Mac Miller Talks about the Possibility of Signing with a Major Label

Mac Miller

Teenage rapper Mac Miller spoke with Forbes.com during a recent interview about his thoughts on the possibility of signing with a major label. He explained what it would take him to do so. Miller was included in the recent 30 Under 30 list launched by Forbes. As he stopped by New York City to set … [Read more...]

RZA Recalls Recording Sessions; Says Kanye West has “Focused Energy”

RZA

During a talk for Red Bull Academy, RZA shared and recalled recording sessions with Kanye West and discussed his apparently efficient work ethic. He coined West as possessing a “focused energy.” RZA also compared West’s work ethic to that of Wu-Tang Clan while emphasizing that West had the … [Read more...]

Jay-Z Talks about J.Cole’s Grammy Nomination

Jay-Z

2011 has proven to be a great year for mainstream newcomer J.Cole. From grabbing a nod at the Grammy Awards up to being able to have his own debut LP, this Roc Nation rapper definitely has some promise in his hands. Jay-Z, J.Cole’s boss, recently gave his thoughts to MTV about his man’s … [Read more...]

Lil Wayne’s “I Am Still Music” Tour Domestically Grossed $47 Million

Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne wraps the year up with the success of one of the most profitable tours in the country to date. After the success of his album “Tha Carter IV” as the highest-selling hip hop album of 2011, Lil Wayne was also able to pull off one of the most successful performance tours of the year. … [Read more...]

Cease and Desist Order Issued Over Wale’s “The Break-up Song”

Wale

Cease and Desist orders have been issued through legal representation of Monumental Musik Productions, the sole proprietorship owned by music producer Angelo “Lolo” Shepherd, to the networks citing that Wale “unlawfully used the instrumental without the authorization or silence in connection … [Read more...]