IGRIND.BIZ's Blog – October 2008 Archive (381)

REED DOLLAZ SPEAKS ON MURDA MOOK

Reed Dollaz gets at Murda Mook "New York Is Over. Its Our Time. Your Not Betta Then Me Mook. Dont Make It Seem Its a Philly Vs. New York Thing. Cause If Thats What You Want. I Can Make…

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PRODIGY REWORKS "H.N.I.C. 2" FOR NOV. 4TH RE-RELEASE

By Ismael AbduSalaam

A three year jail sentence has not slowed down the musical pursuits of Mobb Deep’s Prodigy, who next week will re-release an updated version of his third solo album, H.N.I.C. Pt.2.

Rechristened as H.N.I.C. Pt.2: The Ultimate Collectors Edition, the three disc album boasts eight new bonus songs featuring Havoc (“Dirty New Yorker”), Big Noyd (“It’s Nothing”), Cormega (“When I See You Remix”), Nyce, and Un Pacino (“Get… Continue

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CO-C.E.O OF SOURCE MAGAZINE SPEAKS ON OBAMA & MAKING A COMEBACK IN THE MAGAZINE

Fox reports "The Source Magazine Co-CEO Londell McMillian discusses if Obama can hold on on to the blue collar vote " Shout out to…

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JAY-Z RECEIVES UK FESTIVAL AWARD FOR GLASTONBURY PERFORMANCE

By Tai Saint Louis

Jay-Z’s controversial headlining performance at last summer’s Glastonbury Festival in England has landed the multi-platinum rapper and entrepreneur yet another award.

The Festival had come under fire for the decision to make a Hip-Hop act the event’s main attraction, with one of the most vocal detractors being Oasis front man Noel Gallagher.

Jay-Z responded by opening his performance with his own guitar-accompanied… Continue

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JENNIFER HUDSON LAUNCHES NEW FOUNDATION FOR MURDER VICTIMS

By Chris Richburg

Singer/actress Jennifer Hudson is turning her personal tragedy into a positive.

People.com reports the vocalist's family announced the creation of the Hudson-King Foundation for Families of Slain Victims, a new organization for the families of murder victims, on Thursday (October 30).

According to the family, the well-being of those who have "lost relatives to a violent crime" was the chief… Continue

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JOE BUDDEN TV: JOE BUDDEN VS. JOEL ORTIZ

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THE RZA & SAMUEL JACKSON SIGN ON FOR LAST DRAGON REMAKE

By Chris Richburg

Berry Gordy’s The Last Dragon will receive an upgrade from Samuel L. Jackson and Wu-Tang Clan rapper/producer RZA.

Jackson is preparing to star in a remake of the 1985 cult classic.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the entertainer will play “Sho'nuff, the Shogun of Harlem,” a role played by the late Julius Carry in the original film.

For Jackson, the chance to portray the iconic villain was too good to pass… Continue

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ICE CUBE PREPS COP SERIES FOR NBC

By Ismael AbduSalaam

Hip-Hop legend Ice Cube is expanding his entertainment portfolio to television, signing on as head writer of a still unnamed buddy cop series for NBC.

The show is being produced by Cube's Cube Vision company, and NBC chairman Ben Silverman expects the West Coast veteran to bring the same success he's had in music and film to the network.

"As we continue to expand our roster of diverse talent both on-camera and behind… Continue

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2K SPORTS BOUNCE TOUR WITH Q-TIP & COOL KIDS LAUNCHES

By Mike Winslow

Q-Tip has teamed with EPMD’s famed former DJ and turntablist DJ Scratch, to spearhead the 20-city 2K Sports Bounce Tour.

The 4th annual event will also feature Chicago Hip-Hop group The Cool Kids, who along with Q-Tip, will introduce and perform their new material on the tour.

On the tour, which is sponsored by gaming company 2K Sports, fans play the latest games by 2K Sports, check out the performances and receive… Continue

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NATIONWIDE CALL TO DJ'S FOR FINAL ELECTION PUSH

By Ismael AbduSalaam

With just a few days until the November 4 presidential election, Barack Obama’s campaign has requested the help of Hip-Hop’s DJs and radio personalities around the country to urge young voters to make it out to the polls.

In a nationwide conference call held on Tuesday (October 28) afternoon, mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and Democratic presidential strategist/CNN correspondent Donna Brazile eplained to DJs the importance they already… Continue

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RAPPER BLEU DAVINCI SENTENCED TO 5 YEARS IN PRISON

Roman Wolfe

BMF Entertainment’s main rapper Bleu DaVinci was sentenced to five years and four months in federal prison, after being convicted for conspiracy to distribute cocaine.

The rapper was accused and convicted of distributing multiple kilos of cocaine starting around 2003 through a multi-city drug network controlled by Black Mafia Family’s founders, Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory and his brother, Terry “Southwest T” Flenory.

DaVinci,… Continue

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KEYSHIA COLE FEAT. 2 PAC - PLAYA CARDS RIGHT

New Video For Keyshia Cole First Single "Playa Cardz Right" Featuring Tupac Off Her Third Studio Album "A Different Me" Which Will Be Released On Dec. 16,… Continue

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SCARFACE BEHIND THE SCENES OF "HIGH POWERED" PLUS SPEAKS ON HIS BEEF WITH LIL TROY

SCARFACE takes you behind the scenes of his new single "HIGH POWERED" and also addresses his beef with LIL TROY on… Continue

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FRENCH MONTANA - WHY SO SERIOUS [HOLLOWEEN EDITION]

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MYSONNE IS HEARTBROKEN: ADDRESSES T.I. TEAMING UP WITH POLICE

NY General reports "MYSONNE DISCUSSING THE TI SITUATION!" OFFICIAL STREET NIGGAS DONT COOPERATE WITH THE… Continue

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DRES OF BLACK SHEEP - THE CHOICE IS YOURS (TASTERS CHOICE REMIX)

Dres of the platinum-selling hip hop group Black Sheep has revitalized the 1991 hit The Choice is Yours, rewriting lyrics and donating his time and services to create an innovative pro- Obama voter initiative video. Partnered with Austin based creative teams at Voodoo Cowboy Entertainment and Super!Alright! Media in an all-volunteer effort, Dres re-recorded and shot the updated version of The Choice is Yours in Austin, Texas in just under two…

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