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50 Cent talks Dr.Dre’s “Detox” in XXL Magazine interview

When 50 Cent first got signed to Interscope/Shady Records he was extremely receptive to Dr. Dre’s advice, and now it seems it is time for the student to teach the master. In a recent interview with XXL Magazine, he discusses … Continue reading

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Nicki Minaj working on sophomore album

Get More: Music News Nicki Minaj is currently in the studio working on her sophomore album, Roman Reloaded. According to Cash Money CEO, Birdman, they’re “looking to drop Nicki in the first quarter.” We can expect a new single as … Continue reading

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50 Cent talks philanthropy with CNN

In the interview with CNN above, 50 cent discusses “conscious capitalism” as a business model. An eye0-opening visit to Africa where he found the inspiration to make a change lead him to begin work on a new energy shot called … Continue reading

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Weak showing for rap music at upcoming Grammy Awards

This year’s Grammy nominations were announced yesterday and unfortunately, rap failed to make it into several mainstream categories such as: Record of The Year, Song Of The Year, and Album Of The Year (Rihanna is not a rapper but she … Continue reading

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Funk Volum to announce new artist

According to label head Damien Dame: We’ll finally be announcing our new artists tomorrow at 8pm PST. Feel free to tune in and ask them whatever you want. I’m not sure if they know what they have gotten themselves into…lol. … Continue reading

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Common’s new album cover revealed

This is the album cover for Common’s new album, The Dreamer / The Believer. And here’s the official music video for “Sweet.”

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Drake interviewed on VEVO News

During the interview above, Drake mentions how “The Ride” featuring The Weekend is out of place on his album.

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Dr.Dre talks all business, no music

In the interview above, Dr.Dre discusses why he has a good ear for sound and speaks on his brand. He is focusing on making his company “number 2 behind Apple.” He said he will never give up music but he … Continue reading

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Jay-Z on the cover of GQ

Jay-Z graces the cover of GQ magazine and is crowned “King of the Year” in the magazine’s annual “Men of the Year” issue. He shares the cover with Justin Timberlake, Jimmy Fallon, and Mila Kunis. In the issue Jay-Z discusses … Continue reading

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Artist spotlight: Maniphest D

Download his mixtape by clicking on the album cover or here. See below for his bio.

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GQ interview with Drake

In a sitdown with GQ, Drake explains the idea behind the title of his upcoming album. No one has actually asked me that yet. I came up with the name when I was on a bus in Birmingham, England, going … Continue reading

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Joe Budden says Slaughterhouse album is 95% done

Joe Budden gave MTV News an update about the upcoming Slaughterhouse album. “I’ve heard interviews from Royce, Joel and Crooked I where they said we were seventy-five percent done, but Royce came up to New York and we worked on … Continue reading

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