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Battle Tested Sade Releases New Single

New Single "Soldier Of Love"

Story by: Staff


Sade is back after an almost 10 year hibernation from the music scene. Miss.Adu (now 50 years of age, but looks 35) has finally released the lead single for her upcoming album of the same name "Soldier Of Love." The buzz started last spring when leaks on the internet started to pop up that she was in the studio working on new material. The then rumored November 09' release date has now been moved to February 8th 2010. As a huge Sade fan, I couldn't wait to hear her new single "Soldier Of Love" After listening to it a couple of times it was well worth the wait. The song starts with the sound of a north wind and then the sound of a sax and piano join in to form an almost high noon at the O.K. Corral feel. Kanye West drops in the beat with great drum rolls, but when you hear that voice. The voice that we all know and love, well, it just takes you to another place. A place that is familiar yet somehow different then we have ever went with Sade.The band sounds tighter than ever and Sade's voice is still pure magic. Kayne's production is nothing short of amazing. The only thing I didn't like was the vocal insert of "ho's" that seem to come from nowhere and quite frankly don't really work here. It seems to give the song a dated (mid 90's) club or party feel which is not what you feel when listening to this song. This is a battle song for love that could have been done without those vocal additions. All and all this is a strong lead single and we think one of Sade's best songs ever! (FIVE STARS) We can't wait to hear more from her.




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Rihanna Wants Chris To Apologize On Oprah

Apr 1, 2009 0 comments

Story: Staff
Photo: F Micelotta/TCA 2008/Getty Images, Fame Pictures, Inc.

A "sorry and saddened" Chris Brown may appear on The Oprah Show with Rihanna.

Sources told Look Magazine that 21 year old singer Rihanna has reportedly asked Chris Brown to appear with her on The Oprah Show where he will give a public apology to her.

Brown, who has been charged with felony assault and making criminal threats following his alleged physical assault on Rihanna in February has reportedly said no, but has recently changed his tune. According to the Look insider: "Chris said no at first , but brought himself some time by saying he needed to think about it with his mother Joyce."

Let's all remember what Oprah said about Rihanna/Brown situation earlier....

"Let me tell you why she got back with him. If you go back with a man who hits you, it is because you don’t feel worthy of being with a man who doesn’t hit you.

"If you think you are a wonderful person, somebody hitting you is really offensive to you."







Brown is scheduled to appear in court on the assault charges against Rihanna on April 6th.
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Blender Magazine "R.I.P"

Mar 26, 2009 0 comments

Story: Taylor

It makes me very sad to hear that owner Alpha Media Group closed the doors on Blender Magazine today. Yet another lost in print media is taken under by the wake of our economic times. The Blender closing means 30 people lost their jobs today leaving Maxim as Alpha Media Group's solo publication. The April 2009 issue will be it's last.

It was reported last month by Thisis50.com that Vibe Magazine did not have enough money to put out their March issue. They somehow were able to put out a March issue, but those in this business could see it was very ad lite to say the least. Meaning with the lack of advertising in the March issue it is very doubtful that any money was made on that issue at all, most likely another number to add to the red. We will have to wait to see if an April Issue is printed.

This is a very tough business that appears to be getting tougher and tougher everyday.

Taylor Alexander
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"Funky Hit Records" Music Video - Lyrics Born

Mar 24, 2009 0 comments

We first told you about this single back in January (check it it out right here). This is from the forthcoming album, 'AS U WERE', it is the new track from Lyrics Born: "Funky Hit Records".

Produced by Lyrics Born and Trackademicks.
Directed by Justin Berger of HKL Films and Lyrics Born.






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Polow Da Don List Himself In The Top 3 Producers?

Mar 21, 2009 0 comments

Story:DJAYPAUSE

Source:www.worldstarhiphop.com

This was taken from an interview with Keri Hilson and producer Polow Da Don. Believe it or not he says that himself, Timberland and Danger are the best producers in the game? WTF? Are you serious? He didn't even say right now, he said in the game which means ever to me. An ever list would have to contain: Dr.Dre, Premier, Dilla, etc. The greats! I guess we are going to have to create a "Greatest Hip Hop Producers of All Time List" But I can tell you right now, Polow Da Don will NOT be in the top three! Listen to the interview and let us know what you think.


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Chris and Rhianna "Taking A Break"

Mar 18, 2009 0 comments

Story: Taylor
Source: E Online.com

Photo: F Micelotta/TCA 2008/Getty Images, Fame Pictures, Inc.

It's about time!

It's no coincidence that Rihanna and Chris Brown are on opposite coasts right now.

Although the couple have not officially broken up, sources close to the once happy couple are saying the two are "taking a break."

Hopefully the distant between them will get Rihanna to wake up and smell the abuse!


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Billy Corgan Visits Washington

Mar 12, 2009 0 comments

Story: Staff
Source: YouTube

As record sales continue to drop off how will future artist be paid? One way would be for them to be compensated when their music is played on the radio. At least this is the idea of The Music First Coalition. Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins is seen here giving his testimony to Congress regarding H.R. 848.


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Chris Brown's I'm Sorry Song To Rihanna

Mar 10, 2009 0 comments

Is this Chris Brown's sorry song? This is the latest track from Chris Brown called "Pain To Go Away (Cry No More)" Our guess is "NO" it is not because we heard it back in January. But wait maybe it is from another fight they had that we don't know about. Does art imitate life or is this just a song? What do you think?

The lyrics are below the video.






HERE ARE THE LYRICS!
Never thought it'd catch me
Never thought it'd cost me
Never thought it'd hurt me
Never thought I'd fall in love..
But I did

I feel like somebody dropped a ton of bricks on my stomach [now]
I can't eat
I can't sleep
And it hurts me so deep

I heard people talk about it
And laugh like it'll never happened to me
Now look at me
It caught me
See how quick karma comes around

Who says a man is supposed to cry?
Wish I can crawl under a rock somewhere and just die
Just want the pain to go away, today

I don't wanna cry no more
And I don't wanna hurt no more
And I don't wanna love no more
Especially if it causes this
I don't want no part of it
Because it hurts me so bad

Even when it's sunny outside
It still feels like it's raining
No clouds inside
But I still need your umbrella[oh]
Sometimes I wish I would've never let you in
And then, wish I never met you
Fell in love with you
Then I wouldn't feel like I do

Who says a man is supposed to cry?
Wish I could crawl under a rock somewhere and just die
Just want the pain to go away, today

I don't wanna cry no more
And I don't wanna hurt no more
And I don't wanna love no more
Especially if it causes this
I don't want no part of it
Because it hurts me so bad

Never thought it'd catch me
Never thought it'd cost me
Never thought it'd hurt me
Never thought I'd fall in love
But I did

Never thought it'd catch me
Never thought it'd cost me
Never thought it'd hurt me, like this
I just want the pain to go away, today

I don't wanna cry no more
And I don't wanna hurt no more
And I don't wanna love no more
Especially if it causes this
I don't want no part of it
Because it hurts me so bad

Never thought it'd catch me
Never thought it cost me
Never thought it hurt me
Never thought I'd fall in love
But I did

Never thought it'd catch me
Never thought it'd cost me
Never thought it'd hurt me like this
Like, like this



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Keri Hilson Backs Down From The Beef

Mar 9, 2009 0 comments

Story: Staff

Keri Hilson is now saying that people are reading too much into the lyrics of a song that was recently leak containing shots at either Beyonce or Ciara. The short lived beef started with the "Turning Me On Remix" version which has been floating around. In it she is clearly talking about somebody. Read her lyrics and listen to her recent radio interview with Ciara about it and decide for yourself. We think Keri shouldn't worry about all this stuff and just focus on writing some new material for her next project. We even have a name for her next single. It should be called BU*LS**T!!

Here are Keri's lyrics:

“I ain’t tryin’ to start no mess there’s just something on my chest that I need to get off…Your vision cloudy if you think you the best. You can dance, she can sing, but need to move it ‘to the left’.” “She need to go have some babies. She need to sit down she fading.” “Go head tell these folks how long I been writing your songs… I been putting you on… check the credits hoe!…If you want me you can find me in Decatur hoe.”







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Chris Will Receive a 10 Million Dollar Beat Down

Mar 8, 2009 0 comments

Story: Mike C.

Project "Mea Culpa" has been launched in a attempt to repair Chris Brown's image to the public, his fans and more importantly his endorsements. Access Hollywood has reported that project "Mea Culpa", which means "my fault" in latin will be a three part process.

First Brown will be writing a book (with Rihanna's help) on the topic of domestic violence.

Next, Chris and Rihanna will both be hitting the talk show circuit to defend what really happened (we doubt they will be on Orpah anytime soon after her strong words in this video) and to minimize the damage that was done when everyone saw pictures of Rihanna's post attack face.



Lastly, Chris Brown and Rihanna reportly have agreed to a $10 million dollar deal: If he so much as lays a hand on her, he will have to pay her $10 million dollars. I guess this is to prove to her that he is really serious about changing his behavior.

So if Chris has a "oh I'm really gonna beat your ass now" moment it will cost him a $10 million dollar beat down to his wallet. But will this work?





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Oprah Warns Rihanna About Chris

The Queen of Talk gives a warning to Rihanna on the heels of a domestic violence episode next week.


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Rihanna and Chris Brown Have Married Despite Details of Beating Made Public

Mar 6, 2009 1 comments

Story: Mike C.
Sources: NDTV Music & Highbrid Nation

In a surprising development in the Rihanna Chris Brown saga, latest reports suggest that the couple secretly tied the knot soon after their reconciliation in Miami. NDTV Music is reporting that Chris and Rihanna got married during their recent Miami getaway at Ditty's mansion. The secret wedding was conducted by a minister who was brought in for the spur of the moment ceremony, says a source.

"Rihanna is looking for the husband-and-two-kids deal before she turns 25. She believes in fairy tales, and she wants to live hers with Chris. She was totally up front and confessed to him, 'I can't live without you'", the source said.


The couple were at the center of controversy when the news broke that the 19-year-old Brown had battered his long time girl friend Rihanna, after she reportedly questioned him over a text message from another woman. He said that he was sorry a short time later.

UPDATE!

Brown was in court today and details of the beating have emerged. Highbrid Nation.com has reported that notes released from one of the detectives that worked the case was made public today. Here are those notes:

“Christopher B and Robyn F have been involved in a dating relations for approx 1 and half year. On Sunday Feb 8 at 25 hours Brown was driving a vehicle with Robyn F as the front passenger on an unknown street in Los Angeles. Robin F picked brown,s cellular phone and picked up a three-page text message from a woman Brown had had a previous relationship with.

“A verbal argument ensued and Brown pulled a vehicle over in an unknown street. Reach over Robyn F with his right hand and open the car door and attempted to force her out. Brown was unable to force Robyn F out of the vehicle because she was wearing a seat belt. When he could not force her to exit he took his right hand and shoved her head against the passenger window of the vehcile causing an approx 1 inch raised circular contusion.

“Robyn F turned to face Brown and punched her in the left eye with right hand. He then drove away in the vehicle and continued to punch her in the face with his right hand while steering the vehicle with his left hand. The assault caused Robyn F Osmouth to fill with blood and blood to splatter all over her clothing and the interior of the vehicle. Brown looked at Robyn F and stated “I am going to beat the s–t out of you when we get home! You wait and see!?

“Robyn F picked her cellular phone and called her personal assistant Jennifer Rosales. Rosales did not answer the telephone but while her vm greeting was playing Robyn F pretended to talk to her and stated “I am on my way home. Make sure the cops are there when I get there? (this statement was made while greeting was playing and was not captured) after Robyn f faked the call, Brown and looked at her and stated, ‘You just did the stupidest thing ever! Now I really am going to kill you.’

“Brown resumed punching Robyn F and she interlocked her fingers behind her head and brought her elbows forward to protect her face. She then bent over at the waist placing her elbows and face near her lap and in attempt to protect her face and head from the barrage of punches being levied by Brown. Brown continued to punch Robyn F on her left arm and hands, causing her to suffer a contusion on her left triceps that was approx 2 inches in diameter and numerous contusions on her left hand. Robyn f attempted to send another text message to other personal assistant Melissa Ford. Brown snatched the cellular telephone out of her hand and threw it out of the window to an unknown street. Brown continued driving and Robyn F observed his cellular phone in his lap. She picked up the cellular phone with her left hand, and before she could make a call, he placed her in a head lock with right hand and continued to drive the vehicle with his left hand.

“Brown held Robyn F close to him and bit her on her left hear. She was able to feel the vehicle swerving from right to left as Brown sped away. He stopped the vehicle in front of [address] and Robyn F turned off the car removed the key from inignition and sat on it. Brown did not know what she did with the key and began punching her in the face and arms. Brown began applying pressure to Robyn F left and right carotid arteries causing her to be unable to breath. She began to lose consciousness. She reached up with her left hand and began to attempting to gauge his eyes in attempt to flee herself. Brown bit her left ring and middle fingers and released her. While brown continued to punch her she turned around a place her back to against the passenger door. She brought her knees to her chest and placed her feet against Brown,s body and began pushing him away.

“Brown continued to punch her on legs and feet causing several contusions. Robyn F began screaming for help. And Brown exited the vehicle and walked away. A resident in the neighbor heard Robyn F,s plea for help and called 911, causing a police response. An investigation was conducted and Robyn F was issued a domestic violence protective order (EPO). Affiant conducted an interview with Melissa Ford who advised on Feb. 8 2009 at 2500 hours she received a phone call from Robin F from an unknown telephone number later identified as the telephone number of Officer Chavez. Robin F had advised Ford that she had been assaulted by Brown. At approx at 1 am Brown called Ford as nothing happened. Ford advised Brown that she had already talked to Robin F and was aware of what happened. Ford had advised brown that the neighbors had called police and that they were with Robyn F. Brown had asked Ford if robin F had provided police with his name. And ford advised him that she had. Brown hung up the telephone and did not call back.

“On Feb. 8, Brown turned himself in and was given a copy of the EPO and advised to not contact Robyn.

“On Feb. 17 Ford advised the affiant that she had received text messages from … a number that Ford recognized as belonging to Brown. In the text message Brown apologized for what he had done to Robin F. and advised Ford he was going to get help.”


This story just get crazier and crazier by the day. It doesn't seem like Chris Brown would go off like that over this whole cellphone thing. Something is still missing in this story. It just doesn't sound right to me. Maybe we may never know the whole truth to what happened that night. But if there is any truth to them getting married so soon after all of this went down, they are both a little crazy and deserve each other.




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Chris Brown and Rihanna Back Together?

Mar 1, 2009 0 comments

Story: Taylor A.
Source: TV Guide and www.Jemblog.com

Is this even possible? Chris Brown and Rihanna spending time together less than a month after his arrest? Say this isn't so?




TV Guide is reporting that the singers are at one of Sean "Diddy" Combs' homes on Miami Beach's Star Island. "They care for each other," a source tells the magazine. "While Chris is reflective and saddened about what happened, he is really happy to be with the woman he loves.



Brown, who has not been charged, said he was "sorry and saddened" a week after his arrest. "I am seeking the counseling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones, and I am committed, with God's help, to emerging a better person, "Brown said in a statement.

Rihanna may have saved Chris Brown's career my forgiving him for what he did, but did she hurt her own career by doing so?
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Make Yo Move - JJ featuring Runway

Story: Mike C.

JJ featuring Runway "Make Yo Move"

Make Yo Move is a new song by Jessica Jonathan a.k.a JJ, featuring rapper Runway.

Jessica Jonathan - is an R&B singer songwriter from Dallas, TX.
Jessica fell in love early. That love was for music and she would fall hard. JJ quickly took on a strong fascination with music ranging from Classical, R&B Soul, pop, hip-hop, jazz, and blues. Since the age of 11, JJ has encompassed her love for music by playing and studying the violin as well as nurturing her talent as a vocalist. “I believe it was when I was in the 7th grade when I grasped what I was vocally capable of”, she goes on to describe, “there was a time in the girls locker room when this song came on the radio, “Nobody” by Deborah Cox, I sang the bridge of the song, which was vocally challenging by the why and I nailed it.” JJ participated in many activities in and out of school. All where she could further develop her skills and do what she loved doing best performing. She sang in talent shows, choir musicals and took on roles in plays. She also has a skill for writing. It hasn’t been until now, that she has introduced her songwriting ability to the public, with songs she has recorded. JJ has recently joined in collaboration with a song writing team known as the Front Runners. “This is hot, actually this production team is fire, each member of the group beings a unique song writing vibe to the entire group.” JJ is currently acquiring a Bachelors of Arts in Music performance at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, TX.


Joshua "RunWay" Law, who started his rap career in 2003 , grew up in the North Dallas and reps his hood and city to the fullest. For a while, he gave in to the lure of the streets. “I saw a lot of people get locked up and I didn’t want to go that route,” Run says. “I had to do something different with my life.” A rap career had been in the back of Run’s mind since high school when he used to sneak out of class to hit up a popular record shop. He didn’t take his potential career seriously until he witnessed Jay-Z’s Hard Knock Life tour. Run quickly recorded a demo and took it to Universal Records. On “Hustle”, Run finds the parallels between working the corner and working a 9 to 5 and “All Good (Dedication To My Father)” which is not on the album showcases the blessed rapper recounting how he overcame his personal demons. “People say you can believe me as soon as I start rapping,” says Run. “I just bring folks closer to me. I ain’t scared to rap about who I really am or what’s really going on in the hood. It’s not just flossing with me.” With an incomparable flow underscored by hyper Texas-sized beats and enough heart to fuel a Cowboys’ championship win, RunWay is certain to not only just put Dallas on the hip-hop map, but solidify its place in the rap game as well.




Listen to
"Make Yo Move" - JJ featuring Runway
Make Yo Move-Maste...



"Make Yo Move" was recorded by Three Star Productions.

Contact JJ @ myspace.com/jondarise
Contact Runway @ myspace.com/runwaymuzik
Contact Three Star Productions @ www.threestarproductions.com

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Introducing Melanie Fiona

Feb 25, 2009 0 comments

Story: Mike C.
Photo: melaniefionatv


When I first heard about Melanie Fiona in late December. It was a couple days before New Year's Eve. I remember it well because I glazed-over the story and continued my search for music to play at my New Year's Eve Party. I never gave it another thought until I heard her song playing on our own DJPAUSE's cell phone as I waited for him to pick up. When he answered I said, "Hey, what was that song that was playing? He said it was by a new Kanye West product called Melanie Fiona. Also, his wife's new favorite song. After I told him that I had heard the song late last year and that I wanted to write about her myself, he finally agreed.


So who is Melanie Fiona? She is a raspy voice R & B singer from Toronto, Canada who is signed onto ROC Nation/ SRC Universal Motown. She is beautiful and talented with a confident swagger that gives her an almost star-like quality already and she hasn't even released an album yet. Have no fear her debut album is coming this spring. It is called The Bridge. It will feature 13 songs with 3 bonus tracks. The lead single is out now (available on iTunes) "Give It To Me Right" (hear it below). She is most definitely one to watch.

Check out her current single "Give It To Me Right" from the upcoming album "The Bridge."










Check out Melanie Fiona's showcase with Paper Magazine in New York at the Canal Room.


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Best Love Songs for Valentine's Day

Feb 12, 2009 0 comments

Top 25 Songs to listen to for Valentines Day.

Okay these are not the best love songs really. They are a mixture of love songs and bedroom songs to enjoy on this Valentines Day or night if that's better for you. Maybe try both!

  1. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
  2. K-Ci & JoJo - All My Life
  3. Tony Terry - With You
  4. Earth, Wind & Fire - Reasons
  5. Stevie Wonder - Ribbon in the Sky
  6. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
  7. Prince - Damn You
  8. First Time - Yung Joc
  9. Otis Redding - Try A Little Tenderness
  10. Isley Brothers - Between the Sheets
  11. Robin Thicke - Lost Without U
  12. Case - Missing You
  13. Brian McKnight - Anytime
  14. Joe - I Wanna Know
  15. Tina Marie - If I Were A Bell
  16. J. Holiday - Bed
  17. The Deele - Two Occasions
  18. R. Kelly - Bump & Grind
  19. Force MD's - Tender Love
  20. Hall & Oates - Sara Smiles
  21. Blackstreet - Don't Leave Me
  22. LL Cool J - Doin' It
  23. Luther Vandross (w/ Cheryl Lynn) - If This World Were Mine
  24. D'Angelo - How Does It Feel
  25. Teddy Pendergrass - Close the Door
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The Nutcracker Suite - The Conscious Daughters

Feb 11, 2009 0 comments


The Nutcracker Suite by The Conscious Daughters
released February 10th 2009


The Conscious Daughters are undisputedly one of the most prominent female rap duos in music. Most known as the Bay Area’s hottest female group, the Daughters (CMG & Special One) have sold over 700,000 records worldwide.

Now, The Conscious Daughters again are poised to bring heat with their third effort, The Nutcracker Suite. Featuring themes of self-empowerment and sisterhood with a hardcore edge, The Conscious Daughters continue to prove that they have their collective thumb on the pulse of the street. With production by the Bay Area’s hottest producers, Paris, Rick Rock and Steven King, The Nutcracker Suite is packed with head-noddin’ beats that compliment TCDs in-your-face style of rhyming.


The Nutcracker Suite is available @ Amazon or your favorite music source. Go cop it!

We have been waiting two years for this record to drop. Stay tuned. We will have a review on this coming up in the very near future.


Want to know more about TCD?

Check out their myspace

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'American Idol' hopefuls shine in solos

Feb 10, 2009 0 comments

Source: AP

Story by: DERRIK J. LANG, AP Entertainment Writer


LOS ANGELES – Adam Lambert was among several "American Idol" hopefuls who gave the judges something to believe in during the final round of Hollywood Week.


Lambert, the theater actor who wowed the judges with a stripped down version of Cher's "Believe," was one of the contestants put through to the next stage of competition on the Fox singing contest.


During Tuesday's episode, 72 hopefuls performed with a band, backup singers and — if they chose — instruments.


A few of the contestants, including Joanna Pacitti and Casey Carlson, flubbed the lyrics. Stephen Fowler also forgot the words — twice. That didn't seem to matter though because they made it, along with such hopefuls as oil rig worker Michael Sarver, mother-of-three Lil Rounds, over-the-top comedian Nick Mitchell and blind pianist Scott MacIntyre.


The oh-so-emotional Tatiana Del Toro received the most screen time during Tuesday's episode. At one point, the cryin' crooner was shuffled from one room of anxious hopefuls to another.


She thought that meant she was out of the competition.


Surprise!


Del Toro and the others will perform at the "judges' mansion" during Wednesday's episode, in which the 36 semifinalists will be revealed.


Among those who didn't make the cut: rapping college student India Morrison and Michael Castro, the little brother of last season's fourth-place finisher, Jason Castro.

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Grammy No Show Chris Brown Arrested

Feb 9, 2009 0 comments


Source: Chicago Tribune Wire

Chris Brown was arrested moments before the 2009 Grammy's were set to commence. The Los Angeles police department announced that Chris Brown, a double nominee and scheduled performer, was being investigated for allegedly assaulting an unidentified woman the night before. Brown turned himself in to authorities and was briefly held before posting $50,000 bail Sunday night, jail records showed.

Chris Brown and longtime girlfriend Rihanna also nominated, were both slated to perform in different slots of the show, but separately dropped out at the last minute. The couple were due to perform at the Grammy awards last night but they pulled out after Brown, 19, was accused of attacking a woman after an argument in a car. Police have not named the woman involved in the incident, reported to have suffered "visible injuries", but the Los Angeles Times reports witnesses claiming that the woman was Rihanna.

Police booked the 19-year-old R&B singer and dancer on suspicion of making a criminal threat, a felony. Police did not explain how their initial report of an injury assault related to the charge, but it will ultimately be up to the district attorney's office to decide what charges, if any, should be brought against Brown.
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Kasha's The Oracle (Black Rhyme Edition)

Feb 6, 2009 1 comments

Story: Staff
Photo: vividimageryuk

What is an oracle? An oracle is a person or agency considered to be a source of wise counsel or prophetic opinion; an infallible authority. If this is the case Kasha's newest release The Oracle Black Rhyme Edition (a preview of the up coming LP The Oracle) produced by Composure, Denzy, Phocus and Red Skull on the Vivid Imagery Label is correctly named.

Kasha is a pure lyricist who is bringing real heat to the game London style.



I first heard of Kasha last year when I caught a remix of Estelle's American Boy by the U.K. rapper called American Girl. Not one of my favorite songs to start with, but Kasha's flow was crazy on it. So I started checking out more stuff by the up and coming lyricist.

Who is Kasha?
Kasha is an unsigned English rapper from Charlton, London and part of a production team called Vivid Imagery. Kasha has been called ‘the strongest lyricist in the UK’ by Kiss100, he has been likened to Tupac and Common. He has been described as a breath of freshest air for Hip Hop. His style of rap is warm, raw, emotional and poetic and has often been described as punk. He tells stories of his surroundings, the problems in the world and his dreams. Unlike most hip hop the music has a strong sense of melody and is made up of an eclectic mix of street beats, jazz flows and cinematic hooks. With collaborations and inspiration from live bands, musicians and singers there are absolutely no barriers to this kids art.

The Oracle (Black Rhyme Edition)
For the next 46 minutes Kasha's is going take you across the pond to his world in London.

The song 'Come Back With It' has got an easy Sunday afternoon feel to it. The melody carries the song throughout with a very nice hook. Kasha sings about his love which happens to be "Hip Hop." Now this is nowhere close to Common's attempt to show his love for the same topic, but it is a song that will quickly grow on you. Hustling (feat. Composure) is the next track. Now once you get pass the Rick Ross like hook and listen to his flow and the production it's not a bad song. The hottest track on The Black Rhyme Edition is 'Living For the Moment.' Lyrics are crazy on this one son. The dramatic beat production goes perfect with the subject matter of the song.This song alone is 5 stars! Surprisingly one of his hottest tracks 'You Have A Choice' is missing from The Oracle (Black Rhyme Edition). Violins on that one crazy, but he could be saving that for the actual release of The Oracle in April. The rest of the tracks found here are on par with what this gifted artist is able to put out. No garbage here all the tracks are hot.

What's to Come?
On April 6th 2009 Kasha will release his debut album called ‘The Oracle’, which is designed to bring back the essence of the early 90’s hip hop but with 21st century quality. The Oracle adds to this lyrically strong, musically rich hip hop era and opens up the sound to new ears, the rap style is melodic and fresh and opens up the to people who never really new they liked hip hop.

With tracks selling around the globe, airplay on Kiss, Choice, Xfm, BBC 1xtra and Galaxy, appearances on MTV and TMF, this amazing rapper with the ability to paint a visual picture with his words is proving the art of story telling through rap is not dead.

We give Kasha's The Oracle (Black Rhyme Edition) 4 STARS.

Want to know more about Kasha.

www.kashamusic.co.uk

MySpace Page

Check out some of his stuff for yourself!







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