April 2008 Archives

Since there isnt much going on today I thought I would post this funny email I got today. As many of you know I put my email at the bottom of every post unlike most bloggers. I do that because I really want you all to reach out if there is a problem with the blog, if you got some information that just popped of, or if you got some good music you trying to get out there. But if I can be honest with you all [and you know I always am] my inbox is usually always filled with boring party promotions, some African trying to tell me that I've won a million dollars and all they need is my checking account information to transfer funds, and mind numbing music from alot of downright whack internet rappers. So when I got this email from The Mic Fiend I knew I had to share it. Check it out below.

Last week I got an offer to stop by Ludacris new restaurant STRAITS, after his foundation's Ralph Lauren event at Lennox, but like a dummy I chose to go to the BMI showcase to try and get some footage of Lil' Wayne...silly me. But for those who aren't aware STRAITS is now open for business. Read More Below.

Today is Tuesday, SOHH you know T.I. has dropped his new song from his highly anticipated forthcoming CD, Paper Trail. And I'll be damned.........ITS F*CKING AMAZING!

Wow. Just when I thought hip-hop just couldn't get any more lamer Yung Berg had to open up his mouth. It seems the Z list celebrity is looking to drum up some attention for himself by taking some pot shots at his apparent rival Bow Wow. Check it out below.

You know I've been on the fence about talking about Sean Bell and the incredibly disappointing events that unfolded last week. If some reason you've been living up under a rock all three officers who pumped 50 bullets into an unarmed black man were acquitted of all charges. But while I wasn't sure how I was going to discuss it and tie it into Atlanta, thankfully my media brethren Charlamagne Tha God has written a thought provoking commentary on the situation. Check it out below.

I have been hearing from all my female friends that this new song by Lil Wayne called "Lollipop" is the current "jam".

While I wasn't in any rush to listen to a song that's obviously geared towards the ladies I did finally listen to it last week and wasn't at all impressed.[Are you surprised?] Why cant the man just say "hair like mine, rather then her like mine?" But, I got a chance to listen to the remix version with Jeezy and I thought I'd give you all the chance to get your download on.

Summer time is almost here and you know what that means - Mauldin Brand is gearing up for the annual Scream Headlining Tour. Last year they by far out did themselves with T.I., Ciara, T-Pain and Yung Joc on the bill. And with them announcing their new line up in the coming days I thought that I'd take us all back to when they came to Atlanta last year. Check it out below.

I got some information for y’all on Serius Jones, and it’s not good. If you’re a fan like I am, and you were waiting for his highly anticipated CD to drop it looks like we might all be waiting around for a lot longer then we thought.

The self-proclaimed "King of The White Girls", Polow Da Don, brought the Fergalicious white girl, Fergie, to Luckie Lounge last night for the Jason Jeter/Jerry Clark Premier event. Atlanta's top celebrity heavyweights like Young Jeezy, Keri Hilson, T.I., Chingy, Rich Boy and Mannie Fresh all came out to support.

I mean damn, here I was completely comfortable in my judgment of Usher "damn" Raymond. The overly sensitive pop star who I had internally written off as a "has been" seems to be pulling out all the stops on his new CD. And I'll be damned if his new remix of "Love In Da Club" with Beyonce and Lil' Wayne is HOT AS HELL! Have a listen below.

You know I've always had a fondness for Cee-Lo's style and musical flare. But I never knew how truly talented homie was until I heard Gnarls Barkley's last album. That album was one of my favorite ones from last year, and when I was looking at the CD jacket, I was amazed to find out how much influence the Atlanta representer had on that project.

But for those of you who might not know, Cee Lo has had his hand in a lot more projects than many of us know about.

I had seen this video that's slowly making its way around the internet earlier this week and didn't want to post about it because I knew that if I was the first one to talk about it y'all would some how blame me for spreading gay gossip around the blogs. SOHH I purposely stayed out of it until others started to weigh their opinions on the matter. There's a new video out of Soulja Boy, and new comer Arab that's got people looking at them sideways. Check the video below.

FINALLY!! I can now show you all the video for one of my favorite songs SOHH far of 2008. Even though it was technically released in the late part of 2007, B.O.B.'s song "Haterz Everywhere" is my sh*t. I get SOHH much hate from you guys that when I first heard the track I could really relate. I mean hey, I hate on the celebrities and in turn you all hate on me. It's apart of the game. But anyway check out the video below.

Well it’s good to know that we mere peasants aren’t the only ones feeling the damn gas crunch. David Banner created a video expressing his frustrations, while he’s actually pumping gas. This is some classic sh*t you got to see.

According to the [SOHH News Department] 50 Cent has publicly thrown Buck out of the G-Unit group, and you just know the southern rapper wasn't going to just sit quiet. He's released a new lyrical assault on the bad boy of hip-hop. I thought you all might want to weigh in on this nonsense.

I don't think there's ever been a time in the new Black Hollywood where three of Atlanta's top lyricists were all working on movie projects at or around the same time. But since it's here I thought I'd give you all the scoop.

Today is just one of those days when not a lot is going on. Yesterday in the ATL was crazy. John Legend, Estelle, Ashanti, Mario, Ray-J and Yung Berg were all here SOHH you know they had me running around this city. I will have more on that stuff next week. But while surfing one of my favorite sites today I found something that I know should interest my music heads.

The SOHH production department complied a bunch of video clips from some of our most shocking, yet entertaining, video clips of people going off on something I've blogged about. For those who just love to see me getting cussed out this video is for you.

And just when I thought I was going to have nothing to post today the Smoking Gun just posted an expose that I know is gonna have a lot of people talking as the day progresses. Why these rappers try and lie about their criminal past is beyond me? Confused? Well read all about it below.

I got an email from DTP last night regarding a new video from Playaz Circle. At first I didn't even bother opening it because they haven't been on my radar ever since "Duffle Bag Boy", and even that was only because of Lil Wayne. But then I got a follow up email asking me to check it out, and I'll be damned! The sh*t is hot.

Was it last week when I did a post on Young Jeezy inquiring about where the hell he's been recently? Well it seems that one of Atlanta's most pioneering MC's reads the blogs because he's just dropped a new mixtape. And y'all know I got it for you below.

OK, so clearly the cheese [me] stood alone on my last post. What can I say, I have a strong opinion. Just to be clear my rant wasn't on the guys personally just on their career as of late. But anyway let's move on.

SOHH I hear that Def Jam's, as well as Atlanta resident, Vawn has just signed a deal with Peachtree TV and the Atlanta Braves. I've done a few posts on homie, but I've never really gotten any feedback from you all the readers. What y'all think of him?

Three Six Mafia is back with some new music courtesy of DJ Montay. I don't know about y'all but I've kind of lost all respect for the rap group ever since they became coons for the MTV audience with that damn reality show, Welcome To Hollyhood. But pushing that all aside I chose their new video, 'I'd Rather" for SOHH Atlanta's Poppin' or Floppin' video of the week. Check it out below.

One of Atlanta's newest residents, Ne-Yo is back with some new music that I hear was remixed by Polow Da Don. While I can't confirm this information just yet, I still think it's a lot better than the original. What do you all think?

Damn, just when I started to forget all about that damn Chingy/Charlamagne beef it seems that the Midwest MC has teamed up with Ludacris and 4-IZE to remind us all that it’s still on and poppin’ between the two. The track is titled “Do It For Haterz Again”. Have A Listen Below. Followed by Charlamagne's response.

Last night I got a complimentary ticket from the Purple Ribbon camp to come check out Big Boi’s theater debut.

There is more T.I. drama that has just unfolded. Check it out below.

Jermaine Dupri is teaming up with Proctor & Gambles’s TAG brand to create a new record label. This leads me to believe that the industry must not be hurting as bad everybody I saying.

Lowkey sent me over a track that I know the T.I., Usher, and Young Jeezy fans are going to enjoy. Shawty Lo, and Gucci are probably two of the dumbest n*ccas to walk the earth, and I got some video of Trina still showing us that she's the baddest bitch! Check it out.

Last night/earlier this morning I stopped by Jermaine Dupri’s official “Heart Of The City” after party, and after much bobbing and weaving I finally got the Jay-Z on camera. Yes, people I’m talking VIDEO! Oh, and did I mention that it’s also with Usher, Jermaine and Jeezy?

[First off I apologize for the picture.I was in a rush.]

Many people may not know this, but Mariah Carey was down here in the ATL recording parts of her new album, E=MC2. And though I was not able to get her on camera, or-even-better-video, she was definitely doing her thing. And now, thanks to my super surfing internet skills I got a track from the album with Young Jeezy. Check it out below.

Right on the heels of T.I. garnering leniency from about a dozen United States attorneys in a federal case it seems that someone in the world is out to paint Mr. Harris in even more negative light than he's already being portrayed in.

A new track leaked online late yesterday called "Hunt Em' Down". Check it all out below.

Chicken heads get your weaves touched up and fellas make sure your cash is right because Atlanta will be turned upside down for the next 24-48 hours as two of music’s biggest stars will descend upon the jewel of the south.

This week Grammy Award winner Big Boi’s ballet debut will take place at the Fox Theater on April 10th. Last year when word broke that one of Atlanta’s most successful, and talented hip-hop heads was turning to the ballet stage responses were mixed.

I can’t deny that even I poked fun at the notion that hip-hop and ballet could be successfully merged together. But after digging around I found a video that leads me to believe that this sh*t can actually be possible.

I've been meaning to talk about this kat's new music for a minute but kept forgetting. For my DG Yola fans out there I got some new music for you. And he's also created a video documenting his recovery from that gun shot wound to his face. Check it out below.

Today marks the 40th Anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., [April 4th 1968]. I think it would be only right that SOHH Atlanta takes this day to provide some remembrance to one of the world's greatest leaders.

Earlier today I kept getting phone calls from people asking me if I knew how to get a hold of Polow Da Don. Of course I do, but I'm not one to just pass along people's information without talking to them first. I had no clue as to what was brewing online. But after doing my usual surfing I've found out what all the hoopla is about. And all I can say is DAMN! Check it out below.

Where the hell is Young Jeezy? I know I can’t be the only one pondering that question. He made a little noise a month ago when he helped out a fan in a nationwide contest but what’s going on with the music?

Since Jay-Z is coming to Atlanta this Tuesday with MJB for their "Heart Of The City" tour, I thought it would be OK for me to discuss his new landmark deal that he’s on the verge of signing with Live Nation. Have you all heard about this sh*t?

First it was Outkast who blessed Atlanta, and the world with new music. And now it seem that Ludcaris is doing the same. He's got a new song and you all know I got it for you below. Check it out.

How much longer can I sit by and watch all this unfold? I thought that if I literally just sit quiet that all this would pass. Unfortunately it seems that it won’t. So now I have no choice but to clear my name.

[Pictures courtesy of hiphossip.com]

I’m sure you’ve all heard by now that T.I. made a surprise appearance at an Atlanta affair honoring celebrity photographer Derek Blanks. And of course the one night I decide to stay in the unexpected happens. And while some are brining you still shots of the newly freed rapper. Thanks to Meisha White of Juice Report I got a little video for you. Check it out below.

It looks like while many of us, present company included, were hatin on Soulja Boy that hasn't stopped the teen idol from getting his paper. Forbes magazine did a list on today’s Hottest New Music Stars. And look who’s topped the list.

My boy Bezu Halliwell told be that Zoe's new music video was the sh*t, but I could never seem to get around to getting my exclusive sneakk peek. Well it's been released, and the good people over at Block ENT sent it over my way. Check it out below.