Yes that’s right, Drake finally dropped another video from his amazing album “Thank Me Later“, although not one that we would of all exptected, “Miss Me” featuring Lil Wayne which debuted at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 was directed by Anthony Mandler. – But hey we are not complaining! The video is pretty following the story of a dark even with Drake and Lil Wayne rapping in some field in the middle of some hill-billy state – yes, another low budget video (sigh). Maybe this has got to do with this whole “welcome back” concert for Lil Wayne? most likely I cannot find any other reason why Motown would decide to put this okay-ish track out after a great lead of singles!
This was a good video. However, I wonder why this track was chosen as the new single instead of ”Up All Night“, “Shut It Down” or the much awaited “Fancy“. Certainly Drake wanted to release a single featuring his mentor but the Minaj collaboration is a much stronger song never the less with growing hype for T.I that would of mixed well too – and the The-Dream track is a genuine great record!. Besides, with the hype surrounding Drake, Minaj and T.I. (not so for The-Dream) at the moment, it would have proven to be a guaranteed smash. O well. Life goes on. (more…)
Rap star T.I. has announced that his upcoming album, “King Uncaged” will now come out next month. According to the rapper he has just really focused on promoting his new movie, “Takers“. He told us: “I pushed the album back so I can completely focus my attention to the rollout and release of this film “Takers“. I feel it wouldn’t be fair to the film or the album if I was splitting my attention span amongst the two, so I hit pause on the album to completely focus my attention to rolling out this here film.
“Once we prayerfully debut No. 1-25-plus, 20-plus million, then after those bottles have been popped and that celebration is underway, I will completely re-submerge myself back into the music, fully on album mode.” In other T.I. news, the rapper made an epic comeback in a concert that was held in New York earlier this week and he was joined onstage by the likes of Mary J. Blige, Swizz Beatz and B.o.B. R&B singer Keri Hilson and rappers Cam’ron and Maino also made appearances.
After the show Tip took to his Twitter page and posted: “Special thank you to Axe for providing a magical night for my 1st concert back!! SO (shout out) to my partners for holding me down tonight- Mjb, Keri, Cam, MAino, Ricco, Swizz, B.” – In all fairness, not 100% shocked that the album was pushed back…really come on now this is T.I. we are dealing with here. (more…)
The promo, which stars Megan Fox and Lost actor Dominic Monaghan is themed around domestic violence, showing the pair trapped in an abusive relationship – a topic that after Chris assaulted RiRi last year would know all about.
Brown infamously attacked Rihanna – who sings the chorus on the track – before the 2009 Grammy Awards and was found guilty of assault following the incident. Journalists quizzed Brown about the video when he was promoting his new movie “Takers“ (with T.I.), but the shamed singer refused to answer any questions related to the promo. He turned to the help of his representative who ordered that the journalist ask Chris another question, unrelated to Rihanna or the “Love The Way You Lie“ video.
Rihanna previously stated that she wanted to sing the chorus for Eminem because she connected to the abusive lyrics, with the song itself said to be based on the fiery relationship between Em and his ex-wife Kim Mathers. However tables turned Chris Brown‘s new single titled “Deuces” featuring Tyga has been claimed by outside sources to be aimed at Rihanna. Odd how just about Chris Brown makes his quite return to the music and “normal” life, Rihanna manages to push him back under the rock where he’s been hiding…oh well. (more…)
Rapper T.I. has opened up about what he likes when it comes to fashion. He says that Jay-Z and P Diddy are two hip-hop artists that have ‘proper swagger’ (knowing how to dress well).
Tip, who also runs a clothing line called Akoo, says that he doesn’t like coloured jeans or Vans and doesn’t like the showing his socks.He told us: “Puff has an all-around style, upscale, urban and classic. I can say that for both. They just have a different way of doing it.” he spoke.
“I am very selective with my clothes. This is a time where fashion and style go against what I would rather do myself. So I have to pick and choose from people that share my enthusiasm when it comes to certain things.” – Of course, the diva that you are!
“I’m not going to do red jeans. No green jeans. I don’t do Vans and that’s the style right now. I don’t want to show my socks when I’m wearing jeans. So, when you ask me who I look up to and who I can admire for their style right now, I have to choose from people that represent what I represent stylistically.”
Needless to say, that T.I. really has no say on fashion, coming from the guy who either rolls up in a crisp suit or baggy jeans and a white tee. T.I.‘s new album “King Uncaged” is expected to drop later this month.
And in other news, T.I. stars alongside some of Hollywood’s leading men in his new action flick “Takers“. But who does the King of the South look up to in his personal life and career? He shards five power players in music, Hollywood, and business who Tip admires for their talent, hustle, and swag.
Jay-Z: He done the rap shit to the best it could be done. He’s done it better than anyone who’s ever done it and then…Master P: He came from the same ghetto and bullshit that I came from and turned himself into a corporate conglomerate. Followed by Russell Simmons: I look up to Russ, because … he started this shit and he still here. Will Smith: He got it right. Will transitioned from rapping to acting and did it at a stellar level of performance.
Diddy: He’s fly as I am; just as conceited, pompous, and arrogant as me, but he managed to maintain a humble sense of self. Puff got enough sense to know—even though he feels like he’s more the shit than anybody else—when they got something going on that [he] ain’t got. He knows when to take pages out of other people’s books. – could this mean, all this ass licking from T.I. could lead to a change in management? (more…)
After exchanging vows in a Miami Beach courthouse, T.I. and Tiny celebrated their marriage with a fairytale wedding on the exclusive Star Island on Saturday (July 31).
The bride and groom both wore white and arrived in a horse-drawn carriage. They were joined by some of their celebrityfriends including Usher, Nelly, Ashanti, Jermaine Dupri, Angela Simmons, Bow Wow, Diamond, and Kim Porter. Monica, Antonia “Toya” Carter, and Kandi Burruss were bridesmaids.
El DeBarge serenaded the newlyweds before the magical evening culminated with fireworks over the water. Mr. and Mrs. Harris jetted off to Atlanta and Las Vegas where the party continues! (more…)
“‘Fancy‘ has been well-traveled,” said Swizz Beatz, who produced the song. “It started off as a Swizz record. Then I got Mary [J. Blige] on it. It was supposed to be on her [Stronger With Each Tear], but we missed the deadline. Then I pulled it back for my [upcoming] record. Then five o’clock one morning, on the phone speaking with Drake, he’s in a different time zone, we’re trying to figure out what he needs [for his album]. He’s like, ‘Yo, I just need a record for the ladies.’ I’m on my computer playing him joints over the phone. Then I played him ‘Fancy.’ I was like, ‘You want something like this?’ But I was playing it as a reference.”
On the original version of “Fancy,” Swizz raps about an educated girl who works at the Guggenheim Museum, while MJB sang about an independent female. “She got it all together,” Blige sings. “She don’t need you to help her/ She got her own paper/ She don’t need you to take her on a shopping spree/ My girl’s fancy, fly and free.” Drake didn’t want something like what Swizz played; he wanted that exact song for his album. ”He was like, ‘That’s the record I need,’ ” Swizz recalled. “I said, ‘OK, I’ll make you that.’ ” Drake replied: “No. That’s the record I need.”
“I’m a producer first,” Swizz said. “So he can have the record. I’m still on it, it’s still love. He’s a heck of an artist, and I feel no ways but honored.” The finished version of the song we hear on the album features Drake, Swizz and T.I., but at least one other MC was on the wish list to be on the song. ”Andre 3000 was supposed to be on ‘Fancy,’ ” Swizz revealed. “Drake had a group of people he wanted to be on it: Andre, Tip, this one, that one. But the deadline for the album rushed a lot of things. [Drake] can tell you the rest, but Tip just wound up being on it. Which I’m cool with, cause that’s the homie.”. Drake is filming the videos for “Fancy” and “Miss Me” this week in Atlanta. (more…)
R&B singerAlicia Keys, who is currently five months pregnant with her first child by her fiancé and music producer Swizz Beatz, is apparently loving everything about being pregnant.
The 29-year-old hit-maker said that she needs to be peaceful and happy during her pregnancy and that impending motherhood has changed her.
Alicia Keys told us “Oh, I love children and I love family and I love that interaction. Because I had a really close relationship with my mother I understand that deep powerful love, and it’s so beautiful. To be a mother to a child is the most brilliant gift, it’s gorgeous.”. I’m sure this is all an exciting moment for Alicia Keys, however the “No One” singer seems to be making slightly more public appearances now from when she was promoting her “Element of Freedom” album? Is someone trying to cover-up all the drama that’s gone on with their management?, I think so!
Alicia Keys then went on to say “I’m definitely in a place where I have a different sensibility about things. I remember how I used to be, ‘I’m going on the road and I’m
back when I’m back and I’m probably gone a long time.”, she also then denied rumours of her secret wedding which was meant to happen this weekend to Swizz Beatz! Looks like we just going to have to wait till the baby comes! (more…)
Well with no surprise, Drake told all his fans via his twitter that he’s started work on this new album…already, and may even release it at the end of this year!
Sources told us that the platinum selling rap star a month after releasing his debut album “Thank Me Later“, he’s is already working on the follow-up. He made the announcement to his fans during a late-night Twitter session.
Blame it on the alcohol or just a natural high, but the typically reserved Tweeter shared a little more than usual with his 800,000+ followers. “Started my new album last night too…ok I’m done…” he wrote. “Miss me video tmrw at 9am…tipsy…maybe? naaaaaaah….maybe tho.”
Drizzy also took the time to promote Trey Songz’ upcoming album ”Passion, Pain, & Pleasure“. “MY BROTHER TREY GOT THAT ALBUM I BEEN WAITING FOR!!! SEPTEMBER 14th…take my word for it!!!!!!!!” Trey gave his longtime Canadian pal a sneak peek at the project, whose first single “Bottoms Up” features Nicki Minaj. “I just heard Songz album in his whip in Atlanta while we were drinking Hennessy…shit felt like 07…I’m so proud!” he tweeted.
In addition to “Miss Me,” Drake will reunite with director Anthony Mandler to shoot a video for “Fancy” with T.I. and Swizz Beatz later this week. “Fancy” (a MoMo personal favourite off the album) will be released as the third single off the platinum certified album “Thank Me Later“. (more…)
Fresh off Drake‘s album with “Fancy”, Swizz Beatz (pictured with his two kids) talks to us about how T.I.‘s both film and album are coming along since they’ve been pushed back! Swizz said that T.I. is looking to out-do some of his past hits with the tracks on this forthcoming project titled “King Uncaged“.
The Hip-Hop producers and now Alicia Keys‘ new partner said “What we just did is bigger than those. It’s bigger than “Swing Ya Rag“, it’s bigger than all of those. We’re growing as artists. That’s one of the things I wanted to focus on with Tip, was: ‘We did that already. We don’t need to compete with nobody. You up there.’ Everything we gotta do, we gotta stay leaders. That’s how we got to where we at now.” – Needless to say many Swizz Beatz tracks do well on the Hip-Hop/Rap scene, only looking a few months back with Jadakiss‘ “Who’s Real” only demonstrates the talent that Swizz Beatz has.
He then went on to say “He gave me his OK on that. Gave me the clear lane. And we’re gone. Trust me on that. The first joint, it’s nice. Crazy! The second joint is taking the world over. It’s a positive message, and I’ll let him explain the rest of the story, because he would be glad to. It’s very musical, but still with that swag in it.” – T.I.‘s “King Uncaged” and film “Takers” is scheduled for release this year. (more…)
Rapper T.I.has decided to keep his lips sealed when asked about his forthcoming wedding to his fiancée, Tameka ‘Tiny’ Cottle.
Tip said that legendary singer Diana Ross helped him realise that some things in life should be kept private. He told us: “Why offer people the opportunity to have an opinion about something they shouldn’t have an opinion about? One thing Diana Ross told me, she said, ‘You’ve got to keep something to yourself.’ I just feel like that’s something private, that’s between us.”
Tiny recently confirmed in an interview that her and T.I.‘s wedding will take place sometime before the end of 2010. In addition to this, T.I. is starring in new action-packed thriller “Takers”. The movie, which is due for release next month, also features efforts fromMatt Dillon, Idris Elba, Zoë Saldana and fellow musician, Chris Brown.
T.I. was surprised at how good Brown’s acting skills were when they were filming on set, “Chris was cool, man. I think Chris gonna impress a lot of people. He does a lot of high performance, action sequences. He shows his ability. I think people will actually be presently surprised with his performance.”
The two had previously worked together on a track before T.I. went to prison last year. (more…)
