Saturday, September 6, 2008
DJ KhAled New CD
DJ Khaled Talks New LP, Nas, Ringtones vs. Albums
By Ismael AbduSalaam
DJ Khaled is preparing for the September 16 release of his third LP We Global, which the Miami-based DJ guarantees will be his most star-studded effort.
In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com, DJ Khaled revealed the loaded guest list he has in store.
“The direction is to just go harder and bigger out here with these records,” Khaled told AllHipHop.com. “I’m collaborating with the biggest hood stars and street artists in the game…Ricky Ross, Plies, Boosie, Akon, Ace Hood, and Trick Daddy. This is just straight out the projects! And the new single ‘Go Hard’ features T-Pain and Kanye West. And that one, I can retire after that!”
However, it is Khaled’s unlikely pairing with Queenbridge’s Nas (“I’m On”) that has many fans raising their eyebrows at such a mash-up of contrasting styles.
According to Khaled, the collaboration was a long time coming.
“I called and told him I wanted to do a ‘Hate Me Now’ but a little different. It was just time for us to do something,” Khaled revealed. “We always wanted to work together throughout the years. Somehow the record got leaked and it really pissed me off because I wanted it to be a surprise. It’s a big record. Nas is spitting that fire…he’s a legend.”
Aware the some fans are critical of the perceived lack of lyrical content and dexterity among the new generation of MCs, Khaled again references Nas, by pointing out that only certain artists are bred to have lasting legacies.
“Lyrics will always be there,” Khaled stated. “That’s why only certain people can be legends.”
Recently the emergence of ringtones has sparked debates on whether this new technology has damaged the importance of albums and artist development in Hip-Hop.
As a successful artist with both albums and ringtones, Khaled argues both can co-exist if the particular artist is savvy and talented enough.
“You got to remember if you have a big ringtone record you got a hit record and you’re a hit artist,” Khaled explains. “Are you a one hit wonder? It depends on that one artist. For me I make big ringtone records and record sales. The sales come when people buy into you and want to be a part of your career. A real fan is going to buy your record and support you.”
The first single for Khaled’s new album is “Out Here Grindin” with Akon, Rick Ross, Young Jeezy, Lil Boosie, Trick Daddy, Plies, and Ace Hood.
We Global is due in stores September 16.
http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2008/09/04/20474665.aspx
Cant wait to here the SOng with NAs..hes FIre..but DJ Khaled on the other hand is ANNOYING>...WE THE BESt...yahh RIGHt..if it wasnt for artist LIke NAs, Jeezy and other people on his aLbums..he woulD seLL abouT noTHING!!!
By Ismael AbduSalaam
DJ Khaled is preparing for the September 16 release of his third LP We Global, which the Miami-based DJ guarantees will be his most star-studded effort.
In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com, DJ Khaled revealed the loaded guest list he has in store.
“The direction is to just go harder and bigger out here with these records,” Khaled told AllHipHop.com. “I’m collaborating with the biggest hood stars and street artists in the game…Ricky Ross, Plies, Boosie, Akon, Ace Hood, and Trick Daddy. This is just straight out the projects! And the new single ‘Go Hard’ features T-Pain and Kanye West. And that one, I can retire after that!”
However, it is Khaled’s unlikely pairing with Queenbridge’s Nas (“I’m On”) that has many fans raising their eyebrows at such a mash-up of contrasting styles.
According to Khaled, the collaboration was a long time coming.
“I called and told him I wanted to do a ‘Hate Me Now’ but a little different. It was just time for us to do something,” Khaled revealed. “We always wanted to work together throughout the years. Somehow the record got leaked and it really pissed me off because I wanted it to be a surprise. It’s a big record. Nas is spitting that fire…he’s a legend.”
Aware the some fans are critical of the perceived lack of lyrical content and dexterity among the new generation of MCs, Khaled again references Nas, by pointing out that only certain artists are bred to have lasting legacies.
“Lyrics will always be there,” Khaled stated. “That’s why only certain people can be legends.”
Recently the emergence of ringtones has sparked debates on whether this new technology has damaged the importance of albums and artist development in Hip-Hop.
As a successful artist with both albums and ringtones, Khaled argues both can co-exist if the particular artist is savvy and talented enough.
“You got to remember if you have a big ringtone record you got a hit record and you’re a hit artist,” Khaled explains. “Are you a one hit wonder? It depends on that one artist. For me I make big ringtone records and record sales. The sales come when people buy into you and want to be a part of your career. A real fan is going to buy your record and support you.”
The first single for Khaled’s new album is “Out Here Grindin” with Akon, Rick Ross, Young Jeezy, Lil Boosie, Trick Daddy, Plies, and Ace Hood.
We Global is due in stores September 16.
http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2008/09/04/20474665.aspx
Cant wait to here the SOng with NAs..hes FIre..but DJ Khaled on the other hand is ANNOYING>...WE THE BESt...yahh RIGHt..if it wasnt for artist LIke NAs, Jeezy and other people on his aLbums..he woulD seLL abouT noTHING!!!
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Friday, September 5, 2008
Ricky Bobby Dance
Unofficial vid...what ya think?
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It's So Cold In The D
What's sad is....they're SERIOUS
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Kanye Finally Gets Chance to Close VMA's
The MTV Video Awards will receive a helping hand from Hip-Hop superstars T.I. and Kanye West as they join a host of performers and presenters in celebrating the show’s 25th anniversary.
West will close out the event with a finale performance, while T.I. will debut his new duet with R&B/Pop singer Rihanna for the first time.
The rappers and Rihanna join an eclectic bunch of previously announced performers that include Pink, Kid Rock, Paramore, Lil Wayne and the Jonas Brothers.
Pop diva Christina Aguilera will mark her first televised performance since giving birth earlier this year with a special rendition of her hit "Genie in a Bottle."
West’s fellow Chicago rhymesayer Lupe Fiasco as well as Katy Perry and The Ting Tings will be on hand to commemorate the 25th annual VMA’s by performing new and classic hits with DJ AM and former Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker.
Barker and DJ AM will play an active role in the show as they mix live drum beats to scratched records throughout the show.
Among the awards handed out at this year’s VMA’s will be Best Female Video and Best Male Video as well as Best New Artist and Video of the Year.
News of West’s closing performance and the T.I./Rihanna duet comes one day after MTV confirmed that Britney Spears will open its yearly awards show.
The 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, hosted by comedian/actor Russell Brand, will air live at 9 p.m. ET on Sunday (September 7).
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T.I. "White Girl 08" Freestyle
http://allhiphop.com/stories/multimedia__music/archive/2008/09/03/20470607.aspx
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Thursday, September 4, 2008
NIKE SB SEPTEMBER LINEUP
A new month, a new batch of Nike SB’s. For the month of September, the “Shoe-Goo” Dunk Highs are the headliner, but there are a couple others that deserve a second look. The Zoom Tre A.D. is a great one for NY baseball fans (for the team that’s playoff bound) and the Dunk Mids are refreshing as well. Check them all out after the jump. We also did some hunting and found that CCS has all of the kicks except for the “Shoe Goo’s.”
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