After impressing Busta with a five-minute freestyle, Reek recalls hanging up on his platinum mentor when he called to sign him.
In October, Reek Da Villian held down a spot in BET Awards Freestyle Cipher segment alongside Mickey Factz and Zawcain. And while the notoriety that came with the appearance surely helped, Reek credits a much less desirable appearance for jump starting his Hip Hop career.
“Jail was the best thing that happened for me,” Reek recently told the New York Daily News. “When you go to jail it’s just you, you’re by yourself. “You have to meet new people, learn how to become friends with strangers and pick out who’s good and bad, and overall it just turned me into a man and it showed me what I didn’t want to do.”
Upon his release in 2004, Reek completed his bachelor’s degree and began pursuing a Rap career. He ran into Busta Rhymes in a Long Island clothing store a few years later, and freestyled on the spot for about five minutes in hopes of getting an A-list co-sign.
“He didn’t come off to me like the regular—you hear a lot of dudes all the time,” Busta explained. “He made sure the impression he left was an everlasting one. And that’s how I felt.”
Apparently the feeling wasn’t initially mutual. Reek was in disbelief when Busta Rhymes called him to follow up on the impromptu freestyle.
“I called his ass and he hung up on me,” Busta Rhymes added. “He thought I was a prank caller!”
These days everything’s serious. Busta enlisted the likes of Swizz Beatz to help Reek with his upcoming debut. In addition, to Busta and Swizz, Reek got a cast of all stars including Nelly, Method Man, DJ Khaled, Cam’ron and Vado to appear on his most recent mixtape, The Gift.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Pharrell Talks Recording New Album By The Neptunes
Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, known to the world as The Neptunes, have been consistently making music in one form or another for well over a decade. Usually they can be found producing for the world’s biggest stars or teaming up with their pal Shay Haley to make N.E.R.D. records. But according to recent comments by Williams to Sam Kelton of Melbourne, Australia’s Herald Sun he and Hugo are currently working on just their second official full length under the Neptunes moniker. The disc would be the follow up to 2003’s The Neptunes Present…Clones.
Pharrell has been keeping himself busy lately touring with N.E.R.D. opening for Gorillaz on a global tour and working on various projects but the work with his main group seems to be his focus now.. He says, ““I’ve just been all over the place from project to project. Right now, I’m working on lil’ Neptunes music.” While no release date or title has been revealed the Virginia Beach producer would say, “This new Neptunes record we’re working on right now is vicious. It’s definitely harder – it just demands sweat.” One high profile guest looking likely to make the record are French Disco icons Daft Punk. “Working with Daft Punk – they’ve been our buddies for like 10 years, and watching those guys work is pretty amazing,” Pharrell said, “They make great beats and it was cool to collaborate with them.”
Pharrell and Hugo’s other group, the aforementioned N.E.R.D., released their fourth album, Nothing, in November.
Pharrell has been keeping himself busy lately touring with N.E.R.D. opening for Gorillaz on a global tour and working on various projects but the work with his main group seems to be his focus now.. He says, ““I’ve just been all over the place from project to project. Right now, I’m working on lil’ Neptunes music.” While no release date or title has been revealed the Virginia Beach producer would say, “This new Neptunes record we’re working on right now is vicious. It’s definitely harder – it just demands sweat.” One high profile guest looking likely to make the record are French Disco icons Daft Punk. “Working with Daft Punk – they’ve been our buddies for like 10 years, and watching those guys work is pretty amazing,” Pharrell said, “They make great beats and it was cool to collaborate with them.”
Pharrell and Hugo’s other group, the aforementioned N.E.R.D., released their fourth album, Nothing, in November.
50 Cent & Val Kilmer's "Blood Out" Coming To Theaters In April
With a new title, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's latest film is expected within five months.
Almost a year ago to the day, it was announced that Southside Queens, New York emcee 50 Cent was at work on a film with Top Gun and The Saint actor Val Kilmer. Then titled, Gun, the film now known as Blood Out is coming to screen in April, 2011 - according to ComingSoon.net.
The Lions Gate film is directed and co-written by Jason Hewitt, and has the following premise: "When big city detectives refuse to further investigate his kid brother's gang related murder, small town Sheriff Michael Spencer drops the badge and goes undercover to find his brother's killer and avenge his death".
Almost a year ago to the day, it was announced that Southside Queens, New York emcee 50 Cent was at work on a film with Top Gun and The Saint actor Val Kilmer. Then titled, Gun, the film now known as Blood Out is coming to screen in April, 2011 - according to ComingSoon.net.
The Lions Gate film is directed and co-written by Jason Hewitt, and has the following premise: "When big city detectives refuse to further investigate his kid brother's gang related murder, small town Sheriff Michael Spencer drops the badge and goes undercover to find his brother's killer and avenge his death".
Snoopdoggy dog vehichle Gets Impounded
Snoop Dogg's Vehicle Gets Impounded
The Doggfather gets his yellow convertible 1967 Pontiac Parasienne impounded during the holiday season.
Snoop Dogg is known for a variety of things. He's, of course, a legendary emcee and he has become an actor and football coach. He's also an avid fan of the Los Angeles Lakers and a car enthusiast. During the holiday season it seems one of his cars has been impounded, according to TMZ.
His yellow 1967 Pontiac Parasienne was impounded after a Snoop Dogg associate was stopped by police on Christmas eve. It seems the associate was driving the vehicle on a suspended license and the car was confiscated.
In related Snoop news, he was also a part of a holiday commercial for Pepsi Max. In the ad, he rhymed a holiday poem Snoop style.
The Doggfather gets his yellow convertible 1967 Pontiac Parasienne impounded during the holiday season.
Snoop Dogg is known for a variety of things. He's, of course, a legendary emcee and he has become an actor and football coach. He's also an avid fan of the Los Angeles Lakers and a car enthusiast. During the holiday season it seems one of his cars has been impounded, according to TMZ.
His yellow 1967 Pontiac Parasienne was impounded after a Snoop Dogg associate was stopped by police on Christmas eve. It seems the associate was driving the vehicle on a suspended license and the car was confiscated.
In related Snoop news, he was also a part of a holiday commercial for Pepsi Max. In the ad, he rhymed a holiday poem Snoop style.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Jay-Z Meets With Warren Buffett and Steve Forbes
Hov recently sat down with billionaire investor Warren Buffett and magazine publisher Steve Forbes for a conversation for Forbes magazine.
Jay-Z was recently spotted out in Omaha, Nebraska at the Hollywood Diner to chat with billionaire investor Warren Buffett and Editor-in-Chief and publisher of Forbes magazine. Although Forbes magazine is keeping tight lipped, the resulting conversation of this meeting is apparently set to appear in the magazine's upcoming "400 Richest People in the World" issue.
To some, the trio of Buffett, Forbes and Hov may appear strange, reports indicate that the Roc Nation emcee is apparently worth an hefty $150 million. Although that's close to $900 million short of making Jay eligible for the magazine's list, it has led many to speculate that the three moguls "...talked about some of Buffett's favorite topics: money and philanthropy." (Omaha.com).
A full-sized version of the low-res image can be seen below, courtesy of VladTV.
Jay-Z was recently spotted out in Omaha, Nebraska at the Hollywood Diner to chat with billionaire investor Warren Buffett and Editor-in-Chief and publisher of Forbes magazine. Although Forbes magazine is keeping tight lipped, the resulting conversation of this meeting is apparently set to appear in the magazine's upcoming "400 Richest People in the World" issue.
To some, the trio of Buffett, Forbes and Hov may appear strange, reports indicate that the Roc Nation emcee is apparently worth an hefty $150 million. Although that's close to $900 million short of making Jay eligible for the magazine's list, it has led many to speculate that the three moguls "...talked about some of Buffett's favorite topics: money and philanthropy." (Omaha.com).
A full-sized version of the low-res image can be seen below, courtesy of VladTV.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
 Autor: Jule03.09.2010 Bone Thugs N HarmonyTrennen sich Bone Thugs N Harmony? | ||
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Vor knapp 18 Jahren begann die Geschichte der erfolgreichen Hip Hop Combo Bone Thugs n Harmony, die mit Charterfolgen in den 90er Jahren des letzten Jahrhunderts ihre absoluten Höhepunkte erreichten. Nun aber soll sich die Band nach Angaben von allHipHop.com ein jähes Ende gefunden haben. So habe sich der Rapper Krayzie Bone endgültig von der Gruppe entfernt und erklärte per Interneteintrag seinen Ausstieg. Das mag nicht zuletzt daran liegen, dass insbesondere Layzie Bone in letzter Zeit anfing, über Facebook diverse bandinterne Angelegenheiten und Streitigkeiten auszutragen. So konnte man in den letzten Tagen Statusmeldungen lesen, in denen Layzie den Fans rät, sich für eine der Seiten innerhalb der Band zu entscheiden, mit ihm zusammen gegen die anderen beiden zu "kämpfen“ oder sich doch lieber fernzuhalten: “YOW THIS MAY BE A SAD DAY FOR ALOT OF BONE FANS BUT MY LIFE HAS BEEN MISERABLE BECAUSE I PUT UP WITH IT. WHY? BECAUSE I LOVE OUR FANS. CHOOSE A SIDE I WANT WAR. NI**AZ BETTER DO WHAT THEY DO BEST AND HIDE WHILE I FIGHT. REAL N**A S**T. Worum es bei dem Familienstreit letztendlich geht ist allerdings ein bisschen unklar, doch scheinen die Gebete von Layzie erhört worden zu sein, denn nun verabschiedete sich Krayzie bei seinen Anhängern ,it folgender Meldung: “DOA, ITS SOMETHING IM WILLING TO DIE FOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“ “I JUST TOOK GOOD ADVICE AND PRAYED ABOUT IT. MY REVELATION IS FAKE N***AZ GOTTA GO. AS LONG AS I LIVE BONE WILL REMAIN. NOT LAYZIE BONE. BONE“ Wieviel Wahrheit in dem Trennungsgerücht steckt bleibt abzuwarten, denn bisher ist allHipHop.com die einzige Informationsquelle zu diesem Thema. Weder auf Facebook ist von den vermeidlichen Posts noch etwas zu sehen, noch ist irgendwo die anstehende Clubtour als gecancelt gemeldet – und diese startet schließlich schon am 22. Septembe |
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Yung Berg is looking to release his new debut album “Look What You Made Me” in September.
Yung Berg is looking to release his new debut album “Look What You Made Me” in September.
The dude comes fresh from Chicago and made moves in the charts with “Sexy Lady” which features Junior.
Originally with DMXs Bloodline Records - that’s no longer the case. Cool and Dre will produce the album through Yung Berg’s own label “Yung Boss Records”, and Epic Records.
The new album will have guests Shawnna, Rich Boy, Twista, Ray J, Eve, Fabolous, Jim Jones, DJ Khaled, Trey Songz and many more.
Tracks include:
“Sexy Lady” (featuring Junior)
“Superstar” (All Night) (featuring Trey Songz & Ray J)
“But I Gotta Move On”
“Sexy Lady (Remix)” (featuring Jim Jones & Rich Boy)
“Nuttin To It” (featuring Shawnna)
Meanwhile his baby’s mama claims he gave her Chlamydia while she was pregnant then left her high and dry working two jobs while he lives the bawler life.
The dude comes fresh from Chicago and made moves in the charts with “Sexy Lady” which features Junior.
Originally with DMXs Bloodline Records - that’s no longer the case. Cool and Dre will produce the album through Yung Berg’s own label “Yung Boss Records”, and Epic Records.
The new album will have guests Shawnna, Rich Boy, Twista, Ray J, Eve, Fabolous, Jim Jones, DJ Khaled, Trey Songz and many more.
Tracks include:
“Sexy Lady” (featuring Junior)
“Superstar” (All Night) (featuring Trey Songz & Ray J)
“But I Gotta Move On”
“Sexy Lady (Remix)” (featuring Jim Jones & Rich Boy)
“Nuttin To It” (featuring Shawnna)
Meanwhile his baby’s mama claims he gave her Chlamydia while she was pregnant then left her high and dry working two jobs while he lives the bawler life.
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