DJ Pauly D of Jersey Shore fame talks to Billboard.com about touring with Britney Spears and Nicki Minaj as well as working on new music at his new label home G-Unit. The reality show star mentions the possibility of doing his own solo full length album. He says that his project is, “It’s almost like DJ Khaled and kind of David Guetta but my own DJ Pauly D style.”
Being cool has its pros and its cons but taking three years to put out your debut LP is the definition of not playing by anyones rules. The Cool Kids laid back style may have some questioning their work ethic but there is an obvious method to the madness. Even without an album Mikey Rocks and Chuck Inglish are two of the most marketable MC’s in the game. With endorsements from Nike, Foot Locker, DC shoes and a long list of other Fortune 500 co’s the Cool Kids have perserved their ethics by not bending to music label authorities while still being relevant in an ever changing music game.
Watch as some of Beyonce’s peers such as Nicki Minaj, Christina Milian, Jessie J, J Cole, and Ciara speak on her and Jay-z’s big pregnancy announcement.
Last night Tyler, The Creator won the VMA for Best New Artist of 2011 and gave a pretty awkard post interview with the press. Watch as he speaks on Bruno Mars, Falling in Kanye’s arms & calls the press assholes above. HA! Classic
Watch as Rick Ross’ MMG camp’s almost gets into a fight with Kreayshawn and her clique back stage at the 2011 MTV VMAs above. But damn son, Really? Lil Kreayshawn though? Bet she gets a song with 50 real soon.
Jada already cleaned his hands in regards to the Lil Wayne shot towards Jay-Z, now it looks like its Drakes turn. Check what Drizzy has to say regarding the alleged shot by Weezy towards Hov above.
This is episode two of the POW-TV Showcase In Connecticut at Babloo Lounge/ Bunglow in Stamford Connecticut.. In the clip, DJ Tye, Chavo, P-Just, & Rico perform. If you would like to perform in the next pow-tv showcase , hit Birch on twitter
In part 1 of this two part interview with HipHopSite in Las Vegas producer/DJ Statik Selektah talks about his upcoming project Population Control out in October on Showoff Records/Duck Down Records. Statik breaks down the extensive guest lists and discusses making the album cut with Mac Miller.
In part 2 (after the jump) Statik discusses a handful of upcoming collaborative projects he’s working on with Nas, Termanology (2012), Action Bronson (Commanders Palace) and Reks (Straight No Chaser). Statik always keeps it real hip-hop with everything he does so these projects should be dope.
This is the kind of awesome shit that happens when worlds collide, Al Pacino acknowledging the hip-hop community for keeping his iconic performance of “Tony Montana” and film Scarface alive and in the conversation for over two decades. MTV caught up with the legendary actor at the red carpet event for Blue-Ray release of the film and captured his thoughts about what rap has done for “Tony Montana” lure.
“The hip-hop people and the rappers got together and they made a video and they talked about the movie. I don’t think anybody’s ever talked about it as articulately and clearly. I understood it better having heard them talk about it. I mean, they really get it and they understand it, and that’s a great thing. They’ve been very supportive all these years. I think they’ve helped us tremendously.”
So they rolled up his ashes and lit the spliff like smoking Shakur Diesel was an everyday occurrence?…Ok. I don’t think I want that high but to each his own.
