Rihanna talks about leaving Chris Brown in an interview for the January 2011 issue of GQ (UK) magazine. Check out a snippet of what she says...
Sometimes when you’re on the inside of a relationship like that, you can’t see it clearly for what it is. I left – it was the best feeling. It was so freeing…I witnessed it happening to my mum and I said I would never let that happen to me – and then it was happening. Now, when I look back, it bugs me out that I couldn’t see it for what it was.
Star Mike, a native of Queens, New York, home to some of Hip Hop’s greatest legends, captures a unique blend of old school Hip Hop and new school swagger to create a lane of his own. In addition to original production by Ddub Productions, Star Mike's mixtape infuses a musical range that includes samples from La Roux’s hit single “Bullet Proof” to Nas and Lauryn Hill’s classic “If I Ruled The World”. From Queens to Everywhere chronicles the life of a 14 year old growing up in New York City, Queens with a single mother. Unlike teen artists of today, Star Mike's music makes a return to real hip hop with meaningful lyrics and a story identifiable to many of his peers.
A class act, producer, singer, songwriter, vocal arranger, who has won the hearts of music lovers and industry figures alike having worked with the likes of JayEss, Victtzel ,Mark Asari, DDT, Wretch 32, Fumin, Ruff Squad, Benny Bizzie and many more. With free give away single release (Unconditional Love) which had over 15,000 downloads from across the world.
GAA Winner
Touring the UK with some of the best gospel acts on the “GROUND BREAK TOUR 2010” such as, T.P, Triple O, Radient, Happy, Mighty and many more. Earning awards such as the Gospel Appreciation Award for Young Musician of the Year J.Williams gathered the respect and love of supporters and industry peers across the country.
Authentic & Home Grown
With a strong track record of credentials, and support from BBC Radio 1, Radio 1Xtra, Kiss FM and Choice FM, this passionate young man from North London has honed his craft to the tune of the 21st century blend of RnB, Pop, Urban, Rock and Soul but with the foundation of the Gospel.
Domestic Successes
J.Williams having the opportunity to working alongside some of U.Ks talented gospel artists on albums projects such as JayEss “Genesis Snap Shot” (Good Love) and DDT “It’s Just A Phase” (Dear Dale).This was a great achievement for J.Williams at an early start of his career as a minister.
Looking to the Future
Teaming up with New Chapter and First Base Ent the future looked bright for J.Williams. Now releasing his debut E.P “The Starting Line Limited Edition” on the 1/01/11. J.Williams is looking forward to what God has got in store for him.
This experience is truly a pain I have never felt before and that’s saying a lot for a nigga who’s been down locked up as many times as I have. I see this as a real ass whoopin’. The kind you don’t just go back outside to play afterwards. You take ya ass to bed and don’t come out of your room until it’s time to go to school. I don’ t know what effect this will have on my life moving forward but I’m certainly sick and mother f*cking tired of going to jail, juve, prison, the pen, correctional facilities or whatever else you want to call it. I’d have been better off doing a 5-10 year bid one time than going in time and time again for days, weeks and months for the last 15 years of my life. Even though it’s been a long road, I’m still standing, barely but nevertheless still standing. At one time I thought my motivation for continuing was for my fans, my partna Philant, my pops, my grandmama, even for the haters or the people I let down. But nah…
I got to do this shit for me!!! I’ll be God damned if I’ve come all this way and made it through so much hell to let it go down like this! F*ck that! If an hour in the dark is worth a second in the sun then pass me my mother f*ckin’ shades cause I’m ready to cash my darkest hours in…ASAP!!! A lot of folks had fathers or father figures in the house to raise them into manhood. I’m not trying to make any excuses for my situation but my father was a hustler that lived in New York. My uncle was a local big time dope boy turned 10 year federal inmate. My mother and grandparents did the best they could but I found my manhood in the trap and in prison systems. But I found it. And nan one of mine will ever have to feel the cold tight grip of a handcuff or grace the presence of a jail cell if I can help it. Over my dead body! So if you can’t respect that you ain’t rocking with my movement then Fuck you dog! I know a bunch of mother f*ckers who are…..”
Beyonce's ad for new fragrance 'Heat' has been deemed TOO SEXY (too sexually provocative) for daytime television in the UK. The ad will only air after 19.30 on British TV. See it for yourself...
Drake has landed one of the covers for GQ’s Men of the Year issue 2010. Check out other covers of Jeff Bridges [Icon] and Stephen Colbert [Patriot] as well as Scarlett Johansson as Babe of the Year.
Kanye West still came thru with his G.O.O.D. Friday releases even after he suspended it when his new album, 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' leaked during the past week. Check it out below and download it at kanyewest.com
In other news Russell Simmons penned a letter to Kanye West, Check it out...
Dear Kanye,
I have early recollections of Damon Dash calling me and forcing me to put you on Def Poetry Jam. I knew your record, “Through The Wire”, but I didn’t know much more. When you took the stage on Def Poetry Jam that night, and spit those genuine, heartfelt words, I witnessed your specialness that Damon had emphatically told me about.
From that moment on, you became a poet who has inspired the poets. I have proudly watched your career since then, and in case someone has missed the obvious, you are making a historical impact on music. Your life story took a tough turn with the passing of your mother. Although we grieved with you, we never really knew how much pain you were in. We witnessed your moment at the MTV Music Awardsand many of us dismissed it as, “oh that is just Kanye being Kanye.” The hard part of all of this, is that we have all had moments in our lives that have been challenging, painful and hard to overcome, however most of us just hide our emotions and never deal with that inner-struggle that we face on a daily basis. As an artist, Kanye, you have always looked inside for your inspiration…always exuding emotions that are in us, but that we never expose. That is what artistry is about…to look inside for what is unique. With your journey towards a higher level of consciousness, a journey that we all are on, you have shown through your art a commitment to greatness.
The thirty minute film you most recently made was beyond brilliant. Brilliance is not a word that can even begin to describe your ability to paint vibrant, vivacious, colorful yet muted paintings of poetry, music, costume, art, design and most important, passion. The passion you put into your new album is why I stayed up all those nights in the early 80′s trying to get DJs and radio stations to play our records. I knew this day would come. Actually, maybe I didn’t know, but I really, really hoped it would. I didn’t work this hard when I was your age to watch the culture go the wrong way. And you, my friend, just took us to another level. I am simply in awe.
With this power, as you know, comes great responsibility. I am saying nothing you haven’t heard before. When you spoke about President Bush during the Katrina telethon, it was not the particulars of your words that mattered, it was the essence of a feeling of the insensitivity towards our communities that many of us have felt for far too long. It was the image of the President, our President, the President of the United States Of America, peering out the window of an airplane, as the people on the ground were drowning, that hurt us the most. For centuries, our people have relentlessly tread water as hard as they could to stay afloat, and here we were, literally drowning, and it felt like the President was insensitive. There is no need to apologize, Kanye. You spoke from your heart and that is all we will ever ask from you. Don’t be afraid of the press, as your art is your blueprint, thanks to Jay-Z, your big brother, we will always carry our destiny in our own hands. You are are an artist whose art is masterful. You are a servant to this world who no matter how hard it gets, keeps on giving. Giving gifts that inspire us, challenge us and motivate us to be better family and friends.
Keep on, Kanye. Keep on. We love you. We cherish you. And we will always have your back.
The UK Version for Will & Nicki's 'Check It Out' features Cheryl Cole so Universal decided to go as far as doing a remix video for it. Check it out and let us know what you think.
MTV caught up with Weezy on the red carpet just before the party which was attended by Baby, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Jay Sean, Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross, Cool & Dre, Fat Joe and more!
Now that's what we call BALLLLIN'! 50 Cent posted these on his twitter earlier today. You can say what you want but bet if you had the time and the money to do it, you'd be doin' it like Fiddy. Tell us what you think
MC Hammer seriously can’t take a joke, can he? After Jay-Z took a slight jab at the Rapper/Minister/Cash4Gold spokesman in a verse on Kanye West’s “So Appalled,” making light of King Hammer's well-documented financial problems, the "Too Legit to Quit" rapper took to Twitter and promised retaliation.
Jay-Z rapped: “Hammer went broke, so you know I’m more focused. I lost 30 mil’, so I spent another 30, Cause unlike Hammer, 30 million can’t hurt me,”
Lil Wayne has been released from the Rikers Island prison facility after serving eight months of a year-long sentence for attempted gun possession. At 8:35 a.m. a spokesperson at Rikers confirmed that Wayne had been discharged.
Wayne will be a surprise guest at Drake’s concert tomorrow in Las Vegas and then head to Miami on Sunday for lavish party at a strip club arranged by his friends! Mack Maine, President of Young Money Records, said Wayne’s friends plan to:
“treat him like a king, like the royalty that he is, and make him feel like we really missed him and welcome him back to the family, basically.
T.I.'s newly named album ‘No Mercy’ is still set to hit stores on December 7 despite the rapper being in prison. The album features guest appearances from Eminem, Kanye West, Christina Aguilera, The-Dream, and Chris Brown. Check out the album cover below.
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