With Em and Yelawolf holding down the first cover, Clifford “T.I.” Harris is on the alternate cover of the year end issue of Vibe magazine. In the cover story, Tip talks with Bonsu Thompson about his skepticism of Bin Laden’s death, gay rights and 50 cent.
Femcee Lil’ Kim is coming back in a big way with ‘I Am Not the One’ – the latest single from the Queen Bee. Check-it out after the jump:
Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick continues to silence skeptics and everyone who thought his vow to live an exemplary life that inspires young people was insincere. Since being released from jail, Vick has more then demonstrated the incredible power of the second chance.
The album with the third-largest sales week of 2011 is Drake’s “Take Care,” which debuts at No. 1 by selling 631,000 copies in its first week, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
The only two sets to sell more in a week this year were Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” (1.1 million) and Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter IV” (964,000).
“Take” is the rapper’s second chart-topper, following 2010’s “Thank Me Later,” which launched with 447,000.
Fans can find Canadian Rapper Drake gracing the December cover of Jet magazine. The new issue, is set to hit stands on November 28th. Be sure to pick up your copy.
Jennifer Hudson poses on the December cover of Ebony magazine,wearing a blue jewel tone strapless dress. The budding diva discusses a number of topics including her engagement to professional wrestler David Otunga, motherhood, weight loss, and the rumors of her being a size 0. Look for this issue to hit news-stands November 29th.
Drake’s “Take Care” Pre-Release Album Review
Album Review by Simply Phillip Brown
Drake could have employed a surefire strategy of platinum producers, staggered singles and aggressive promotion to help ensure that his new album, “Take Care,” would avoid the sophomore slump. Given the pomp and hype the 25-year-old has amassed over his abbreviated career, such an assault was certainly expected. Instead, the Canadian rapper-singer has taken a decidedly low-key approach to rolling out his new disc.
Drake recorded “Take Care” largely in his own home studio in Toronto instead of New York or L.A., offered no advance listens and restricted both his live performances and press — something only rap veterans such as Jay-Z and Kanye West can pull off these days. No matter how popular rap’s newest star may be, the move is very risky. Thing is, when the hype surrounding you is so huge, being “good” isn’t even good enough anymore. People begin to expect greatness every single time out and that’s tough to do for any artist or professional at what they do. To a kid that has made straight A’s their entire life; a B is almost seen as a failure in the eyes of some. You get the point.
From Lil’ Kim to Missy Elliott, it seems that everyone and their publicist has a little something to say about the rising rapstar. Now, veteran rapper MC Lyte shares her thoughts on the ‘Roman’s Revenge‘ maestra.
As a way to keep her fans up to date of the direction to where her new album will be heading, Brandy held an intimate Ustream session which saw her respond to questions and give watchers a glimpse of what they can expect from the upcoming album.
Check-out multiplatinum songstress Monica being honored by ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) for their 3rd annual “Women Behind the Music” series. The series was designed to honor women in all facets of the music industry – in front and behind the scenes. Music industry executive Phillana Williams and music industry powerbroker, manager and executive, Mona Scott-Young were also honored.
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