Freebies: Tierra Mari on Angela Yee + “Sponsors” featuring Gucci Mane x Soulja Boy
R&B croonette Tierra Mari stopped by the Angel Yee Show last month for a brief second and spoke on her impending relationships with Pleasure P & Trey Songz. Fortunately, she has a new record that has been circulating amongst the DJ’s and I am actually kind of digging it. I like the direction T. Mari is going in with her image.
Dondria…it’s time mama!
T. Mari has a new single called “Sponsor” featuring Gucci Mane and Soulja Boy. Although I could have done without the feature, the track is cute. Her voice is on point too! I see a Nicki Minaj remix in the future…I’m just sayin’!
Junkies, GET SOME!
*TRUE STORY*
Last month I was wondering through Best Buy looking for “BP3″ & “Man on the Moon” and ran into this random white guy as I was leaving the store. We were both waiting around for the rain to let up and being the true “socialite” that I am, I struck up a convo. Seems as though dude was a REAL hip-hop head and schooled me to artists that I didn’t even know about (for ghetto pass purposes, I refuse to name which artists).
So, he asked me which CD’s I purchased and I told him. He gave me the most disgusted look from a white guy. He made his opinions on my selections and challenged me. He offered to exchange my purchases for me if I took his advice and purchased 2 others that were better quality.
Yeah, I looked at him just like you are looking at me right now. Like, “what better quality do you get than Jay” is what I was thinking but I said eff it and let him do his thing. Long story short, I ended up purchasing Q-Tip’s “The Renaissance” and Mos Def’s “Ecstatic” and I am SSSOOOOO glad that I went back because they have two of my most brilliant purchases all year.
*Sidebar* I did go back & get the Jay and Kid Cudi 
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Hand’s down, Q-Tip did his TING on “The Renaissance”. It is easily one of the most underrated and underexposed albums of the year. With singles like “Move” and “Getting Up” getting national play, songs like “Life is Better”, “You”, and “ManWomanBoogie” featuring our very own Amanda Diva, I felt privileged that others didn’t know about his hidden jewel. Here is a flick for “Life is Better” featuring Norah Jones. If I ever get hitched, this is the 1st dance tune. GOTTA KEEP IT HIP-HOP!
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Yo Gotti featuring Gucci Mane, Trina & Nicki Minaj.
I understand that the “5 Star Chick (Remix)” has been taking off via the web and the airways so I will let these “5 Star” artist pass on this “1/2 star” video. Shout outs to Gucci Mane realizing that 5 Star Chicks don’t do dudes with golds in their mouths. The new teeth are a major upgrade. I’m just sayin…GET SOME!
Hood Sate of the Union Episode 5! Get some!
Why bother with regular cable! Deev’s got you covered! GET SOME!
Also, Amanda Diva’s new line of custom-painted handbags are available now for your purchasing pleasure on KarmaLoop’s site! There are only 5 designs and 6 of each design so get your exclusive jawn STAT! And as always, tell her who sent you!
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This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of September 30, 2009 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary.
Our commentary this week focused on the very sad, unfortunate and maddening beating death by teenagers of Chicago Student Derrion Albert and how that reflects on what’s happening all over in the U.S. to young Men of Color, some gossip about MC/Producer Kanye West acting up at a charity event and some other things here and there.
There are new episodes of the Direct EFX or Black Agenda Report segments this week.
Feel free to check out some recent episodes of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast here on BlackRadioIsBack.com – all of the shows are clean/radio friendly.
FuseBox Radio Playlist for the Week of September 30, 2009 (in no particular order)
- Stetasonic/Talkin’ All That Jazz (Dominoes Vocal)/Tommy Boy
- Pete Rock/When I Need It/Soul Survivor Records
- Baaba Maal/International (John Lockie RMX)/Palm Pictures
- DJ Bless feat. Sabotawj/Slanted/Never So Deep Records
- De La Soul/La La La/A.O.I.
- Wayne Wonder/Forever Young RMX/Singso Records (http://WayneWonder.com)
- Q-Tip feat.Kenny Garrett aka Truth/Abstractisms/Battery Records
- N’Dambi/The World Is A Beat/Stax Records
- Milano Jazz Dance Combo feat. Colonel Red/Much More/Record Kicks
- Dukes of Daville/Light House/Trakkaddixx Records
- Shafiq Husayn/Lil’ Girl/Plug Research
- Maxwell/Cold/Columbia
- Jasir X feat. Idasa Tariq & Living Proofe/Just A Minstrel/Guerilla Nation & Universal
- Brownout!/Chancias de Ninja/Six Degrees
- The Very Best/Kada Manja/Green Owl
- D.Black/Keep On Going/Myx Music
- Afro Classics/Rap Fanatic/Natural High Records
- J-Scrilla feat. XO & K-Beta/Guns & Butter/Inner Loop Records
- DoItAll feat. Mr. Cheeks/Smile/Lord Gang
- Alicia Keys/Doesn’t Mean Anything/J Records
- The Black Keys feat. Mos Def & Jim Jones/Hoochie Coo/White Label
- Consequence feat. Rick Ross/The More I Get/GOOD Music
- d.C. feat. Penn Bannekar/The Come Up/Soul Plus Mind Music
- Shonie/Lights, Camera, Action (inst.)/Slick Salt Ent., Slip-N-Slide & Def Jam
- N’Dambi/The World Is A Beat (inst.)/Stax Records
- MCM/So Many Places (inst.)/Headcount Records
- J-Scrilla feat. Nickelus F., Chaundon & Five/Culture of Honor (inst.)/Inner Loop Records
PLUS Some Extra Special Hidden Tracks in the Jon Judah Master Mix w/ Old School Classics and more MySpace.com Independent Music Finds
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Like Solange I decided (no pun intended) to take the “big chop” (or the “BC” as they refer to it in natural hair world) and went au natural. The motives behind my decision was mainly about the amount of money I was spending each month on products, styling and the time it took to get my hair done. Society creates so many stigmas against beauty and appearance and I really prided myself on how “laid” my wrap always was.
Truth is, the rebel in me just wanted to take that chance and rid myself of all the financial, physical and psychological constraints that I allow society to put on me. It’s been almost three years since I’ve had a relaxer and although the first year was brutal. I literally used to walk past the perm aisle and start shaking. It takes a different type of person to go natural and bear the brunt of the world an their cruel opinions.
Spiritually, I feel as though it has brought me closer to myself. I was forced to look at the “man in the mirror” and face my flaws and strengths, and that is truly humbling.
Physically, I felt better because of the lack of toxins that I was exposing my body to every 6 weeks.
Psychologically, I am more aware of who I am and am no longer am concerned of the stares, gawks or lame remarks from other folk who can’t cope.
Chris Rock’s new film “Good Hair” is a breath of fresh of for me. I have no issues with folk who still use perms or other chemicals on their hair. I just know that if they were properly informed & educated it would feel a certain kind of way. Thoughts? Opinions? Discuss.
Peep clips of Solange & Chris Rock and the Good Hair trailer below:
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From DAY ONE, Tuesday Knight has always been a die-hard supporter of Onika Maraj, affectionately known as Nicki Minaj. During the inception of this blog, I would post nothing but positive footage of Nicki Minaj and break down the transformation of her career to my junkies and the response was overwhelming! I saw the moves she was making and although alot of folk doubted her ability and talent, I saw right to the source: NICKI IS ABOUT HER BUSINESS.
I attended the Core DJ’s Retreat 9 in Atlanta, GA and found out that she would be a performer at one of the events and made it my business to come out and support the Nicki Minaj movement. Alot of times females get so caught up in their own insecurities and direct hate and discontent towards other women because they “envy” their positions. I have never been one of those women. I can identify with her greatly because a real hustler gives you what you want to get their foot in the door & once they gain their momentum and control, the transformation begins. I did the same thing getting my foot in the door as a publicist. Working odd jobs, taking huge doses of rejection & being constantly tried by EVERY man in the industry did not stop my focus. People change. Images change. Talent is undeniable.
I look up to both Necole & Nicki and think am proud of the type of women they represent. Necole linked up with Nicki for an exclusive interview and guess who has the scoop…
In your lyrics, I notice you often refer to yourself as the Black Hanna Montana or Nicki Lewinski, Why is that?
I will not address being Lewinski since I do not go by that anymore. But, as Hanna Montana I have been able to optimize everyone of her talents and become a business woman and artist, that is why I use the Hannah Montana reference. I think of myself as a real girly girl and the kids like me now for some weird reason. Hannah Montana (Miley Cyrus) is really young and making lots of money and I don’t think we ever see that in the black community, with black artists. We saw it with Raven Symone but I decided I wanted to take it to another level.My first time ever posting you on my site was when Sickamore brought me your mixtape and sent the promo pic where you emulated one of Lil Kim’s poses when she first came out. Do you think that is where the Lil Kim comparisons stems from?
Of course, that picture played a huge role. I do say my little freaky shit in raps but everyone does. Every dude I listen to reference sex somewhere in their rap.Have you met Lil Kim and how does she feel about you as an artist?
I do not know. I did meet her when I was with Lil Wayne during the I AM Music tour. We chopped it up and I gave her props, but we haven’t spoken since. I got nothing but love for her, I think she is one of the key players in this female rap thing, so you can not do nothing but salute Kim.In one of your records you were talking about the different labels that passed on you. I know you mentioned Sylvia Rhone and just some of things that they may have said such as “She wants to be the next Lil Kim or Lauryn Hill” and they also told you that you could not sing and rhyme on a record. What were some of the major concerns for the labels when you were taking your record to them?
I never took my project to anybody, they always came looking for me. I think their perception of me was something that already been done before. My goal was to say , “no there has never been a Nicki Minaj this is brand new, a breath of fresh air. You either get it now or get it later but I am going to take over. They had concerns about me singing and rapping. Not Sylvia, just in general. I always heard great things from Sylvia. There were a few people who mention you are going to confuse the listeners so i think that I waited to sign because I felt I needed to solidify Nicki Minaj. I wanted people to know and understand her before I signed to a label. Because, once you sign to a label, that label has the power to change or create you. But, Nicki Minaj has already been created. So now its just time to go!A few months ago, The music editor at XXL wrote you a cute little letter saying, “the ball is in your court to bring female rap back” and that you are going to take over, How did you feel when you first read that letter?
I was astonished (laughs). I have not used that word in a few years. That was an honor and I think it’s time. I think everybody feel as though it’s time to usher in a new wave of girls and to be talked about as the chosen one from such influential people, that makes me happy. Necole, when you first wrote about me on your blog, you did not get me yet. You had the lollipop picture up but that is the only thing you saw but you didn’t give me a chance. The thing is, everyday is a new accomplishment for me so talking to you is an accomplishment. Because one step at a time I change people’s perceptions of Nicki Minaj. So to have that written about me on XXL, that is a blessing.I do not expect everyone to like me I know there is going to people that are going to hate me. I’m the same way, there are some artist who I love and there are some artist who I do not like. You have to at least give artists a chance but, I think with the girls a lot of people do not give us a chance because they might see us wearing a sexy outfit and they say, “this is a gimmick, blah, blah blah…” But, some of us actually have talent. That is a big part on why I decided to tone down my image because I want people to think about the talent first. I’m still going to be dressing and being crazy because I feel all girls should feel sexy. I’m not going to be over the top because it takes away from my talent. I do not want that any more.
The XXL editor was saying that as a male, what he expects out of a female artist is for their flows to be crazy and for them to have sex appeal. He said that the ladies needs someone they can relate to and the men needs someone they can lust over? Do you agree?
Of course. Everything in that letter was right on point. For people to say that is not true, they are in denial. I’m booked every weekend. Everywhere I go there are 90% girls with the pink hair and the pink lipstick and the pink this and that. The point is girls want to be like someone they think is cute. Young girls, college girls want to have fun. “Word, Nicki is wearing those bangs, the pink weave, oh I want to try that.” Dudes want to look at someone they can lust over that looks a particular way. The girl they are forbidden to have. And when you put those together, you have a lot of angry female rappers cause they can not put it together.
So do you think that some females rappers are more focused on appealing to men and they should be appealing to women?
Of course, women buy records and are loyal supporters period. That is why Mary J. Blige still has a career. Women love Mary, they listen to her records and they can laugh with her and cry with her. That is what my girls do with me.Back in the days, Ladies Night had all the hot female rappers. If you could create a 2009 version, what female rappers would you have on there?
I got love for all the girls. I wish I could get all the females on there and do a thousand bars and wild out.In some of your records you kind of reference certain things that would make the average person assume that you are a lesbian or bi-sexual. However I noticed in interviews you will dodge questions about your sexual orientation. There are some people that feel as though you gave black women who were afraid to be “free” with their sexuality a voice (especially in Hip Hop) but then you sort of pulled back. How do you feel about that?
I pulled back on a lot of things so to specify that is kind of unfair. When I started to see how influential I was, I toned a lot of things down. I want to think more before I speak, I want to think about every message I’m sending. I did not realize I had 10 year old fans. When you are in that position its your job to be responsible. I say what I say in my rap.I believe that rap is art. Its like people want art and life to coincide. Sometimes it doesn’t and some times you do not want it to. Sometimes you want to have an interview and not discuss anything about sex. That’s how i feel sometimes. I do put the block up because I feel like all people want to talk about is sex. I give you enough in my record. You know who I am and you can hear what I’m saying. It’s just too much.
I saw a video of Maino trying to get at you, why wouldn’t you give him a chance?
Maino is crazy. If you are from New York you would understand. I love Maino but we were just having fun that day. Maino is very aggressive and he did a lot of time in jail. if you deal with a dude who did a lot of time in jail there is a certain aggression that they have. Its kind of sexy and scary at the same time….Is it hard for you as Nick Minaj to date? Do you find it harder as you grow as an artist?
I can not date. I do not date anybody. I’m too busy and so focused on getting the prize. I go weeks without speaking to my best friends and it hurts me. But, I know that in a couple of years when I’m buying them houses and cars they will understand. Right now its not about me dating. I sign boobs at my shows and I kiss the girls and all . That is the closest I get to dating.
One day I was on twitter and a DJ stated “It’s cool that young minority females look up to Nicki Minaj but I wish they would look up to someone else like Michelle Obama. How do you feel about that statement?
I don’t take any disrespect for that comment. I would love my girls to look up to the first lady, she is a black powerful woman. I’m glad Obama is in office its monumental and good for black people. The point is when you discipline or teach children you have to do it in a way that is realistic or you are just wasting your time. To tell a 13 year old girl to go and listen to every one of Michelle Obama speeches, you are being illogical. No, 13 year is going to do that. She might love Michelle Obama, as we all do but she is also going to want to listen to some female rappers and some singers. She is going to do what all 13 year old girls do. My job is to balance reality with advice. And, I think I do a great job with that. When ever I do my my shows I might do the freakiest song and stop it and let them know, “yeah this is all in fun, go to school, get your own money, pay your own bills and be a boss.” I always do that and I always promote keep your cookies exclusive. I never been loose in my life. The last thing I want a little girl to take away from my record is to be loose with a thousand dudes. I never been like that. So I always say that. Again, a lot of people do not come to my shows and do not witness these things. But, the girls that know Nicki Minaj and follow me know that. So I do not feel guilty because I know I’m balancing it with positive stuff. I have tons of positive records that no one talks about.What does it takes to be a Barbie?, You call most of your girls Barbies.
Its like a term of endearment for me. I use to call people “sweetie” and honey now I say Barbies. A lot of girls call themselves Barbies. Nicki Minaj did not invent that. People always add something to their Barbie name and because I love the Harajuku culture I made my Barbie the Harajuku Barbie, I thought it was unique and no one has ever said that kind of Barbie before. The girls ran with it, they gave it a life of its own. I never set out to be on no Barbie Movement. My Barbies made the barbie movement.How do you feel about Amber Rose and seeing her “come up” when 6 months ago no one knew who she was? Now, she’s beginning to develop herself as a recognizable brand…
Stuff like that excites me because it goes to show some people lose hope in life.
Amber will be the first one to tell you that she was a stripper for years. I meet so many girls that has giving up hope and it goes to show you never know what God has in store for you or when its your time to shine. The only thing you can do is grind it out and believe there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Amber is dope, sexy and fashionable. She is also a humble person.
There were rumors that you had to dissociate yourself with Gucci Mane when you signed with Young Money. Are you still on good terms …
Of course. Me, Gucci and Bobby V just did a record and we are about to work on something tonight. Gucci is my baby and anybody who questions that is a hater and needs to sit down. Gucci will always be my baby. He’s like my big brother. Me and Gucci have a relationship that is behind this fake sh*t. Most people do not know that when I first came to Atlanta, Gucci embraced me and we did song after song, after song. At that time, my buzz was no where near where it is now and he just rode it out with me. I’m very grateful to Gucci. Me signing with Young Money did nothing to change my relationship with Gucci. We still have the same manager so we will always have a special tie to one another, no matter what.
As a female in the industry, do you think there is a false perception that you have to sleep your way to the top?
I think you can tell who is a smart person and who would sleep with someone to get to the top. I think if you have talent, you do not have to sleep with anybody. I never slept with anybody in the business and I do not plan to. I think people mistake sexual power with something nasty and sleazy. I do what the boys do. The boys take their shirts off , they work out, they feel on their crotch. Why don’t people talk about that? Did they sleep their way to the top? There are tons of gay executives in hip-hop, people aren’t talking about the fact that these dudes may be sleeping their way to the top, because I know a couple.
If you could pick one record that could be your introduction to Nicki Minaj to a new audience, what song would it be?
The song, “Can Anybody Hear Me” is a song that I show my vulnerable side and I explain my low point. Only if you are a real Nicki Minaj fan you will know of it. All the other songs get so watered down and everyone knows it. Itty Bitty Piggy is like the biggest thing I ever done. When I do that song at my shows its like Elvis is back home. Those two songs are a good contrast of my personality because I’m playful on one and serious on the other.
If you weren’t rapping what do you think you’d be doing?
I went to school for acting so I probably be acting. I also love law and i watch forensic files all the time and I’m interested in how people solve crimes. I would probably be a criminal defense lawyer or something crazy.
Peep below for fetch videos and pictures of my encounter with Ms. Minaj and as always, tell Nicki & Necole who sent you!
*grabs mic*
Kayne West needs to take a break. Besides the fact that I truly think he needs to allow himself to grieve from his mothers’ passing and just halt with the “robocop work syndrome”, there is just no excuse for his attitude and wreckless banter. Understand that I am the BIGGEST ‘Ye fan and some of my closest friends are apart of the G.O.O.D. Music family so I say this with respect and admiration, but when is enough enough?
No longer do I believe his antics have anything to do with press or publicity. But this foolishness here is just another chapter of the Kayne Kronicles…SMH.
Via Janetcharltonshollywood.com
Kanye West made a fool of himself again Saturday night at Common’s benefit concert at The Palladium in Hollywood. Here’s the story: Kanye arrived minutes before he was set to go onstage as the last act of a star-studded charity show. Besides Common, Nas, Ludacris, Mos Def , De La Soul, Heavy D, Queen Latifah, and other acts had delighted the crowd. They were all relaxing in the green room when Kanye walked in and noticed a guy eating chicken. He took offense and blurted petulantly “Why wasn’t I offered chicken? It’s NOT FAIR- you want me to perform for free – everyone is eating – WHY AM I NOT EATING!” A waiter apologized and pointed out “You didn’t ask for chicken!” Well, I’m ASKING NOW!! Other celebrities watched Kanye’s loud chicken tantrum in total shock. His girlfriend Amber Rose just stepped back and let him rant. The waiter rushed him a plate of chicken and Kanye literally took ONE bite and dumped it before he grabbed the mic and went onstage, leaving everyone shaking their heads.
First off, MAJOR SIDE EYE at Amber Rose. Mama if you have never looked like a J.O. (jump off) before, you do now. Don’t get it twisted, I LOVE ME SOME ROSE! But to allow your man to run off at the mouth and take a backseat to his antics shows 1) you know your place as J.O. and know not to step out of line and 2) you can’t possibly be a REAL chick to let him embarrass you like that. You both have images to uphold and unfortunately the “ho steez” you fought so hard to delete is looking real suspect. I vouched for ‘Ye in many situations but like my mama says “having money don’t give you no reason to act a d*mn fool!”
*drops mic*
Hot off the PResses: Hood State of the Union with Lil’ Duval + Charlamagne Tha God
I vowed that I was not going to purchase cable for the rest of my life…and this now confirms that I made the right decision. Why have cable when you have Charlamagne & Lil’ Duval??? On most days, I only log onto Twitter to see what these dudes tweet. Lil’ Duval is know for making the most trendiest (is that a word?) topics on Twitter and well…Charlamagne just keeps in 100. Peep last few episodes of “Hood State of the Union” BE-LOW!
Make sure you follow both of these colorful characters via Twitter: @lilduval & @cthagod!
And don’t forget to tell them who sent you!
