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 John Legend's third album will feature Andre 3000 for the song "Green Light."
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NYC’s – HOT 97’s annual Summer Jam will be held at Giant Stadium in Jersey on June 1st. Headlining: Kanye West. Others to perform include: Rihanna, T-Pain, Ray J, The Dream and others.
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Mariah Carey stars In new indie movie, "Tennesse."
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DJ Green Lantern collaborated with Rockstar Games to create a custom radio station for the video game Grand Theft Auto.
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New York's Pete Rock will release an instrumental version of his album sometime in May.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs will be Honored with his very own Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this Friday, May 2nd.
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Jennifer Lopez will star in her documentary series showing her life within the music industry. The show will air on The Learning Channel (TLC).
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Game will be set to release his new album on July 8th.
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Mix Matters had the honor to be invited once again by Greg "The Hitman" Williams and KDGS Power 93.9 in Wichita, Kansas. The 2008 Freaknic Jam was once again held at the Kansas Collesium. Kicking off the show was Kansas local artist Kae Wun, along with Bun B & UGK, Lil Wil, Cherish, Naughty By Nature & Bow Wow. Special DJ's for the night included DJ Rod 1, DJ Tony Jr., DJ J-Funk, DJ Gonz and one local DJ Loco. We also had the oppurtunity to meet up with on air personality Rolls Royce who does the B2E weekly show from 10:00am-3:00pm. Here are a couple of photos from the event.
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EVENT Fun-Raiser for AIDS Project Los Angeles, Grand Star Jazz Club
Sunday, May 4, 6:30PM
943 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012 US
818.632.5984
Live perfromances by Thin Deep Cuts, DJ A-Ski, Leah Rocks, DJ Merlin, Black Party Politics, DJ Miss Adventure and Radio Flash
$20 Donation at the door.
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Bobby Valentino, R&B singer left Disturbing Tha Peace/Def Jam to go independent.
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Remy Ma's sentencing date has been rescheduled from April 23 to May 13. Remy Ma earlier was found guilty of assault, weapons possession and coercion by a New York Supreme Court for stealing $3,000 from a friend Makeda Barnes-Joseph's purse.
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New York emcee Immortal Technique's third album, "The 3rd World" will be released on June 24 on his own Viper Records imprint through Koch Records.
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Robin Thicke turns up the heat this summer with his third solo album titled “Something Else”. The complete album was written and produced by Robin Thicke. “Something Else” hits stores July 1st on Star Track/Interscope Records.
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Ciara and TI are some of the artists set to be invloved in the “Turn Up the Vote” event this weekend. The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network event is co-sponsored by Russell Simmons and will take place in Philadelphia.
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Tyga "Coconut Juice" music video features Pete Wentz, Lil Wayne, and Travis from Gym Class Heroes. Watch now
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Playaz Circle feat. Phonte (of Little Brother) "Paper Chaser" music video
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Fabolous decided to add a new source of flavor to his stage show by adding a live band to back him up while on the Next Step Campus Tour with OneRepublic.
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Slim Thug, the houston rapper plans to be off of Interscope Records within the week and will release his next solo project independently.
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If you can rap for more than 90 seconds with no vulgarity or degrading language check this out. Global Artist Coalition.
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Busta Rhyme's new album coming soon, titled “I’m Blessed”. This marks the end of his two year hiatus, after his release of “The Big Bang” in 2006. “I’m Blessed” will feature Mary J. Blige, Jamie Fox, Common, Akon, T.I. and others. In stores sometime this June/July on Aftermath/Interscope Records.
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Mark Ronson's Allido Records said that it will be moving to Interscope Records after five years with J Records.
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Young Buck’s “A Billion Bucks,” documentary DVD hits stores on June 10th on Decon/Cashville Records. “A Billion Bucks” is a double disc DVD which includes 3 unreleased music videos, 6 new tracks and new live performances.
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Timbaland was blessed with Songwriter of the Year Award (April 9) at the 25th Annual ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) Pop Music Awards in Los Angeles, CA.
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Debbie Nelson, Eminem's mother, is getting sued by a man who says he helped her write a tell-all book about Eminem.
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Crooked I with DJ Skee - The Making of Hip Hop Weekly v52 video
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Mariah Carey’s new album “E=MC2” (due in stores on April 15th), has been leaked onto the internet. The first single “Touch My Body” has taken the #1 slot in digital downloads with a total of 286,000 downloads. “E=MC2” features Will.I.Am, Danjahandz, The Dream, and others.
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For all you 101 Dalmation lovers - Selena Gomez "Cruella De Vil" music video
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Tune in to FOX Network's American Idol Wednesday April 9th to see Snoop Dogg perform "Can't Say Goodbye" featuring Charlie Wilson live!
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Los Angeles, April 9, 2008 - The Style Network announces a second season pick-up for its hit reality series "Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane." With all-new half-hour episodes, the new season will continue its candid and entertaining look at the fabulous and frenetic life of model, mogul, mom Kimora Lee Simmons. The second season of "Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane" premieres Sunday, April 20 at 8 PM ET/PT, only on Style. For a preview of the show click here.
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With The Release Of “Exclusive: The Forever Edition” In-Stores June 3rd
Hit Single “With You” Is The #1 Most Played Song In The Country
New York, NY - Jive Records recording artist Chris Brown is set to release Exclusive: The Forever Edition on June 3rd. The Forever Edition, is an updated and revamped version of his multi-platinum release Exclusive and includes the original 16 tracks from the sophomore effort plus four brand new tracks that feature top-notch collaborations and a bonus DVD with unreleased concert and behind the scenes footage.
“Forever,” the lead single from the upcoming Forever Edition is a slight departure from Chris Brown’s usual musical forte. Produced by super-producer Polow da Don, “Forever,” is a rhythmic up-tempo song with a funky pop edge. Additional bonus tracks include: “Heart Ain’t A Brain,” “Super Human” with Keri Hilson, and the “Picture Perfect Remix” featuring Bow Wow & Hurricane Chris. Completing the Forever Edition package is a bonus DVD with a special montage of performances from his recent Up Close & Personal sold–out tour and never before seen behind the scenes footage.
This week the multi-talented performer’s current single, “With You” maintains the #1 position as the most played single on Billboard’s Hot 100 Airplay chart for the sixth week in a row. On the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, Chris Brown currently has two songs in the Top 10, holding the #8 slot with his hit single “With You,” and is featured on Jordin Sparks’ smash hit song “No Air,” which takes the #5 spot. The video for “With You” recently topped the video charts at #1 on both BET and MTV networks. On April 10th, Chris Brown and label-mate Jordin Sparks will perform the nearly platinum-selling hit single, “No Air” on American Idol.
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John Legend performs "In The Name of Love" (U2) in this video
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Lil Mama may soon be on the big screen in an adaptation of Jane Austen's 1816 comic novel Emma. It would seem that Lil Mama's video for "Lipgloss" inspired Clint Culpepper, CEO of Screen Gems, to remake the novel into an urban tale. It is only in the writing stages as of now.
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Diddy signs newest Bad Boy artist, Janelle Monae. Her album Metropolis Suite will be released in June, while her solo debut Metropolis, will be released in early fall.
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Jay-Z and Beyonce get hitched in New York City over the weekend at Jay-Z’s Tribeca apartment. On the guest list were Kelly Rowland, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin (Coldplay) to name a few.
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Check this out - Talib, Planet Asia & Strong Arm Steady drop some rhymes on by Rap City.
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| Termanology signs with Nature Sound records. |
Fabolous will go on tour with One Republic.
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New video - Chris Brown's live performance of "Take You Down", the fourth single from his “Exclusive” album.
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Ludacris plans projects with Discovery Channel and joins with former Mötley Crüe drummer, Tommy Lee for Discovery Networks and during the episode the two music stars will be pitted against each other in a series of which they display economic challenges to promote environmental awareness.
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Joell Ortiz spits some bars to The Game's latest single on UK's KISS100. Watch Joell Ortiz - Big Dreams freestyle video
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Chris Brown’s new single “Forever” produced by Polow has added a euro-house tech feel to the track. Chris Brown stated “To go a little bit to that pop realm. I’ll be the ‘Prince of Pop’. I don’t want to say I’m the king, I just hopefully can be the ‘Prince of Pop’.” “Forever” is featured on the re-release of his platinum-selling sophomore album “Exclusive” with extra goodies (new tracks + bonus dvd). In stores on June 3rd.
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DJ Green Lantern is going to drop a new Obama inspired mixtape.
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As the first group in the Hip-Hop community to publicly endorse presidential hopeful Barack Obama back in late 2007, Kidz In The Hall will continue their unwavering support for the Chicago native this evening (Monday, March 31st) with the help of some friends. Kidz In The Hall’s whose soulful ode to Barack Obama is entitled, “Work To Do,” will be world premiering their “Change Remix” tonight on two mediums; one on Hip-Hop mega-site, Allhiphop.com, as well as on super DJ/Producer Green Lantern’s Sirius Satellite “Hip-Hop Nation” radio show---and both premiers will happen simultaneously. The “Change” remix is produced by Kidz In The Hall member Double-0 and features heavyweights Bun B and Talib Kweli, who like many in the hip hop community, are proud to show their support for Obama. The song’s content focuses its attention on many of the issues facing both the artists as individuals, as well as the country as a whole. Having three emcees, all from different cities in the US – Chicago, Brooklyn and Houston respectively – shows the unification within the Hip-Hop community that will hopefully encourage young people to take a long look at the issues affecting them in this country.
The “Change” remix will also be the first release that will be featured on the much talked about DJ Green Lantern & Russell Simmons’ “Yes We Can” – Obama mixtape due out next month.
Kidz In The Hall will embark on a 16 city college campus tour this week with Gym Class Heroes to support the May 13 release of their sophomore LP The In Crowd. Talib Kweli has just released the MCEO mixtape with Mick Boogie and his CD, Eardrum, is in stores now. Bun B will be releasing his much anticipated II Trill solo project April 29th.
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Nate Dogg, pleaded guilty on March 25th to trespassing and battery from a 2006 domestic complaint filed by his ex-girlfriend.
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Rapper T.I. pleaded guilty on March 27 in Atlanta to federal weapons possession charges and is to be sentenced in one year. This will be after completing a period of community service.
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Three 6 Mafia ringtone for "Lolli Lolli" is already the #18 selling SonyBMG ringtone on Sony Music Box. Verizon will be the next to have it live (beginning Friday, April 4th). Sony Music Box will continue to feature the tone for the next few weeks.
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An artist from New York Santogold will release her first album on April 22. Here is a video to her single "L.E.S. Artistes"
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The Majors were recently asked by KIIS 102.7 FM to participate in a music competition sponsored by Taco Bell.
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Smashing Pumpkins are not happy with Virgin Records. It seems the record label may have illegally used the Smashing Pumpkins name and music in unauthorized promotional deals.
50 Cent teams up with DJ Drama on the new "Gangsta Grillz" mixtape.
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“3” is the magic number for The Game, as he stated. ”Last album. Yep ready to go”, “I think three classic albums is enough to get my point across”. He is speaking about his third and possibly his last solo album entitled “Los Angeles Times” with some production by Cool & Dre. In stores on June 24th on Geffen. Records.
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Soulja Boy and Lil Mama are touring through 23 cities, starts off on April 11 @ the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and ends on May 11 @ the Tabernacle in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Lil Wayne talks about his album "The Carter Vol.3" in this interview
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Missy Elliot once again joins forces with Timbaland. The duo will collaborate on her seventh (as of yet “untitled”) album. It has been over four years since the two have collaborated in the studio. In addition Souldiggaz, DanjaHandz, Point Guard and T.Gooch have laid down tracks for Missy’s upcoming album. The “untitled” album is set to hit stores sometime in late May-early June.
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Remy Ma, who faces up to 25 years in prison for a shooting in July 2007 has had a civil suit dropped - for now. Apparently the woman suing her is waiting for the outcome of the criminal trial first. Remy Ma has maintained it was an accident.
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Snoop Dogg recruited to make over Soap Opera theme song “One Life To Live” for ABC. Snoop will make his daytime soap opera acting debut on May8th & 9th, also when his version of the theme song will air.
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According to TMZ, a man filed a civil suit against The Game and claimed that he assaulted him during a game of pickup basketball last year.
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O'Neal Mcknight - Behind the Scenes of "Check Your Coat"
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Day 26 performing live "Got Me Goin"
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KRS-One & Buckshot exclusive in studio video
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| Jim Jones & Lyfe Jennings represent in the fight against AIDS. Both will take part in the 3rd Annual Hip Hop & Higher Education Symposium ”HIV/AIDS and the Hip Hop Generation”. The event will take place at Howard University’s Blackburn Ctr. Ballroom on March 27th, 2008 from 12 noon to 5pm. |
New York's Keith Murray is set to release his new album with Intellectual Violence on April 22.
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In a news article in the LA Times Chuck Phillips claims P Diddy and Biggie were informed two weeks before Tupac was ambushed during a 1994 attack in New York. The validity of this claim has been denounced by Diddy. This is Diddy's official statement in response to the article:
"This story is beyond ridiculous and is completely false. Neither Biggie nor I had any knowledge of any attack before, during, or after it happened. It is a complete lie to suggest that there was any involvement by Biggie or myself. I am shocked that the Los Angeles Times would be so irresponsible as to publish such a baseless and completely untrue story."
Sean "Diddy" Combs
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| Michael Jackson has signed a deal with an investment group to save his Neverland Ranch from being auctioned. The loan will cover his $24.5 million debt on his California property. |
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Jewlz Santana a 25 year-old rapper was found in the possession of several rolled blunts, a bag of marijuana and a sock filled with approximately 29 hollow-tipped bullets. He was stopped and his vehicle was taken for driving with a suspended license.
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Check out this (unofficial) music video: The Roots feat Patrick Stump (of Fall Out Boy) "Birthday Girl"
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| Get ready for DJ Premier and Eminem “Keys To The City” from the as-yet-titled Eminem album releasing this year. |
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After a six year hiatus Whitney Houston will release an album (untitled as of yet) this holiday, since her 2002 release of “Just Whitney”, featuring Ne Yo and production contributions by Will.I.Am & Akon.
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After a six year hiatus Whitney Houston will release an album (untitled as of yet) this holiday, since her 2002 release of “Just Whitney”, featuring Ne Yo and production contributions by Will.I.Am & Akon.
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Snoop Dogg feat. Too $hort "Life Of Da Party
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Bizzy Bone feat. DMX and Chris Notez "A Song For You"
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| Rihanna helps out New York mother with leukemia to find a bone marrow donor. 5,000 people contacted DKMS (the worlds largest non-profit marrow donor center) after reading an article featuring Rihanna’s quest to help out the non-profit organization. Need more info? Want to help? Check out: giftforlisa.com or dkmsamericas.org |
Justin Timberlake now is a TV Producer! "My Problem With Women" is a comedy TV show on NBC produced by Reveille Productions and Justin Timberlake is an executive producer.
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Raheem DeVaughn "Customer"
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Janet Jackson "Rock With U"
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Snoop Dogg talked about his new album "Ego Trippin" with Kendra G on her radio show. Watch the video:
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Interested in urban art? Check out Nomadaz - A Mediterranean Art Connection Exhibition at the Scion Los Angeles Installation Gallery. More info in this video:
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N.Y. Doo-Wop DJ Ronnie I Dies.
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Game turns himself in on March 2nd to serve 60 day sentence for firearms possession, and will reportedly be isolated from general population. Game supporters showed up wearing “Free The Game” tees.
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Pitbull feat. Lil Jon "The Anthem"
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Akon feat. T-Pain "I Can't Wait"
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| Enrique Iglesias "Push" featuring Lil Wayne.
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Tiffany Evans feat. Bow Wow "I'm Grown"
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Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch may undergo foreclosure. Reports state Jackson owe’s 24,525,906.61 on the estate. The Financial Title Company is requesting Mr. Jackson to pay the full amount by March 19th
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G. Malone f. Akon "Certified"
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Mariah Carey "Touch My Body"
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Jelani, 4-year-old daughter of rapper Juvenile was killed on Friday, Feb. 29th. along with her mother and sister. A teenage boy was charged with murder.
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Artist Lil Wayne signs rapper Jae Millz, an emcee from Harlem who was previously signed to Warner Brothers, Universal/SRC to Young Money.
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A new tool for DJ's, Atomix Productions is Virtual DJ, a computer software that lets the DJs mix by using a computer instead of turntables. It makes it possible for the computer to automatically synchronize two pieces of music together. Along with mixing new technologies have been created, letting one create 'loops', adding samples and tricks in live and smoothly scratching videos. Professional DJs will find a way to improve the style and creativity of their mixes, while the rookies will find a way to "play DJ" in a very real way without any trouble.
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“Make Your Dreams Come True” a contest held by Young Jeezy has picked a winner. Davon Jenkins, a 13 year old boy who is confined to a wheelchair. Young Jeezy brought tears to the eyes of young Davon and his mother, as Jeezy turned over the keys to a wheelchair equipped Dodge Caravan. Plus some new threads from Jeezy’s clothing line 8732.
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Jay-Z feat Farrell "I Know"
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Swizz Beatz video "Candy Green"
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Rumor is that Nas and Jay-Z are teaming up for a collaboration album.
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The UK taking it back to the oldskool, with concert series “Don’t Look Back”. Public Enemy will perform the classic album “It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back” live. Opening: Kool Keith/Dr. Octagon/Edan
May 23rd – Brixton Academy, London
May 26th – Academy, Manchester
May 27th – ABC1, Glasgow
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Talib Kweli "Hostile Gospel Part 1"
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Rick Ross feat. T -Pain "The Boss"
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J. Holiday arrested on Feb. 21st (Thurs.), after being pulled over in Maryland for travelling “at a high rate of speed”. His arrest was lead by the smell of marijuana and a small amount in his car console.
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| Ne-Yo was arested on Feb. 19 in Atlanta, GA. He was going over 100 mph in his 2006 Range Rover. He was booked for reckess driving and driving without a valid license and released on bond. |
| Justice "Pantom Phantom II"
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KRS-One - Stop The Violence Movement with KRS One, The Game, Cassidy, Chamillionare and others in this video.
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Audition to be Ciara's Backup Dancer! Ciara is hard at work in the studio on her next album! Now she's looking for dancers with fresh, raw talent who can hold their own as Ciara's backup dancer. She will be holding auditions in these cities so don't miss your chance. Think you got moves? Come on out and show Ciara what you've got! For more check out the Ciara's TV chanell on YouTube.com
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Look out everyone, Ashanti won't have hip hop producer Irv Gotti to executive produce her fourth CD, The Declaration. She will however have some help with the likes of Babyface, L.T. Hutton, Jermaine Dupri, Bryan Michael Cox, Pharrell and Robin Thicke.
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R&B bad boy Bobby Brown has ducked a sentence thus far for cocaine possession. The clerk magistrate wants to wait on more details from police before rendering a decision as to whether or not he will be formally charged.
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| Trey Songz's new video for his song "Last Time" from the album "Trey Day."
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Flo Rida feat. Timbaland "Elevator"
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| KRS-One, Common and Q-Tip are set to work with producers Just Blaze, Cool & Dre, and DJ Premier to launch a relationship with alcohol companies for the Smirnoff Signature Mix Series. |
| Wiz Khalifa "Say Yeah"
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Erykah Badu talks about her song "The Healer" in this video
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TVT Records fired staff and filed bankruptcy.
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Mix Matters had the chance to be invited to an exclusive Snoop Dogg Listening Party for his new Album Ego Trippin due to be released March 11th on Interscope/Geffen. Many other hot IGA artists showed up and performed. Colby O'Donis "What You Got" Teyana Taylor "Google Me", Omar Cruz "Hang with my Dogs". Kenna "Say Goodbye to Love". The highlight of the album was Snoop Dogg's country song - a tribute to the late Jonny Cash. Check out the videos and pics!!!!!!
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Eminem will release autobiography entitled “Eminem: The Way I Am” on October 16th, 2008. “My Son Marshall, My Son Eminem” the book written by Debbie Nelson his mother is already on the bookshelves in the UK.
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Big L's mother passed away just five days before it had been nine years since her son's passing.
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