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B.E.T. Dispels Little Brother "Too Intelligent" Rumor; Phonte Appearing on Hip-Hop Awards
Little Brother…Isn't that the group that was telling anyone who would listen, "BET wouldn’t play (their) video because their music was 'too intelligent'?" "I’m not sure how all that confusion started," says Stephen Hill, Executive Vice President of Music Read More...
Kanye "Champion"; 50 "Wanksta"
Kanye West obliterated 50 Cent in the September 11th, 2007 sales showdown, that had Universal Music Group's golddiggers laughing straight to the bank. Kanye west went just barely platinum in one week, selling 957,000 copies of Graduation, while 50 trailed Read More...
Lupe Fiasco Looking "Cool" In October
There's been a pretty decent buzz surfacing about since the CRS track titled "Us Placers" hit the net. The track, featuring supergroup Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco and Pharrell Williams has raised suspicion that a full length for the crew may be in the works. Read More...
Timbaland To Be "Maestro" of 2007 MTV VMA's
In an unprecedented move, MTV remixes the “2007 MTV Video Music Awards” by teaming with innovative music producer Timbaland to be the show's Maestro and by bringing together today’s hottest artists to create unique and collaborative “one time only” performances Read More...
Jay-Z Speaks To Angie Martinez On Hot 97
Angie Martinez interviewed Jay-Z on Hot 97 late last week, boldly touching upon several hot topics and rumors surrounding the presidential emcee. Here are a few paraphrased quotes... - Pizzo On working on a new album: "No... Not today." On his career Read More...
MTV Releases List Of Current Hottest Emcees
I'm not sure exactly how they came up with this list but MTV's Hip Hop Brain Trust recently delivered their list of the top ten hottest emcees. Apparently this is not an "all time" list and is more of a "right now" list (which actually makes sense). With Read More...
First Look: Kanye West "Can't Tell Me Nuthin' (Alternate Version)" Video
After releasing the original version of "Can't Tell Me Nuthin'" and the Daft Punk propelled "Stronger", Kanye West has released an alternate cut of "Can't Tell Me Nuthin'", starring comedian Zach Galifianakis. Let's just say this version has a different Read More...
50 Cent & Kanye Going Head-To-Head on 9/11/07
In what can be considered the biggest head to head releases on the same day, 50 Cent's Curtis and Kanye West's Graduation will both be released on the day the worst non-environmental tragedy on American soil took place. Tuesday, September 11th, 2007 marks Read More...
Posted 23 July 07 03:29 by mistapizzo | 0 Comments   
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Kanye West Announces Chicago Benefit Concert
Kanye West, six-time Grammy winner and Chicago native, will host his foundation's Inaugural Benefit Concert and VIP Reception/Party August 24, 2007 in Chicago, his hometown. The concert is at the House of Blues; the VIP Reception and a silent auction, Read More...
Posted 17 July 07 04:37 by mistapizzo | 0 Comments   
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Early Details Emerge On Kanye's "Graduation"
Graduation day is approaching, and Kanye is really working the angles on his latest piece of work. He recently held a private listening party to reveal his latest project. From what we have gathered, Graduation will be twelve songs featuring no rappers Read More...
N.O.R.E. Dropping "Noreality" On Babygrande This Summer
Renowned indie hip-hop label Babygrande Records, home to such acclaimed acts as Hi-Tek, GZA, Jedi Mind Tricks & more, is pleased to announce one of the hottest releases of the summer: Noreaga's Noreality . Streeting in September, Noreality heralds Read More...
Lupe, Kanye, & Pharrell Forming Supergroup?
When Lupe Fiasco spoke to Billboard about a certain super secret project that would feature some high profile collaborators, rumors began to fly as to what this project was and who it would consist of. Recently, a track surfaced that possibly answered Read More...
Kanye West Debuts "Can't Tell Me Nothing" Video Online
Kanye West has unveiled the first video from Graduation , "Can't Tell Me Nothing" online officially at KanyeWest.Com. Check it out now . - Pizzo Share this post: email it! | bookmark it! | digg it! | reddit! | kick it! | live it! Read More...
Posted 25 May 07 02:59 by mistapizzo | 0 Comments   
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Beanie Sigel Spits Venom At Kanye and Pharrell In Beef IV
Beanie Sigel must be bored. Why else would he be dissing Kanye West and Pharrell? In a clip from the upcoming Beef IV DVD, Beans had some words for the two superproducers... "Look who everyone wanna be like? They wanna be like Kanye & Pharrell. Them Read More...
Common "Finding Forever" Release Date, Singles Revealed
Common's Finding Forever has been given a release date of July 10th on Geffen Records, and the first single will be "The People", which features a hook from Dwele, and production from Kanye West. The song is currently being streamed on Com's MySpace page Read More...
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