may not have a bun in the oven, received a royal welcome in Brazil. The curvaceous diva headlined the Festa Do Peão de Boiadeiros (Cowboy Festival) in Barretos, São Paulo, Brazil on Saturday (Aug. 21), performing a 15-song set that included “Dreamlover,” “My All,” “Obsessed,” and “I Want to Know What Love Is,” which was No. 1 in the country for a record-breaking 27 weeks. She changed multiple times from a black princess-like dress with matching tiara to a leather jacket and T-shirt that read, “If you like fun, you’ll love me.” – Typical of Mariah Carey.
A grateful Mimi thanked her Brazilian fans for their support following the show, fueling pregnancy rumors with her comment. “Thank you SO much 2 everybody in Brazil @ the show 2nite! So many familiar faces-Brazil you always show me love &I am so GRATEFUL!” she tweeted. “Seriously,I really do love it here, beautiful people inside and out! Tonite was tuff 4 me 4 personal reasons,but U got me thru!L4L.”- Indeed Mariah Carey fans rushed to in their millions to begin the campaign to find out what is going out! With Mariah Carey working of several projects for the end of the year and the begging of the next year who knows what MiMi is going to do!? Read the rest of this entry »
Drake announces welcome home concert for Lil Wayne
Aug 22nd
A fitting homecoming is already being planned for Lil Wayne. The day after he is expected to be released from jail, the Cash Money rapper will celebrate by throwing a welcome home concert.
Drake made the announcement during his Ustream session on Thursday, saying it would take place on November 5, but an exact location was not disclosed. Drizzy has a show the day before in Los Angeles and the day after in Las Vegas. Lil Wayne is serving his time at Rikers Island in New York.
“Undisclosed location, November 5, the Welcome Home Weezy concert,” said Wayne’s protégé while sipping on Pinot Grigio in his Toronto crib. “You might as well camp out at all different locations. That’s gonna be crazy.” – Saying that i’m still wondering when Drake will begin his world wide arena tour? – Although announced by his label there was no follow up!
Lil Wayne has been serving time for weapons charges since March. He is expected to be released on November 4. His EP, “I Am Not a Human Being“, will arrive on his 28th birthday on September 27. I’m sure that this private concert for Lil Wayne will be the crème of the crème and I’m sure that Drake will line up everyone across the land to turn up to this…now let just hope no get arrested again! Read the rest of this entry »
Chris Brown and Usher cancel joint tour
Aug 22nd
Chris Brown and Usher fans were in glee earlier this week when Bryan-Michael Cox announced that the duo were going on tour. However, even after Brown proposed to the idea on his Twitter, the plans for the show have been officially scrapped. There is no official word from either artist’s camp as to why the venture was canceled. Brown has since removed any messages referring to the tour from his Twitter page.
But according to Usher’s camp, this is all just talk – for now, at least. “There are no plans at this time for Usher and Chris Brown to tour together,” reps for the 31-year-old singer said. Brown’s reps said ditto with the statement: “There is no confirmed Chris Brown and Usher tour at this time.”
Perhaps they’re just waiting to see how badly fans want it. Brown tweeted Wednesday, “Would you pay to see an Usher and Chris Brown concert/tour,” followed by, “RT #CBUSHERTOUR if u want it to happen.” Lo and behold, at the time of this posting, #cbushertour was a trending topic.
And now this is now why I’m sticking to my new quote of the year…”I’ll believe it when I see it”, although a Chris Brown and Usher tour would of been a done deal for world wide success it seems to me that those on Usher’s side are getting a bit too greedy! I guess we’ll just be stuck with Rihanna and her squealing as the only alternative unless we go to Trey Songz’s sex show, ‘Passion, Pain, & Pleasure’. At least we still have Lady GaGa. Read the rest of this entry »
Faith Evans arrested!
Aug 22nd
R&B singer Faith Evans isn’t having the best weekend. The 37-year-old caught a case last night in the Marina Del Ray section of Los Angeles after stopping at a routine drunk driving checkpoint, where police detected alcohol on her breath and arrested the recording artist on suspicion of driving under the influence.
This isn’t the first time that Evans has had a run-in with the law on account of using a substance. In 2004, the L.A.-based vocalist and her husband Todd Russaw were arrested for cocaine and marijuana possession in Atlanta. The couple spent 13 weeks in rehab following the incident, which she vaguely made reference to on her 2005 single “Again.”
Evans is currently promoting her sixth album “Something About Faith“, slated to hit stores October 5 via E1 Music. The LP, her first in almost half a decade, is led by the ballad “Gone Already” produced by Carvin & Ivan.
Never the less, I suppose this has been a huge help for her return to the music scene, right? Everyone loves a big entrance - what a way to kick start your PR and Marketing scam! – Just kidding! Keep it locked on The MoMo Show for more exclusive info as this story unravels. Read the rest of this entry »
