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T.I. Debuting New Mix Tape on New Year’s

andPOP Staff — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:22:58 +0000

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T.I. has been extremely busy with music since he got out of jail in September. He also plans to start 2012 with a huge bang.

“For New Year’s I’m gonna be waitin’ on F— da City Up to drop. We got a party poppin’ off down here in Atlanta, 200 Peachtree. We gonna turn up and it’s basically that,” he told MTV News. “Between the party and the mixtape, that’s all I got going. New year, new money. That’s that.”

T.I. has been teasing fans for a week, including a video where he’s working with Dre.

“Dre was here. He sent for me, and of course I answered. We really just turned up more than anything else. It was about creating chemistry,” T.I. told MTV News while in Atlanta preparing for the release of the tape.

Best of 2011: Top Ten Music Videos

Natalia Buia — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:18:00 +0000

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2011, like any other year, was full of sex, drugs, violence and even some dancing monkeys. Music videos from such artists like Bruno Mars and Britney Spears have kept us entertained from January until December. Here at andPOP, we can’t wrap up a fantastic year without discussing our top ten music videos.

10. Dr. Dre and Eminem – “I Need a Doctor”

Dr. Dre’s first official single in over a decade and we love how the video walks us through the rapper’s life.

9. Beyonce – “Countdown”

This video would have been much higher on the list if the song wasn’t so brutal to listen too, not to mention a blatant rip-off of over music videos from the past.

8. Bruno Mars – “The Lazy Song”

We love how this dance sequence with the monkeys was all done in one shot. It must have taken Bruno and the gang a few tries before getting it perfect.

7. Britney Spears – “Criminal”

We see Britney in a whole new light with this video. We also see her in some compromising positions with her real-life fiance, Jason Trawick. Hot, hot hot!

6. Cher Lloyd – “With Ur Love”

This gets placed in sixth for being incredibly cute and PG.

5. LMFAO – “Party Rock Anthem”

What song makes us want to dance out in the streets than this one by LMFAO? They definitely put the ‘party’ in ‘party rock anthem’ with this wild dance video.

4. Lady Gaga – “Marry the Night”

The first video Gaga directed independently may not make much sense but damn, you just can’t take your eyes off of it.

3. Katy Perry – “Last Friday Night”

This music video reminds us of all the cheesy romantic comedies from the ’80s. This is also the only place you’d ever see Katy rockin’ a neck brace and neon spandex.

2. Rihanna – “We Found Love”

We found lots of controversy surrounding this Rihanna video. It’s quite ironic how similar the actor in the video looks to her ex, Chris Brown.

1. Amy Winehouse and Tony Bennett – “Body and Soul”

Seeing as it’s the last video we’d ever see from the soul singer, it takes the cake for best video of 2011. Amy’s collaboration with Tony Bennett sounds incredibly beautiful and is a great way to remember her.

T.I. Coming Out With Own Brand Of Cognac

Sara Harowitz — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:52:48 +0000

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We hope he tastes as good as he looks!

Following in the footsteps of other hip hop artists like Ludacris and Diddy, rapper T.I. is reportedly going to make his own signature alcohol.

According to PerezHilton, T.I. is teaming up with Remy Martin to launch a T.I. blend of cognac. To add to the mix, Dr. Dre (who? Sorry, we “forgot about Dre”) is also set to release his own blends of cognac and sparkling vodka.

Celebrities are slowly taking over every aspect of the commercial world. What’s next, Lady Gaga lampshades?

Dr. Dre Reveals Detox’s First Single ‘Under Pressure’ With Jay-Z

Jeremy Singer — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:38:35 +0000

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There’s one Hip/Hop album that’s been anticipated for so long, that it has gradually become somewhat of a Utopian rumor.

But after over a decade’s wait, Dr. Dre’s third studio album Detox has finally seen a small uncovering, as the mega Grammy Award winning rapper/producer revealed the title of the record’s first single on Sunday night, Under Pressure featuring Jay- Z.

According to MTV news, Dre confirmed the track at Boston’s Fenway Park, during the Red Sox’s opening night. While the legendary icon took part in some batting practice, he admitted that Under Pressure would be the perfect tune to listen to while getting into the zone at-bat.

“Absolutely, that would be it. ‘Under Pressure” — it’s so fitting,” said Dre, who was there with Interscope head Jimmy Iovine to promote Dr. Dre’s Beats by Dr. Dre headphones.

The single, nor the 11-year-long constructed Aftermath/Interscope album still have no drop dates yet, but Dre said earlier this month that the record should be finished for sometime in 2011. “I’m working on it,” he said in a January interview with Slam,”but also I’ve been working on other people’s projects; you’ll probably hear something in a year or so.”

Some of those projects that he’s most recently worked on are Game’s The R.E.D. Album (2010), 50 Cent’s Before I Self Destruct and Eminem’s Relapse (2009), 50 Cent’s Curtis (2007), and Snoop Dog’s Tha Blue Carpet Treatment and Jay-Z’s Kingdom Come (2006).

Dre has stated that Detox will be his final studio album, making it no wonder that it’s turning into an ode to the industry’s most elite- as it’s rumored to feature (besides Jay-Z) Hip/Hop rappers Nas, 50 Cent, Eminem, Ludacris, Drake, T.I, Snoop Dog, Game and Lil’ Wayne…to name a few.

His last album 2001 was released in 1999, and received positive reviews, while gaining certification of sextuple platinum status in RIAA- after sales of six million copies in the United States.

Dr. Dre Sues the Record Label He Started

Sara Harowitz — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:07:36 +0000

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Oh, the irony.

Rapper Dr. Dre has sued Death Row Records, the record label he founded and used to own with Suge Knight, reports CHARTattack.com.

Dre, real name Andre Young, is alleging that the company has not paid him royalties on his 1992 album The Chronic since 1996.

Dre filed a suit against WIDEawake Death Row Records, which is now owned by Canada’s WIDEawake Entertainment Group, on Thursday, Feb. 11. The rapper is seeking $75,000 U.S. (about $79,000 Canadian) in damages, alleging that the label has committed a breach of contract, copyright violation and misappropriation of publicity.

“When it came to paying artist royalties and honoring limits on Dr. Dre recordings that could be released, the ‘new’ Death Row Records, to quote our client, ‘forgot about Dre,’” said Dre’s lawyer, Howard King, in a statement.

Death Row has reportedly failed to pay Dre his royalties even though the rapper notified them that he was owed money. The record label also re-released The Chronic as The Chronic Re-Lit last year without Dre’s permission or the legal rights to do so. The Associated Press has also reported that the label has been selling digital copies of The Chronic without having the rights to do so, because Dre has said his original contract with the label did not cover digital sales.

Dre founded Death Row Records in 1991 with Suge Knight, and left the label four years later when Knight’s entourage took a more prominent role. The label has released records by artists such as 2Pac, Snoop Dogg and Kurupt. WIDEawake acquired Death Row Records eary this year.

Dr. Dre is currently working on Detox, the follow-up album to 1999′s 2001, which is due out in 2011.

Two Tracks From Eminem’s ‘Relapse: Refill’ Hit The Net

Joelle Tomlinson — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:48:47 +0000

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New songs from Emineme’s re-release of his Relapse LP have entered the world on the internet as of Thursday (December 3). The album, Relapse: Refill will be conveniently be released right before Christmas, on December 21.

The two songs, entitled “Elevator” and “Buffalo Bill” are patent-Enimem: satirical raps that call out other famous names, manic rhymes and brimming with humor.

The track “Elevator” is filled with lyrics which narrate the extravagant life that Slim Shady is enjoying now that he is famous. According to mtvnews.com, the controversial rapper also makes reference to NSYNC’s former member Lance Bass as well as two “American Idol” contestants, Clay Aiken and Adam Lambert, with the line “Sorry, Lance, Mr. Aiken and Lambert ain’t gonna make it.” The track also includes the luxury of using gold toilet paper, and of course, having an elevator in his opulent mansion.

The second song, “Buffalo Bill” is a reference to the wrongdoer from “Silence of the Lambs” that Clarice Starling has to talk to Hannibal Lecter about. The skinning of women and severing of limbs are main topics in this psychotic rap. Somehow, this brings up references to one of Eminem’s favorite victims, Lindsay Lohan.

With Relapse 2 slated to be released in 2010, this album is a teaser for what’s to come. According to aceshowbiz.com, Eminem said “When I finished ‘Relapse’, I had a whole album of material that didn’t make it that I wasn’t ready to throw away, so that was going to be ‘Relapse 2′. But then I got with [Dr.] Dre in Hawaii and started recording more, and now the new material has knocked out all the old songs.”

Eminem’s ‘Relapse: The Refill’ Out Next Month

Sara Harowitz — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:56:07 +0000

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If The Fame Monster wasn’t enough for you, not to worry: there’s another re-release heading your way.

Eminem will release Relapse: The Refill – not to be confused with Relapse 2- on Dec. 21, the rapper announced on his website last week, reports rollingstone.com.

The Refill will include the entire Dr. Dre-produced Relapse album, plus seven songs that didn’t originally make the cut. The DJ Hero exclusive song “Taking My Ball,” plus the Eminem/Drake/Lil Wayne/Kanye West collaboration “Forever” will be included on The Refill, along with five other previously unreleased tracks.

Still, Eminem does promise the Relapse 2, the second album of his comeback after a hard battle with drug addiction. But with the release of The Refill, it looks like Relapse 2 is now slotted for a 2010 release.

“I want to deliver more material for the fans this year like I originally planned,’ Eminem said. “Hopefully these tracks on The Refill will tide the fans over until we put out Relapse 2 next year.”

“I got back in with Dre and a few more producers, including Just Blaze, and went in a completely different direction wich made me start from scratch,” he continued. “The new tracks started to sound very different than the tracks I originally intended to be on Relapse 2, but I still want the other stuff heard.”

The rap star has reportedly been working hard in recent months on Relapse 2, joined in the studio by producers such as Mr. Porter and Just Blaze. So the second album won’t be a straight-Dre deal.

“I definitely feel like I’m in a different space right now,” Eminem said. “With the last record, I think a lot of it had to do with me getting sober, my eyes being open again. With Relapse, I wanted to prove myself that I could still do it.”

“Now I’m at a point where I’m blessed enough to be in a position where I don’t need to put out records, but I want to,” he said.

Eminem recently performed at the American Music Awards.

Raekwon and 50 Cent Kick of Hip Hop Top 10

Stephen Baldwin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:09:02 +0000

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MTV has compiled their list of the top ten, “Hottest MC’s in the Game,” and they’re releasing each name one by one.
The criteria for the top 10 list are: lyrics, flow, impact, buzz, sales and intangibles. MTV has put together an expert panel of their most educated hip hop critics to rate the current talent and success of today’s top hip hop artists.
Number 10 on the list is Wu-tang Clan member Raekwon (aka Raekwon the chef). While Raekwon’s public exposure has never been particularly high, he is one of the most talented artists in the music industry. His album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx.. Part II, released September 8, 2009, was critically acclaimed by all major music and hip hop outlets; debuting at number four on the Billboard 200. This was his fourth solo album along with the numerous Wu Tang albums to which he was an integral asset. Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… Part II reaches back to those Wu tang roots with raw hip hop verses and classic beats (produced by hip-hop giants RZA, Dr Dre, The Alchemist and Eric Sermon and many others).

Number 9 on the list was hip-hop heavyweight 50 cent. While he hasn’t released an official album since Curtis in 2007, 50 released one of the most impressive mix-tapes of the year, War Angel. The mix-tape showed fans that 50 is still first and foremost dedicated to his musical craft. Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson is in the process right now of completing his fourth studio album, “Before I Self Destruct”. The album was scheduled to be released in late 2008, but instead was re-worked and improved for the new release date of November 17. Like Raekwon, Jackson has the top producers in the music industry working on his album including Dr Dre, Timbaland and Eminem, to name a few.If the recently released track Flight 187 is any indicator of the style of this new album, Jackson’s fans will be pleased. The song has a classic 50 cent flow with a relaxed yet cold-blooded tone.

A few of the MTV panellists disagreed with 50 cent’s spot in the top 10, citing his lack of recent albums and inactivity in the industry this year. Other’s were quick to defend his mix-tapes, current hype of his upcoming album defended by over one million Youtube hits on the Flight 187 music video, and intangibles like numerous public appearances and fan recognition.

After 50 cent and Raekwon’s ranking, the anticipation is building as to who will complete the top 10 list. The video of the panel discussion includes glimpses of Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, TI and most notably for Canadians, rapper/singer Aubrey ‘Drake’ Graham. Tune in to MTV October 4th at 10 p.m. for the “Hottest MC’s in the Game” top five.

Guitar Hero and Activision Unveil DJ Hero Renegade Edition!

Elliott Rudner — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:32:22 +0000

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If you’re a fan of plastic instruments but can’t get into wearing spiked bracelets and headbanging to Children of Bodom perhaps the forthcoming DJ Hero will be more akin to your tastes. DJ Hero which is released in October 2009 for PlayStation 3, PS2, Xbox 360 and the Nintendo Wii will finally tap into the giant market of people that don’t enjoy Guitar Driven music such as hip-hop, R&B, pop, rock and electronica.

DJ Hero delivers them all with over 100 individual songs, highlighted in over 80 unique never-before-released mixes.

Now chances are if you are interested in DJ Hero you are most likely a fan of two of the biggest names in hip-hop, Eminem and Dr. Dre, well boy does DJ Hero have something for you!

Presenting the DJ Hero Renegade Edition!

DJ Hero Renegade Edition includes:

*   DJ Hero game
*   Renegade turntable controller featuring premium metal controls
and finish
*   Hardshell turntable carrying case that converts to
performance-ready DJ stand
*   Exclusive JAY-Z and EMINEM 2-CD pack featuring unreleased tracks
and collectible case designed by artist Shepard Fairey

Unfortunately no “Chronic” is included though- maybe DJ Hero 2 featuring Snoop Dogg- hizzle.

http://djhero.com

Dr. Dre Teams Up With Dr. Pepper

Eva Lam — Sun, 31 May 2009 19:15:23 +0000

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Dr. Dre will give fans a sneak peek at “Detox,” his first album in 10 years, in a new Dr. Pepper commercial that is set to debut Monday.

The rapper-producer makes his way through a party in the soft-drink ad, saying “Scientific tests prove when you drink Dr. Pepper slow, the 23 flavours taste even better. For me, slow always produces a hit.” He then uses his pop can to slow down the beat at a DJ stand, to the delight of the partygoers.

As Nah Right reports, the beat featured in the commercial is from “Shit Popped Off,” a track that is expected to appear on Dr. Dre’s new album.

Dre is just one of several famous “doctors” who are lending their star power to the Dr. Pepper ad campaign, dubbed “Trust Me, I’m a Doctor.” Other versions feature Julius “Dr. J” Erving, Frasier Crane (played by Kelsey Grammer) and Gene Simmons, a.k.a. “Doctor Love.”

As for “Detox,” Dr. Dre fans can look forward to the album’s release sometime in late 2009. The follow-up to 1999′s “Dr. Dre 2001″ is expected to include guest appearances from the likes of Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Eminem, T.I., Nas, 50 Cent and others.

Eminem Talks About Relapse 2

Joelle Tomlinson — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:25:31 +0000

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Eminem delved into detail about his forthcoming album, Relapse, (due May 19) during an interview with Shade 45′s Angela Yee on “The Morning After” Sirius satellite radio show on Thursday, explaining why the album will only feature Dr. Dre and 50 Cent as collaborators.

According to mtvnews.com, Dre produced the majority of the album, save for one track Eminem did himself. The rapper said Dre’s handling the bulk of the production allowed him to experiment even more with his flow on this project, compared with his previous efforts.

“I really got a chance to step away from the boards,” Eminem said. “I tried to pick the [Dre beats] that challenged me, rhythm-wise. I ended up experimenting with a bunch of different flows. I try to do that every album, but this time I had a chance to go all out with it. Make every flow different and pick unique beats.”

Following the release of “We Made You” earlier this month, the next single from Relapse is slated to be “3 A.M.,” a darker selection on the album, according to Eminem. A video for the song was recently shot in Detroit and is rumored to be available later this week. Relapse 2, which Em has said he wants to release later this year, is also almost complete, he added.

Eminem And Dre Working Like The Good Ole’ Days

Jeremy Singer — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:17:05 +0000

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After being MIA in the studio scene for the last few years, Eminem has finally entered the field again, as he told Billboard about his new and up coming album “Relapse”, which is due in spring. Slim Shady, who had not been in the production mood since 2004’s “Encore”, says the album will bring back good times with mentor Dr. Dre.

“Me and Dre are back in the lab like the old days, man,” Eminem reportedly said in an e-mail to Billboard. “Just him banging away on tracks and me getting that little spark that makes me write to it. I don’t have chemistry like that with anyone else as far as producers go — not even close. Dre will end up producing the majority of the tracks on Relapse. We are up to our old mischievous ways. … Let’s just leave it at that.”

While there’s still no release date for the LP, Em was disappointed by the recent “Bottle” leaks- of songs being somehow released to the public.

“It wasn’t close to finished, and it even has me doing guide vocals for Dre as a suggestion of how he could lay his verses down,” he told Billboard. “It’s like someone catches you peeping in your window before you got the Spider Man costume all zipped up! Nobody is supposed to see that. We are gonna finish it up, though, and get it out there how it’s supposed to be.”