Who, What, Where Weekly Photo Links 6/30

Dr. Dre receives his Founder's Award at the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Friday, June 25 in Beverly Hills, CA.

This and more events from the past week in photo links below.

Tuesday, June 29

Joell Ortiz & Jay Electronica concert with Fat Joe, Sean Paul and others at the Highline Ballroom NYC:
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The-Dream 'Love King' album release party in NYC:
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Drake on his Virgin Atlantic flight to Toronto, Canada:
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Ne-Yo filming a new video 'Beautiful Monster' in Los Angeles, CA:
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Pharrell Williams performs live on Jimmy Kimmel in Hollywood, CA:
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Monday, June 28

Paris Hip-Hop 2010 with Nas And Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley in Paris, France:
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Quincy Jones & Chaka Khan at a Q&A for the documentary for 'Arif Mardin: The Greatest Ears In Town' in LA, CA:
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Erykah Badu and others at the Lillith Fair concert in Edmonton AB, Canada:
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Sunday, June 27

BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA:
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BET post after party with Ludacris, Shorty Mack, Silkk The Shocker, Twista and others in Los Angeles, CA:
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Atlantic Records BET After Party with Trey Songz, Janelle Monae, T.I., B.o.B and others in Los Angeles, CA:
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Interscope's BET After Party with DJ Clue, Clinton Sparks and others in Los Angeles, CA:
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Interscope's 4th Annual 'Creme of the Crop' BET After Party Dinner with Ludacris, Diddy, Ashanti and others in Beverly Hills, CA:
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Vibe Magazine BET party with EMI Publishing Big John Plat, Fabolous, Twista, Jeezy and others in LA, CA:
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BET Awards Official Backstage Talent Lounge with Queen Latifah, Tommy Lee, Monica, El Debarge and others in Los Angeles, CA:
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Despicable Me movie premiere with Chad Hugo, Shay and Pharrell and others in LA, CA:
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Erykah Badu and others at the Lillith Fair concert in Calgary, Canada:
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Earth, Wind & Fire perform live in Hollywood, FL:
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Common & Gil Scott Heron perform live at Central Park SummerStage - Central Park NYC:
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Leona Lewis performs live in Dublin, Ireland:
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Al Green performs live at the O2 Arena London, England:
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Stevie Wonder and others at the Glastonbury Music Festival in Glastonbury, England:
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Saturday, June 26

Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Rick Ross, DJ Khaled, Flo Rida and others perform at the Hot Tub Time Machine DVD release party at the Playboy Mansion Los Angeles, CA:
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Red Cafe, Twista and others at the Sean John Pre BET event in West Hollywood, CA:
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Funkmaster Flex Custom Car and Bike Show with Cam'ron, Jim Jones, 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, Styles P, Jadakiss, Teairra Mari and others in Edison, NJ:
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BET Awards Radio Room with Cash Money's Slim, Bobby Valentino, Ciara and others in LA, CA:
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Friday, June 25

Michael Jackson remembered 1 year later:
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DJ Cassidy 2nd Anniversary of Michael Jackson Remember The Time Tribute with Maxwell, Andre Harrell and others in NYC:
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John Legend performs live at a free concert at the new Microsoft store in San Diego, CA:
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R&B singer Abraham McDonald, The-Dream and others at Big Boi's Crown Royal Black Pre BET event in Los Angeles, CA:
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Def Jam Live Pre BET concert event with YG, Bone, Rocko, Big Sean, Nipsey Hussle, Big Boi, Sleepy Brown and others in Los Angeles, CA:
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Warner Bros. Records Pre BET Awards event with Twista, Flo Rida, New Boyz, Snoop Dogg's wife Shante Broadus, Slim Thug, Kurupt, Too $hort and other in Hollywood, CA:
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23rd Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards with Dr. Dre, Ne-Yo, Jermaine Dupri, Tricky Stewart, The-Dream and others in Beverly Hills, CA:
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Ron Artest, Slim Thug, Faith Evans, Flo Rida, T.I. and others at the GBK BET Awards Official Backstage Talent Lounge in LA, CA:
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BMI BET event party with Drake, Pleasure P, Flo Rida, YG, Brandy, Ray J and others in Los Angeles, CA:
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N*E*R*D After Show At VIP Room Theatre in Paris, France:
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Maxwell performs on NBC's 'Today' in NYC:
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Alicia Keys performs on ABC's 'Good Morning America' in NYC:
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Alicia Keys & Melanie Fiona perform on CBS' 'The Early Show' in NYC:
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Eminem on Jimmy Fallon in NYC:
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Snoop and others at the Glastonbury Music Festival in Glastonbury, England:
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Radio station V103 Rap Down Rewind at Taste of Chicago concert with Doug E. Fresh, Salt n Pepa, Slick Rick, Bell, Biv Devoe and others in Chicagoe, IL:
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Thursday, June 24

Erykah Badu performs live at The Palms in Las Vegas, NV:
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Pharrell Williams at the Louis Vuitton Spring Summer 2011 Men's Fashion Show Paris, France:
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Pitbull performs live at the Nokia Theatre in NYC:
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Teyana Taylor and others at BLEU Magazine's 4th Anniversary event in NYC:
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DJ Clue, DJ Suss One, Juelz Santana, Teyana Taylor, Al Harrington and others at the NBA Draft party in NYC:
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John Wall's NBA Draft party with Mary J. Blige and others in NYC:
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The W Hotel Fort Lauderdale Florida celebrates its 1 Yr Anniversary with Estelle, Casely and others:
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Wednesday, June 23

Peter Rosenburg: Juan Epstein Boat Party with Questlove on the Hudson, NYC:
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Talib Kweli performs live in NYC:
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NBA Draft event with Al Harrington, DJ Clue and others in NYC:
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NBA Draft Picks at the Sean John store with Al Harrington, 40 Glocc aka Big 40 and others in NYC:
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N*E*R*D performs live in Manchester, England:
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Who, What, Where Weekly Photo Links 6/23

Unwrapped Vol. 7 Producer JR Hutson From The Studio

Music Producer JR Hutson, the man behind the boards for such artists as Musiq Soulchild, Jill Scott and others, gives us the latest on the upcoming Hidden Beach Recordings Unwrapped Vol. 7 - Back To Basics due in-stores July 13.

Unwrapped Vol. 7 keeps the tradition of its previous editions alive by adding R&B and Jazz instrumentation to new renditions of classic Hip Hop tracks.

Check out the tracklist below.

01. They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)
02. Stakes Is High
03. Magnificent
04. If I Ruled The World
05. Mrs. Officer
06. One More Drink
07. Can’t Believe It
08. C.R.E.A.M.
09. U.N.I.T.Y.
10. Flashing Lights
11. Stakes Is High (Lee Hogan’s Revenge)

(All tracks produced and arranged by JR Hutson)

Hear the sampler here.

Pre-order your copy here at Hidden Beach Recordings.

Sha Money XL iStandard Interview At Webster Hall NYC

The Sha Money XL interview took place Tuesday, June 1 in the Balcony Lounge at Webster Hall. Sha discussing his start interning at Def Jam in '96, working with 50 to becoming Island/Def Jam's VP of A&R.

Chiddy Bang - Sooner Or Later (video)

Off of Chiddy Bang's Opposite of Adults EP available on iTunes now.

Chiddy Bang's full length debut The Swelly Life on Virgin Records arrives August 31.

Rhymefest - City Is Falling (video)

Off of Rhymefest's El Che which is in-stores now.

Jennifer Hudson VH1's Behind The Music

Airing happened last night on VH1. In cased you missed the full episode, here you go.

about this episode via the press release:

This episode of "Behind The Music" will trace Jennifer Hudson's humble beginnings of growing up with her close knit family on the south side of Chicago to her early elimination from "American Idol." After "Idol," Jennifer found fame with a starring role in "Dream Girls" that earned her every major movie award Hollywood could bestow including an Academy Award®. Just after becoming engaged to the love of her life and releasing her self-titled debut album, Jennifer was devastated by the unspeakable tragedy of losing her mother, brother and nephew in a horrifying triple murder. For the very first time, Jennifer talks candidly about overcoming such a painful time in her life and her triumphant return to the public eye on the night she won her first Grammy® Award. Now a mother herself, this episode features exclusive footage of Jennifer interacting with her son David Jr. as she strives to raise her son in the same loving environment her mother created for her. In addition to Jennifer, "Behind The Music" has interviewed Jennifer's sister Julia, Randy Jackson, fiance David Otunga, Jamie Foxx, Queen Latifah, Whitney Houston, Ne-Yo, Robin Thicke, Clive Davis and many others.

Sean Price - Let Me Tell You (video)

as seen on 2 Dope Boyz

Big Boi 'Sir Luscious Left Foot: Son Of Chico Dusty' Full Album Streaming Now

Big Boi Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty on Island/Def Jam arrives July 6.

Listen to the full album stream on Big Boi's MySpace before it comes out:
Big Boi's MySpace

01. Feel Me (Intro)
02. Daddy Fat Sax
03. Turns Me On ft. Joi & Sleepy Brown
04. Follow Us ft. Vonnegutt
05. Shutterbugg ft. Cutty
06. General Patton
07. Tangerine ft. Khujo Goodie & T.I.
08. You Ain’t No DJ ft. Yelawolf
09. Hustle Blood ft. Jamie Foxx
10. Be Still ft. Janelle Monáe
11. For Yo Sorrows ft. Sam Chris, Too $hort & George Clinton
12. Night Night ft. B.o.B & Joi
13. Shine Blocks ft. Gucci Mane
14. The Train, Part II (Sir Luscious Left Foot Saves The Day) ft. Sam Chris
15. Back Up Plan

Hip Hop And R&B New Releases 6/29

The following physical and digital new releases are available from Amazon, iTunes and your local retailer.

June 29, 2010


The-Dream - Love King (Regular Version)
The-Dream - Love King (Deluxe Version)
(Island/Def Jam/Radio Killa)


Dwele - W.W.W. (W.ants W.orld W.omen)
(E1/RTMG)

Also available:

Marco Polo – The Stupendous Adventures Of Marco Polo
(Duck Down)

Hell Razah - Heaven Razah
(Nature Sounds)

3OH!3 - Streets of Gold
(Atlantic Records)

Lone Ninja - Fatal Peril
(Holographic Pagoda Recordings)

Eternia & MOSS - At Last
(Fat Beats)

Jackson 5 - Live At The Forum (2 CD)
(Hip-O Select)

Cimer Amor - Taking Nowhere, Somewhere (digital version)
(Coalmine Records)

AG - Everything’s Berri (digital version)
(Fat Beats)

For the full list:
Urban New Release Schedule 6/15

DJ Muggs vs. Ill Bill 'Kill Devil Hills' Artwork And Tracklist

DJ Mugg & Ill Bill Kill Devil Hills on Angeles/Fat Beats arrives August 24.

01. Cult Assassin
02. Trouble Shooters ft. Sean Price, O.C. & Sick Jacken
03. Paul Stanley
04. Illuminati 666
05. Amputated Saint ft. B-Real
06. Skull & Guns ft. Everlast & Slaine of La Coka Nostra
07. Giants Stadium ft. Q-Unique
08. The Owl
09. Millenniums Of Murder
10. Chase Manhattan ft. Raekwon
11. Luciferian Imperium
12. ILL BILL TV
13. Secrets Worth Dying For ft. Chace Infinite
14. 2013
15. Kill Devil Hills ft. B-Real & Vinnie Paz
16. Narco Corridos ft. Sick Jacken & Uncle Howie
(All Tracks Produced By DJ Muggs)

Big K.R.I.T. Schedules Upcoming New York City Concert

On Wednesday, June 30, Move Forward Music, Def Jam Records, Cinematic Music Group and DJBooth.net proudly present Big K.R.I.T. in concert at New York’s famous S.O.B.s. Joining the Mississippi headliner on the show bill are current favorites Curren$y, Smoke DZA, Yonas, and YC The Cynic, along with music by DJ GetLive and the event will be hosted by DJ Envy.

Where: SOB's, 204 Varick Street
When: Wednesday, June 30th
Cost: $10 ADV/$12 DOS

For tickets, click here

Eminem Presents Dr. Dre With The Prestigious ASCAP Founders Award

Eminem presenting his partner in crime Dr. Dre with the ASCAP Founders Award at last night's ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards in Beverly Hills, CA. (video courtesy of Rap-Up)

Besides Dr. Dre's honors, other recipients were on hand to receive their awards including music producer Boi 1 da, Ne-Yo and others.

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Who, What, Where Weekly Photo Links 6/23

Plies and MTV's Sway at the Magnum Live event in Atlanta, GA - Friday, June 18.

This and more events from the past week in photo links below.

Tuesday, June 22

Eminem in NYC:
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Bing party for Creative Minds project with Drake and others in West Hollywood, CA:
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Bun B, Donnis, Rhymefest and others at Dee & Ricky G-Shock Event in NYC:
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Robin Thicke at Jaguar car event in Hollywood, CA:
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M.I.A. and others at Nylon Magazine & Kin event and private dinner in West Hollywood, CA:
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Swizz Beatz on Fox's 'Good Day New York':
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Rihanna in Beverly Hills, CA:
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Monday, June 21

Eminem performs at Red Bull event in NYC:
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Jay-Z, Eminem, Sean 'Diddy' Combs outside of Late Night With David Letterman studio in NYC:
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BluRoc Festival with Stalley, Curren$y, Damon Dash and others at the Brooklyn Bowl, NYC:
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Rick Ross featuring Styles P at video shoot NYC:
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Ludacris promotes his new cognac Conjure with Drake in Toronto, Canada:
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Broken Bells: Danger Mouse & Shins' frontman James Mercer perform live in London, England:
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Estelle, Sean Paul and others at Malibu Rum Celebrates the Summer Solstice event in NYC:
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N.E.R.D. perform live in London, England:
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John Legend performs at the screening 'Waiting For "Superman' after party in LA, CA:
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Sunday, June 20

Drake, Kardinal Offishall, De La Soul and others at the Much Music Awards in Toronto, Canada:
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B.o.B at PacSun's Summer Solstice Beach Ballyhoo in Santa Monica, CA:
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Erykah Badu, Janelle Monae and Lupe Fiasco perform live at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, CA:
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Saturday, June 19

Power 106 FM's Powerhouse concert with Snoop, Diddy, Ne-Yo, Trey Songz, B.o.B, Drake and others in Anaheim, CA:
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HOT 107.9 Birthday Bash with Jeezy, Plies, Monica, Ciara, Trina, Rick Ross, Gucci Mane and more in Atlanta, GA:
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Friday, June 18

Roscoe Dash performs live in Miami, FL:
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Ludacris, Trina, Bryan-Michael Cox, Plies, Jeezy, Rick Ross, Gucci Mane and others at the Magnum Live Large Project in Atlanta, GA:
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Ciara and LaLa Vasquez around Miami, FL:
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Kevin Rudolf 'To The Sky' album celebration in East Hampton, NY:
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Pitbull performs live in Atlanta, GA:
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Lil Jon performs a DJ set in Miami, FL:
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs in West Hollywood, CA:
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Thursday, June 17

Lil Jon performs a DJ set in NYC:
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Toni Braxton, Will.i.am, Brandy, Ne-Yo and others outside the Laker vs. Celtic final game in LA, CA:
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Earth, Wind & Fire receive their songwriters Hall Of Fame honor at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Ceremony NYC:
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Mary J. Blige and newcomer Starshell at FFAWN after party in NYC:
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Mary J. Blige hosts FFAWN Party with Queen Latifah, Andre Harell and others in NYC:
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Ciara in Los Angeles, CA:
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Snoop, Timbaland and others at the final Lakers vs Celtics game in LA, CA:
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Chicago's Power 92 Present Drake's CD Listening Party:
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Wednesday, June 16

Kevin Rudolf 'To The Sky' album release party in NYC:
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UJA-Federation's 2010 Music Visionary Of The Year award luncheon with B.o.B, Estelle, Clive Davis, Trey Songz and others in NYC:
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BluRoc Festival At The Brooklyn Bowl Recap

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(video courtesy of Visual high life & Creative Control)

J. Cole - 'Who Dat' (video)

J. Cole first time video offering for his official single 'Who Dat.' I anticipate many more song and visuals coming in the year ahead from Mr. Cole.

Jay-Z Rehearsing And Set To Perform On Letterman Rooftop With Eminem

After the city of NY squashed the idea of Jay-Z's rooftop performance on Letterman, it looks as if tonight's festivities are on.

According to the Gothamist, rehearsals have taken place for the taping with surprise defacto guest Eminem.

**update**via My Fox

Hip Hop And R&B New Releases 6/21 & 6/22

The following physical and digital new releases are available from Amazon, iTunes and your local retailer.

June 21, 2010


Eminem - Recovery
(Interscope/Shady/Aftermath)


The Roots - How I Got Over
(Island/Def Jam)

Also available:

Reggae Gold 2010 - Various
(VP Records)

Macy Gray - The Sellout
(Fantasy)

Blaze Ya Dead Homie - Gang Rags
(Psychopathic Records)

Keith Sweat - Ridin' Solo
(Kedar Entertainment)

Z-Ro - Heroin
(Rap-A-Lot/Fontana)

RJD2 – Inversions Of The Colossus
(RJ's Electrical Connections)

Vinnie Paz – Season Of The Assassin
(Enemy Soil)

Wu Music Group Presents Pollen: The Swarm Part Three - Various
(Wu-Music/The Orchard)

Orgone - Cali Fever
(Ubiquity Records)

June 22, 2010


Madlib - Medicine Show No. 6 Brain Wreck Show
(Stones Throw)

Also available:

Grits - Quarantine
(Provident)

For the full list of New Release:
Urban New Releases 6/15

The Niceguys - 'Not At All' Ft. Jack Freeman (video)

About the video:

The Niceguys release their video for "Not At All", The first from their latest EP The Green Room. Filled with alcohol, girls, and even pyrotechnics, this video covers all the basic elements of a cliché hip-hop video. Luckily, The Niceguys are only poking fun at the mainstream, with over exaggerations of these clichés, clearly pointed out throughout the video. Free, one of two producers in self-contained Houston, Texas foursome, explains, "It's basically a satrical take on the art of making a hip hop video."

The concept of the video is satire, and like all good satire it's artfully done, as the song rightfully deserves. Although director Danny Ocean is clearly capable of making a mainstream hip-hop video, he chose, instead, to utilize his talents to make fun of them this time around. "I guess we wanted to show poeple that you can have fun and do you without compromising the quality of the product," says Ocean. "The beats will remain at a pristine level, and the lyrics will always amaze."

In fact, the video paints a perfect picture of what the whole song is about: making serious music, but having fun in doing so. Says Niceguys front-man, and Queens, New York native Yves Saint, "We are just poking fun at everyone who said I wasn't lyrical enough and those that act like its a crime to have fun, even if it's typical fun. People take themselves so seriously."

Download The Green Room EP here:
The Niceguys - The Green Room EP

Bun B 'Trill O.G.' Artwork & Tracklist Posted Online

Bun B Trill O.G. on Rap-A-Lot arrives August 3.

01. Church
02. Trillionaire
03. Just Like That ft. Young Jeezy
04. Put It Down ft. Drake
05. Right Now ft. Pimp C, 2Pac & Trey Songz
06. Countin’ Money All Day ft. Gucci Mane & Yo Gotti
07. Ridin’ Slow ft. Slim Thug
08. Speak Easy ft. Twista & Cedric the Entertainer
09. Lights, Camera, Action
10. I Get Down For Mine
11. No Competition ft. Raekwon
12. Let ‘Em Know
13. All A Dream ft. Latoya Luckett
14. It’s Been A Pleasure ft. Drake

Who, What, Where Weekly Photo Links 6/16

First Lady Michaelle Obama attends the Lakers vs Celtics Game 6 at the Staples Center Tuesday June 15 in Los Angeles, CA.

This and more, in photo links from the past week below.

Tuesday, June 15

Drake in-store at Best Buy Unon Square NYC:
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Drake album release party with Fabolous, Jadakiss, DJ Envy, Birdman and more in NYC:
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Cypress Hill performing live at the Brixton Academy in London, England:
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Michelle Obama, Snoop, Diddy, Spike Lee, Akon and others outside the Lakers vs Celtics game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA:
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50 Cent performs live in Miami, FL:
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Eve performs live in West Hollywood, CA:
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The-Dream, FeFe Dobson, Tyga, Def Jam new artist Bone and others at the Rose Lounge kickoff in NYC:
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iTunes New R&B Artists Showcase with Estelle, Jaico and John Brown in SoHo, NYC:
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DJ Clue, Maino and others at Greenhouse club in NYC:
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Monday, June 14

E3 concert with Eminem, N.E.R.D., Usher and more in Los Angeles, CA:
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Drake on BET's '106 & Park' taping in NYC:
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs in London, England:
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The Apollo Theater Benefit Concert & Awards Ceremony with Jamie Foxx, Estelle, Aretha Franklin, Sharon Jones and the Dapkings and others in Harlem NYC:
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Sunday, June 13

Bobby Valentino and others in Miami, Beach, FL:
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Puerto Rico Day Parade with Rick Ross, Diddy, Red Cafe and others in NYC:
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Tony Awards "Fela!" after party with Questlove, Will Smith and others in NYC:
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Saturday, June 12

Nas & Damian Marley perform live in Atlanta, GA:
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Maxwell & Erykah Badu perform live in Atlanta, GA:
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Solange Knowles in Las Vegas, NV:
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Game at Sobe in Miami Beach, FL:
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Jay-Z at at Bonnaroo 2010 in Manchester, TN:
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Leona Lewis performs live in London, England:
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Cypress Hill and others at Rock in Rio Madrid, Spain:
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Friday, June 11

Estelle performs live in Cape Town South Africa:
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Erykah Badu performs live in Atlanta, GA:
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Cypress Hill and others at Rock in Rio Madrid, Spain:
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R. Kelly at the 2010 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremonies in South Africa:
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Cee-Lo attends Crown Royal A Black Affair in Stone Mountain, GA:
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Diddy: Dirty Money in London, England:
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Diddy, Kelly Rowland and Drake outside of Whiskey Mist in London, England:
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Nas & Damian Marley at Bonnaroo 2010 in Manchester, TN:
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Jay Electronica at Bonnaroo 2010 in Manchester, TN:
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B.o.B at Bonnaroo 2010 in Manchester, TN:
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Thursday, June 10

Wale at Bonnaroo 2010 in Manchester, TN:
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Mayer Hawthorne at Bonnaroo 2010 in Manchester, TN:
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Diddy: Dirty Money in Paris, France:
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Diddy: Dirty Money boarding the Eurostar in London, England
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Jay-Z and Beyonce in London, England:
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Usher and others at the FiFi Awards in NYC:
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Usher and others at the 50th Anniversary Of The Playboy Club and Playboy Bunny in NYC:
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Kid Cudi, Raekwon, Buckshot, Chubb Rock at Spike Lee's launch of Absolut Brooklyn by Absolut Vodka in NYC:
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Opening concert to launch the 2010 FIFA World Cup with John Legend, Shakira and others in Soweto, South Africa:
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Leona Lewis performs live in Birmingham, England:
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Wednesday, June 9

Plies at radio station WGCI in Chicago, IL:
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Christina Aguilera's 'Bionic' album release party in NYC:
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Styles P 'Invincible' book party in NYC:
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Kelis at Elle's Women In Music Issue concert in NYC:
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Diddy: Dirty Money in London, England:
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Travis McCoy with music producers Cool & Dre in Miami, FL:
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Mike Posner - Cooler Than Me (video)

Check out Mike Ponser on this year's Vans Warp Tour all Summer long.

Look for Mike Posner's debut album on J-Records arriving soon.

Mark Ronson - Bang, Bang, Bang Ft. Q-Tip & MNDR (video)

The lead track off of Mark Ronson's upcoming 'Record Collection' arriving sometime in September.

Fat Joe 'The Darkside: Vol.1' Album Preview

Fat Joe The Darkside: Vol.1 on Terror Squad/E1 arrives July 27.

At last night's, Fat Joe The Darkside: Vol.1 listening session at Skyline Studios, NYC.

Tracks previewed are:
"If It Ain’t About Money ft. Trey Songz (prod. Cool & Dre)
“Intro - Welcome to the Darkside” (prod. Scram Jones )
“Valley Of Death” (prod. Cool & Dre )
“I Am Crack” (prod. Just Blaze )
“Kilo” ft. The Clipse and Cam’ron (prod. DJ Infamous)
“You Don’t Want No Problems” (prod. Scoop DeVille)
“How Did We Get Here” ft. R. Kelly (prod. Raw Uncut)
“Heavenly Father” ft. Lil Wayne (prod. Streetrunner)
“I’m Gone” (prod. DJ Premier)

Track details via Planet Ill
“Welcome to the Darkside” (Scram Jones production) features a few clever lines and hard production. Ends with “We gone throw the biggest party when Curtis die.” Draw your own conclusion.

Cool & Dre keep that flame hot on “Valley Of Death”. Very low bottoms, guitars, and loud ambient noise. Scorching hot.

Just Blaze gave Joe an immense, bottomless beat for “I Am Crack” and Joe delivers one of the all time gully songs speaking as the drug itself. “It’s Crack, baby minus the incubator.” Sick.

The “Kilo is 1000 grams” sample first flipped by Ghost is somersaulted by DJ Infamous on “Kilo” which features The Clipse and Cam’ron. Very, very ugly. Infamous bodies “Rappers Are In Danger” as well.

Scoop DeVille wrecks a Flash Gordon sample like his momma is in a basement with Bin Laden on the titanic “You Don’t Want No Problems”. You have to hear it to believe it. “Weezy On the Island where a Day feel Like A Milli”. More sickness.

R. Kelly drops by on “How Did We Get Here” returning to his more soulful delivery.

“Heavenly Father” feat Lil Wayne gets on Pun’s widow and deads any notion that he owes her anything.

DJ Premier-produced “I’m Gone” closes the album. It was produced the day Guru died and is triumphantly somber with punctuating piano but an immensely chunky string and hard drum create the perfect storm of malevolent sorrow.

Read the full listening session account here:
Planet Ill - Fat Joe The Darkside: Vol.1

also The Source Magazine was in the building as well. Read their account:
The Source - Fat Joe The Darkside: Vol.1