I definitely need to pick up his album, heard a few tracks, and they’re pretty HOT!! People are sleeping on the dude, but he has a creative style of telling stories.
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Lil Wayne’s ‘6 Foot 7 Foot’ Stomps Onto Singles Chart
Lil Wayne stepped back onto the charts in a major way. The rapper’s new single “6 Foot 7 Foot” lands in the top 10 on the singles chart this week.
“6 Foot 7 Foot,” the first commercial release from Weezy since his stint in jail, debuts at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. The lead offering from next year’s highly-anticipated Tha Carter IV sold 166,000 downloads in its opening week and also claims the No. 3 spot on the Digital Songs chart. It is the second time he has debuted in the top 10 as a lead artist since September with the Drake-assisted “Right Above It.”
Weezy debuted the Bangladesh-produced track on television for the first time during last weekend’s “SNL.” He will perform it again on “NBC’s New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly” on December 31.
NICKI MINAJ SPEAKS ON ENVY AND REFLECTS ON SUCCESS
On the set of her new video “Moment 4 Life,” Nicki Minaj took a few minutes to speak on people who harbor envy towards others and reflect on her recent success with MTV.
“I hate to say it, but a lot of people harbor just a lot of just hate, envy. It almost feels like, because I’m where I am, they’re where they are. I didn’t do this to you; I didn’t do this to your career. I’m responsible for Nicki; you’re responsible for you.
When you see someone else being successful and your first instinct is to tear them apart, that’s just a sign of you feeling unhappy with your achievements. But what I try to explain to people is: Whenever you feel like that and we all feel like that sometimes, like Ah, somebody’s doing it. Somebody’s popping a lot’ use that as fuel to go hard. That’s what I did.
I was like, you know what? This one is doing their thing… this one is doing that..why can’t I do it? But see, I looked at people like [Lil] Wayne. I would go to the studio, and I would observe Wayne, and I would literally pray. I would say God, give me his work ethic. You have to ask for what you want. You have to identify what it is you need to get where you need to go and then speak that. You have to say it.
If that’s what you want is a great work ethic, then you have to program that into your life. But looking at somebody with a great work ethic and hating them is not going to help you.”
Keri Hilson Celebrates ‘No Boys Allowed’ Album Release in NYC
Keri Hilson was spotted at the release party for her sophomore album No Boys Allowed at Greenhouse in New York City on Tuesday (Dec. 21). She was joined by NBA player Kevin Durant, Kevin McCall, and Chris Brown, who she collaborated with on the project. She will travel back home to Atlanta on Thursday to celebrate with her Zone 4 family members Lloyd and Polow Da Don at a party in her honor.
The blonde bombshell hasn’t been getting much sleep as she promotes the disc. “I can’t believe it. I feel so blessed,” said a tired Keri in a video message to her fans. “I hope you guys really enjoy it as much as I enjoyed working on it. I really put all I have into it. Since February it’s been my life.”
Lauryn Hill Announces Winter Tour
Lauryn Hill is hitting the road for the new year. The Grammy-winning artist has announced a series of intimate shows, kicking off right after Christmas and running into February.
Ms. Hill, who spent much of 2010 playing festivals in the U.S. and abroad, will appear with a live band on 17 North American dates. Stops include New York’s Highline and Bowery Ballrooms, Chicago’s House of Blues, and two dates in Canada, wrapping in her homestate of New Jersey on February 4.
Well aware that she “may never play venues of this size again,” some of which she “hasn’t played since the Fugees days,” the reclusive star is excited “to see her loyal supporters up close and personal again.” She will perform reworked versions of Fugees classics and hits from her breakthrough solo debut The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.
Tickets for the following shows are on sale now.
Dec. 27 – New York, NY – Highline Ballroom
Dec. 28 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
Jan. 1 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
Jan. 3 – New York, NY – The Blue Note
Jan. 4 – New York, NY – The Blue Note
Jan. 5 – New York, NY – The Blue Note
Jan. 8 – Charlotte, NC – Amos’ Southend
Jan. 9 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
Jan. 12 – Charleston, SC – The Music Farm
Jan. 14 – Atlanta, GA – Centerstage
Jan. 16 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
Jan. 18 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
Jan. 20 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
Jan. 22 – Toronto, ON – Sound Academy
Jan. 23 – Montreal, QC – Metropolis
Jan. 29 – Atlantic City, NJ – House of Blues
Feb. 4 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theatre
Company Wants To Turn Neverland Ranch Into Music Institute
The former home of the late Michael Jackson could one day be housing a group of aspiring musicians. TMZ.com is reporting that Colony Capital is interested in turning Neverland Ranch into a music school along the lines of Juilliard in New York. Students would reportedly be taught several different aspects of the music business, including writing and performing. Colony faces two hurdles in getting the project off the ground, the first of which is getting Santa Barbara County to agree to the plan. The second obstacle is getting approval from the King of Pop’s estate to use his name in promoting the school. Fortunately, it appears as if Jackson’s camp may be on board, as one source with the estate remarks, quote, “It’s an interesting idea and we’d be open to it.”
Michael Jackson lived at Neverland Ranch from 1988 to 2005. The property is currently owned by the Sycamore Valley Ranch Company, LLC.
Rihanna On The Set Of Kanye West’s ‘All Of The Lights’ Video
Rihanna was spotted alongside director Hype Williams on the set of Kanye West’s ‘All of The Lights’ video recently. Other acts included on the record are Elton John, Alicia Keys, John Legend, The-Dream and Fergie.
NEW MUSIC: KEYSHIA COLE F/FAITH EVANS – ‘IF I EVER FALL IN LOVE AGAIN’
Chris Brown Explains ‘F.A.M.E’ Album Title
Deanna Cruz of Hot 106.3 caught up with Chris Brown backstage at the recent ‘Holiday Hot Night’. The energetic entertainer used the opportunity to explain the title of his new album, ‘F.A.M.E’, and elaborate on why he has been releasing mixtapes throughout 2010 instead of a standard LP.
Keyshia Cole Host Pre “Calling All Hearts” Album Release Party
Keyshia Cole hosted her pre-album release party in Atlanta at Opra night club. All of her ATL family came out to support her including Frankie and Neffe. Special guests like Rapper Young Joc and Bobby V came out to show love as Keyshia gets ready to release her fourth studio album “Calling All Hearts” which will be released next week. The new album is said to contain production from KrucialKeyz, The Runners, Kanye West, and Missy Elliott.
Dre Black So Fresh 