WALE feat. LADY GAGA "CHILLIN'" VIDEO TEASER

Lady Gaga - MTV Shows

I was excited to see a link to the Wale / Lady Gaga video, directed by Chris Robinson, in my email today. A few of my friends and I were "extras" in this video, so it will be interesting to see how the final product comes out. In the meantime, enjoy this teaser!

(Chillin will debut on June 1, 2009 as the MTV Jam of the Week)

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: "FUNKORAMA" - REDMAN

My brother from another mother, aka Kas, selected this joint...I'm riding with it because it was a banger and def. a track that I listened to A LOT.

Redman is seriously underrated...I think people forget home many joints this dude has in his catalog.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: "BUCKEM DOWN" - BLACKMOON

Blackmoon / Boot Camp ran a good part of the 90's. To this day, I still get hype when I hear a Blackmoon or BCC track (and YES, I said hype)

This just goes to show that hot music will remain hot, no matter how many years go by. I wish someone would let these skinny jeans wearing dudes know...

To the weak, what we do, buckem down, word life

THROWBACK THURSDAY: "MAD IZM" CHANNEL LIVE feat. KRS-ONE

Channel Live has KRS on some marijuana appreciation ish...haha...oh, the 90's.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: "WHERE MY HOMIEZ" - ILL feat. AL SCRATCH

"Where My Homiez" was an anthem when I was coming up. Everyone loved this song. This joint brings back craaaaaazy memories.

Enjoy

MICK BOOGIE x MC HAMMER - HAMMERTIME (June 2, 2009)

Ok, I can't front...when I logged into my email account and saw the press release for this project, my initial reaction was "Seriously?!?" It was a feeling of both confusion and surprise...LOL

This isn't because I'm not a fan of MC Hammer (please believe I had the Hammer doll, assorted pairs of Hammer Pants and even won several dance contests, as a child, with the song "HammerTime" blaring in the background); I was just a little thrown off by the combination of Mick Boogie and MC Hammer. I've been lucky enough to host a party with Mick, here in Boston, so I've seen him do his thing live and I'm a huge fan of his mixtape projects. He's always doing something fresh and I'm sure this cd will be one that everyone will enjoy once it drops.

Check the press release below and look out for HammerTime, available for free download on June 2, 2009.

Shout out to Dan Solomito for the info!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, May 26, 2007

Mick Boogie Teams up with 90's Icon MC Hammer for Latest Mixtape Project

New York, NY - Mick Boogie and thepressplayshow.com are proud to announce details on their newest project, Hammertime, hosted by MC Hammer. The mixtape contains Hammer's classics as well as the samples from which they came, and some present day remixes.

On Hammertime, Mick Boogie takes you on a ride through the past, present, and future, using the original samples to intro some of Hammers biggest hits, as well as a few new remixes of Hammer's most memorable records. Songs like Rick James "Superfreak" and The Chi-lites "Have You Seen Her" will remind listeners where some of Hammer's biggest hits came from.

The project also features some of the brightest up and coming rappers like Mistah FAB, Chip Tha Ripper, and Izza Kizza, as well as Hammer himself re-spitting a couple classic verses. Production on the remixes comes by way of Mick Boogie, Good Life Mike, nVme and more.

Interludes throughout the tape include Hammer himself talking about life, the music business, and the impact he had on the world. The clips are taken from a recent interview Mick Boogie and Terry Urban did on their Shade 45, Press Play radio show earlier this month with Hammer, which spawned the idea to create this unique project.

Hammertime will be free for download exclusively at www.PressPlayShow.com on June 2, and across the internet June 3.

For more information, details on the project or press inquiries, please contact Dan Solomito - dsolo13@gmail.com.

**The Press Play Show airs every Saturday night from 8-10pm on Sirius Shade 45**

MOS DEF IS ECSTATIC!!!

Cover art for Mos Def's "The Ecstatic"

The multi-talented Mighty Mos Def is at it again, ladies and gentleman. On Tuesday June 9th, 2009 his latest contribution to hip hop hits stores (FINALLY!!). The good people at Amazon.com have made available 30 second snippets of the project to tease you in the meantime.

Check the track listing below AND as an added bonus...enjoy my favorite Mos Def involved project...

Track Listing:
01 Supermagic
02 Twilite Speedball
03. Auditorium
04. Wahid
05. Priority
06. Quiet Dog
07. Life In Marvelous Times
08. The Embassy
09. No Hay Nada Mas
10. Pistola
11. Pretty Dancer
12. Workers Comp
13. Revelations
14. Roses
15. History
16. Casa Bey

Download Mos Def & Talib Kweli are Black Star here

I'M BACK, B*TCHES!

Man...the last 2 weeks were something else. My hard drive passed away (R.I.P) and I was forced to be without my baby (aka my Mac) for what seemed like an eternity. During this time, I discovered that I am TOTALLY dependent up my tech devices and that's scary. I also discovered that if you can't say anything nice, you truly should not say anything at all. Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words break hearts.

Anyhow, I KNOW I missed a bunch of ish. I wasn't able to post about the epic rocking of Charles Hamilton's jaw or about that home wrecker Rihanna, seen in New York City with my husband aka Drake...LOL

But I'm back now...so we'll return to the madness which is The Restless Mind, tomorrow.

PROGRESS MAGAZINE - LIVE & DIRECT, STARTING JUNE 1!!

Progress Magazine aka PM-Live.Com has been hard at work, creating something that the entertainment, fashion and lifestyle game has been missing for quite a long time.

To be 110% truthful...its just one of those things that words can't properly express. So...feel free to take a look at what you'll be slapped in the face with, come June 1st. Consider this your official welcome or warning...depending on where you're at and what you do...

PM LIVE Launches June 1st, 2009 from PM LIVE on Vimeo.

Shout out to Terrence, Marquis and the rest of the PM-LIVE.COM family!!

COLDPLAY - LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT (Free Live Album*)

I've been faithfully riding with Coldplay since I first heard their single "Yellow", back in 2000 and I have never been displeased with any of their albums since then. To me, they are by far one of the most consistent and creative rock bands of our generation.

On May 15, Coldplay began giving away free copies of their 9 track live album "Left Right Left Right Left" on their website (via download*) and at each of their live performances, to show gratitude to their loyal fans, stating:

“Playing live is what we love. This album is a thank you to our fans – the people who give us a reason to do it and make it happen.”

Enjoy the download after the track listing below...


DOWNLOAD: Coldplay - Left Right Left Right Left

THE EMPIRE x DRAKE - THE DROUGHT IS OVER: FRIEND$ W/ MONEY

It's here!! Better late, than never. Download after the track listing below.

Track List:

1. Drake Speaks
2. Good Night, Good Luck
3. Uptown (Original) (Feat. Bun B & Lil’ Wayne)
4. Drake Speaks
5. She Just Wanna Dance (Feat. Trey Songz)
6. Overdose On Life (Feat. Mickey Factz & Travie)
7. I Want Dis 4 Eva (Feat. Lil Wayne & Nut Da Kid)
8. Friends With Money
9. President Freestyle
10. Get Like Me (Feat. Lil Wayne)
11. Still Drake (Feat. Trey Songz)
12. What I’m Thinking Right Now
13. Girl Let Me (Feat. Belly)
14. Every Girl (Feat. Young Money)
15. Closer To My Dreams (Original)
16. Successful (Feat. Trey Songz & Lil’ Wayne)
17. Smile (Feat. Voyce Alexander)
18. Can’t Hide From Love Freestyle
19. Cannon Ball (Feat. Colin Monroe)
20. Best I Ever Had
21. Take You Down Freestyle
22. Enjoy Yourself (Feat. Slakah The BeatChild)
23. November 14th (Chuck Inglish Remix)
24. I’m Goin In (Feat. Lil’ Wayne)

Download — The Empire & Drake - The Drought Is Over: Friends With Money Mixtape

THROWBACK THURSDAY: "HELL BOUND" - THE ALMIGHTY RSO

I've show love to various groups / artists through the "Throwback Thursday" entries, but I can't say I support where I'm at (Boston) and not show love to The Almighty RSO (E-Devious aka Twice Thou, Orange Man, Tony Rhome, Ray Dog aka Benzino , DJ Deff Jeff and former member Rock who was killed in 1991.)

People can say whatever they wish...but The RSO will be always be considered Boston vets, on more than a music level.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: "KEEP IT STREET" - CONCRETE CLICK

Concrete Click (consisting of KT aka Killa Tactics and DRAGGER aka The Dreaded) hailed from Boston and we're well known for their raw lyricism.

KT is still revered as one of Boston's most talented and unmatched emcces.

Keep it Street was on the groups "Lyrical Terrorism EP", released in 1995.


Joey Politics...I see you, my dude!!!

THROWBACK THURSDAY: "I GOT TO HAVE IT" - EDO G.

EDO G. is another vet and this song is a classic hip hop anthem. Deny it, I dare you.

DRAKE BE ON SOME G SH*T....(NEW TRACK)

The following is a reference / full length version of Drake's "Take You Down". The track will appear on The Empire's The Drought is Over mixtape (which actually should have dropped last week...but still hasn't*)...

Don't be fooled by the smooth R&B tone of the track...this is some real sh*t.

Enjoy.


DOWNLOAD - Take You Down Here

RESPECT THE ARCHITECT: STEVIE WONDER

Today is the 59th "Born Day" of musical genius, Stevie Wonder. I have many childhood memories of waking up to my mother singing along with Stevie's records on Saturday mornings and me watching in awe, as his bead-clad head would sway back and forth during various Grammy performances.

The man has been creating beautiful music, since he was a child and his catalog is beyond serious. His influence can be witnessed through some of our generations most gifted musicians. Below are a few of his classic songs that have been sampled by respected hip hop artists. Enjoy and always remember to Respect The Architect.



Original: Love's in Need of Love

Sampled For: 50 Cent for "Ryder Music" (produced by Hi-Tek)
Ryder Music - 50 Cent





Original: That Girl


Sampled For: 2Pac's "So Many Tears" (Produced by Shock G)
So Many Tears - 2Pac




Original: I Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer


Sampled For: Common's "Retrospect for Life", feat. Lauryn Hill (Produced by James Poyser & No I.D)
Retrospect For Life (Featuring Lauryn Hill) - Common

J DILLA x BLACK THOUGHT...(OFF OF NEW ALBUM, DROPPING JUNE 2 *)

Nature Sounds will be releasing a totally new J Dilla LP executive produced by Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey on June 2nd. The album, Jay $tay Paid, is 25 tracks, mixed and arranged by Dilla’s musical idol Pete Rock. Features / appearances include Blu, Pacific Division, DOOM, Havoc, Pharoahe Monch, M.O.P. and Black Thought. Check out “Reality Check” featuring Black Thought and view the press release below.

Download — J Dilla Feat. Black Thought - “Reality Check”

GLO to Dan Green of Clockwork Music

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NEW ALBUM FROM THE LATE HIP-HOP LEGEND J DILLA COMING JUNE 2!

Executive produced by Dilla’s mother, Ms. Yancey AKA “Madukes

New York, NY----- By now most everyone is familiar with the story of musical legend J Dilla. The quiet, prolific producer collaborated with everyone from Eryka Badu to Common to Janet Jackson to Prince. Dilla was just beginning to capitalize on his cult status when he sadly passed at age 32 due to Lupus-related complications. Jay Stay Paid is a 28 track collection of unreleased Dilla beats mixed and arranged by Pete Rock. While mostly instrumental, "J$P" also offers a few guests vocals from artists that Dilla worked with or admired including Black Thought of The Roots, MF DOOM, Havoc of Mobb Deep, M.O.P. , Raekwon and more.

Curtailing any notion of jumping on some sort of Dilla bangwagon, Jay Stay Paid was executive produced by Dilla's mother Maureen Yancey (aka Ma Dukes) along with the musical supervision of Dilla's only real musical idol, Pete Rock. "It wasn't rushed and it wasn't haphazard," explains Ms Yancey. "This album combines what he did in the beginning of his career, what he did in some of our early hospital stays, which was very deep, and some stuff pulled from old floppy disks & DATs. Its mind blowing...this is like the missing links to Dilla's legacy."

The format of the album plays like a radio show with Pete Rock as the program director. With regards to Pete's involvement, Ms. Yancey gets very excited, "Dilla wanted to pattern himself behind Pete. His dream was to become as close as possible to what Pete stood for. Pete meant everything to him. Dilla would have just been flabbergasted! " Pete's sentiments were the same toward Dilla, "Dude was amazing. He just kinda came outta nowhere and the more you heard his beats the better they got. He may not be here with us, but it's all good we're going to keep his music alive and well."

In the late 80s, Dilla founded the seminal rap group Slum Village and put Detroit hip-hop on the map, while the 90's saw him playing a major role in the production team The Ummah with Q-Tip and Ali Shaheed Muhammad doing extensive work on Tribe Called Quest's last two albums.

For more information please contact Dennis Baquiran @ 718.360.4866 E-Mail: dennis@nature-sounds.net
Or Matt Aliabadi @ 773.645.1035 E-Mail: matt@biz3.net

Tracklisting:

1. KJay FM Dedication
2. King
3. I Told Yall
4. Lazer Gunne Funke
5. In The Night (Owl N Out) – While you slept (I crept)
6. Smoke feat. Blu
7. Blood Sport feat. Lil Fame of M.O.P.
8. caDILLAc
9. Expensive Whip
10. Kaklow (Jump On It)
11. Digi Dirt feat. Phat Kat
12. Dilla Bot Vs. The Hybrid feat. Danny Brown & Constantine
13. Milk Money
14. Spacecowboy Vs. Bobble Head
15. Reality Check feat. Black Thought
16. On Stilts
17. Fire Wood Drumstix feat. DOOM
18. Glamour Sho75 (09)
19. 10,000 Watts
20. 9th Caller
21. Make It Fast Mega Mix (Unadulterated Mix) feat. Diz Gibran
22. 24K Rap feat. Havoc of Mobb Deep & Raekwon
23. Big City
24. Pay Day feat. Frank Nitty of Frank n’ Dank
25. See That Boy Fly feat. Illa J & Cue D
26. Coming Back
27. Mythsysizer
28. KJay and We Out

Q-TIP x D'ANGELO x RAPHAEL SAADIQ = LYNWOOD ROSE (MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD*)

Q-Tip. D'Angelo. Raphael Saadiq.

Do I REALLY need to explain this any further?!?!

Download after the track listing. Enjoy and thank me later ♥

01 Q-Tip, D’Angelo & Raphael Saadiq - Lynwood Rose Intro
02 D’Angelo & Q-Tip - Believe
03 Raphael Saadiq & Q-Tip - We Fight/Love
04 Q-Tip & Raphael Saadiq - Get Involved
05 Q-Tip - Shine All Day
06 D’Angelo & Raphael Saadiq - Be Here
07 D’Angelo - Found My Smile Again
08 Q-Tip - Dance On Glass
09 Raphael Saadiq - Still Ray
10 D’Angelo - Really Love
11 Raphael Saadiq - Make My Day
12 Q-Tip - Lyrics From The Abstract (TDMG Mix)
13 D’Angelo - The Line
14 Raphael Saadiq - Lift The People
15 D’Angelo - A Capella Interlude
16 Q-Tip - Sand Castle Disco
17 Raphael Saadiq- - We Get Down
18 Q-Tip - Midnight Marauders 2008
19 D’Angelo - So Far To Go
20 Raphael Saadiq - A Capella Intermission
21 D’Angelo - Bullshit
22 Q-Tip - Request
23 Raphael Saadiq - Just A Man
24 D’Angelo - Imagine
25 Q-Tip & Raphael Saadiq - Stressed Out
(SaaDiq Mix)
26 D’Angelo - Devil’s Pie
27 Raphael Saadiq - AOL Freestyle
28 D’Angelo - Tell Me
29 Raphael Saadiq & D’Angelo - Exclusive Outro

Download — Think Differently Music Group Presents Q-Tip D’Angelo & Raphael Saadiq - Lynwood Rose

LLOYD BANKS WANTS IT HIS WAY...

I'm a few weeks late on posting this, but I still wanted to put it up. Lloyd Banks is without a doubt my favorite G-Unit member. Yes, I DO listen to G-Unit...it can't be Wu-Tang, "skinny-jeans music", Bjork and Adele ALL the time...LOL

Anyhow, check my favorite track, My Way or Nothing, below (which actually samples a song from my favorite show...let's see who can guess where it came from*). Download the entire mixtape after the track listing.


Listen to Lloyd Banks feat. Uncle Murder - "My Way or Nothing" here

This is the 4th release, 04-30-09, in the “5 And Better Series” by Lloyd Banks and DJ Whoo Kid. Today is also Lloyd Bank’s birthday which is why the tape is named April 30th. Features from Jay Rock, Uncle Murda, Nipsey Hussle, Ron Browz and Red Cafe.

CD1:
01. Reborn Intro
02. Real Recognize Real (feat. Jay Rock)
03. My Way Or Nothing (feat. Uncle Murda)
04. Me And My Strap (feat. Nipsey Hussle)
05. Luv Witch Ya Boy (feat. Ron Browz)
06. Not Quite Right
07. Verses Skit
08. Flight School
09. M.B.A.M.
10. Shut Your Bloodclot Mouth Part 2
11. I’ll Be Back
12. Reborn
13. Have It All
14. I Get Around
15. Life Goes On

CD2:
01. Intro
02. Officer Down
03. Get Down
04. New Era
05. The Raw
06. Hottest In The Hood (Remix) (feat. Red Cafe)
07. My Girl
08. Money Moves The World
09. 24 Inches (Remix)
10. Holy Matrimony
11. Mind On Murda
12. Don’t Come Around
13. Truth Hurts

DOWNLOAD: DJ Whoo Kid Presents Lloyd Banks - 04-30-09 [Mixtape]

DRAKE x SWIZZ BEATZ...REMIXXXXXXXXX (BEST I EVER HAD*)

I'm loving the fact that this sample was flipped into a remix for "Best I Ever Had".

Can't say I'm super excited to hear your man Swizz Beatz rapping, but it is what it is...lol

Enjoy the download!

DOWNLOAD: Drake - Best I Ever Had (Ted Smooth Rmx) f. Swizz Beatz | Mediafire

THROWBACK THURSDAY: "COME CLEAN" - JERU THE DAMAJA

You don't know enough math to count the mics that I rip

THROWBACK THURSDAY: "FUNKY ENOUGH" - THE D.O.C

The D.O.C. - It's Funky Enough


This is by far one of my most favorite songs from the late 80's / early 90's. The D.O.C was ill.

Stop him in his tracks, show him that I am ruthless

THROWBACK THURSDAY: "LOOKIN AT THE FRONT DOOR" - MAIN SOURCE

"I say it now like I said it before...I'm looking at the front door"

WELCOME TO THE WAYNE EXPERIENCE...

The good people of Nahright.com & 2DopeBoyz.Okplayer.com have done it again! Above you will find the track listing for "The Wayne Experience", a mixtape featuring ALL the smooth R&B tracks Mr. Carter (Lil Wayne) has been featured on.

Enjoy!!

DISC # 1
1. CAN’T HELP BUT WAIT FEAT. TREY SONGZ
2. I’M SO PAID FEAT. AKON
3. POPPIN FEAT. CHRIS BROWN
4. LOVE LIKE THIS FEAT. NATASHA BEDINGFIELD
5. TUNRIN ME ON FEAT. KERI HILSON
6. BEEP BEEP FEAT. BOBBY VALENTINO
7. GIMME THAT FEAT. CHRIS BROWN
8. YOU FEAT. LLOYD
9. OFFICIAL GIRL FEAT. CASSIE
10. BLAME IT FEAT. JAMIE FOXX
11. GIRLS AROUND THE WORLD FEAT. LLOYD
12. BYE BYE FEAT. MARIAH CAREY
13. LOVE IN THIS CLUB FEAT. USHER & BEYONCE
14. ROLL CALL FEAT. CIARA
15. ROCKSTAR FEAT. STARR
16. SOLDIER FEAT. DESTINY’S CHILD
17. CRYING OUT FOR ME FEAT. MARIO
18. ROCK BOTTOM FEAT. PLEASURE P
19. SMOKING SECTION FEAT. JULIANNY
20. CAN’T BELIEVE IT FEAT. T-PAIN
21. JUST FINE FEAT. MARY J. BLIGE
22. ALL ON YOU FEAT. KELLY ROWLAND
23. I’M AT WAR FEAT. SEAN KINGSTON
24. SO GOOD FEAT. ELECTRIK RED
25. SIDEKICK FEAT. NATASHA
26. COMFORT FEAT. OMARION
27. YOU KNOW THAT FEAT. AVANT
28. LOCK U DOWN FEAT. MYA
29. EASY FEAT. PAULA DEANDA
30. GIFTS FEAT. RAY J
31. BRAND NEW FEAT. LYFE JENNINGS
32. MANEATER FEAT. NELLY FURTADO
33. PHASE FEAT. DANITY KANE
34. SNAP YOUR FINGAZ FEAT. T-PAIN
35. I HEARD SOMETHING FEAT. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE
36. CHAMPAGNE & CHRONIC NIGHTCAP FEAT. SOLANGE

DISC # 2
1. TUNRIN ME ON PT. 2 FEAT. KERI HILSON
2. I LOVE YOU FEAT. KEYSHIA COLE
3. TELL ME FEAT. BOBBY VALENTINO
4. NUMBER ONE FEAT. JAMIE FOXX
5. PUSH FEAT. ENRIQUE IGLESIAS
6. MY KINDA GIRL FEAT. DARON JONES
7. GIMME WHAT YOU GOT FEAT. CHRIS BROWN
8. U CAN’T FEAT. ONE CHANCE
9. WHERE U AT FEAT. RAY J
10. NEVA GET ENUF FEAT. 3LW
11. WHO’S GONNA RIDE FEAT. CHRISTINA MILIAN & THREE 6 MAFIA
12. MRS. OFFICER FEAT. BOBBY VALENTINO
13. SHOOTER FEAT. ROBIN THICKE
14. STUDIO LUV FEAT. T-PAIN
15. YOU DON’T HAVE TO CRY FEAT. MS. DYNAMITE
16. FOREVER FEAT. CHRIS BROWN
17. ALL NIGHT LONG FEAT. ROBIN THICKE
18. THINGS YOU DO FEAT. LLOYD
19. YOUR SMILE FEAT. BOBBY VALENTINO
20. SOMETHING TO SAY FEAT. TEEDRA MOSES
21. GET IT SHAWTY FEAT. LLOYD
22. GIRLFRIEND RINGTONE FEAT. SEAN GARRETT
23. THE BANDITS FEAT. LLOYD
24. HOT GIRL FEAT. LIL MO
25. UNSTOPPABLE FEAT. KAT DELUNA
26. TRANCE FEAT. LLOYD
27. RIDE ON FEAT. TQ
28. PUT IT ON FEAT. KAT DELUNA
29. I HEARD ABOUT YOU FEAT. STACY BARTHE
30. COMFORTABLE FEAT. LIL WAYNE
31. AROUND THE WAY GIRL
32. OOPS (OH MY) FEAT. TWEET
33. PROMISE FEAT. CIARA
34. TIE MY HANDS FEAT. ROBIN THICKE
35. WHATEVER YOU LIKE (MTV LIVE) FEAT. NICOLE SCHERZINGER
36. MURDER SHE WROTE FEAT. TREY SONGZ

New Music Cartel x Lil Wayne - The Wayne Experience: Disc 1 | Disc 2

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE GAME: WALE x LADY GAGA VIDEO SHOOT

Yesterday may have been one of the most random, spontaneous and fun-filled days I've had in a long time.

Thanks to the good people at Karmaloop.com & Elitaste.com, I found myself in the middle of Chelsea, MA yesterday afternoon, amongst an interesting array of people, preparing to shoot a scene for the Wale (Interscope*) and Lady Gaga's single "Chillin"...cast as an "extra" (although they did give the kid way more burn than expected..., GLO "J" LOL)

I wasn't quite sure what to expect. The invite left a great deal to the imagination:

Congrats, you've been chosen to appear in Interscope artist Wale's video for "Chillin" ft Lady Gaga. The video is filming Monday, May 4th in Boston(Chelsea*). Chris Robinson is the director. Attached is a waiver you MUST bring with you to the set. Your location is -

MEET AT 3PM AT

19 PARK STREET, CHELSEA

MEET IN THE PARK ACROSS FROM POLICE STATION

SOMEONE WILL BE THERE TO MEET YOU

(PLEASE USE MASS TRANSIT OR PARK AT THE NEAREST PUBLIC PARKING LOT OR STREET PARKING & MIND METERS - WE UNFORTUNATELY DON'T HAVE PROVIDED PARKING)

- The scene requires a large group of extras and will be using props.

- Please dress hip/street cool.

- Clothing with NO LOGOS and nothing that will be distracting.

- Please take public transportation if possible or find public/street parking.

- Will be from 3-5 PM ish.

- This is UNPAID. Good for a resume though.

- Do not bring friends, guests, pets or anyone/anything besides yourself.

- Do not bring any extra personal belongings to the set (ie no big bags).

- No cameras.

YOU NEED TO SIGN ATTACHED TALENT RELEASE
CONTACT: ALLISON 617.777.xxxx

Please confirm with me ASAP upon receiving this email. We need to know who can make it. Email back the same address.

Thanks so much for your interest and hope to see everybody tomorrow night.

My main question, to myself, was "what in the HELL is hip/street cool" in terms of clothing...lol, followed by "why in the HELL are they shooting this video in CHELSEA?!?"

Anyhow, I figured it out and made my way to Chelsea, arriving a little before 3pm. The next few hours consisted of lots of waiting (and eating*)...followed by more waiting. Finally, around 5:30pm things started to move. The shoot assistants moved us (us=about 30 girls and guys, all shades, dressed in their own translation of hip/street cool...and not so cool...lol) to a back street where Wale, Chris Robinson and his production crew were (along with some additional assistants, stylists and such*). All types of lights and cameras were set up. They def. have a nice budget worked out for Mr. Wale...

We were split into two groups, given some "props" (I won't say what they were, you'll have to wait for the video to drop*) for the first shot and told to flow into the street, a few steps behind Wale, after he made his entrance through a huge banner. A handful of us were selected to enter directly behind him ::they showed your girl some love although some people tried to stampede past us, but we'll see what happens once the video drops, lol:: We shot the scene about 4 times and then wrapped at about 6:45pm.

But...just as we went to collect our things, myself, my new friend Ali and a handful of other females were pulled to the side and asked to be in the final scene of the video, being shot at Concepts in Harvard Square, MA.

About an hour later, I find myself in the downstairs lounge area of Concepts, which is a high end sneaker / lifestyle boutique in Cambridge MA (Shout to my family: Deon, Chedda Tom & Frank The Butcher*). There was a nice assortment of women and men downstairs (Shout out to Africa & the Karmaloop models...I have *totally hetero* girl crushes on each of you...LOL), waiting to take part in the "club scene". They placed us in certain areas, things got moving, music was blasting, the lights were flashing and it was pretty much a party down there (who ever made the drinks did their damn THING...lol). Wale was looking pretty damn fresh and his Louis Vuitton Graffiti duffle bag was sick...sorry, but I had to say something because it matched perfectly, you'll see when the video drops. We shot the scene several times and wrapped at about 1am.

This was an experience. I'm typically the type of person who likes to be behind the scenes, organizing and planning things, so it was fun to be part of something like this. It was also nice to meet someone as successful Chris Robinson and find out that he's still humble and very much passionate about what he does. The same can be said for Wale, who's well on his way but remains humble. I know yesterday must have been a big day for him and he kept it cool the entire time. I wish the man nothing but success, I feel lucky to have been involved in the shoot, even if it was on a small level and I look forward to seeing the finished product once the video is release.

I tried to take a few pics with my cell phone...although I wasn't supposed to...LOL I'll update this entry with them soon. The pics up now are from the morning part of the shoot with Lady Gaga.


Chris Robinson, a production assistant & Lady Gaga on the set of the 1st scene of "Chillin"


Lady Gaga and the infamous great danes, on the set in Chelsea.


Chris Robinson & Wale prepping the banner...



Listen to "Chillin" below!

Follow Wale on Twitter

Sidenote: Those in the Boston area can catch Wale this Friday, May 8th at Harpers Ferry w/ Colin Munroe. 18+ Show. Click HERE for tickets.

Chillin f. Lady Gaga - Wale

MICK BOOGIE x THE KID DAYTONA (Mixtape*)

The Mick Boogie x The Kid Daytona project is finally here. Featuring production by 6th Sense, Ill Bomb, Double 0, Jet Audio, & The Government. Featuring Outasight, Harlem’s Cash, & 6th Sense.

Tracklisting...

1. The First Lap

2. The Wings {prod. 6th Sense}

3. The Body {prod. Ill Bomb}

4. The Engine {prod. Double 0}

5. The Navigation {prod. Jet Audio}

6. The Take Off (Flight) {prod. The Government}

7. The Pit Crew *BONUS TRACK* feat. Outasight, Harlem’s Cash, 6th Sense (prod. 6th Sense)

Download: Mick Boogie Presents The Kid Daytona - The Daytona 500

His debut album Come "Fly With Me", drops in June.

ENJOY!

NEW BUSTA RHYMES x DJ SCRATCH MIXTAPE...I BULL SHIT YOU NOT!

Seems like Busta Rhymes has been on his GRIZZLY lately...a feature here, a feature there...video here, mixtape there. I'm not mad though. Everything I've heard thus far has been pretty official. I'm ready to buy the album strictly on GP after hearing "Respect My Conglomerate".

(update*) At 10am today Busta dropped his latest pre-album teaser, "I Bullshit You Not". I think the title is 110% appropriate. Check the track listing & download below.

1. Fate Of The World
2. Director’s Cut (feat. Uncle Murda)
3. Let’s Do It (feat. Spliff Star)
4. Foreign Currency (feat. Maino)
5. Piano Man (feat. Spliff Star & Reek)
6. Death Wish (feat. Raekwon)
7. Try Your Hand (feat. Show Money)
8. The Game Room (feat. Lil Fame)
9. Victim
10. Give A Damn (feat. Show Money & Reek)
11. Bounce Back
12. Feel My Pain

Busta Rhymes - I Bullshit You Not (Mixtape)

RESPECT THE ARCHITECT: MARVIN GAYE

I was recently having a conversation with a close from about the deterioration of true musicians in certain genres of music (mainly hip hop and R&B*). I often find myself wondering which artists TRULY have the talent, drive and professional stamina to secure a place and stand the test of time.

I wonder where our generations Aretha Franklin is. Who is our generations next Marvin Gaye? Where will our classics be pulled from and why does it seem that many of artists we hear on the radio and see in videos are lacking authentic soul and passion for what it is they do?

I wonder if it comes from lack of struggle or life experience...or the inability to pull from their own personal struggles and transfer that emotion into music, as many of the true greats have.

When I watch the above performance by Marvin Gaye, you could see the passion and emotion in the performance. The man rocked for a FULL house of his peers, dolo on the stage. Just him and his mic.

And he shut it DOWN.

No hype man. No entourage. No back-up singers. No back-up dancers.

Just pure talent and passion.

SHOW SOME RESPECT: BUSTA RHYMES x LIL’ WAYNE x JADAKISS...

Busta never fails when it comes to making hard hitting, head nodding tracks. "Respect My Conglomerate" is no exception. He, Lil Wayne and Jadakiss murdered this.

Busta's album "Bullshit" drops on May 19th.