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B.o.B. aka Bobby Ray - Artist Of The Week (7/27/09)
Hip Hop Official's current Artist Of The Week is B.o.B. who "breaks down the Reebok song and speaks on not getting pigeonholed in hip hop."
I wonder if his name is gradually going to stick as "B.o.B. aka Bobby Ray"?
Related ProHipHop Coverage:
B.o.B: Put Me On (Reebok Classic Remix 09) Video
B.o.B.: Hi! My Name Is B.o.B. Album Cover Art
The Beastie Boys' Adam "MCA" Yauch has been diagnosed with cancer and will be seeking treatment. Beastie Boys' biz has been put on hold.
Best of luck in your recovery!
Madlib Covers WIRE
These reclusive geniuses fascinate me. As Madlib states in his first interview since 2006:
"I hate standing in front of a crowd and having to show myself...I'm a background dude."
For a "background dude", he definitely overshadows!
Madlib in/on WIRE, August 2009.
Available on iTunes: Madlib
Michael Jackson's Life & Legacy
MTV News writers take a 5 part look at the artistic life of Michael Jackson:
Wiz Kid (1958-78)
"Jackson 5, solo hits and a star turn in 'The Wiz' defined Michael's early years."
Don't Stop (1979-81)
"Off the Wall establishes Jackson as a solo star."
Global Superstar (1982-86)
"Thriller and the Victory Tour make Jackson the biggest star in the world."
The Eccentric King Of Pop (1986-1999)
"Jackson earns nickname 'Wacko Jacko' while still releasing #1 albums."
The Final Years (2000-2009)
"After years of scandal, Jackson was planning a comeback before his death."
Michael Jackson Left 'Dozens' Of Unreleased Songs, Tommy Mottola Says:
"the singer's unreleased material ranges from unused tracks recorded during studio sessions for some of Jackson's most beloved albums to the songs he recently recorded with Akon and Will.I.Am that were slated for a long-in-the-works comeback album."
""There are dozens and dozens of songs that did not end up on his albums," said Mottola, who ran Jackson's musical distributor, Sony Music, from 1998-2003. "People will be hearing a lot of that unreleased material for the first time ever. There's just some genius and brilliance in there.""
"Mottola predicted that the releases could trickle out for years to come and eclipse the mountain of repackaged releases that have come out since the death of another musical icon, Elvis."
Related ProHipHop Coverage:
Michael Jackson Music Sales Affirm King of Pop Label
Michael Jackson Business News
Drake signs with Lil Wayne's Young Money Records in a "joint venture between Young Money and Cash Money, with Universal Republic distributing. Drake's management was adamant that he should be viewed as an independent artist, although Universal will distribute the project."
Soulja Boy on Cover of Urban Ink
"Soulja Boy graces the new UI cover in an X-Men style photo shoot. Also in this issue is an explosive three-girl spread featuring top erotic and fetish model Masumi Max along with Danger from, "For the Love of Ray-J" and hot swimsuit model Jasmine. Brittanya, the break out star of "Rock of Love Bus with Bret Michaels" and "Charm School 3" is also featured in a volcanic layout and interview."
"The latest issue of Urban Ink features MMA fighter Ryan Ford, and skateboarder Terry Kennedy as both talk about their body art and reveal the stories behind each tattoo. Soulja Boy's feature is the highlight of this issue, and his interview gives readers an inside scoop on what Soulja Boy is all about, something he calls "tattooed swagga"."
MySpace: Urban Ink
So Eminem's brought back Slim Shady and is resurrecting D12 with the thought, "I think this is what Proof always wanted, was for me to go crazy again."
50 Cent says he's going back to hardcore hip hop with a quote that sounds like Jay-Z talking about his own most recent projects, ""When I start writing music to my core, I'm talking about the way I came up, the way I was raised."
RZA says the Wu-Tang Clan's upcoming album Chamber Music is "paying homage to our early sound" and what I've heard sounds good.
Some artists, like Kanye West, can be part of what is happening now with the new waves of styles and trends while others just can't or won't make that transition. That's not a diss by any means and sometimes older styles can be modernized while retaining core elements, as RZA says he's doing with the production on Chamber Music, or even simply brought back and reframed by contrast.
Such moves can excite old fans and create new ones. It's a tricky thing but I have a feeling it will work out well for all these artists, as we're seeing with Eminem, because they seem to be following what matters to them and to their core fanbase rather than chasing trends. That focus puts them in a position of strength as folks seek out what feels solid during a time of great change.
Lauryn Hill Cancels Entire European Tour
I miss Lauryn Hill.
The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling CBS Promo
Not only is The Black Eyed Peas' new single I Gotta Feeling being used as the CBS summer promo song but they've also achieved the distinction of having the most Mainstream Top 40 chart hits of this decade with the success of Boom Boom Pow:
"With their first single from The E.N.D., "Boom Boom Pow," at #1 on the Top 40 chart for four consecutive weeks, The Black Eyed Peas have landed the most Top 40 Mainstream Chart hits this decade surpassing Backstreet Boys and Nickelback."
"Boom Boom Pow...holds the #1 spot on Billboard's Hot 100 chart for nine consecutive weeks. Since its release nine weeks ago, "Boom Boom Pow" has sold over 2.4 million digital downloads."
Related ProHipHop Coverage:
Black Eyed Peas: Boom Boom Pow Music Video
Black Eyed Peas: I Gotta Feeling Music Video
The Black Eyed Peas: THE E.N.D. Album Art
Over at Hip Hop Press:
Image Metrics' Facial Animation Puts the "Boom, Boom, Pow"
in New Black Eyed Peas Music Video
The Black Eyed Peas Score the Most Mainstream Top 40 Chart Hits This Decade
TARGET ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BLACK EYED PEAS
The Black Eyed Peas Score Their First #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart
This Is Jim Jones
The documentary This Is Jim Jones will be released on DVD June 30th from Sony.
YouTube: This Is Jim Jones Trailer
South Carolina's Lil Ru has been signed to Def Jam. Debut album 21 & UP, is due July 7th.
According to Billboard:
"While there are as many as three major labels battling it out to sign Drake, the Toronto-born MC signed to Lil Wayne's Young Money label is close to signing a deal with Universal Motown, a source close to the negotiations confirms."
"Sources say three majors are in possibly "one of the biggest bidding wars ever" in hopes of signing Drake, including Universal Motown and Atlantic Records."
Supposedly a label other than Universal has offered $2 million dollars straight up!
It's nice to have buzz, talent and Lil Wayne backing you!
MySpace: Drake
Cadence Weapon - Black Hand
The City of Edmonton (Alberta, Canada) has appointed Roland Pemberton, aka Cadence Weapon, their next Poet Laureate effective July 1st and continuing for two years.
From the announcement:
"Pemberton, 23, is recognized internationally as an innovative and accomplished hip hop artist. As Cadence Weapon, his albums Breaking Kayfabe and Afterparty Babies (Upper Class Recordings 2005 & 2008) earned him instant praise and notoriety from the international media. Cadence Weapon won a Canadian Independent Music Award for "Favourite Urban Artist", the CBC Radio 3's BUCKY Award, as well as nominations for "Best Rap Album of 2006" at the Plug Independent Music Awards, MuchMusic Video Award for "Sharks" and two nominations for the prestigious Polaris Music Prize."
"Pemberton, who will be Edmonton's third Poet Laureate, was nominated by local artist Trevor Anderson. "I suggest that Rollie's work already represents our City to its citizens, and that he acts as one of our most exciting municipal ambassadors when he tours nationally and internationally. Roland Pemberton is a poet of the people, and I think that might be the most important qualification for the Poet Laureate to hold", writes Anderson in his nomination letter..."
"Pemberton's roots in Edmonton run deep. He is the son of Teddy Pemberton who, as the host of The Black Experience on CJSR, is often credited with bringing hip hop to the city. His grandfather, the great Rollie Miles, played for the Edmonton Eskimos from 1951 - 1961 and played in five CFL championship games."
Very cool. Big ups to Alberta for making Mr. Pemberton their Poet Laureate!
MySpace: Cadence Weapon
DMX has been released from Tent City Jail in Phoenix. He's making limited appearances this month and is available for booking.
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