PREViEW: NE-YO "YEAR OF THE GENTLEMAN"
Tomorrow, Ne-Yo will release is 3rd album on Def Jam, titled "Year of the Gentleman." Can we stop speculating on this man's sexuality and actually focus on the music? I don't believe it's any of our business unless we are personally involved with him intimately, right? The name of the track below is called, "Lie to Me" and is supposed to be part of the album. After really enjoying his first single "Closer," I was pleased that he is willing to take risks and not keep on re-hashing the same formula. Support this artist by getting his album in stores tomorrow!
BRiSON BANGERS: CD RELEASES - LL COOL J
KANYE WEST PREViEWS JAY-Z's "THE BLUEPRiNT 3"
BLUEPRINT 3 from kwest on Vimeo.
NAS - "BE A N*GGER TOO"
NEW KANYE: "FLASHiNG LiGHTS"
BRiSON DISCUSSION: NAS' NEW ALBUM N*GGER
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:22:06 PM] I understand the genius behind it
PERSON 2 [2/12/2008 3:22:11 PM] I still don't understand his explanation.
PERSON 4 [2/12/2008 3:22:16 PM] exactly
PERSON 2 [2/12/2008 3:22:32 PM] I guess I'll have to wait for the CD download
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:22:38 PM] he's saying "ya'll have no idea who the real niggers are in 2008"
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:22:47 PM] if you dont get it now
PERSON 4 [2/12/2008 3:22:50 PM] well controversy ALONE sells but since Nas is certainly a musical prodigy, I am sure the music will match/exceed the controversy
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:22:54 PM] the CD will nto help you
PERSON 2 [2/12/2008 3:23:13 PM] Then what's the point?
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:23:18 PM] the have nots are the new niggers
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:23:39 PM] its a time piece
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:23:43 PM] in time you will get it
PERSON 3 [2/12/2008 3:24:26 PM] he's trying to dispell the N-word - that's brillant - everybody's a N....a - white people, black, chinese, blue people - if he comes out with that message and dispells the word - he'd done something a lot of never had the platform, no how or forum to do - Bravo!!!
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:26:04 PM] I was watching Scarborough (I think) when I got home lastnight and he (for a quick second) bashed NaS like what the hell is he doing?!?!? but if you go beneath the surface you'll get it
PERSON 4 [2/12/2008 3:26:09 PM] what did I tell y'all months ago...a word is only hurtful if its INTENT is hurtful
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:26:17 PM] it's not just the word he displaying
PERSON 4 [2/12/2008 3:26:44 PM] we cannot BAN LANGUAGE as the NAACP tried to do because a word can hurt...you CHANGE THE DEFNITION so its sting is removed!
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:26:54 PM] whats funny though is that the reporter couldn't come back with a followup after he broke it down (a little)
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:27:39 PM] She was expecting some street "nigga shit", but he blew her mind
PERSON 2 [2/12/2008 3:27:43 PM] or was it that she didn't understand it?
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:27:54 PM] it wasn't what she expected
PERSON 4 [2/12/2008 3:27:57 PM] exactly...that's what a NAS offers: BRILLIANCE
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:28:00 PM] he made it perfectly clear
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:28:21 PM] if he would have had "Victim" on his shirt would you have gotten it then?
PERSON 4 [2/12/2008 3:28:24 PM] this isn't just some MARKETING scheme here...he is trying to affect the landscape positively by airing out america's dirty laundry
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:28:41 PM] what he said
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:31:36 PM] I'm riding with NaS
PERSON 4 [2/12/2008 3:31:48 PM] me too
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:32:07 PM] Im gonna find that John Lennon song too
PERSON 4 [2/12/2008 3:32:59 PM] please
PERSON 3 [2/12/2008 3:36:04 PM] good stuff - he's the Rap O'bama - Nas for 2008'
PERSON 4 [2/12/2008 3:36:19 PM] there ya go!!!
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:36:33 PM] I like Obama but he's scared to be NaS
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:36:53 PM] Nas is the Ross pero
PERSON 3 [2/12/2008 3:37:24 PM] lol
PERSON 4 [2/12/2008 3:37:40 PM] naw...don't do Nas like that Mr. Gomez!!!
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:37:46 PM] think about it
PERSON 4 [2/12/2008 3:37:57 PM] He's like the Langston Hughes or Frederick Douglass
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:37:58 PM] Ross could give a flying F what you thought about him
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:38:07 PM] but he spoke the real
PERSON 3 [2/12/2008 3:38:08 PM] but he's a real historian rapper - cant take that from him, especially on the conscious songs he has
PERSON 4 [2/12/2008 3:38:15 PM] Because he is discussing social issues without being too political
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:38:41 PM] Pero (is that how you spell it) wasnt a politician
PERSON 4 [2/12/2008 3:39:00 PM] Perot
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:39:07 PM] yeah
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:39:16 PM] Nasir Perot
PERSON 3 [2/12/2008 3:41:56 PM] like Obama's campaign "Yes We Can" - Nas wants to get masses of all cultures to say the "N Word" - once the outlet has been open to saying it - the word is then dispelled - let the media attack it - then its dispelled - hope he offers something good behind it
PERSON 2 [2/12/2008 3:50:54 PM] So you're saying NAS is changing the word Nigger but you don't know what exactly is behind it?
PERSON 2 [2/12/2008 3:51:05 PM] Is that right?
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:51:59 PM] im not saying that he is changing the word (only webster can do that) he is trying to show the true meaning these days
PERSON 3 [2/12/2008 3:52:24 PM] is changing and dispelling the same meaning? Can somebody help me out
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:52:45 PM] disspell is to get rid of
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:53:46 PM] 1. rid mind of something: to rid somebody's mind of a thought or an idea, especially an erroneous one
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:53:55 PM] encarta
PERSON 3 [2/12/2008 3:55:22 PM] so he says in the clip that the plight of issues are not just blacks now but their now whites, and other cultures. Minding the thought or idea that we're all in the same boat - we're all the N.Word?
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:58:23 PM] The muslims call them the 85% (Deaf, Dumb and Blind) NaS calls them Niggers
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:58:27 PM] think about it
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 3:59:56 PM] If you thought the Millenium started on Jan 1 2000, If you bought duct tape after 9/11, if you thought WMD's were in Iraq then you my friend are a Nigger
PERSON 3 [2/12/2008 3:59:58 PM] i like the notion - it just throughs a word mindful from the derivitive back at the derivitive - where did N-Word come from to begin with?
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 4:01:26 PM] When the slaves came over and had dark skins the white didnt know what to call them. The closest thing they had was Negro (spanish for black) and it evolved into NIgger
PERSON 2 [2/12/2008 4:04:56 PM] Negro means black in spanish. They called them Nigger b/c nigger means: inferior and ignorant and contemptible. Anything bad or ugly that you can think of becomes or equate to a nigger. That's where the word comes from. Now that's why Older Generations of blacks have an issue with the word b/c of the offensiveness of the word.
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 4:06:50 PM] They called them Nigger b/c nigger means: inferior and ignorant and contemptible. Thats what Webster says, but in the beginning it meant Blackie (or the likes)
PERSON 2 [2/12/2008 4:08:25 PM] Right, the color is black in spanish
PERSON 3 [2/12/2008 4:09:11 PM] Now lets analyze the history that both of you mentioned - would'nt it be brilliant to let the originator of the N-word know who is the true meaning of just that. Once minds are opened - the N-word will finally dispell all myths of who truly holds value to it.
PERSON 3 [2/12/2008 4:09:56 PM] We're finally breaking the Willie Lynch thought-like mentally - its okay to talk against something. Especially in these days
PERSON 4 [2/12/2008 4:14:01 PM] exactly...
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 4:16:08 PM] it's an uphill battle
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 4:16:10 PM] though
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 4:16:44 PM] the media is gonna use its power it has over Niggers to try to dead this thing and sell it off as non sense
PERSON 4 [2/12/2008 4:17:17 PM] exactly...they wanted Nas to say something ignorant and silly to make him out to be a buffoon
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 4:17:47 PM] go back up to my post where I said he through her off
PERSON 1 [2/12/2008 4:18:26 PM] she was like "What the hell?" say what Nigger?PERSON 4 [2/12/2008 4:18:35 PM] exactly....
MY FAVORITE SONG - THE DREAM "FALSETTO"
Hey, what can I say? It's my favorite video and news is slow so I'm just gonna.B selfish right now! lol
IT'S OFFICIAL: JAY-Z LEAVES DEF JAM AT END OF YEAR!
According to the Associated Press, it's official: Jay-Z aka Shawn Carter, who for the past 3 years has presided over Universal Music Group's Def Jam Records, will step down effective December 31st.
Rumors of Jay's departure began months ago, where it was suggested he would be leaving "the house that Russell built" to move to Columbia Records to strengthen their urban music just as he brought Ne-Yo and Rihanna, now both platinum-selling artists, to Def Jam.
More on this to come...
Jay-Z Leapfrogs Eagles, Britney For No. 1 Debut
RECENT NEWS UPDATES!
According to Billboard several layoffs happened early in the week on Monday (May 7) and Tuesday (May 8) at Def Jam. Among those let go include Island's Senior National Director of Mixshow Promotions Crystal Isaacs, A&R manager Ray Romulus; an artist development staffer; a member of the creative department and the entire staff of Roc La Familia, which handled the label's international promotions.
In related news Island (Def Jam) recently hired Jermaine Dupri in February, appointing him president of urban music. Speaking of Dupri, he has issued a statement about a recent issue with police in LA County. Footage of Dupri being held in the back of a sheriff's cruiser was posted on popular site Tmz.com yesterday (May 9). The rapper left in his Lamborghini a short time later. "Just to set the record straight, I was pulled over because the police said my exhaust pipes were too loud," Dupri told AllHipHop.com. "I had tinted windows and platinum motor plates. Nothing more, nothing less." In related news, Dupri recently inked a deal that will allow Def Jam to release the soundtrack to Rush Hour 3. He has signed R&B group Jagged Edge and rapper Hot Dollar to the label. He's also over seeing upcoming releases from Dollar, Mariah Carey and Jagged Edge.
Nick Cannon and Victoria's Secret model Selita Ebanks are engaged. Cannon proposed on bent knee Monday in Times Square as the words, "Selita will you marry me?" flashed on a giant TV screen, Cannon's publicist, Tracy Nguyen, said Thursday. Ebanks, 24, said yes. Cannon then presented her with a 15-carat diamond ring that he helped design. The couple met at a Super Bowl party in Miami in February. In the past, the 26-year-old rapper, comedian, actor and host of MTV's "Wild 'N Out" has been romantically linked with socialite Kim Kardashian and singer-actress Christina Milian.
During a conference call with reporters Thursday, ousted American Idol contestant LaKisha Jones said if she could change anything about her time on "American Idol," she would have switched up her performances from Tuesday, which ultimately resulted in her elimination from the show on Wednesday. "I wouldn't have sung either one of them," a hoarse-voiced Jones said during the 25-minute call. She didn't say what songs she would have sung instead. "I was hoarse on Tuesday, and I tried to sing past my hoarseness and give it my all," she said. "Because of course, on 'American Idol' you can't say, 'My voice is jacked up, I can't sing this week.' You can't say that, so you have to just kind of do what you gotta do, and I kind of knew (Tuesday) that those weren't the best songs, (but I) did the best with what I was given."
Eminem is giving back to his hometown community, offering a recent donation to Hip Hop 4 Habitat to help meet the goal of building a home for a needy family. According to The Detroit News, this morning (May 10) WJLB radio announced that the Detroit native contributed an undisclosed amount via his Marshall Mathers Foundation in order to help launch the program, which involves members of the hip-hop community working together to build a house.
Hip Hop 4 Habitat is seeking $75,000 in order to pay the costs of constructing the 1,100-square-foot house. The organization aims to build the home on the east side of Detroit, over the course of one week in October. Once the home is completed, Detroit rapper Trick Trick is slated to give a concert for the volunteers. Trick Trick has also announced plans to join the efforts to build the house. "Hip Hop 4 Habitat is meant to be a positive project and a way for the hip-hop community to come together and support a family in need. We're so thankful Trick and Eminem are leading this effort," Alyce Hartman, founder of A Prophetic Generation, was quoted by the Detroit News. A Prophetic Generation is a non-profit organization that is partnering with Habitat for Humanity Detroit for the project.
Hip Hop 4 Habitat is currently looking for those involved in Detroit's hip-hop community, as well as other volunteers to help out by participating in the project. Those interested in volunteering can contact Habitat for Humanity Detroit at (313)521-6691.
The Return of REDMAN: Red Gone Wild
It’s been nearly 6 years since the world last got dirty with Redman, and I hope everyone hasn’t cleaned up completely!BIG UPS to Redman, Ricardo from Def Jam, and Isoul from Atlanta Peach…the event was off the chain; thanks for making sure Bri’Son represented! Oh yeah, shout out to Reggie Jr. (he was in the 2nd grade class last year, when I taught 1st & 3rd @ TCS…the best elementary school in the A!)
DEF JAM: ICONS Party Last Night @ SEASONS
Last night at Season’s Night Club, Corporate Thugz Entertainment (CTE) teamed up with EA Sports, BME and a few other sponsors for the Def Jam: Icons Video Game Release Party. The event was definitely packed and star-studded. Everyone from Sho’Nuff recording artist Hoodlum to R&B sensation Lyfe Jennings were in the spot. And since the party was thrown by CTE, you know Young Jeezy had to stop through and see what he looks like on the video game! Season’s had three big-screens with X-Box 360 hooked up, and everyone got a chance to preview the game.
Now Smoke and I share mixed feelings about the game itself. Smoke fought using The Game, and says it’s on point and a definite purchase. I, on the other hand, rumbled using T.I., and felt like the game was tight, no doubt. I like the 106th& Park venue and the realistic graphics, but the fighters seem a little too slow for all of the energy the game exudes, but it could have been the wireless joystick that I was using (or that 3rd mixed drink!! J). Needless to say, I got my @ss handed to me both times I played. I guess I’ll stick to teaching the kids and Smoke can stick to being one! Ok, I’ll stop hating at getting whopped, but overall, the game is definitely entertaining enough to have, and if you don’t really ever play the game, the current hits programmed into the system might be enough to keep you interested!
