Preview of New Facebook Game: Platinum Life Web Edition
Hitting the big time isn't easy, and that's why Heatwave Interactive brings to Platinum Life Web Edition, a PG-friendly look into hip-hop and how to live the life of platinum star.
The social-networking game allows you the ability to create your own rags to riches story through three different avenues including becoming a rapper, singer or DJ.
Similar to other Facebook web games, you create and authenticate your character who can be male or female ... Continue Reading
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In Rotation: Nas, Bob Marley, Usher, T.I., Strange Fruit Project, Madlib, Olivia, Maino & More
Happy Mondays! We're kicking off the week with fresh music from Madlib, Strange Fruit Project, the Wu, Usher and T.I., but also go back in time with reincarnated music from Bob Marley, who's featured on a mash-up tape with Nas. Also, peep "Ain't No Half Steppin'" is transformed into a "10 edition by Sheek Louch and Red Cafe.
Cisco Adler ft. Lil Jon & Dirt Nasty - "Spring Break Lover" - Listen Here
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Miami Rapper Jacki-O Readies First Autobiography
Miami born rapper, Jacki-O, is fearing up to drop her second book, an autobiography titled Relentless.
The book is her first biography, which according to a press release, will detail her life growing up in Miami, her rise to fame as a rapper, and her charity work with people with disabilities.
In mid-April, Jacki-O will head to Mississippi where she will serve as the headliner for Hip Hop and Books' reading events throughout the state.
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At The Movies: 'Alice In Wonderland' Blows Out Competition In 2nd Weekend, 'Green Zone' Flops
After debuting with a strong #1 last weekend, Tim Burton's "Alice In Wonderland" shot way past new debuts at this weekend's box office including the highly anticipated Matt Damon thriller "Green Zone", the comedy "She's Out of My League," the "Remember Me" romance, and the comedy "Our Family Wedding."
According to estimates, "Alice In Wonderland" raked in another $62 million over the weekend to put its domestic total at over $200 million in just ... Continue Reading
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Manny Pacquiao Dominates Joshua Clottey To Retain Welterweight Title, Calls Out Floyd Mayweather
Manny Pacquiao retained his welterweight title on Saturday (March 13) in Dallas, when he won a unanimous decision over Joshua Clottey, in a fight that was very one-sided.
Basically, Saturday's bout played out like a Pac-Man training exercise, as he ran circles around a overly cautious Clottey, pounding him with over 1,200 punches in 12 rounds.
From the opening bell, the Filipinio boxing superstar controlled the fight, throwing countless five and ... Continue Reading
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Boston Rapper Sam Adams Accused Of Buying Own Album To Top iTunes Charts
A white rapper hailing from Boston named Sam Adams shocked hip-hop fans last week, when outta nowhere, his debut EP topped the iTunes hip-hop charts, beating out the likes of DJ Khaled and Lil Wayne.
His Boston's Boy EP hit no. 1 on iTunes last week, generating a buzz among the blogosphere, who according to the Boston Herald, began circulating a rumor that he was inflating his sales numbers by buying his own album.
A relatively unknown rapper hits ... Continue Reading
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More Drama At Death Row Records, Lender Wants Their Money
Death Row Records seems as though it's a curse these days. More dispute over owed money by the label's new owners was revealed recently.
According to a blog from the Wall Street Journal, lender New Solutions Capital Group is pleading for anyone to come bail them out, after they financed the purchase of Toronto-based WIDEawake Entertainment Group Inc.'s $18 million acquisition of Death Row out of bankruptcy back in January 2009.
Robert Thompson-So ... Continue Reading
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Murs Says He Put 9th Wonder In A 'Chucks/Dickies Frame of Mind' For ForNever Album
Indie superstar Murs is preparing his fourth collaborative album with producer 9th Wonder. Once again, the pair have fans clamouring in anticipation.
This time around, the recording process for the upcoming ForNever album was a little different though.
On their first three collabo projects -- 2004's Murs 3:16: The 9th Edition, 2006's Murray's Revenge, and 2008's Sweet Lord -- the Los Angeles rapper found himself traveling to North Carolina, 9th's ... Continue Reading
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40 Glocc Lands Distribution Deal For His Zoo Life Entertainment Label
40 Glocc's early embrace of the digital world has finally paid off, as the west coast rapper lands a distribution deal for his Zoo Life Entertainment label.
This week, 40 announced that he's inked a major distribution deal with Fontana, the indie distro arm for the Universal Music Group.
Through the deal, the rapper will release music from his Zoo Life Entertainment roster, which includes Kurupt's wife Gail Gotti, Village Boo, Lil Boo, Locie Locc ... Continue Reading
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Ice Cube Explains I Am The West Album Title, Answers Questions Regarding Project
Last month, west coast vet Ice Cube announced plans for his ninth studio LP, which he's calling I Am The West. With the news out, the rapper says he's been getting a little flack over the title.
So, he took to his website, IceCube.com, to clear the air and explain.
In a blog entry posted last week, Cube says he's earned the right -- for his years in the genre -- to proclaim himself as "The West" simply because ... in his words ... "it's true."
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