I keep thinking of Will Smith as a “former rapper” when he’s actually a “rapper-turned-actor” and beatmaker, at least according to this Billboard article about his new album Lost and Found that will drop Mar. 29th on Interscope with guest artists like Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Timbaland and “longtime collaborator” DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Big Machine Design recently completed a full redesign package for the second season of MTV2′s Hip Hop’s Toughest Rhymes including the animated show opening and original graphics that will frame music videos. Official Site: Big Machine Design.
The Book Standard adds a few odd details to Random House’s suit against P. Diddy, primarily that they’re both tenants in the same building.
RockStar Games announced an April release date for Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition and all sorts of interesting promotions and cross marketing opportunities are appearing, like a promotion for the new game and for DUB magazine on a Jamie Foxx/DJ Whoo Kid mixtape.
Pitbull has been quite active beyond his successful album and performances with a character in the upcoming Scarface game, various politically oriented activities and numerous side projects including a guest appearance on the upcoming album from the Cuban hip hop group Orishas.
